Import/export HS code 901050: Various photo lab tools
Other equipment used in photo labs, including negatoscopes for viewing film negatives
Why this is important if you are looking for potential customers in the UK:
- It helps you understand the market size for your product in the UK.
- It provides you with a list of potential leads who have bought similar products.
* UK only, last 24 months analysed
Imports by country
What this shows: Import market volume by exporter country into the UK.
Top 5 values
| Country | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 1,316,946 |
| Netherlands | 1,077,634 |
| United States | 568,617 |
| Poland | 423,965 |
| Canada | 264,968 |
Countries rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: Countries are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month volume, right side by second 12-month volume, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Country | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 381,526 | 935,420 | +553,894 |
| Netherlands | 360,832 | 716,802 | +355,970 |
| United States | 152,947 | 415,670 | +262,723 |
| Poland | 276,250 | 147,715 | -128,535 |
| Canada | 264,968 | 0 | -264,968 |
| South Korea | 97,512 | 0 | -97,512 |
| China | 11,361 | 62,782 | +51,421 |
| Italy | 28,303 | 45,661 | +17,358 |
| France | 46,059 | 11,347 | -34,712 |
| Denmark | 0 | 56,622 | +56,622 |
Imports by country of origin
What this shows: Import volume by production origin country. Differences from exporter-country data can indicate re-export routes.
Top 5 values
| Origin | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 1,134,257 |
| United States | 864,256 |
| Poland | 422,205 |
| Italy | 365,557 |
| Netherlands | 355,218 |
Country of origin rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: Origin countries are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month import value, right side by second 12-month import value, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Origin | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 204,018 | 930,239 | +726,221 |
| United States | 406,981 | 457,275 | +50,294 |
| Poland | 274,490 | 147,715 | -126,775 |
| Italy | 24,335 | 341,222 | +316,887 |
| Netherlands | 316,802 | 38,416 | -278,386 |
| China | 130,173 | 213,324 | +83,151 |
| Austria | 168,408 | 99,650 | -68,758 |
| South Korea | 102,220 | 162,075 | +59,855 |
| Taiwan | 46,059 | 0 | -46,059 |
| Ireland | 0 | 34,296 | +34,296 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 7 |
| Inner London - East | 5 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 4 |
| Inner London - West | 4 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 4 |
UK regions rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: UK regions are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month importer count, right side by second 12-month importer count, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| UK region | First 12m | Second 12m | Delta |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 6 | 2 | -4 |
| Inner London - East | 5 | 2 | -3 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| Inner London - West | 0 | 4 | +4 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Suffolk | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| East Central Scotland | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 0 | 2 | +2 |
Import volume by transport
What this shows: Import value by transport mode used to bring goods into the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,111,674 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,021,274 |
| Air transport | 1,005,049 |
| Other | 1,002 |
Transport rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: Transport modes are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month import value, right side by second 12-month import value, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Transport | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 660,363 | 1,451,311 | +790,948 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 631,874 | 389,400 | -242,474 |
| Air transport | 394,444 | 610,605 | +216,161 |
| Other | 1,002 | 0 | -1,002 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Eurotunnel | 1,064,344 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 657,312 |
| Dover | 530,185 |
| London | 345,379 |
| Felixstowe | 338,084 |
Port rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: Ports are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month import value, right side by second 12-month import value, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Port | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eurotunnel | 569,401 | 494,943 | -74,458 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 233,943 | 423,369 | +189,426 |
| Dover | 82,868 | 447,317 | +364,449 |
| London | 279,346 | 66,033 | -213,313 |
| Felixstowe | 7,701 | 330,383 | +322,682 |
| Immingham Docks | 176,378 | 149,121 | -27,257 |
| Thamesport | 80,131 | 149,360 | +69,229 |
| London Gateway Port | 73,238 | 93,466 | +20,228 |
| East Midlands Airport | 62,998 | 81,823 | +18,825 |
| Birmingham Airport | 56,771 | 65,339 | +8,568 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 12 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 9 |
| Other professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 5 |
| Manufacture of computer, electronic and optical products | 4 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 8 |
| 2026-03 | 4 |
| 2026-02 | 9 |
| 2026-01 | 6 |
| 2025-12 | 8 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| JAY HOUSE LIMITED | 48 |
| FIDGEON LIMITED | 35 |
| PROACTIVE UK LIMITED | 25 |
| LUMESCA GROUP LIMITED | 23 |
| FOSTER & FREEMAN LIMITED | 17 |
| LABQUIP NDT LIMITED | 15 |
| FIRSTCALL PHOTOGRAPHIC LIMITED | 14 |
| EX-PRO PRODUCTS LIMITED | 13 |
| DUPLI LIMITED | 12 |
| MORCO LIMITED | 10 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 22 |
| 1m-15m | 20 |
| 0-1m | 10 |
| 15m-54m | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
Import seasonality
What this shows: Average monthly import pattern from historical data.
Exports by country
What this shows: Export market volume by destination country from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Country | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 1,962,328 |
| South Korea | 406,953 |
| Germany | 314,657 |
| France | 281,658 |
| Italy | 200,147 |
Export countries rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: Destination countries are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month export volume, right side by second 12-month export volume, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Country | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 1,672,810 | 289,518 | -1,383,292 |
| South Korea | 405,397 | 1,556 | -403,841 |
| Germany | 114,115 | 200,542 | +86,427 |
| France | 142,203 | 139,455 | -2,748 |
| Italy | 127,065 | 73,082 | -53,983 |
| Nigeria | 103,871 | 8,921 | -94,950 |
| Sweden | 33,166 | 78,066 | +44,900 |
| Canada | 61,769 | 36,179 | -25,590 |
| Singapore | 83,184 | 13,660 | -69,524 |
| Australia | 51,457 | 42,934 | -8,523 |
Exports by country of origin
What this shows: Export volume by production origin country. For re-exports, indicates where goods originated before UK export.
Top 5 values
| Origin | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 60 |
Export origin countries rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: Origin countries are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month export value, right side by second 12-month export value, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Origin | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 60 | 0 | -60 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Air transport | 2,769,815 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 850,212 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 816,320 |
| Other | 60 |
Export transport rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: Transport modes are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month export value, right side by second 12-month export value, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Transport | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air transport | 2,137,313 | 632,502 | -1,504,811 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 744,582 | 105,630 | -638,952 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 264,848 | 551,472 | +286,624 |
| Other | 60 | 0 | -60 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,471,715 |
| London Stansted Airport | 726,301 |
| Liverpool Docks | 675,080 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 649,989 |
| ZLC | 321,624 |
Export port rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: Ports are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month export value, right side by second 12-month export value, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Port | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,291,820 | 179,895 | -1,111,925 |
| London Stansted Airport | 543,263 | 183,038 | -360,225 |
| Liverpool Docks | 664,903 | 10,177 | -654,726 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 178,850 | 471,139 | +292,289 |
| ZLC | 204,663 | 116,961 | -87,702 |
| East Midlands Airport | 73,426 | 88,783 | +15,357 |
| Immingham Docks | 46,503 | 41,761 | -4,742 |
| Dover | 36,605 | 43,701 | +7,096 |
| Felixstowe | 20,654 | 38,040 | +17,386 |
| Southampton | 10,762 | 36,602 | +25,840 |
Quick facts
HS code: 901050
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Other equipment used in photo labs, including negatoscopes for viewing film negatives