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 | 1,292,402 |
| Netherlands | 1,040,361 |
| United States | 564,911 |
| Poland | 331,626 |
| 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 | 733,656 | 558,746 | -174,910 |
| Netherlands | 302,568 | 737,793 | +435,225 |
| United States | 396,600 | 168,311 | -228,289 |
| Poland | 176,670 | 154,956 | -21,714 |
| Canada | 264,968 | 0 | -264,968 |
| South Korea | 97,512 | 0 | -97,512 |
| China | 11,361 | 78,123 | +66,762 |
| France | 53,809 | 18,307 | -35,502 |
| Italy | 21,967 | 45,661 | +23,694 |
| Denmark | 37,516 | 19,106 | -18,410 |
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 | 1,111,855 |
| United States | 857,735 |
| Italy | 359,221 |
| China | 358,138 |
| Poland | 329,866 |
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 | 558,290 | 553,565 | -4,725 |
| United States | 684,003 | 173,732 | -510,271 |
| Italy | 17,999 | 341,222 | +323,223 |
| China | 138,798 | 219,340 | +80,542 |
| Poland | 174,910 | 154,956 | -19,954 |
| Netherlands | 258,673 | 63,980 | -194,693 |
| Austria | 168,408 | 99,650 | -68,758 |
| South Korea | 97,512 | 162,075 | +64,563 |
| 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 | 7 | 1 | -6 |
| Inner London - East | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| 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 | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| East Central Scotland | 2 | 0 | -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) | 2,001,480 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,014,906 |
| Air transport | 990,004 |
| 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) | 889,801 | 1,111,679 | +221,878 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 630,770 | 384,136 | -246,634 |
| Air transport | 633,903 | 356,101 | -277,802 |
| 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 | 921,327 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 657,312 |
| Dover | 520,458 |
| London | 360,089 |
| Felixstowe | 353,425 |
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 | 824,916 | 96,411 | -728,505 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 483,481 | 173,831 | -309,650 |
| Dover | 56,791 | 463,667 | +406,876 |
| London | 279,346 | 80,743 | -198,603 |
| Felixstowe | 7,701 | 345,724 | +338,023 |
| Immingham Docks | 176,378 | 149,121 | -27,257 |
| Thamesport | 90,156 | 134,218 | +44,062 |
| London Gateway Port | 62,109 | 88,003 | +25,894 |
| Birmingham Airport | 59,821 | 71,425 | +11,604 |
| East Midlands Airport | 49,095 | 75,441 | +26,346 |
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
|
10 |
|
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 8 |
| 2026-04 | 8 |
| 2026-03 | 4 |
| 2026-02 | 9 |
| 2026-01 | 6 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| JAY HOUSE LIMITED | 49 |
| FIDGEON LIMITED | 36 |
| PROACTIVE UK LIMITED | 25 |
| LUMESCA GROUP LIMITED | 24 |
| FOSTER & FREEMAN LIMITED | 17 |
| LABQUIP NDT LIMITED | 15 |
| FIRSTCALL PHOTOGRAPHIC LIMITED | 14 |
| EX-PRO PRODUCTS LIMITED | 13 |
| DUPLI LIMITED | 12 |
| CMS DISTRIBUTION LIMITED | 11 |
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 | 21 |
| 0-1m | 11 |
| 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 | 1,946,954 |
| Germany | 324,587 |
| South Korea | 292,442 |
| France | 230,124 |
| Italy | 188,664 |
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 | 1,681,542 | 265,412 | -1,416,130 |
| Germany | 154,472 | 170,115 | +15,643 |
| South Korea | 290,886 | 1,556 | -289,330 |
| France | 103,721 | 126,403 | +22,682 |
| Italy | 117,477 | 71,187 | -46,290 |
| Nigeria | 103,871 | 8,921 | -94,950 |
| Sweden | 27,917 | 77,091 | +49,174 |
| Australia | 64,831 | 38,469 | -26,362 |
| Canada | 68,314 | 27,422 | -40,892 |
| China | 66,351 | 28,490 | -37,861 |
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 | 2,546,029 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 847,364 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 805,272 |
| 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 | 1,936,260 | 609,769 | -1,326,491 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 751,375 | 95,989 | -655,386 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 298,349 | 506,923 | +208,574 |
| 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 | 1,394,650 |
| Liverpool Docks | 675,080 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 649,248 |
| London Stansted Airport | 576,339 |
| ZLC | 356,731 |
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 | 1,215,851 | 178,799 | -1,037,052 |
| Liverpool Docks | 668,068 | 7,012 | -661,056 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 221,664 | 427,584 | +205,920 |
| London Stansted Airport | 444,460 | 131,879 | -312,581 |
| ZLC | 195,073 | 161,658 | -33,415 |
| East Midlands Airport | 46,934 | 83,409 | +36,475 |
| Immingham Docks | 42,576 | 39,464 | -3,112 |
| Dover | 28,084 | 43,701 | +15,617 |
| Felixstowe | 22,997 | 34,635 | +11,638 |
| Southampton | 20,731 | 33,930 | +13,199 |
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