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 | 924,429 |
| Netherlands | 597,416 |
| Poland | 537,624 |
| United States | 480,210 |
| 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 | 366,339 | 558,090 | +191,751 |
| Netherlands | 315,418 | 281,998 | -33,420 |
| Poland | 351,677 | 185,947 | -165,730 |
| United States | 183,028 | 297,182 | +114,154 |
| Canada | 264,968 | 0 | -264,968 |
| South Korea | 165,967 | 0 | -165,967 |
| China | 17,941 | 63,322 | +45,381 |
| Italy | 34,437 | 39,039 | +4,602 |
| France | 49,233 | 8,658 | -40,575 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 777,990 |
| Germany | 745,903 |
| Poland | 535,864 |
| Netherlands | 321,204 |
| China | 278,741 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 437,152 | 340,838 | -96,314 |
| Germany | 192,470 | 553,433 | +360,963 |
| Poland | 349,917 | 185,947 | -163,970 |
| Netherlands | 317,806 | 3,398 | -314,408 |
| China | 115,816 | 162,925 | +47,109 |
| Austria | 123,458 | 144,600 | +21,142 |
| South Korea | 170,675 | 80,722 | -89,953 |
| Italy | 30,469 | 39,039 | +8,570 |
| Taiwan | 46,059 | 0 | -46,059 |
| Ireland | 0 | 25,464 | +25,464 |
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 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 5 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 4 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 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 | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 5 | 1 | -4 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 4 | +3 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| West Midlands | 4 | 1 | -3 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Suffolk | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| East Central Scotland | 1 | 1 | +0 |
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) | 1,474,351 |
| Air transport | 984,756 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 907,345 |
| Other | 2,955 |
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) | 726,435 | 747,916 | +21,481 |
| Air transport | 518,890 | 465,866 | -53,024 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 560,414 | 346,931 | -213,483 |
| Other | 2,955 | 0 | -2,955 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Eurotunnel | 1,082,603 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 548,372 |
| Immingham Docks | 314,236 |
| London | 310,478 |
| Dover | 246,393 |
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 | 588,646 | 493,957 | -94,689 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 241,278 | 307,094 | +65,816 |
| Immingham Docks | 131,428 | 182,808 | +51,380 |
| London | 284,091 | 26,387 | -257,704 |
| Dover | 127,084 | 119,309 | -7,775 |
| Thamesport | 59,183 | 150,989 | +91,806 |
| East Midlands Airport | 88,495 | 65,261 | -23,234 |
| London Gateway Port | 69,116 | 65,733 | -3,383 |
| Birmingham Airport | 77,400 | 54,360 | -23,040 |
| London Stansted Airport | 37,817 | 29,942 | -7,875 |
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 | 10 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 10 |
| Other professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Manufacture of computer, electronic and optical products | 4 |
| Architectural and engineering activities; technical testing and analysis | 3 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 6 |
| 2025-11 | 7 |
| 2025-10 | 6 |
| 2025-09 | 8 |
| 2025-08 | 4 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| JAY HOUSE LIMITED | 44 |
| FIDGEON LIMITED | 34 |
| PROACTIVE UK LIMITED | 25 |
| LUMESCA GROUP LIMITED | 19 |
| FOSTER & FREEMAN LIMITED | 15 |
| LABQUIP NDT LIMITED | 15 |
| FIRSTCALL PHOTOGRAPHIC LIMITED | 14 |
| EX-PRO PRODUCTS LIMITED | 13 |
| DUPLI LIMITED | 12 |
| CMS DISTRIBUTION LIMITED | 10 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 21 |
| 1m-15m | 18 |
| 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 | 1,903,580 |
| South Korea | 406,953 |
| Germany | 289,455 |
| France | 275,790 |
| Italy | 220,638 |
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 | 837,170 | 1,066,410 | +229,240 |
| South Korea | 405,397 | 1,556 | -403,841 |
| Germany | 124,952 | 164,503 | +39,551 |
| France | 141,870 | 133,920 | -7,950 |
| Italy | 156,569 | 64,069 | -92,500 |
| Nigeria | 103,871 | 8,921 | -94,950 |
| Singapore | 84,835 | 13,171 | -71,664 |
| Canada | 66,348 | 25,761 | -40,587 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 48,360 | 38,250 | -10,110 |
| Australia | 41,710 | 44,465 | +2,755 |
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 | 2,640,792 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 834,050 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 774,421 |
| 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 | 1,243,281 | 1,397,511 | +154,230 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 723,703 | 110,347 | -613,356 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 260,201 | 514,220 | +254,019 |
| 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 | 1,448,706 |
| London Stansted Airport | 705,541 |
| Liverpool Docks | 671,669 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 614,447 |
| ZLC | 262,866 |
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 | 301,071 | 1,147,635 | +846,564 |
| London Stansted Airport | 617,157 | 88,384 | -528,773 |
| Liverpool Docks | 650,754 | 20,915 | -629,839 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 179,973 | 434,474 | +254,501 |
| ZLC | 197,113 | 65,753 | -131,360 |
| East Midlands Airport | 96,843 | 48,061 | -48,782 |
| Dover | 36,409 | 43,238 | +6,829 |
| Immingham Docks | 42,617 | 34,021 | -8,596 |
| Felixstowe | 20,654 | 38,040 | +17,386 |
| Southampton | 14,354 | 29,233 | +14,879 |
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