Import/export HS code 37040090: Various exposed photo materials
All other photo materials that have been used but not yet developed
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 136,171 |
| Spain | 59,523 |
| China | 45,422 |
| United States | 20,425 |
| Ireland | 15,658 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 2,005 | 134,166 | +132,161 |
| Spain | 0 | 59,523 | +59,523 |
| China | 22,232 | 23,190 | +958 |
| United States | 8,251 | 12,174 | +3,923 |
| Ireland | 2,265 | 13,393 | +11,128 |
| Taiwan | 3,847 | 0 | -3,847 |
| Australia | 1,033 | 976 | -57 |
| Italy | 0 | 1,955 | +1,955 |
| Germany | 0 | 1,888 | +1,888 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Poland | 133,096 |
| China | 45,422 |
| Viet Nam | 41,325 |
| United States | 36,083 |
| Spain | 18,198 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poland | 0 | 133,096 | +133,096 |
| China | 22,232 | 23,190 | +958 |
| Viet Nam | 0 | 41,325 | +41,325 |
| United States | 10,516 | 25,567 | +15,051 |
| Spain | 0 | 18,198 | +18,198 |
| Taiwan | 3,847 | 0 | -3,847 |
| France | 2,005 | 1,070 | -935 |
| Australia | 1,033 | 976 | -57 |
| Italy | 0 | 1,955 | +1,955 |
| Switzerland | 0 | 1,888 | +1,888 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 |
| Norfolk | 1 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 1 |
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 | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Norfolk | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
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) | 147,386 |
| Air transport | 118,189 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 21,323 |
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) | 897 | 146,489 | +145,592 |
| Air transport | 29,587 | 88,602 | +59,015 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 9,149 | 12,174 | +3,025 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Eurotunnel | 133,096 |
| East Midlands Airport | 44,247 |
| London Stansted Airport | 36,567 |
| Leeds Bradford Airport | 25,918 |
| Holyhead | 13,393 |
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 | 0 | 133,096 | +133,096 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,034 | 43,213 | +42,179 |
| London Stansted Airport | 11,064 | 25,503 | +14,439 |
| Leeds Bradford Airport | 12,146 | 13,772 | +1,626 |
| Holyhead | 0 | 13,393 | +13,393 |
| Southampton | 0 | 12,174 | +12,174 |
| Birmingham Airport | 2,265 | 5,138 | +2,873 |
| Felixstowe | 7,144 | 0 | -7,144 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 3,078 | 976 | -2,102 |
| Thamesport | 2,005 | 0 | -2,005 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 1 |
| Publishing activities | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade and repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-10 | 2 |
| 2024-02 | 2 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| KODAK LIMITED | 2 |
| PRESERVATION EQUIPMENT LIMITED | 1 |
| TEGIWA IMPORTS LIMITED | 1 |
| RECKITT BENCKISER CORPORATE SERVICES LIMITED | 1 |
| TRUMPF LASER UK LIMITED | 1 |
| LANDOR (UK) LTD | 1 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 2 |
| 54m+ | 1 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 28,278 |
| India | 7,500 |
| Qatar | 3,500 |
| Netherlands | 2,092 |
| Oman | 1,985 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 12,989 | 15,289 | +2,300 |
| India | 7,500 | 0 | -7,500 |
| Qatar | 0 | 3,500 | +3,500 |
| Netherlands | 0 | 2,092 | +2,092 |
| Oman | 0 | 1,985 | +1,985 |
| Romania | 0 | 1,372 | +1,372 |
| Kenya | 0 | 881 | +881 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 29,650 |
| Air transport | 12,985 |
| Road transport | 2,092 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 881 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 12,989 | 16,661 | +3,672 |
| Air transport | 7,500 | 5,485 | -2,015 |
| Road transport | 0 | 2,092 | +2,092 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 0 | 881 | +881 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Heysham | 25,119 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 11,000 |
| ZLC | 2,092 |
| Liverpool Docks | 2,091 |
| Brize Norton | 1,985 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heysham | 12,989 | 12,130 | -859 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 7,500 | 3,500 | -4,000 |
| ZLC | 0 | 2,092 | +2,092 |
| Liverpool Docks | 0 | 2,091 | +2,091 |
| Brize Norton | 0 | 1,985 | +1,985 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 0 | 1,372 | +1,372 |
| Holyhead | 0 | 1,068 | +1,068 |
| Felixstowe | 0 | 881 | +881 |
Quick facts
HS code: 37040090
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: All other photo materials that have been used but not yet developed