Import/export HS code 370790: Various photographic chemicals
Various chemical preparations for photography, not including sensitizing emulsions, varnishes, or adhesives
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.
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* 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Japan | 264,684,066 |
| Netherlands | 33,106,157 |
| Germany | 21,372,178 |
| Belgium | 10,238,528 |
| United States | 5,078,515 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Japan | 144,775,479 | 119,908,587 | -24,866,892 |
| Netherlands | 13,151,431 | 19,954,726 | +6,803,295 |
| Germany | 10,766,739 | 10,605,439 | -161,300 |
| Belgium | 4,769,153 | 5,469,375 | +700,222 |
| United States | 2,369,624 | 2,708,891 | +339,267 |
| Switzerland | 2,100,689 | 583,321 | -1,517,368 |
| Slovakia | 1,107,100 | 959,212 | -147,888 |
| France | 537,583 | 1,372,802 | +835,219 |
| China | 599,951 | 741,406 | +141,455 |
| Ireland | 552,771 | 481,980 | -70,791 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Japan | 304,561,812 |
| United States | 10,559,025 |
| United Kingdom | 7,237,589 |
| Belgium | 7,056,722 |
| Netherlands | 3,740,175 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Japan | 165,198,454 | 139,363,358 | -25,835,096 |
| United States | 5,075,685 | 5,483,340 | +407,655 |
| United Kingdom | 31,806 | 7,205,783 | +7,173,977 |
| Belgium | 3,687,854 | 3,368,868 | -318,986 |
| Netherlands | 2,001,740 | 1,738,435 | -263,305 |
| China | 1,777,072 | 1,701,789 | -75,283 |
| Germany | 1,644,161 | 1,742,994 | +98,833 |
| Poland | 0 | 1,188,238 | +1,188,238 |
| Malaysia | 296,718 | 292,980 | -3,738 |
| Taiwan | 283,071 | 189,994 | -93,077 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 13 |
| Inner London - West | 12 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 7 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 7 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 6 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 10 | 10 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 10 | 9 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 5 | 7 | +2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 5 | 5 | +0 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 6 | 4 | -2 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Greater Manchester | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Inner London - East | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Kent | 4 | 3 | -1 |
Import volume by transport
What this shows: Import value by transport mode used to bring goods into the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Other | 215,092,944 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 81,476,717 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 41,563,190 |
| Air transport | 7,785,414 |
| Rail transport | 95,741 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other | 144,473,108 | 70,619,836 | -73,853,272 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 14,812,365 | 66,664,352 | +51,851,987 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 18,843,461 | 22,719,729 | +3,876,268 |
| Air transport | 3,747,321 | 4,038,093 | +290,772 |
| Rail transport | 34,567 | 61,174 | +26,607 |
| Road transport | 1,158 | 1,837 | +679 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| 000 | 215,092,944 |
| 499 | 49,449,368 |
| Felixstowe | 23,524,509 |
| Thamesport | 16,130,127 |
| Dover | 9,993,404 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| 000 | 144,473,108 | 70,619,836 | -73,853,272 |
| 499 | 11,701 | 49,437,667 | +49,425,966 |
| Felixstowe | 9,565,541 | 13,958,968 | +4,393,427 |
| Thamesport | 9,212,838 | 6,917,289 | -2,295,549 |
| Dover | 5,181,436 | 4,811,968 | -369,468 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,564,558 | 4,151,817 | +1,587,259 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,862,943 | 2,444,742 | +581,799 |
| Eurotunnel | 955,737 | 2,385,260 | +1,429,523 |
| London | 619,062 | 2,560,089 | +1,941,027 |
| Harwich | 1,553,072 | 1,394,365 | -158,707 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 30 |
| Manufacture of computer, electronic and optical products | 17 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 11 |
| Other professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 8 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 28 |
| 2025-11 | 27 |
| 2025-10 | 30 |
| 2025-09 | 34 |
| 2025-08 | 29 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| RICOH UK PRODUCTS LIMITED | 104 |
| BROTHER INDUSTRIES (U.K.) LTD. | 87 |
| KODAK LIMITED | 80 |
| HIGHAM AND HIGHAM LTD | 68 |
| BADGER OFFICE SUPPLIES LIMITED | 59 |
| INKJET DIRECT LTD | 58 |
| SEAGATE TECHNOLOGY (IRELAND) | 57 |
| A-GAS ELECTRONIC MATERIALS LIMITED | 50 |
| CANON (UK) LIMITED | 48 |
| RICOH UK LIMITED | 48 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 46 |
| 1m-15m | 43 |
| 0-1m | 21 |
| Other | 9 |
| 15m-54m | 7 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 219,577,329 |
| Luxembourg | 4,716,883 |
| Germany | 2,254,332 |
| United States | 2,163,530 |
| Belgium | 1,910,048 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 79,644,819 | 139,932,510 | +60,287,691 |
| Luxembourg | 1,195,258 | 3,521,625 | +2,326,367 |
| Germany | 1,144,258 | 1,110,074 | -34,184 |
| United States | 1,119,754 | 1,043,776 | -75,978 |
| Belgium | 1,814,009 | 96,039 | -1,717,970 |
| India | 902,300 | 680,038 | -222,262 |
| Italy | 733,370 | 672,393 | -60,977 |
| France | 363,623 | 510,268 | +146,645 |
| Viet Nam | 45,207 | 586,987 | +541,780 |
| Brazil | 263,710 | 306,092 | +42,382 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Belgium | 684 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belgium | 0 | 684 | +684 |
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) | 223,987,375 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 15,945,328 |
| Air transport | 2,760,679 |
| Other | 15,344 |
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) | 76,720,093 | 147,267,282 | +70,547,189 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 12,748,521 | 3,196,807 | -9,551,714 |
| Air transport | 1,346,405 | 1,414,274 | +67,869 |
| Other | 13,661 | 1,683 | -11,978 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Hull | 144,355,024 |
| London | 75,096,624 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 11,899,846 |
| Southampton | 2,399,873 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,187,148 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hull | 79,669,935 | 64,685,089 | -14,984,846 |
| London | 284,161 | 74,812,463 | +74,528,302 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 4,619,292 | 7,280,554 | +2,661,262 |
| Southampton | 976,384 | 1,423,489 | +447,105 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,303,827 | 883,321 | -420,506 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 767,008 | 931,843 | +164,835 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,407,045 | 283,378 | -1,123,667 |
| Felixstowe | 183,578 | 504,874 | +321,296 |
| East Midlands Airport | 315,057 | 355,745 | +40,688 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 370,445 | 124,575 | -245,870 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 370790
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Various chemical preparations for photography, not including sensitizing emulsions, varnishes, or adhesives