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 | 947,746 |
| Netherlands | 599,994 |
| Poland | 553,283 |
| United States | 484,314 |
| 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 | 355,133 | 592,613 | +237,480 |
| Netherlands | 317,996 | 281,998 | -35,998 |
| Poland | 334,619 | 218,664 | -115,955 |
| United States | 153,046 | 331,268 | +178,222 |
| Canada | 264,968 | 0 | -264,968 |
| South Korea | 165,967 | 0 | -165,967 |
| China | 20,104 | 63,322 | +43,218 |
| Italy | 39,375 | 39,039 | -336 |
| France | 50,518 | 8,658 | -41,860 |
| 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 | 778,906 |
| Germany | 770,505 |
| Poland | 551,523 |
| Netherlands | 323,782 |
| China | 284,092 |
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 | 403,982 | 374,924 | -29,058 |
| Germany | 182,549 | 587,956 | +405,407 |
| Poland | 332,859 | 218,664 | -114,195 |
| Netherlands | 320,384 | 3,398 | -316,986 |
| China | 119,326 | 164,766 | +45,440 |
| Austria | 123,458 | 144,600 | +21,142 |
| South Korea | 170,675 | 80,722 | -89,953 |
| Italy | 35,407 | 39,039 | +3,632 |
| 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 | 8 |
| Inner London - East | 6 |
| 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 | 7 | 3 | -4 |
| Inner London - East | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| 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) | 1,491,295 |
| Air transport | 1,010,220 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 918,981 |
| 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) | 710,662 | 780,633 | +69,971 |
| Air transport | 485,450 | 524,770 | +39,320 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 560,504 | 358,477 | -202,027 |
| 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 | 1,098,262 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 553,310 |
| 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 | 571,588 | 526,674 | -44,914 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 212,130 | 341,180 | +129,050 |
| Immingham Docks | 131,428 | 182,808 | +51,380 |
| London | 284,091 | 26,387 | -257,704 |
| Dover | 127,084 | 119,309 | -7,775 |
| Thamesport | 55,609 | 156,423 | +100,814 |
| East Midlands Airport | 76,974 | 76,782 | -192 |
| London Gateway Port | 70,617 | 71,845 | +1,228 |
| Birmingham Airport | 71,603 | 67,657 | -3,946 |
| London Stansted Airport | 50,843 | 29,942 | -20,901 |
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 | 13 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 10 |
| Other professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Architectural and engineering activities; technical testing and analysis | 3 |
| Manufacture of computer, electronic and optical products | 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+ | 22 |
| 1m-15m | 20 |
| 0-1m | 12 |
| 15m-54m | 3 |
| Other | 3 |
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 | 1,938,962 |
| South Korea | 442,403 |
| Germany | 294,250 |
| France | 275,790 |
| Italy | 228,003 |
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 | 869,820 | 1,069,142 | +199,322 |
| South Korea | 440,847 | 1,556 | -439,291 |
| Germany | 105,009 | 189,241 | +84,232 |
| France | 60,370 | 215,420 | +155,050 |
| Italy | 119,118 | 108,885 | -10,233 |
| Nigeria | 103,871 | 8,921 | -94,950 |
| Singapore | 84,835 | 13,171 | -71,664 |
| Australia | 53,379 | 44,465 | -8,914 |
| Canada | 65,695 | 28,204 | -37,491 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 48,360 | 38,250 | -10,110 |
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 | 2,713,414 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 849,485 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 845,035 |
| 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 | 1,192,228 | 1,521,186 | +328,958 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 737,702 | 111,783 | -625,919 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 284,999 | 560,036 | +275,037 |
| 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 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 685,061 |
| Liverpool Docks | 671,669 |
| ZLC | 333,698 |
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 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 231,978 | 453,083 | +221,105 |
| Liverpool Docks | 650,754 | 20,915 | -629,839 |
| ZLC | 149,445 | 184,253 | +34,808 |
| East Midlands Airport | 94,111 | 50,793 | -43,318 |
| Dover | 36,409 | 43,238 | +6,829 |
| Immingham Docks | 16,443 | 60,195 | +43,752 |
| Felixstowe | 20,654 | 38,040 | +17,386 |
| Southampton | 26,023 | 29,233 | +3,210 |
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