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 | 959,120 |
| United States | 598,007 |
| Poland | 543,034 |
| Netherlands | 535,599 |
| 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 | 181,172 | 777,948 | +596,776 |
| United States | 265,192 | 332,815 | +67,623 |
| Poland | 322,018 | 221,016 | -101,002 |
| Netherlands | 317,996 | 217,603 | -100,393 |
| Canada | 0 | 264,968 | +264,968 |
| South Korea | 165,967 | 0 | -165,967 |
| China | 20,104 | 48,317 | +28,213 |
| Italy | 41,442 | 23,760 | -17,682 |
| France | 53,001 | 8,658 | -44,343 |
| Denmark | 2,510 | 56,622 | +54,112 |
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 | 892,599 |
| Germany | 787,821 |
| Poland | 541,274 |
| Netherlands | 323,782 |
| China | 259,085 |
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 | 251,160 | 641,439 | +390,279 |
| Germany | 194,630 | 593,191 | +398,561 |
| Poland | 322,018 | 219,256 | -102,762 |
| Netherlands | 140,284 | 183,498 | +43,214 |
| China | 102,915 | 156,170 | +53,255 |
| South Korea | 170,675 | 80,722 | -89,953 |
| Austria | 123,458 | 89,900 | -33,558 |
| Italy | 35,407 | 23,760 | -11,647 |
| 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 |
| West Midlands | 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 | 4 | -2 |
| Inner London - East | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 5 | 1 | -4 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| West Midlands | 4 | 1 | -3 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| East Central Scotland | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 0 | 2 | +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) | 1,413,577 |
| Air transport | 1,135,502 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 899,674 |
| 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) | 520,471 | 893,106 | +372,635 |
| Air transport | 607,048 | 528,454 | -78,594 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 283,487 | 616,187 | +332,700 |
| 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 | 1,090,523 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 556,184 |
| London | 310,478 |
| East Midlands Airport | 265,153 |
| Immingham Docks | 255,352 |
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 | 393,998 | 696,525 | +302,527 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 215,004 | 341,180 | +126,176 |
| London | 19,123 | 291,355 | +272,232 |
| East Midlands Airport | 190,745 | 74,408 | -116,337 |
| Immingham Docks | 131,428 | 123,924 | -7,504 |
| Dover | 116,243 | 114,871 | -1,372 |
| Thamesport | 47,059 | 170,458 | +123,399 |
| Birmingham Airport | 83,199 | 67,957 | -15,242 |
| London Gateway Port | 67,118 | 75,252 | +8,134 |
| London Stansted Airport | 48,411 | 31,489 | -16,922 |
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 | 11 |
| Other professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 7 |
| 2025-10 | 6 |
| 2025-09 | 8 |
| 2025-08 | 4 |
| 2025-07 | 5 |
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 | 33 |
| 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 | 11 |
| 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+ | 23 |
| 1m-15m | 19 |
| 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 | 2,114,042 |
| South Korea | 442,403 |
| Germany | 288,970 |
| France | 276,153 |
| Italy | 229,799 |
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 | 1,025,226 | 1,088,816 | +63,590 |
| South Korea | 440,847 | 1,556 | -439,291 |
| Germany | 109,232 | 179,738 | +70,506 |
| France | 59,452 | 216,701 | +157,249 |
| Italy | 122,544 | 107,255 | -15,289 |
| Nigeria | 103,871 | 8,921 | -94,950 |
| Singapore | 84,835 | 13,171 | -71,664 |
| Australia | 54,644 | 42,385 | -12,259 |
| Canada | 65,456 | 29,158 | -36,298 |
| 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 | 2,947,003 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 850,655 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 837,374 |
| 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 | 1,373,006 | 1,573,997 | +200,991 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 741,129 | 109,526 | -631,603 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 285,925 | 551,449 | +265,524 |
| 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 | 1,449,656 |
| London Stansted Airport | 877,175 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 685,147 |
| Liverpool Docks | 671,669 |
| ZLC | 332,210 |
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 | 272,174 | 1,177,482 | +905,308 |
| London Stansted Airport | 788,791 | 88,384 | -700,407 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 234,820 | 450,327 | +215,507 |
| Liverpool Docks | 650,754 | 20,915 | -629,839 |
| ZLC | 148,285 | 183,925 | +35,640 |
| East Midlands Airport | 133,551 | 71,875 | -61,676 |
| Dover | 35,388 | 43,359 | +7,971 |
| Immingham Docks | 18,955 | 55,597 | +36,642 |
| Felixstowe | 21,919 | 38,040 | +16,121 |
| 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