Photo lab equipment parts imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of photo lab equipment parts by the United Kingdom reached $3.1 million in 2024 (44 tonnes). That makes it the 5th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 172 countries. Value fell 21% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $3.9 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3.1M | 44 t |
| 2023 | $3.9M | 76 t |
| 2022 | $2.9M | 65 t |
| 2021 | $3.3M | 105 t |
| 2020 | $2.6M | 49 t |
| 2019 | $3.8M | 120 t |
| 2018 | $3.5M | 74 t |
| 2017 | $2.8M | 110 t |
Where the United Kingdom imports photo lab equipment parts from
Most of the value came from United States (45%), Germany (13%), Norway (11%). Among the main suppliers, Canada grew fastest (+265% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $1.4M | 45% |
| Germany | $391K | 13% |
| Norway | $337K | 11% |
| Japan | $175K | 5.7% |
| China | $152K | 4.9% |
| Canada | $137K | 4.4% |
| Netherlands | $67K | 2.2% |
| Italy | $63K | 2.1% |
| Poland | $53K | 1.7% |
| Pakistan | $48K | 1.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $70.02 per kg, 55% above the world average of $45.07. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Photo lab equipment parts exports from the United Kingdom
The United Kingdom exported $2.0 million of photo lab equipment parts in 2024 (27 tonnes). Its share of world exports was 3%. Most of it went to United States (23%), Germany (15%), France (8%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 45%. Among the main buyer markets, Angola grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $451K | 23% |
| Germany | $299K | 15% |
| France | $149K | 7.5% |
| Singapore | $132K | 6.7% |
| Italy | $114K | 5.8% |
| Netherlands | $107K | 5.4% |
| Spain | $82K | 4.1% |
| Canada | $74K | 3.7% |
| Japan | $44K | 2.2% |
| Angola | $39K | 2% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom photo lab equipment parts imports (HS 9010.90): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Source: CEPII BACI (reconciled UN Comtrade data), HS 2017 edition, release 202601, Etalab Open Licence 2.0. Annual values in US dollars at the customs border; quantities in tonnes where reported. HS 9010.90: Photographic laboratory apparatus and equipment (including cinematographic): parts and accessories.
Common questions
What is the value of photo lab equipment parts imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported photo lab equipment parts worth $3.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 44 tonnes. That ranks it 5th of 172 countries worldwide, with 4% of world imports. The value was down 21% on 2023.
Which countries supply photo lab equipment parts to the United Kingdom?
The United States was the largest supplier with 45% of the value ($1.4 million), followed by Germany (13%) and Norway (11%). The top three together account for 69%, out of 40 supplier countries in total. Canada grew fastest among the top ten, up 265% on the year.
What is the average import price of photo lab equipment parts per kg?
The average declared import value was about $70.02 per kg in 2024, 55% above the world average of $45.07 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of photo lab equipment parts to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.8 million in 2017 to $3.1 million in 2024, an increase of 8%. The peak was 2023 at $3.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.2 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export photo lab equipment parts?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $2.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United States, Germany and France. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $1.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for photo lab equipment parts?
The HS code for photo lab equipment parts is subheading 9010.90. It sits in HS chapter 90 (optical, photographic, cinematographic, measuring, checking, medical or surgical instruments and apparatus; parts and accessories). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 9010 page.
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