Photographic enlargers imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Kingdom imported $6.3 million of photographic enlargers in 2024 (302 tonnes). It ranks 8th of 190 countries for imports of this product. Value rose 17% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 23% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $48.5 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 | $6.3M | 302 t |
| 2023 | $5.4M | 245 t |
| 2022 | $5.3M | 197 t |
| 2021 | $4.6M | 192 t |
| 2020 | $9.4M | 300 t |
| 2019 | $11.7M | 136 t |
| 2018 | $48.5M | 508 t |
| 2017 | $38.1M | 457 t |
Where the United Kingdom imports photographic enlargers from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 72% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest (+498% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $4.6M | 72% |
| Italy | $418K | 6.6% |
| Germany | $384K | 6.1% |
| Taiwan | $207K | 3.3% |
| United States | $201K | 3.2% |
| Costa Rica | $92K | 1.5% |
| Denmark | $84K | 1.3% |
| Hong Kong | $61K | 1% |
| Japan | $51K | 0.8% |
| Netherlands | $44K | 0.7% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $20.95 per kg, close to the world average of $22.03.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Photographic enlargers exports from the United Kingdom
Exports of photographic enlargers by the United Kingdom reached $1.7 million in 2024 (17 tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Most of it went to Germany (30%), United States (11%), United Arab Emirates (9%). Among the main buyer markets, Oman grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $505K | 30% |
| United States | $187K | 11% |
| United Arab Emirates | $150K | 9% |
| Ireland | $97K | 5.8% |
| Canada | $95K | 5.7% |
| France | $86K | 5.1% |
| Taiwan | $68K | 4.1% |
| Saudi Arabia | $35K | 2.1% |
| Qatar | $35K | 2.1% |
| Oman | $34K | 2% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom photographic enlargers imports (HS 9008.50): 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 9008.50: Image projectors, photographic enlargers and reducers, excluding cinematographic.
Common questions
What is the value of photographic enlargers imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported photographic enlargers worth $6.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 302 tonnes. That ranks it 8th of 190 countries worldwide, with 3% of world imports. The value was up 17% on 2023.
Which countries supply photographic enlargers to the United Kingdom?
China was the largest supplier with 72% of the value ($4.6 million), followed by Italy (7%) and Germany (6%). The top three together account for 85%, out of 30 supplier countries in total. Taiwan grew fastest among the top ten, up 760% on the year.
What is the average import price of photographic enlargers per kg?
The average declared import value was about $20.95 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $22.03 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of photographic enlargers to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $38.1 million in 2017 to $6.3 million in 2024, a fall of 83%. The peak was 2018 at $48.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $16.2 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export photographic enlargers?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $1.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Germany, the United States and the United Arab Emirates. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $4.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for photographic enlargers?
The HS code for photographic enlargers is subheading 9008.50. 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 9008 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for the United Kingdom. Tell us your product to see it live.
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