Import/export HS code 70010091: Optical glass
Special glass used in lenses, microscopes, cameras, and other optical devices
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 1,442,407 |
| Italy | 69,976 |
| Japan | 11,753 |
| China | 4,120 |
| France | 2,587 |
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 | 870,148 | 572,259 | -297,889 |
| Italy | 0 | 69,976 | +69,976 |
| Japan | 0 | 11,753 | +11,753 |
| China | 0 | 4,120 | +4,120 |
| France | 2,587 | 0 | -2,587 |
| Austria | 1,325 | 0 | -1,325 |
| Ireland | 0 | 839 | +839 |
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 | 909,683 |
| Germany | 526,074 |
| Italy | 69,976 |
| China | 22,523 |
| France | 2,587 |
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 | 546,135 | 363,548 | -182,587 |
| Germany | 313,464 | 212,610 | -100,854 |
| Italy | 0 | 69,976 | +69,976 |
| China | 10,549 | 11,974 | +1,425 |
| France | 2,587 | 0 | -2,587 |
| Austria | 1,325 | 0 | -1,325 |
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 | 2 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 2 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 |
| Inner London - East | 1 |
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 | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Inner London - East | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Air transport | 1,149,905 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 290,483 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 91,780 |
| Other | 839 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air transport | 626,608 | 523,297 | -103,311 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 233,502 | 56,981 | -176,521 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 13,950 | 77,830 | +63,880 |
| Other | 0 | 839 | +839 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 823,606 |
| Thamesport | 233,502 |
| Birmingham Airport | 213,158 |
| Manchester Airport | 70,481 |
| Dover | 69,976 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 502,391 | 321,215 | -181,176 |
| Thamesport | 233,502 | 0 | -233,502 |
| Birmingham Airport | 83,325 | 129,833 | +46,508 |
| Manchester Airport | 31,764 | 38,717 | +6,953 |
| Dover | 0 | 69,976 | +69,976 |
| London Gateway Port | 0 | 56,981 | +56,981 |
| East Midlands Airport | 0 | 23,535 | +23,535 |
| London Stansted Airport | 9,128 | 9,997 | +869 |
| Eurotunnel | 10,549 | 7,854 | -2,695 |
| London | 3,401 | 0 | -3,401 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Manufacture of other non-metallic mineral products | 4 |
| Manufacture of computer, electronic and optical products | 2 |
| Waste collection, treatment and disposal activities; materials recovery | 2 |
| Architectural and engineering activities; technical testing and analysis | 1 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 2 |
| 2026-04 | 4 |
| 2025-07 | 2 |
| 2025-06 | 2 |
| 2025-05 | 3 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 4 |
| 54m+ | 3 |
| 15m-54m | 1 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| South Korea | 2,570,408 |
| Israel | 36,934 |
| China | 19,012 |
| Poland | 7,391 |
| Ireland | 5,592 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Korea | 1,240,805 | 1,329,603 | +88,798 |
| Israel | 36,934 | 0 | -36,934 |
| China | 19,012 | 0 | -19,012 |
| Poland | 7,391 | 0 | -7,391 |
| Ireland | 3,031 | 2,561 | -470 |
| Mauritius | 3,245 | 0 | -3,245 |
| United States | 2,770 | 0 | -2,770 |
| Spain | 0 | 1,260 | +1,260 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 2,750 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 1,206 | 1,544 | +338 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,570,408 |
| Air transport | 63,221 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 10,233 |
| Other | 2,750 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,240,805 | 1,329,603 | +88,798 |
| Air transport | 61,961 | 1,260 | -60,701 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 9,216 | 1,017 | -8,199 |
| Other | 1,206 | 1,544 | +338 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 1,585,471 |
| London Gateway Port | 865,169 |
| Felixstowe | 119,768 |
| East Midlands Airport | 36,934 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 22,257 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southampton | 375,636 | 1,209,835 | +834,199 |
| London Gateway Port | 865,169 | 0 | -865,169 |
| Felixstowe | 0 | 119,768 | +119,768 |
| East Midlands Airport | 36,934 | 0 | -36,934 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 22,257 | 0 | -22,257 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 7,391 | 0 | -7,391 |
| London Stansted Airport | 2,770 | 1,260 | -1,510 |
| 000 | 1,206 | 1,544 | +338 |
| Holyhead | 1,825 | 0 | -1,825 |
| Heysham | 0 | 1,017 | +1,017 |
Quick facts
HS code: 70010091
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Special glass used in lenses, microscopes, cameras, and other optical devices