Import/export HS code 70022010: Optical glass rods
Glass rods made specifically for optical purposes, like lenses or prisms
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 693,033 |
| United States | 493,923 |
| Germany | 226,612 |
| Netherlands | 31,694 |
| China | 10,091 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 293,417 | 399,616 | +106,199 |
| United States | 138,495 | 355,428 | +216,933 |
| Germany | 156,465 | 70,147 | -86,318 |
| Netherlands | 0 | 31,694 | +31,694 |
| China | 10,091 | 0 | -10,091 |
| Japan | 0 | 1,619 | +1,619 |
| Sweden | 943 | 0 | -943 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 693,033 |
| United States | 493,923 |
| Germany | 227,555 |
| Netherlands | 31,694 |
| China | 10,091 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 293,417 | 399,616 | +106,199 |
| United States | 138,495 | 355,428 | +216,933 |
| Germany | 157,408 | 70,147 | -87,261 |
| Netherlands | 0 | 31,694 | +31,694 |
| China | 10,091 | 0 | -10,091 |
| Japan | 0 | 1,619 | +1,619 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 2 |
| East Central Scotland | 1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 1 |
| Inner London - West | 1 |
| North Wales | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| East Central Scotland | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Inner London - West | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| North Wales | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 1 | 0 | -1 |
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) | 764,019 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 355,425 |
| Air transport | 338,471 |
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) | 355,534 | 408,485 | +52,951 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 98,820 | 256,605 | +157,785 |
| Air transport | 145,057 | 193,414 | +48,357 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 639,880 |
| Southampton | 143,486 |
| Manchester Airport | 136,812 |
| Birmingham Airport | 79,275 |
| London | 77,054 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover | 240,264 | 399,616 | +159,352 |
| Southampton | 0 | 143,486 | +143,486 |
| Manchester Airport | 46,013 | 90,799 | +44,786 |
| Birmingham Airport | 17,997 | 61,278 | +43,281 |
| London | 0 | 77,054 | +77,054 |
| Runcorn | 65,909 | 0 | -65,909 |
| London Stansted Airport | 60,637 | 1,619 | -59,018 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 53,153 | 0 | -53,153 |
| East Midlands Airport | 20,410 | 31,694 | +11,284 |
| Eurotunnel | 31,937 | 8,869 | -23,068 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Manufacture of computer, electronic and optical products | 2 |
| Other manufacturing | 2 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 1 |
| Manufacture of other non-metallic mineral products | 1 |
| Scientific research and development | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-09 | 2 |
| 2025-08 | 2 |
| 2025-04 | 3 |
| 2025-02 | 2 |
| 2024-11 | 1 |
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 | 5 |
| 54m+ | 3 |
Import seasonality
What this shows: Average monthly import pattern from historical data.
Quick facts
HS code: 70022010
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Glass rods made specifically for optical purposes, like lenses or prisms