Import/export HS code 70060010: Optical glass
Special glass used for making lenses, prisms, and other optical instruments. It is designed for clarity and precision
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 | 400,226 |
| China | 131,142 |
| United States | 104,194 |
| Switzerland | 50,865 |
| Luxembourg | 16,512 |
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 | 179,066 | 221,160 | +42,094 |
| China | 44,264 | 86,878 | +42,614 |
| United States | 60,664 | 43,530 | -17,134 |
| Switzerland | 4,296 | 46,569 | +42,273 |
| Luxembourg | 16,512 | 0 | -16,512 |
| Spain | 9,751 | 0 | -9,751 |
| Ireland | 0 | 3,937 | +3,937 |
| Japan | 2,198 | 0 | -2,198 |
| Austria | 1,353 | 0 | -1,353 |
| Sweden | 1,292 | 0 | -1,292 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 349,536 |
| China | 172,858 |
| United States | 103,595 |
| Switzerland | 50,865 |
| Luxembourg | 16,512 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 148,184 | 201,352 | +53,168 |
| China | 73,708 | 99,150 | +25,442 |
| United States | 61,992 | 41,603 | -20,389 |
| Switzerland | 4,296 | 46,569 | +42,273 |
| Luxembourg | 16,512 | 0 | -16,512 |
| Spain | 9,751 | 0 | -9,751 |
| United Kingdom | 0 | 5,864 | +5,864 |
| Japan | 3,290 | 2,384 | -906 |
| Afghanistan | 0 | 4,916 | +4,916 |
| Austria | 1,353 | 0 | -1,353 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 3 |
| Cheshire | 2 |
| Essex | 2 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 2 |
| Inner London - West | 2 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Cheshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Essex | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Inner London - West | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Lancashire | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 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 | 435,273 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 194,668 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 92,275 |
| Other | 236 |
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 | 158,165 | 277,108 | +118,943 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 126,288 | 68,380 | -57,908 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 35,925 | 56,350 | +20,425 |
| Other | 0 | 236 | +236 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Stansted Airport | 153,013 |
| Manchester Airport | 137,585 |
| Eurotunnel | 69,419 |
| East Midlands Airport | 68,259 |
| Dover | 66,623 |
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 Stansted Airport | 53,944 | 99,069 | +45,125 |
| Manchester Airport | 33,783 | 103,802 | +70,019 |
| Eurotunnel | 30,479 | 38,940 | +8,461 |
| East Midlands Airport | 27,422 | 40,837 | +13,415 |
| Dover | 66,623 | 0 | -66,623 |
| Felixstowe | 880 | 49,317 | +48,437 |
| London Gateway Port | 33,115 | 11,588 | -21,527 |
| Immingham Docks | 22,346 | 5,027 | -17,319 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 20,481 | 6,426 | -14,055 |
| Luton Airport | 0 | 25,853 | +25,853 |
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 | 5 |
| Other manufacturing | 4 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 3 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 2 |
| Manufacture of motor vehicles, trailers and semi-trailers | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 1 |
| 2025-11 | 4 |
| 2025-10 | 5 |
| 2025-09 | 4 |
| 2025-08 | 5 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| LEONARDO UK LTD | 56 |
| PHOENIX OPTICAL TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED | 41 |
| GOODFELLOW CAMBRIDGE LIMITED | 41 |
| SKAN GROUP HOLDINGS LIMITED | 32 |
| A.L. YOUNGER LIMITED | 24 |
| EXCELITAS UK LIMITED | 20 |
| BROSE LIMITED | 16 |
| GENUS PLC | 12 |
| THE GLASS SCRIBE INTERNATIONAL LIMITED | 12 |
| TWEEZERMAN UK LTD | 11 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 10 |
| 1m-15m | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| 15m-54m | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | 102,095 |
| United States | 94,453 |
| Germany | 55,458 |
| Brazil | 31,830 |
| Italy | 22,910 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | 54,169 | 47,926 | -6,243 |
| United States | 34,021 | 60,432 | +26,411 |
| Germany | 43,200 | 12,258 | -30,942 |
| Brazil | 0 | 31,830 | +31,830 |
| Italy | 22,910 | 0 | -22,910 |
| Nigeria | 0 | 20,489 | +20,489 |
| Switzerland | 9,652 | 9,846 | +194 |
| Australia | 0 | 18,569 | +18,569 |
| Ireland | 3,165 | 14,260 | +11,095 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 13,089 | 1,127 | -11,962 |
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 | 384,215 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 90,963 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 20,852 |
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 | 169,247 | 214,968 | +45,721 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 47,831 | 43,132 | -4,699 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 10,744 | 10,108 | -636 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 160,665 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 92,407 |
| Liverpool Docks | 90,963 |
| London Stansted Airport | 76,637 |
| ZLC | 34,153 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 106,370 | 54,295 | -52,075 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 29,008 | 63,399 | +34,391 |
| Liverpool Docks | 47,831 | 43,132 | -4,699 |
| London Stansted Airport | 3,307 | 73,330 | +70,023 |
| ZLC | 14,040 | 20,113 | +6,073 |
| Durham Tees Valley Airport | 12,303 | 3,831 | -8,472 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 7,579 | 5,026 | -2,553 |
| Harwich | 0 | 5,082 | +5,082 |
| Holyhead | 3,165 | 0 | -3,165 |
| Belfast Airport | 2,867 | 0 | -2,867 |
Quick facts
HS code: 70060010
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Special glass used for making lenses, prisms, and other optical instruments. It is designed for clarity and precision