Import/export HS code 90011090: Various optical fibers and cables
All other types of optical fibers and cables not specified elsewhere
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| India | 21,835,625 |
| United States | 17,586,593 |
| Germany | 8,919,561 |
| China | 6,315,888 |
| Netherlands | 5,008,773 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| India | 9,712,638 | 12,122,987 | +2,410,349 |
| United States | 10,061,865 | 7,524,728 | -2,537,137 |
| Germany | 5,461,442 | 3,458,119 | -2,003,323 |
| China | 1,835,002 | 4,480,886 | +2,645,884 |
| Netherlands | 2,612,663 | 2,396,110 | -216,553 |
| Canada | 2,422,767 | 1,723,026 | -699,741 |
| France | 1,968,777 | 2,003,709 | +34,932 |
| Japan | 1,555,212 | 958,186 | -597,026 |
| Poland | 939,229 | 752,711 | -186,518 |
| Switzerland | 200,724 | 802,202 | +601,478 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| India | 22,506,002 |
| United States | 17,654,634 |
| China | 8,362,035 |
| Germany | 4,632,934 |
| Netherlands | 4,213,462 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| India | 10,072,610 | 12,433,392 | +2,360,782 |
| United States | 9,804,371 | 7,850,263 | -1,954,108 |
| China | 2,877,863 | 5,484,172 | +2,606,309 |
| Germany | 3,275,120 | 1,357,814 | -1,917,306 |
| Netherlands | 2,388,974 | 1,824,488 | -564,486 |
| France | 1,910,440 | 1,978,175 | +67,735 |
| Japan | 1,831,698 | 1,715,527 | -116,171 |
| Canada | 2,053,887 | 1,396,073 | -657,814 |
| Poland | 926,973 | 721,849 | -205,124 |
| Czechia | 821,262 | 571,215 | -250,047 |
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 | 55 |
| Inner London - West | 34 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 28 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 25 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 21 |
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 | 34 | 46 | +12 |
| Inner London - West | 28 | 16 | -12 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 19 | 16 | -3 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 20 | 17 | -3 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 13 | 15 | +2 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 17 | 12 | -5 |
| Essex | 11 | 13 | +2 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 12 | 11 | -1 |
| Inner London - East | 12 | 10 | -2 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 10 | 8 | -2 |
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 | 40,510,772 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 26,343,444 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 10,339,097 |
| Other | 91,410 |
| Road transport | 26,136 |
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 | 21,581,267 | 18,929,505 | -2,651,762 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 10,645,503 | 15,697,941 | +5,052,438 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 6,332,869 | 4,006,228 | -2,326,641 |
| Other | 28,731 | 62,679 | +33,948 |
| Road transport | 26,136 | 0 | -26,136 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 16,451,102 |
| Southampton | 12,762,392 |
| East Midlands Airport | 9,769,604 |
| London Stansted Airport | 7,967,711 |
| London Gateway Port | 5,962,117 |
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 | 8,630,929 | 7,820,173 | -810,756 |
| Southampton | 6,593,627 | 6,168,765 | -424,862 |
| East Midlands Airport | 6,010,097 | 3,759,507 | -2,250,590 |
| London Stansted Airport | 3,651,329 | 4,316,382 | +665,053 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,641,490 | 4,320,627 | +2,679,137 |
| Felixstowe | 2,295,907 | 3,491,192 | +1,195,285 |
| Dover | 2,171,271 | 2,178,221 | +6,950 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,703,089 | 972,791 | -730,298 |
| Glasgow Airport | 1,288,410 | 1,209,977 | -78,433 |
| Manchester Airport | 1,379,675 | 1,089,218 | -290,457 |
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 | 77 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 77 |
| Manufacture of electrical equipment | 33 |
| Other manufacturing | 32 |
| Scientific research and development | 32 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 67 |
| 2025-11 | 74 |
| 2025-10 | 75 |
| 2025-09 | 77 |
| 2025-08 | 82 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| GOOCH & HOUSEGO (TORQUAY) LIMITED | 120 |
| FUJIKURA EUROPE LIMITED | 116 |
| MOOG READING LIMITED | 116 |
| EXFO EUROPE LIMITED | 113 |
| EMTELLE UK LIMITED | 109 |
| JENTON INTERNATIONAL LIMITED | 106 |
| NKT PHOTONICS LTD | 101 |
| TRATOS CAVI UK LTD. | 96 |
| EXCELITAS UK LIMITED | 91 |
| FISHER SCIENTIFIC U.K., LIMITED | 90 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 179 |
| 1m-15m | 162 |
| 0-1m | 43 |
| 15m-54m | 33 |
| Other | 29 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 33,065,528 |
| Germany | 19,999,721 |
| Italy | 6,962,245 |
| China | 5,015,226 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 2,769,973 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 20,267,137 | 12,798,391 | -7,468,746 |
| Germany | 11,419,482 | 8,580,239 | -2,839,243 |
| Italy | 5,925,238 | 1,037,007 | -4,888,231 |
| China | 1,779,483 | 3,235,743 | +1,456,260 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 1,787,842 | 982,131 | -805,711 |
| South Korea | 1,914,960 | 824,289 | -1,090,671 |
| Netherlands | 2,054,562 | 575,937 | -1,478,625 |
| Romania | 572,365 | 615,171 | +42,806 |
| Japan | 697,788 | 440,487 | -257,301 |
| Ireland | 522,869 | 583,278 | +60,409 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 1,961 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 1,094 | 867 | -227 |
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 | 69,596,580 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 13,740,232 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,547,540 |
| Road transport | 28,863 |
| Other | 1,961 |
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 | 38,659,430 | 30,937,150 | -7,722,280 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 11,806,642 | 1,933,590 | -9,873,052 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,277,924 | 269,616 | -1,008,308 |
| Road transport | 28,863 | 0 | -28,863 |
| Other | 1,094 | 867 | -227 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 36,839,925 |
| London Stansted Airport | 15,508,474 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 12,232,160 |
| East Midlands Airport | 9,044,992 |
| ZLC | 8,006,780 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 18,309,151 | 18,530,774 | +221,623 |
| London Stansted Airport | 9,947,511 | 5,560,963 | -4,386,548 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 11,016,619 | 1,215,541 | -9,801,078 |
| East Midlands Airport | 5,369,609 | 3,675,383 | -1,694,226 |
| ZLC | 4,934,791 | 3,071,989 | -1,862,802 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,186,213 | 79,310 | -1,106,903 |
| Dover | 449,182 | 329,306 | -119,876 |
| Heysham | 91,204 | 171,674 | +80,470 |
| Immingham Docks | 61,723 | 116,466 | +54,743 |
| Holyhead | 28,251 | 147,038 | +118,787 |
Quick facts
HS code: 90011090
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: All other types of optical fibers and cables not specified elsewhere