Import/export HS code 900130: Contact lenses
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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 | 128,857,115 |
| United States | 90,628,252 |
| Hungary | 83,826,216 |
| Ireland | 77,774,855 |
| Malaysia | 17,634,254 |
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 | 66,559,702 | 62,297,413 | -4,262,289 |
| United States | 49,541,894 | 41,086,358 | -8,455,536 |
| Hungary | 48,367,984 | 35,458,232 | -12,909,752 |
| Ireland | 28,498,329 | 49,276,526 | +20,778,197 |
| Malaysia | 9,595,195 | 8,039,059 | -1,556,136 |
| Taiwan | 6,673,709 | 4,464,280 | -2,209,429 |
| Netherlands | 4,338,754 | 3,978,321 | -360,433 |
| Luxembourg | 3,082,989 | 4,273,951 | +1,190,962 |
| Czechia | 3,272,547 | 1,735,974 | -1,536,573 |
| Australia | 3,436,188 | 510,480 | -2,925,708 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 125,342,195 |
| Ireland | 96,762,039 |
| Hungary | 83,314,287 |
| Germany | 50,306,337 |
| Singapore | 35,801,624 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 64,695,470 | 60,646,725 | -4,048,745 |
| Ireland | 43,179,338 | 53,582,701 | +10,403,363 |
| Hungary | 48,040,633 | 35,273,654 | -12,766,979 |
| Germany | 24,318,041 | 25,988,296 | +1,670,255 |
| Singapore | 17,989,040 | 17,812,584 | -176,456 |
| Malaysia | 16,937,938 | 12,093,043 | -4,844,895 |
| Taiwan | 6,424,013 | 5,572,009 | -852,004 |
| United Kingdom | 2,226,447 | 1,454,194 | -772,253 |
| Japan | 1,069,411 | 923,832 | -145,579 |
| South Korea | 756,023 | 591,768 | -164,255 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 9 |
| Inner London - West | 7 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 6 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 6 |
| Inner London - East | 6 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 6 | 8 | +2 |
| Inner London - West | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Inner London - East | 3 | 5 | +2 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| North Yorkshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| West Midlands | 2 | 2 | +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 | 177,113,696 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 117,712,530 |
| Other | 110,158,343 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 44,345,011 |
| Road transport | 212,323 |
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 | 84,355,566 | 92,758,130 | +8,402,564 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 54,414,498 | 63,298,032 | +8,883,534 |
| Other | 76,892,220 | 33,266,123 | -43,626,097 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 16,342,668 | 28,002,343 | +11,659,675 |
| Road transport | 18,137 | 194,186 | +176,049 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 156,544,483 |
| 000 | 110,158,343 |
| Dover | 83,790,675 |
| Felixstowe | 19,669,996 |
| Liverpool Docks | 17,344,272 |
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 | 73,218,882 | 83,325,601 | +10,106,719 |
| 000 | 76,892,220 | 33,266,123 | -43,626,097 |
| Dover | 47,610,637 | 36,180,038 | -11,430,599 |
| Felixstowe | 10,862,826 | 8,807,170 | -2,055,656 |
| Liverpool Docks | 0 | 17,344,272 | +17,344,272 |
| 499 | 0 | 13,826,868 | +13,826,868 |
| Birmingham Airport | 4,318,463 | 4,602,585 | +284,122 |
| Eurotunnel | 4,157,131 | 4,330,923 | +173,792 |
| London Stansted Airport | 4,256,611 | 2,991,255 | -1,265,356 |
| Southampton | 3,703,215 | 2,928,714 | -774,501 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 22 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 15 |
| Other manufacturing | 8 |
| Manufacture of computer, electronic and optical products | 6 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 4 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 17 |
| 2025-11 | 16 |
| 2025-10 | 15 |
| 2025-09 | 14 |
| 2025-08 | 11 |
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 | 31 |
| 54m+ | 27 |
| 15m-54m | 10 |
| 0-1m | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Japan | 116,865,809 |
| United States | 111,033,293 |
| Spain | 107,842,200 |
| Belgium | 89,246,115 |
| Russia | 44,172,664 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Japan | 77,681,603 | 39,184,206 | -38,497,397 |
| United States | 69,718,246 | 41,315,047 | -28,403,199 |
| Spain | 53,745,419 | 54,096,781 | +351,362 |
| Belgium | 53,445,497 | 35,800,618 | -17,644,879 |
| Russia | 18,283,854 | 25,888,810 | +7,604,956 |
| Denmark | 22,798,264 | 18,875,513 | -3,922,751 |
| Australia | 14,497,683 | 10,027,259 | -4,470,424 |
| Ireland | 13,972,183 | 10,431,067 | -3,541,116 |
| Netherlands | 7,804,952 | 6,548,809 | -1,256,143 |
| Israel | 7,613,651 | 5,835,589 | -1,778,062 |
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 | 386,448,421 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 338,926,614 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 26,365,114 |
| Road transport | 149,775 |
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 | 239,741,953 | 146,706,468 | -93,035,485 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 178,372,039 | 160,554,575 | -17,817,464 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 15,786,025 | 10,579,089 | -5,206,936 |
| Road transport | 38,632 | 111,143 | +72,511 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 314,491,553 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 301,796,315 |
| East Midlands Airport | 38,819,556 |
| Holyhead | 22,887,259 |
| London Stansted Airport | 21,410,344 |
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 | 198,965,378 | 115,526,175 | -83,439,203 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 152,795,094 | 149,001,221 | -3,793,873 |
| East Midlands Airport | 22,366,506 | 16,453,050 | -5,913,456 |
| Holyhead | 12,747,716 | 10,139,543 | -2,608,173 |
| London Stansted Airport | 11,396,123 | 10,014,221 | -1,381,902 |
| Southampton | 7,090,652 | 6,179,414 | -911,238 |
| Immingham Docks | 12,764,767 | 5,714 | -12,759,053 |
| ZLC | 5,873,517 | 4,212,104 | -1,661,413 |
| London Gateway Port | 3,403,966 | 3,083,276 | -320,690 |
| Portsmouth | 3,096,742 | 1,859,365 | -1,237,377 |
Quick facts
HS code: 900130
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Lenses placed directly on the eye to correct vision or for cosmetic purposes