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 | 138,496,011 |
| Hungary | 89,332,439 |
| Ireland | 83,986,726 |
| United States | 79,813,626 |
| Malaysia | 18,349,209 |
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 | 70,824,699 | 67,671,312 | -3,153,387 |
| Hungary | 46,337,735 | 42,994,704 | -3,343,031 |
| Ireland | 40,502,517 | 43,484,209 | +2,981,692 |
| United States | 38,864,332 | 40,949,294 | +2,084,962 |
| Malaysia | 10,653,954 | 7,695,255 | -2,958,699 |
| Taiwan | 4,977,907 | 4,842,036 | -135,871 |
| Netherlands | 4,540,452 | 4,148,234 | -392,218 |
| Luxembourg | 3,251,723 | 4,000,227 | +748,504 |
| Czechia | 2,830,179 | 1,830,596 | -999,583 |
| Australia | 2,758,883 | 463,413 | -2,295,470 |
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 | 122,348,627 |
| Ireland | 96,173,715 |
| Hungary | 88,285,871 |
| Germany | 55,416,048 |
| Singapore | 38,732,918 |
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 | 62,982,943 | 59,365,684 | -3,617,259 |
| Ireland | 46,207,585 | 49,966,130 | +3,758,545 |
| Hungary | 46,272,896 | 42,012,975 | -4,259,921 |
| Germany | 25,688,322 | 29,727,726 | +4,039,404 |
| Singapore | 20,692,095 | 18,040,823 | -2,651,272 |
| Malaysia | 15,746,735 | 11,872,388 | -3,874,347 |
| Taiwan | 6,523,361 | 6,548,021 | +24,660 |
| United Kingdom | 2,262,199 | 1,408,126 | -854,073 |
| Japan | 1,009,625 | 1,153,001 | +143,376 |
| South Korea | 588,851 | 776,592 | +187,741 |
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 | 8 |
| Inner London - West | 8 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 6 |
| Inner London - East | 6 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 5 |
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 | 5 | 6 | +1 |
| Inner London - West | 6 | 3 | -3 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Inner London - East | 5 | 3 | -2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 5 | 1 | -4 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 2 | 5 | +3 |
| Greater Manchester | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 4 | 1 | -3 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 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 | 191,500,146 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 138,912,499 |
| Other | 78,549,482 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 49,595,592 |
| 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 | 90,278,021 | 101,222,125 | +10,944,104 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 57,040,100 | 81,872,399 | +24,832,299 |
| Other | 70,716,427 | 7,833,055 | -62,883,372 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 15,311,304 | 34,284,288 | +18,972,984 |
| 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 | 169,952,879 |
| Dover | 89,768,090 |
| 000 | 78,549,482 |
| Liverpool Docks | 30,737,775 |
| Felixstowe | 20,039,733 |
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 | 78,470,063 | 91,482,816 | +13,012,753 |
| Dover | 45,081,852 | 44,686,238 | -395,614 |
| 000 | 70,716,427 | 7,833,055 | -62,883,372 |
| Liverpool Docks | 4,544,434 | 26,193,341 | +21,648,907 |
| Felixstowe | 10,734,008 | 9,305,725 | -1,428,283 |
| 499 | 0 | 18,122,112 | +18,122,112 |
| Birmingham Airport | 4,470,037 | 5,634,125 | +1,164,088 |
| Eurotunnel | 4,836,209 | 4,338,609 | -497,600 |
| Southampton | 3,557,442 | 3,823,427 | +265,985 |
| London Stansted Airport | 4,759,075 | 2,280,182 | -2,478,893 |
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
|
13 |
|
Other manufacturing
|
7 |
|
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 12 |
| 2026-04 | 12 |
| 2026-03 | 12 |
| 2026-02 | 14 |
| 2026-01 | 17 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 32 |
| 1m-15m | 31 |
| 0-1m | 8 |
| Other | 8 |
| 15m-54m | 7 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Spain | 118,738,872 |
| United States | 101,553,882 |
| Japan | 96,696,125 |
| Belgium | 90,058,885 |
| Russia | 60,994,060 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spain | 53,342,904 | 65,395,968 | +12,053,064 |
| United States | 58,959,871 | 42,594,011 | -16,365,860 |
| Japan | 42,995,561 | 53,700,564 | +10,705,003 |
| Belgium | 45,733,122 | 44,325,763 | -1,407,359 |
| Russia | 20,541,607 | 40,452,453 | +19,910,846 |
| Denmark | 23,710,737 | 21,383,551 | -2,327,186 |
| Ireland | 14,241,730 | 12,155,559 | -2,086,171 |
| Australia | 12,774,102 | 12,233,400 | -540,702 |
| Hungary | 7,085,667 | 8,194,227 | +1,108,560 |
| Netherlands | 7,691,575 | 7,431,377 | -260,198 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 381,629,110 |
| Air transport | 358,404,878 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 29,330,896 |
| Road transport | 116,323 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 176,500,843 | 205,128,267 | +28,627,424 |
| Air transport | 191,272,960 | 167,131,918 | -24,141,042 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 6,471,104 | 22,859,792 | +16,388,688 |
| Road transport | 5,180 | 111,143 | +105,963 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 343,413,183 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 284,896,793 |
| East Midlands Airport | 39,236,182 |
| Holyhead | 25,009,043 |
| London Stansted Airport | 21,955,063 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 152,588,311 | 190,824,872 | +38,236,561 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 151,085,221 | 133,811,572 | -17,273,649 |
| East Midlands Airport | 20,862,704 | 18,373,478 | -2,489,226 |
| Holyhead | 13,146,504 | 11,862,539 | -1,283,965 |
| London Stansted Airport | 11,682,199 | 10,272,864 | -1,409,335 |
| Southampton | 2,798,520 | 11,417,949 | +8,619,429 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,919,578 | 10,034,902 | +7,115,324 |
| ZLC | 6,269,563 | 3,754,372 | -2,515,191 |
| Immingham Docks | 6,843,793 | 36,026 | -6,807,767 |
| Portsmouth | 2,198,470 | 1,822,610 | -375,860 |
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