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 | 143,903,510 |
| United States | 93,710,988 |
| Hungary | 93,283,580 |
| Ireland | 83,574,348 |
| Malaysia | 20,170,041 |
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 | 69,970,698 | 73,932,812 | +3,962,114 |
| United States | 48,364,601 | 45,346,387 | -3,018,214 |
| Hungary | 46,647,893 | 46,635,687 | -12,206 |
| Ireland | 29,267,698 | 54,306,650 | +25,038,952 |
| Malaysia | 10,770,860 | 9,399,181 | -1,371,679 |
| Taiwan | 5,532,748 | 4,864,722 | -668,026 |
| Netherlands | 4,460,603 | 4,659,000 | +198,397 |
| Luxembourg | 3,596,246 | 4,000,982 | +404,736 |
| Czechia | 3,095,912 | 1,996,815 | -1,099,097 |
| Australia | 3,232,688 | 581,567 | -2,651,121 |
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 | 131,005,189 |
| Ireland | 104,171,302 |
| Hungary | 92,210,852 |
| Germany | 57,077,573 |
| Singapore | 39,971,940 |
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 | 64,108,218 | 66,896,971 | +2,788,753 |
| Ireland | 44,249,754 | 59,921,548 | +15,671,794 |
| Hungary | 46,465,350 | 45,745,502 | -719,848 |
| Germany | 25,186,208 | 31,891,365 | +6,705,157 |
| Singapore | 19,459,353 | 20,512,587 | +1,053,234 |
| Malaysia | 17,014,719 | 13,615,243 | -3,399,476 |
| Taiwan | 6,636,581 | 6,640,422 | +3,841 |
| United Kingdom | 2,328,389 | 1,587,168 | -741,221 |
| Japan | 961,928 | 1,289,589 | +327,661 |
| South Korea | 671,749 | 748,553 | +76,804 |
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 | 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 | 7 | 7 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 6 | 4 | -2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Inner London - East | 5 | 3 | -2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 5 | 1 | -4 |
| Greater Manchester | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 4 | 1 | -3 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 2 | 4 | +2 |
| 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 | 197,788,002 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 140,173,112 |
| Other | 97,601,038 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 50,696,645 |
| 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 | 87,986,648 | 109,801,354 | +21,814,706 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 52,815,450 | 87,357,662 | +34,542,212 |
| Other | 76,127,348 | 21,473,690 | -54,653,658 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 15,721,884 | 34,974,761 | +19,252,877 |
| 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 | 175,730,197 |
| 000 | 97,601,038 |
| Dover | 93,794,702 |
| Liverpool Docks | 27,420,363 |
| Felixstowe | 20,974,016 |
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 | 76,446,715 | 99,283,482 | +22,836,767 |
| 000 | 76,127,348 | 21,473,690 | -54,653,658 |
| Dover | 45,359,647 | 48,435,055 | +3,075,408 |
| Liverpool Docks | 0 | 27,420,363 | +27,420,363 |
| Felixstowe | 10,246,160 | 10,727,856 | +481,696 |
| 499 | 0 | 17,178,634 | +17,178,634 |
| Birmingham Airport | 4,073,726 | 5,729,515 | +1,655,789 |
| Eurotunnel | 4,799,155 | 4,583,769 | -215,386 |
| Southampton | 4,091,112 | 4,051,596 | -39,516 |
| London Stansted Airport | 4,792,100 | 2,771,946 | -2,020,154 |
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 | 23 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 14 |
| Other manufacturing | 9 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 12 |
| 2026-03 | 12 |
| 2026-02 | 14 |
| 2026-01 | 17 |
| 2025-12 | 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 | 33 |
| 54m+ | 31 |
| 15m-54m | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| 0-1m | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Japan | 130,274,216 |
| Spain | 122,635,457 |
| United States | 113,099,148 |
| Belgium | 96,641,120 |
| Russia | 58,345,601 |
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 | 77,664,482 | 52,609,734 | -25,054,748 |
| Spain | 50,541,104 | 72,094,353 | +21,553,249 |
| United States | 65,555,202 | 47,543,946 | -18,011,256 |
| Belgium | 48,710,394 | 47,930,726 | -779,668 |
| Russia | 17,557,608 | 40,787,993 | +23,230,385 |
| Denmark | 23,073,326 | 23,564,923 | +491,597 |
| Ireland | 14,071,858 | 13,029,522 | -1,042,336 |
| Australia | 14,007,113 | 12,998,513 | -1,008,600 |
| Hungary | 7,148,305 | 8,697,271 | +1,548,966 |
| Netherlands | 7,792,392 | 7,939,102 | +146,710 |
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 | 414,516,007 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 390,987,719 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 29,506,030 |
| 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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air transport | 232,193,156 | 182,322,851 | -49,870,305 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 171,932,039 | 219,055,680 | +47,123,641 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 10,745,237 | 18,760,793 | +8,015,556 |
| 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 | 350,847,720 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 337,355,764 |
| East Midlands Airport | 41,750,597 |
| Holyhead | 25,687,274 |
| London Stansted Airport | 22,909,263 |
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 | 146,304,660 | 204,543,060 | +58,238,400 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 190,883,628 | 146,472,136 | -44,411,492 |
| East Midlands Airport | 21,788,261 | 19,962,336 | -1,825,925 |
| Holyhead | 12,959,835 | 12,727,439 | -232,396 |
| London Stansted Airport | 11,925,245 | 10,984,018 | -941,227 |
| Southampton | 4,675,124 | 9,737,008 | +5,061,884 |
| London Gateway Port | 3,639,655 | 7,500,542 | +3,860,887 |
| ZLC | 6,426,449 | 3,915,406 | -2,511,043 |
| Immingham Docks | 9,903,818 | 36,026 | -9,867,792 |
| Portsmouth | 2,992,152 | 2,008,044 | -984,108 |
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