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 | 144,558,313 |
| Hungary | 93,624,911 |
| United States | 88,872,724 |
| Ireland | 83,986,726 |
| Malaysia | 18,995,281 |
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 | 71,681,906 | 72,876,407 | +1,194,501 |
| Hungary | 47,057,018 | 46,567,893 | -489,125 |
| United States | 43,942,081 | 44,930,643 | +988,562 |
| Ireland | 32,653,798 | 51,332,928 | +18,679,130 |
| Malaysia | 10,175,546 | 8,819,735 | -1,355,811 |
| Taiwan | 5,045,310 | 5,043,523 | -1,787 |
| Netherlands | 4,614,632 | 4,611,580 | -3,052 |
| Luxembourg | 3,496,317 | 4,029,625 | +533,308 |
| Czechia | 3,016,652 | 1,983,416 | -1,033,236 |
| Australia | 2,918,070 | 467,647 | -2,450,423 |
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 | 129,840,173 |
| Ireland | 100,956,018 |
| Hungary | 92,532,548 |
| Germany | 57,594,600 |
| Singapore | 39,983,804 |
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 | 63,762,549 | 66,077,624 | +2,315,075 |
| Ireland | 43,895,425 | 57,060,593 | +13,165,168 |
| Hungary | 46,947,288 | 45,585,260 | -1,362,028 |
| Germany | 25,699,596 | 31,895,004 | +6,195,408 |
| Singapore | 20,339,729 | 19,644,075 | -695,654 |
| Malaysia | 15,595,479 | 13,255,105 | -2,340,374 |
| Taiwan | 6,585,788 | 6,783,589 | +197,801 |
| United Kingdom | 2,160,227 | 1,595,317 | -564,910 |
| Japan | 1,025,122 | 1,232,997 | +207,875 |
| South Korea | 602,967 | 806,504 | +203,537 |
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 | 6 | 7 | +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 | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| 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 | 198,980,149 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 143,707,112 |
| Other | 87,496,514 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 50,466,655 |
| 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 | 90,149,191 | 108,830,958 | +18,681,767 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 55,393,386 | 88,313,726 | +32,920,340 |
| Other | 71,611,647 | 15,884,867 | -55,726,780 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 14,879,803 | 35,586,852 | +20,707,049 |
| 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 | 176,606,230 |
| Dover | 94,060,562 |
| 000 | 87,496,514 |
| Liverpool Docks | 30,737,775 |
| Felixstowe | 20,598,064 |
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 | 78,334,385 | 98,271,845 | +19,937,460 |
| Dover | 45,742,624 | 48,317,938 | +2,575,314 |
| 000 | 71,611,647 | 15,884,867 | -55,726,780 |
| Liverpool Docks | 2,291,186 | 28,446,589 | +26,155,403 |
| Felixstowe | 10,007,476 | 10,590,588 | +583,112 |
| 499 | 0 | 18,122,112 | +18,122,112 |
| Birmingham Airport | 4,288,252 | 5,996,867 | +1,708,615 |
| Eurotunnel | 4,855,147 | 4,606,886 | -248,261 |
| London Stansted Airport | 4,896,458 | 2,565,943 | -2,330,515 |
| Southampton | 3,626,201 | 3,823,427 | +197,226 |
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
|
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 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 |
| 15m-54m | 8 |
| 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 | 132,585,792 |
| Spain | 123,660,018 |
| United States | 107,947,784 |
| Belgium | 94,759,418 |
| Russia | 62,532,890 |
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 | 77,598,409 | 54,987,383 | -22,611,026 |
| Spain | 50,562,588 | 73,097,430 | +22,534,842 |
| United States | 62,202,696 | 45,745,088 | -16,457,608 |
| Belgium | 45,892,403 | 48,867,015 | +2,974,612 |
| Russia | 20,323,896 | 42,208,994 | +21,885,098 |
| Denmark | 23,619,123 | 23,603,154 | -15,969 |
| Ireland | 14,135,833 | 13,147,996 | -987,837 |
| Australia | 12,779,804 | 13,323,451 | +543,647 |
| Hungary | 7,197,526 | 8,872,898 | +1,675,372 |
| Netherlands | 7,717,356 | 8,085,370 | +368,014 |
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 | 408,388,661 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 398,521,036 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 29,860,375 |
| 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 | 229,492,780 | 178,895,881 | -50,596,899 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 174,674,647 | 223,846,389 | +49,171,742 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 6,744,641 | 23,115,734 | +16,371,093 |
| 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 | 357,346,408 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 331,563,939 |
| East Midlands Airport | 41,448,333 |
| Holyhead | 25,883,462 |
| London Stansted Airport | 22,705,372 |
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 | 148,938,800 | 208,407,608 | +59,468,808 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 188,693,471 | 142,870,468 | -45,823,003 |
| East Midlands Airport | 21,483,220 | 19,965,113 | -1,518,107 |
| Holyhead | 13,030,048 | 12,853,414 | -176,634 |
| London Stansted Airport | 11,759,184 | 10,946,188 | -812,996 |
| Southampton | 2,798,520 | 11,417,949 | +8,619,429 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,795,340 | 10,174,542 | +7,379,202 |
| ZLC | 6,375,388 | 3,978,845 | -2,396,543 |
| Immingham Docks | 8,604,457 | 36,026 | -8,568,431 |
| Portsmouth | 3,002,206 | 1,845,348 | -1,156,858 |
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