Import/export HS code 900140: Glass spectacle lenses
Lenses made of glass used in eyeglasses, including single focal and multifocal types
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.
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* 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Philippines | 7,691,604 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 1,497,857 |
| China | 422,336 |
| France | 145,900 |
| Germany | 93,026 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Philippines | 4,531,080 | 3,160,524 | -1,370,556 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 1,075,529 | 422,328 | -653,201 |
| China | 141,100 | 281,236 | +140,136 |
| France | 952 | 144,948 | +143,996 |
| Germany | 49,463 | 43,563 | -5,900 |
| United States | 12,595 | 34,426 | +21,831 |
| Italy | 19,524 | 18,676 | -848 |
| Thailand | 34,724 | 0 | -34,724 |
| Portugal | 28,898 | 2,573 | -26,325 |
| Hungary | 12,478 | 16,935 | +4,457 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Philippines | 7,294,936 |
| China | 1,931,755 |
| Viet Nam | 396,668 |
| France | 144,948 |
| United Kingdom | 69,684 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Philippines | 4,531,080 | 2,763,856 | -1,767,224 |
| China | 1,227,509 | 704,246 | -523,263 |
| Viet Nam | 0 | 396,668 | +396,668 |
| France | 0 | 144,948 | +144,948 |
| United Kingdom | 31,021 | 38,663 | +7,642 |
| Italy | 29,684 | 16,203 | -13,481 |
| Thailand | 34,724 | 0 | -34,724 |
| United States | 0 | 33,400 | +33,400 |
| Portugal | 28,898 | 2,573 | -26,325 |
| Hungary | 11,432 | 14,867 | +3,435 |
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 | 6 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 |
| Lancashire | 2 |
| Suffolk | 2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 |
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 | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Lancashire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Suffolk | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Cheshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Inner London - East | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Inner London - West | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
Import volume by transport
What this shows: Import value by transport mode used to bring goods into the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 7,883,344 |
| Air transport | 2,164,849 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 19,666 |
| Other | 1,399 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,596,642 | 3,286,702 | -1,309,940 |
| Air transport | 1,328,118 | 836,731 | -491,387 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 12,276 | 7,390 | -4,886 |
| Other | 464 | 935 | +471 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 7,745,010 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,873,194 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 131,383 |
| London Stansted Airport | 85,986 |
| London Gateway Port | 67,859 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 4,551,343 | 3,193,667 | -1,357,676 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,144,911 | 728,283 | -416,628 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 107,255 | 24,128 | -83,127 |
| London Stansted Airport | 29,614 | 56,372 | +26,758 |
| London Gateway Port | 8,509 | 59,350 | +50,841 |
| Glasgow Airport | 32,333 | 7,677 | -24,656 |
| Southampton | 17,289 | 15,108 | -2,181 |
| London | 14,405 | 13,034 | -1,371 |
| Birmingham Airport | 0 | 20,271 | +20,271 |
| Thamesport | 12,138 | 5,543 | -6,595 |
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
|
8 |
|
Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
5 |
|
Manufacture of computer, electronic and optical products
|
3 |
|
Architectural and engineering activities; technical testing and analysis
|
2 |
|
Dormant Company
|
2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 2 |
| 2026-03 | 4 |
| 2026-02 | 3 |
| 2026-01 | 3 |
| 2025-12 | 3 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| SEIKO OPTICAL UK | 72 |
| NLRX SERVICES LIMITED | 62 |
| WAVE OPTICS LIMITED | 45 |
| THE WORKS STORES LIMITED | 22 |
| LUXOTTICA NORTH EUROPE LIMITED | 17 |
| OPTIMUM COATINGS LIMITED | 14 |
| MAUI JIM UK LIMITED | 11 |
| VISION-EASE LENS LIMITED | 11 |
| SPECSAVERS OPTICAL SUPERSTORES LIMITED | 9 |
| COMAR OPTICS LIMITED | 7 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 10 |
| 54m+ | 9 |
| Other | 5 |
| 0-1m | 2 |
| 15m-54m | 1 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 252,517 |
| Nigeria | 219,350 |
| United Republic of Tanzania | 201,115 |
| Czechia | 117,191 |
| Cayman Islands | 110,830 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 161,158 | 91,359 | -69,799 |
| Nigeria | 219,350 | 0 | -219,350 |
| United Republic of Tanzania | 0 | 201,115 | +201,115 |
| Czechia | 60,347 | 56,844 | -3,503 |
| Cayman Islands | 58,775 | 52,055 | -6,720 |
| Ireland | 64,749 | 42,006 | -22,743 |
| Switzerland | 102,495 | 2,436 | -100,059 |
| United States | 42,815 | 57,893 | +15,078 |
| France | 54,695 | 17,392 | -37,303 |
| Sweden | 0 | 69,746 | +69,746 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 84,620 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 45,536 | 39,084 | -6,452 |
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 | 1,545,525 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 112,340 |
| Other | 84,620 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,499 |
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 | 796,306 | 749,219 | -47,087 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 82,047 | 30,293 | -51,754 |
| Other | 45,536 | 39,084 | -6,452 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,499 | 0 | -4,499 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| ZLC | 628,252 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 454,911 |
| London Stansted Airport | 236,036 |
| East Midlands Airport | 198,326 |
| Dover | 102,056 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZLC | 213,801 | 414,451 | +200,650 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 246,129 | 208,782 | -37,347 |
| London Stansted Airport | 174,558 | 61,478 | -113,080 |
| East Midlands Airport | 138,400 | 59,926 | -78,474 |
| Dover | 81,000 | 21,056 | -59,944 |
| 000 | 45,536 | 39,084 | -6,452 |
| Manchester Airport | 17,480 | 3,646 | -13,834 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 0 | 6,315 | +6,315 |
| Durham Tees Valley Airport | 5,938 | 0 | -5,938 |
| Holyhead | 1,047 | 2,922 | +1,875 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 900140
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Lenses made of glass used in eyeglasses, including single focal and multifocal types