Import/export HS code 90014020: Non-prescription glass lenses
Glass lenses not designed for vision correction, often used for fashion or protection
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 | 73,858 |
| China | 61,962 |
| Italy | 57,215 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 11,217 |
| United States | 4,955 |
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 | 33,560 | 40,298 | +6,738 |
| China | 18,138 | 43,824 | +25,686 |
| Italy | 41,747 | 15,468 | -26,279 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 7,524 | 3,693 | -3,831 |
| United States | 4,955 | 0 | -4,955 |
| India | 0 | 3,824 | +3,824 |
| France | 2,999 | 0 | -2,999 |
| Canada | 2,663 | 0 | -2,663 |
| Poland | 1,441 | 0 | -1,441 |
| Turkey | 1,330 | 0 | -1,330 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 86,410 |
| Italy | 61,893 |
| United Kingdom | 60,883 |
| Indonesia | 3,824 |
| Canada | 2,663 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 38,893 | 47,517 | +8,624 |
| Italy | 47,101 | 14,792 | -32,309 |
| United Kingdom | 22,220 | 38,663 | +16,443 |
| Indonesia | 0 | 3,824 | +3,824 |
| Canada | 2,663 | 0 | -2,663 |
| Germany | 0 | 1,635 | +1,635 |
| Switzerland | 1,441 | 0 | -1,441 |
| Turkey | 1,330 | 0 | -1,330 |
| Denmark | 1,037 | 0 | -1,037 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 2 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 1 |
| Inner London - West | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Inner London - West | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Lancashire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Northern Ireland | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
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 | 134,377 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 52,574 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 34,165 |
| Other | 1,385 |
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 | 82,603 | 51,774 | -30,829 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,291 | 49,283 | +45,992 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 28,791 | 5,374 | -23,417 |
| Other | 709 | 676 | -33 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 49,824 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 39,055 |
| London Stansted Airport | 37,363 |
| Felixstowe | 27,129 |
| Eurotunnel | 26,226 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 38,205 | 11,619 | -26,586 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 35,001 | 4,054 | -30,947 |
| London Stansted Airport | 4,955 | 32,408 | +27,453 |
| Felixstowe | 8,863 | 18,266 | +9,403 |
| Eurotunnel | 20,852 | 5,374 | -15,478 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,037 | 17,899 | +16,862 |
| Southampton | 0 | 11,483 | +11,483 |
| Glasgow Airport | 0 | 3,693 | +3,693 |
| Belfast Airport | 3,114 | 0 | -3,114 |
| Thamesport | 1,330 | 1,635 | +305 |
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 | 4 |
| Other manufacturing | 2 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 2 |
| Architectural and engineering activities; technical testing and analysis | 1 |
| Dormant Company | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 3 |
| 2025-09 | 4 |
| 2024-07 | 2 |
| 2024-06 | 3 |
| 2024-04 | 4 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| LUXOTTICA NORTH EUROPE LIMITED | 17 |
| WATERHAUL LTD | 7 |
| NLRX SERVICES LIMITED | 4 |
| WAVE OPTICS LIMITED | 3 |
| LENSTEC OPTICAL GROUP LIMITED | 3 |
| LUXOTTICA RETAIL UK LTD | 3 |
| WELDFAST (UK) LIMITED | 2 |
| OPTIMUM COATINGS LIMITED | 2 |
| JSP LIMITED | 2 |
| BBGR LIMITED | 2 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 4 |
| 1m-15m | 3 |
| 0-1m | 2 |
| Other | 2 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 96,473 |
| Ireland | 93,107 |
| Germany | 41,412 |
| Norway | 23,697 |
| Hungary | 20,727 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 39,275 | 57,198 | +17,923 |
| Ireland | 57,085 | 36,022 | -21,063 |
| Germany | 36,449 | 4,963 | -31,486 |
| Norway | 23,697 | 0 | -23,697 |
| Hungary | 16,551 | 4,176 | -12,375 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 14,000 | 0 | -14,000 |
| China | 12,912 | 0 | -12,912 |
| Cayman Islands | 4,761 | 7,941 | +3,180 |
| Switzerland | 8,975 | 2,436 | -6,539 |
| United Arab Emirates | 6,497 | 0 | -6,497 |
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 | 85,966 |
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 | 49,944 | 36,022 | -13,922 |
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 | 262,910 |
| Other | 85,966 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 12,912 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 4,082 |
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 | 168,960 | 93,950 | -75,010 |
| Other | 49,944 | 36,022 | -13,922 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 12,912 | 0 | -12,912 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 4,082 | 0 | -4,082 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| 000 | 85,966 |
| ZLC | 84,772 |
| London Stansted Airport | 68,569 |
| East Midlands Airport | 59,388 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 40,597 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| 000 | 49,944 | 36,022 | -13,922 |
| ZLC | 27,201 | 57,571 | +30,370 |
| London Stansted Airport | 50,186 | 18,383 | -31,803 |
| East Midlands Airport | 55,980 | 3,408 | -52,572 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 35,593 | 5,004 | -30,589 |
| London Gateway Port | 12,912 | 0 | -12,912 |
| Durham Tees Valley Airport | 0 | 5,938 | +5,938 |
| Manchester Airport | 0 | 3,646 | +3,646 |
| Holyhead | 2,589 | 0 | -2,589 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,493 | 0 | -1,493 |
Quick facts
HS code: 90014020
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Glass lenses not designed for vision correction, often used for fashion or protection