Import/export HS code 90014080: Various glass lenses
All other glass spectacle lenses not covered elsewhere
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Philippines | 7,506,034 |
| China | 324,672 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 67,225 |
| United States | 18,852 |
| Germany | 15,593 |
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 | 3,853,269 | 3,652,765 | -200,504 |
| China | 74,092 | 250,580 | +176,488 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 50,194 | 17,031 | -33,163 |
| United States | 13,387 | 5,465 | -7,922 |
| Germany | 15,593 | 0 | -15,593 |
| Portugal | 11,014 | 2,573 | -8,441 |
| Singapore | 10,633 | 0 | -10,633 |
| Japan | 6,495 | 0 | -6,495 |
| Israel | 5,911 | 0 | -5,911 |
| Malaysia | 4,566 | 0 | -4,566 |
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 | 7,506,034 |
| China | 384,411 |
| Italy | 16,794 |
| Portugal | 13,587 |
| Singapore | 10,633 |
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 | 3,853,269 | 3,652,765 | -200,504 |
| China | 119,724 | 264,687 | +144,963 |
| Italy | 12,355 | 4,439 | -7,916 |
| Portugal | 11,014 | 2,573 | -8,441 |
| Singapore | 10,633 | 0 | -10,633 |
| Japan | 9,312 | 0 | -9,312 |
| United Kingdom | 8,801 | 0 | -8,801 |
| Malaysia | 4,566 | 2,924 | -1,642 |
| Germany | 6,792 | 0 | -6,792 |
| Israel | 5,911 | 0 | -5,911 |
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 | 5 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 |
| 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 | 3 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Lancashire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Suffolk | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Cheshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Eastern Scotland | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Inner London - East | 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) | 7,628,599 |
| Air transport | 362,895 |
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) | 3,881,790 | 3,746,809 | -134,981 |
| Air transport | 175,096 | 187,799 | +12,703 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 7,317,503 |
| Southampton | 232,012 |
| East Midlands Airport | 174,706 |
| London Stansted Airport | 74,652 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 44,054 |
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 | 3,644,098 | 3,673,405 | +29,307 |
| Southampton | 216,904 | 15,108 | -201,796 |
| East Midlands Airport | 43,836 | 130,870 | +87,034 |
| London Stansted Airport | 50,622 | 24,030 | -26,592 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 35,410 | 8,644 | -26,766 |
| Glasgow Airport | 33,821 | 3,984 | -29,837 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,212 | 34,474 | +33,262 |
| London | 7,438 | 20,001 | +12,563 |
| Birmingham Airport | 0 | 20,271 | +20,271 |
| Thamesport | 12,138 | 2,924 | -9,214 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 4 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 4 |
| Manufacture of computer, electronic and optical products | 3 |
| Scientific research and development | 3 |
| Architectural and engineering activities; technical testing and analysis | 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 | 57 |
| WAVE OPTICS LIMITED | 42 |
| THE WORKS STORES LIMITED | 22 |
| MAUI JIM UK LIMITED | 11 |
| VISION-EASE LENS LIMITED | 11 |
| OPTIMUM COATINGS LIMITED | 7 |
| SUNGOD LTD | 7 |
| U.Q.G. LIMITED | 6 |
| GARMIN (EUROPE) LIMITED | 5 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 11 |
| 54m+ | 6 |
| Other | 3 |
| 0-1m | 1 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Nigeria | 219,350 |
| Germany | 138,849 |
| Czechia | 127,586 |
| Cayman Islands | 92,863 |
| Switzerland | 89,040 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nigeria | 219,350 | 0 | -219,350 |
| Germany | 67,115 | 71,734 | +4,619 |
| Czechia | 63,583 | 64,003 | +420 |
| Cayman Islands | 50,230 | 42,633 | -7,597 |
| Switzerland | 89,040 | 0 | -89,040 |
| France | 37,609 | 44,302 | +6,693 |
| Spain | 40,519 | 18,470 | -22,049 |
| Netherlands | 6,035 | 44,771 | +38,736 |
| Sweden | 0 | 44,900 | +44,900 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 0 | 38,000 | +38,000 |
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 | 908,787 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 122,671 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 16,629 |
| Road transport | 3,836 |
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 | 525,531 | 383,256 | -142,275 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 103,661 | 19,010 | -84,651 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 14,130 | 2,499 | -11,631 |
| Road transport | 3,836 | 0 | -3,836 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| ZLC | 422,491 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 223,426 |
| East Midlands Airport | 163,529 |
| Dover | 122,671 |
| London Stansted Airport | 94,241 |
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 | 172,627 | 249,864 | +77,237 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 223,426 | 0 | -223,426 |
| East Midlands Airport | 70,150 | 93,379 | +23,229 |
| Dover | 103,661 | 19,010 | -84,651 |
| London Stansted Airport | 63,164 | 31,077 | -32,087 |
| Felixstowe | 14,130 | 0 | -14,130 |
| Manchester Airport | 0 | 8,000 | +8,000 |
| London Gateway Port | 0 | 2,499 | +2,499 |
| Edinburgh Airport | 0 | 936 | +936 |
Quick facts
HS code: 90014080
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: All other glass spectacle lenses not covered elsewhere