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 | 7,691,604 |
| China | 319,655 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 67,225 |
| Germany | 15,593 |
| Portugal | 12,099 |
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 | 84,999 | 234,656 | +149,657 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 50,194 | 17,031 | -33,163 |
| Germany | 15,593 | 0 | -15,593 |
| Portugal | 9,526 | 2,573 | -6,953 |
| United States | 10,721 | 1,026 | -9,695 |
| Japan | 6,495 | 0 | -6,495 |
| Israel | 5,911 | 0 | -5,911 |
| India | 2,886 | 0 | -2,886 |
| Taiwan | 0 | 2,861 | +2,861 |
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 |
| Viet Nam | 396,668 |
| China | 379,394 |
| Portugal | 12,099 |
| Italy | 9,689 |
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 |
| Viet Nam | 0 | 396,668 | +396,668 |
| China | 130,631 | 248,763 | +118,132 |
| Portugal | 9,526 | 2,573 | -6,953 |
| Italy | 9,689 | 0 | -9,689 |
| Japan | 9,312 | 0 | -9,312 |
| United Kingdom | 8,801 | 0 | -8,801 |
| Germany | 6,792 | 0 | -6,792 |
| Israel | 5,911 | 0 | -5,911 |
| Taiwan | 1,382 | 3,887 | +2,505 |
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 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Inner London - East | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Mid and South West Wales | 1 | 1 | +0 |
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) | 7,814,169 |
| Air transport | 330,469 |
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) | 4,573,114 | 3,241,055 | -1,332,059 |
| Air transport | 149,165 | 181,304 | +32,139 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 7,714,171 |
| East Midlands Airport | 171,089 |
| London Stansted Airport | 47,331 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 44,054 |
| Glasgow Airport | 36,317 |
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 | 4,538,656 | 3,175,515 | -1,363,141 |
| East Midlands Airport | 42,275 | 128,814 | +86,539 |
| London Stansted Airport | 27,740 | 19,591 | -8,149 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 35,410 | 8,644 | -26,766 |
| Glasgow Airport | 32,333 | 3,984 | -28,349 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,212 | 34,474 | +33,262 |
| London | 14,405 | 13,034 | -1,371 |
| Southampton | 5,806 | 15,108 | +9,302 |
| 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 |
|
Architectural and engineering activities; technical testing and analysis
|
2 |
|
Scientific research and development
|
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 | 10 |
| 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 | 132,463 |
| Czechia | 117,191 |
| Switzerland | 89,040 |
| Cayman Islands | 85,845 |
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 | 70,064 | 62,399 | -7,665 |
| Czechia | 60,347 | 56,844 | -3,503 |
| Switzerland | 89,040 | 0 | -89,040 |
| Cayman Islands | 46,348 | 39,497 | -6,851 |
| France | 54,695 | 17,392 | -37,303 |
| Netherlands | 19,388 | 33,170 | +13,782 |
| Spain | 39,549 | 12,058 | -27,491 |
| Sweden | 0 | 44,900 | +44,900 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 8,000 | 30,000 | +22,000 |
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 | 883,986 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 102,056 |
| 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 | 580,279 | 303,707 | -276,572 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 81,000 | 21,056 | -59,944 |
| 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 | 417,619 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 221,968 |
| East Midlands Airport | 148,240 |
| Dover | 102,056 |
| London Stansted Airport | 87,223 |
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 | 193,699 | 223,920 | +30,221 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 221,968 | 0 | -221,968 |
| East Midlands Airport | 97,330 | 50,910 | -46,420 |
| Dover | 81,000 | 21,056 | -59,944 |
| London Stansted Airport | 59,282 | 27,941 | -31,341 |
| Manchester Airport | 8,000 | 0 | -8,000 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,499 | 0 | -2,499 |
| Felixstowe | 2,000 | 0 | -2,000 |
| 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