Import/export HS code 90015049: Various non-glass spectacle lenses
Other types of non-glass lenses, including multifocal or specialized designs
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 31,566,036 |
| Hungary | 22,600,411 |
| Thailand | 15,421,098 |
| Poland | 13,403,636 |
| Portugal | 6,106,641 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 15,996,909 | 15,569,127 | -427,782 |
| Hungary | 12,214,196 | 10,386,215 | -1,827,981 |
| Thailand | 8,097,509 | 7,323,589 | -773,920 |
| Poland | 8,243,574 | 5,160,062 | -3,083,512 |
| Portugal | 3,188,525 | 2,918,116 | -270,409 |
| Philippines | 1,630,220 | 1,656,516 | +26,296 |
| Germany | 2,001,957 | 921,880 | -1,080,077 |
| Malaysia | 988,802 | 927,878 | -60,924 |
| Romania | 953,245 | 397,459 | -555,786 |
| United States | 547,951 | 0 | -547,951 |
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 | 31,699,176 |
| Hungary | 22,593,447 |
| Thailand | 15,511,054 |
| Poland | 13,151,473 |
| Portugal | 6,081,760 |
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 | 16,028,084 | 15,671,092 | -356,992 |
| Hungary | 12,211,284 | 10,382,163 | -1,829,121 |
| Thailand | 8,154,108 | 7,356,946 | -797,162 |
| Poland | 8,067,408 | 5,084,065 | -2,983,343 |
| Portugal | 3,192,323 | 2,889,437 | -302,886 |
| Philippines | 1,607,753 | 1,700,933 | +93,180 |
| Czechia | 1,442,199 | 777,377 | -664,822 |
| Malaysia | 448,875 | 926,290 | +477,415 |
| Romania | 953,245 | 398,382 | -554,863 |
| United States | 548,013 | 0 | -548,013 |
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 |
| Greater Manchester | 3 |
| Inner London - West | 3 |
| West of England | 3 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 |
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 | 5 | 6 | +1 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Inner London - West | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| West of England | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Kent | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| North Wales | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Cornwall and Isles of Scilly | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Air transport | 97,324,784 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,515,024 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 80,396 |
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 | 52,555,764 | 44,769,020 | -7,786,744 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,576,592 | 938,432 | -638,160 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 45,079 | 35,317 | -9,762 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 42,167,712 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 33,858,051 |
| Manchester Airport | 17,866,979 |
| London Stansted Airport | 2,850,409 |
| Felixstowe | 1,385,631 |
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 | 23,035,002 | 19,132,710 | -3,902,292 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 18,091,248 | 15,766,803 | -2,324,445 |
| Manchester Airport | 9,195,909 | 8,671,070 | -524,839 |
| London Stansted Airport | 1,666,776 | 1,183,633 | -483,143 |
| Felixstowe | 458,205 | 927,426 | +469,221 |
| Southampton | 1,086,371 | 0 | -1,086,371 |
| Glasgow Airport | 566,829 | 13,564 | -553,265 |
| Eurotunnel | 45,079 | 35,317 | -9,762 |
| London Gateway Port | 18,474 | 11,006 | -7,468 |
| London | 8,135 | 0 | -8,135 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Other manufacturing | 9 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 9 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 7 |
| Other professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Human health activities | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 11 |
| 2025-11 | 15 |
| 2025-10 | 17 |
| 2025-09 | 11 |
| 2025-08 | 9 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| HOYA LENS U.K. LIMITED | 120 |
| SEIKO OPTICAL UK | 119 |
| CARL ZEISS VISION UK LIMITED | 101 |
| SPECSAVERS OPTICAL SUPERSTORES LIMITED | 95 |
| LENS-ONLINE LIMITED | 63 |
| ESSILOR LIMITED | 60 |
| NLRX SERVICES LIMITED | 58 |
| BBGR LIMITED | 54 |
| NIKON OPTICAL U.K. LIMITED | 50 |
| TNG REALISATIONS LIMITED | 49 |
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+ | 7 |
| 0-1m | 6 |
| 15m-54m | 4 |
| Other | 4 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 6,437,476 |
| Iceland | 60,874 |
| Hungary | 55,397 |
| Sweden | 36,381 |
| Israel | 29,359 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 3,709,205 | 2,728,271 | -980,934 |
| Iceland | 23,567 | 37,307 | +13,740 |
| Hungary | 34,900 | 20,497 | -14,403 |
| Sweden | 17,374 | 19,007 | +1,633 |
| Israel | 18,858 | 10,501 | -8,357 |
| Netherlands | 14,460 | 4,434 | -10,026 |
| Cayman Islands | 11,313 | 0 | -11,313 |
| South Korea | 0 | 11,298 | +11,298 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 9,835 | 0 | -9,835 |
| United States | 0 | 9,769 | +9,769 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 6,413,998 |
| Air transport | 302,347 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,686,606 | 2,727,392 | -959,214 |
| Air transport | 172,783 | 129,564 | -43,219 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Holyhead | 6,179,910 |
| East Midlands Airport | 193,451 |
| Liverpool Docks | 161,251 |
| Milford | 65,115 |
| Birmingham Airport | 60,874 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holyhead | 3,452,518 | 2,727,392 | -725,126 |
| East Midlands Airport | 122,908 | 70,543 | -52,365 |
| Liverpool Docks | 161,251 | 0 | -161,251 |
| Milford | 65,115 | 0 | -65,115 |
| Birmingham Airport | 23,567 | 37,307 | +13,740 |
| ZLC | 3,490 | 21,714 | +18,224 |
| London Stansted Airport | 11,313 | 0 | -11,313 |
| Fishguard | 7,722 | 0 | -7,722 |
| Manchester Airport | 6,000 | 0 | -6,000 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 5,505 | 0 | -5,505 |
Quick facts
HS code: 90015049
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Other types of non-glass lenses, including multifocal or specialized designs