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 | 32,749,878 |
| Hungary | 23,684,234 |
| Thailand | 15,929,301 |
| Poland | 14,080,671 |
| Portugal | 6,350,381 |
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 | 15,633,689 | 17,116,189 | +1,482,500 |
| Hungary | 12,220,969 | 11,463,265 | -757,704 |
| Thailand | 7,849,654 | 8,079,647 | +229,993 |
| Poland | 8,312,635 | 5,768,036 | -2,544,599 |
| Portugal | 3,144,870 | 3,205,511 | +60,641 |
| Philippines | 1,480,211 | 1,859,140 | +378,929 |
| Germany | 2,017,163 | 1,056,552 | -960,611 |
| Malaysia | 988,802 | 927,878 | -60,924 |
| Romania | 1,068,283 | 438,342 | -629,941 |
| 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 | 32,884,020 |
| Hungary | 23,668,225 |
| Thailand | 16,033,780 |
| Poland | 13,806,928 |
| Portugal | 6,340,518 |
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 | 15,663,150 | 17,220,870 | +1,557,720 |
| Hungary | 12,209,012 | 11,459,213 | -749,799 |
| Thailand | 7,920,776 | 8,113,004 | +192,228 |
| Poland | 8,123,047 | 5,683,881 | -2,439,166 |
| Portugal | 3,162,531 | 3,177,987 | +15,456 |
| Philippines | 1,457,744 | 1,903,557 | +445,813 |
| Czechia | 1,422,018 | 891,164 | -530,854 |
| Romania | 1,068,283 | 439,265 | -629,018 |
| Malaysia | 448,875 | 926,290 | +477,415 |
| Germany | 552,560 | 22,027 | -530,533 |
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 | 101,371,304 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,515,024 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 92,918 |
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 | 51,958,691 | 49,412,613 | -2,546,078 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,571,731 | 943,293 | -628,438 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 41,122 | 51,796 | +10,674 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 44,198,906 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 35,096,898 |
| Manchester Airport | 18,427,797 |
| London Stansted Airport | 2,952,692 |
| 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 | 23,186,720 | 21,012,186 | -2,174,534 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 17,655,213 | 17,441,685 | -213,528 |
| Manchester Airport | 8,804,187 | 9,623,610 | +819,423 |
| London Stansted Airport | 1,633,328 | 1,319,364 | -313,964 |
| Felixstowe | 458,205 | 927,426 | +469,221 |
| Southampton | 1,086,371 | 0 | -1,086,371 |
| Glasgow Airport | 679,243 | 14,528 | -664,715 |
| Eurotunnel | 32,077 | 51,796 | +19,719 |
| London Gateway Port | 17,319 | 12,161 | -5,158 |
| Dover | 9,045 | 0 | -9,045 |
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 | 6,737,165 |
| Iceland | 64,472 |
| Hungary | 62,323 |
| Sweden | 37,635 |
| Israel | 33,226 |
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 | 3,697,431 | 3,039,734 | -657,697 |
| Iceland | 26,228 | 38,244 | +12,016 |
| Hungary | 41,826 | 20,497 | -21,329 |
| Sweden | 18,628 | 19,007 | +379 |
| Israel | 22,725 | 10,501 | -12,224 |
| United States | 16,200 | 9,769 | -6,431 |
| Netherlands | 13,371 | 6,962 | -6,409 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 14,835 | 0 | -14,835 |
| Jamaica | 14,248 | 0 | -14,248 |
| Cayman Islands | 11,313 | 0 | -11,313 |
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) | 6,712,669 |
| Air transport | 355,897 |
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) | 3,673,814 | 3,038,855 | -634,959 |
| Air transport | 222,868 | 133,029 | -89,839 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Holyhead | 6,478,581 |
| East Midlands Airport | 222,203 |
| Liverpool Docks | 161,251 |
| Milford | 65,115 |
| Birmingham Airport | 64,472 |
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 | 3,439,726 | 3,038,855 | -400,871 |
| East Midlands Airport | 149,132 | 73,071 | -76,061 |
| Liverpool Docks | 161,251 | 0 | -161,251 |
| Milford | 65,115 | 0 | -65,115 |
| Birmingham Airport | 26,228 | 38,244 | +12,016 |
| ZLC | 3,490 | 21,714 | +18,224 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 21,705 | 0 | -21,705 |
| London Stansted Airport | 11,313 | 0 | -11,313 |
| Manchester Airport | 11,000 | 0 | -11,000 |
| Fishguard | 7,722 | 0 | -7,722 |
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