Import/export HS code 900190: Various optical elements
Includes all other unmounted optical elements not specified in previous codes
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 61,253,400 |
| China | 41,866,484 |
| Germany | 35,618,099 |
| Switzerland | 12,479,326 |
| France | 5,935,223 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 30,824,519 | 30,428,881 | -395,638 |
| China | 18,434,220 | 23,432,264 | +4,998,044 |
| Germany | 17,492,886 | 18,125,213 | +632,327 |
| Switzerland | 5,205,336 | 7,273,990 | +2,068,654 |
| France | 3,270,115 | 2,665,108 | -605,007 |
| Singapore | 4,084,238 | 1,705,282 | -2,378,956 |
| Israel | 2,894,080 | 2,750,672 | -143,408 |
| Netherlands | 2,986,682 | 2,263,166 | -723,516 |
| Lithuania | 1,780,515 | 1,986,206 | +205,691 |
| Canada | 2,152,768 | 1,402,587 | -750,181 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 61,685,068 |
| China | 51,529,573 |
| Germany | 22,418,176 |
| Switzerland | 11,568,036 |
| Singapore | 8,466,382 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 31,158,609 | 30,526,459 | -632,150 |
| China | 22,972,411 | 28,557,162 | +5,584,751 |
| Germany | 10,765,472 | 11,652,704 | +887,232 |
| Switzerland | 4,672,180 | 6,895,856 | +2,223,676 |
| Singapore | 5,444,747 | 3,021,635 | -2,423,112 |
| United Kingdom | 4,060,239 | 2,938,402 | -1,121,837 |
| Israel | 2,869,397 | 2,800,351 | -69,046 |
| France | 2,747,134 | 2,281,839 | -465,295 |
| Japan | 2,378,971 | 2,063,282 | -315,689 |
| Lithuania | 1,677,887 | 1,723,833 | +45,946 |
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 | 109 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 62 |
| Inner London - West | 59 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 56 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 45 |
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 | 83 | 83 | +0 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 45 | 40 | -5 |
| Inner London - West | 39 | 43 | +4 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 39 | 37 | -2 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 36 | 36 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 31 | 33 | +2 |
| Greater Manchester | 29 | 26 | -3 |
| West Midlands | 27 | 23 | -4 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 29 | 22 | -7 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 25 | 28 | +3 |
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 | 181,125,645 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 14,951,314 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 13,294,278 |
| Other | 2,110,463 |
| Road transport | 227,978 |
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 | 88,101,819 | 93,023,826 | +4,922,007 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 7,813,160 | 7,138,154 | -675,006 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 5,786,649 | 7,507,629 | +1,720,980 |
| Other | 1,329,560 | 780,903 | -548,657 |
| Road transport | 33,506 | 194,472 | +160,966 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 82,206,307 |
| London Stansted Airport | 45,002,846 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 24,310,542 |
| Edinburgh Airport | 7,826,622 |
| London Gateway Port | 7,356,560 |
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 | 40,559,004 | 41,647,303 | +1,088,299 |
| London Stansted Airport | 20,961,936 | 24,040,910 | +3,078,974 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 12,238,505 | 12,072,037 | -166,468 |
| Edinburgh Airport | 4,134,897 | 3,691,725 | -443,172 |
| London Gateway Port | 4,001,663 | 3,354,897 | -646,766 |
| Glasgow Airport | 4,036,560 | 2,524,353 | -1,512,207 |
| Manchester Airport | 2,759,817 | 3,575,142 | +815,325 |
| Birmingham Airport | 1,918,899 | 4,045,230 | +2,126,331 |
| Dover | 2,162,654 | 2,006,185 | -156,469 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,804,329 | 1,904,035 | +99,706 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Manufacture of computer, electronic and optical products | 186 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 158 |
| Other manufacturing | 111 |
| Manufacture of electrical equipment | 97 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 69 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 229 |
| 2026-03 | 223 |
| 2026-02 | 226 |
| 2026-01 | 209 |
| 2025-12 | 198 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| QIOPTIQ LIMITED | 124 |
| EDMUND OPTICS LTD. | 124 |
| ANDOR TECHNOLOGY LIMITED | 124 |
| UMICORE COATING SERVICES LIMITED | 123 |
| RENISHAW P L C | 122 |
| LEONARDO UK LTD | 122 |
| COMAR OPTICS LIMITED | 122 |
| VISION ENGINEERING LIMITED | 121 |
| EXCELITAS UK LIMITED | 121 |
| THORLABS LIMITED | 121 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 438 |
| 54m+ | 317 |
| 0-1m | 115 |
| 15m-54m | 89 |
| Other | 79 |
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 | 43,310,959 |
| Germany | 27,663,073 |
| Ukraine | 14,725,924 |
| Norway | 11,131,363 |
| Canada | 9,337,826 |
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 | 20,660,193 | 22,650,766 | +1,990,573 |
| Germany | 16,477,668 | 11,185,405 | -5,292,263 |
| Ukraine | 6,687,283 | 8,038,641 | +1,351,358 |
| Norway | 4,894,831 | 6,236,532 | +1,341,701 |
| Canada | 4,740,153 | 4,597,673 | -142,480 |
| France | 4,886,772 | 4,140,022 | -746,750 |
| Italy | 4,109,922 | 3,554,747 | -555,175 |
| Netherlands | 2,828,427 | 3,083,109 | +254,682 |
| Israel | 2,640,387 | 2,416,579 | -223,808 |
| Sweden | 1,325,845 | 3,213,508 | +1,887,663 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| XI | 58,790 |
| Nicaragua | 25,099 |
| United States | 392 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| XI | 0 | 58,790 | +58,790 |
| Nicaragua | 540 | 24,559 | +24,019 |
| United States | 0 | 392 | +392 |
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 | 151,033,526 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 29,291,616 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 900,293 |
| Other | 84,439 |
| Road transport | 37,145 |
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 | 72,693,421 | 78,340,105 | +5,646,684 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 14,480,566 | 14,811,050 | +330,484 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 402,309 | 497,984 | +95,675 |
| Other | 698 | 83,741 | +83,043 |
| Road transport | 33,963 | 3,182 | -30,781 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 62,511,553 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 32,105,742 |
| London Stansted Airport | 31,129,394 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 22,257,468 |
| ZLC | 18,957,161 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 35,180,490 | 27,331,063 | -7,849,427 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 12,172,069 | 19,933,673 | +7,761,604 |
| London Stansted Airport | 14,615,411 | 16,513,983 | +1,898,572 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 10,498,012 | 11,759,456 | +1,261,444 |
| ZLC | 7,097,558 | 11,859,603 | +4,762,045 |
| Dover | 2,487,690 | 1,922,674 | -565,016 |
| Edinburgh Airport | 1,451,455 | 1,118,855 | -332,600 |
| Immingham Docks | 880,140 | 715,093 | -165,047 |
| Manchester Airport | 1,042,448 | 464,529 | -577,919 |
| Holyhead | 748,135 | 554,056 | -194,079 |
Quick facts
HS code: 900190
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Includes all other unmounted optical elements not specified in previous codes