Import/export HS code 900311: Plastic eyewear frames
Frames for glasses or goggles made from plastic materials
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Italy | 72,161,683 |
| France | 37,776,721 |
| China | 20,679,244 |
| Thailand | 15,163,646 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 7,500,279 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | 28,718,062 | 43,443,621 | +14,725,559 |
| France | 30,265,391 | 7,511,330 | -22,754,061 |
| China | 11,370,020 | 9,309,224 | -2,060,796 |
| Thailand | 6,058,825 | 9,104,821 | +3,045,996 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 4,128,612 | 3,371,667 | -756,945 |
| Netherlands | 3,834,421 | 3,141,722 | -692,699 |
| Germany | 3,553,648 | 2,358,883 | -1,194,765 |
| Denmark | 2,265,736 | 1,018,248 | -1,247,488 |
| United States | 1,040,434 | 1,062,566 | +22,132 |
| Spain | 404,200 | 344,551 | -59,649 |
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 | 92,229,537 |
| Italy | 53,901,972 |
| Japan | 5,356,392 |
| Thailand | 5,235,569 |
| Brazil | 4,673,667 |
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 | 49,053,226 | 43,176,311 | -5,876,915 |
| Italy | 28,830,168 | 25,071,804 | -3,758,364 |
| Japan | 2,631,531 | 2,724,861 | +93,330 |
| Thailand | 2,663,487 | 2,572,082 | -91,405 |
| Brazil | 2,620,623 | 2,053,044 | -567,579 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 1,463,099 | 1,152,981 | -310,118 |
| Denmark | 1,482,864 | 656,660 | -826,204 |
| Austria | 998,995 | 809,530 | -189,465 |
| Spain | 727,864 | 769,237 | +41,373 |
| France | 678,341 | 662,867 | -15,474 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 44 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 19 |
| Inner London - East | 16 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 12 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 10 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 35 | 32 | -3 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 16 | 13 | -3 |
| Inner London - East | 13 | 9 | -4 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 10 | 6 | -4 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 6 | 7 | +1 |
| Kent | 6 | 8 | +2 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 5 | 7 | +2 |
| Greater Manchester | 7 | 7 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 5 | 5 | +0 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 6 | 4 | -2 |
Import volume by transport
What this shows: Import value by transport mode used to bring goods into the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 94,572,180 |
| Air transport | 69,684,308 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 11,420,230 |
| Other | 41,275 |
| Road transport | 2,873 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 50,505,582 | 44,066,598 | -6,438,984 |
| Air transport | 36,052,439 | 33,631,869 | -2,420,570 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 6,577,312 | 4,842,918 | -1,734,394 |
| Other | 20,504 | 20,771 | +267 |
| Road transport | 0 | 2,873 | +2,873 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Eurotunnel | 82,693,859 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 27,317,252 |
| East Midlands Airport | 16,919,530 |
| Birmingham Airport | 15,724,292 |
| Dover | 9,450,572 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eurotunnel | 42,964,696 | 39,729,163 | -3,235,533 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 15,982,757 | 11,334,495 | -4,648,262 |
| East Midlands Airport | 8,677,096 | 8,242,434 | -434,662 |
| Birmingham Airport | 5,883,324 | 9,840,968 | +3,957,644 |
| Dover | 5,671,044 | 3,779,528 | -1,891,516 |
| London Stansted Airport | 1,975,722 | 2,623,640 | +647,918 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,783,758 | 1,460,881 | -322,877 |
| Luton Airport | 2,233,510 | 831,672 | -1,401,838 |
| Felixstowe | 1,571,503 | 1,136,633 | -434,870 |
| London | 1,220,831 | 1,064,074 | -156,757 |
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 | 87 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 64 |
| Other manufacturing | 17 |
| Human health activities | 15 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 11 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 45 |
| 2025-11 | 46 |
| 2025-10 | 55 |
| 2025-09 | 57 |
| 2025-08 | 47 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| BBGR LIMITED | 120 |
| MONDOTTICA LIMITED | 114 |
| EMPORIUM EYEWEAR LIMITED | 109 |
| OPTICAL SERVICE (UK) LIMITED | 108 |
| INSPECS LIMITED | 105 |
| EYESPACE EYEWEAR LIMITED | 102 |
| CUBITTS KX LIMITED | 89 |
| CHROME HEARTS UK LIMITED | 71 |
| WILLIAM MORRIS LONDON LIMITED | 69 |
| INTERNATIONAL EYEWEAR LIMITED | 58 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 84 |
| 0-1m | 57 |
| 54m+ | 57 |
| 15m-54m | 16 |
| Other | 15 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Thailand | 35,560,570 |
| Italy | 9,198,966 |
| Ireland | 7,327,961 |
| Germany | 6,297,019 |
| Hungary | 5,264,480 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thailand | 17,535,780 | 18,024,790 | +489,010 |
| Italy | 5,404,819 | 3,794,147 | -1,610,672 |
| Ireland | 4,737,602 | 2,590,359 | -2,147,243 |
| Germany | 4,249,015 | 2,048,004 | -2,201,011 |
| Hungary | 2,089,614 | 3,174,866 | +1,085,252 |
| Canada | 1,416,104 | 2,223,969 | +807,865 |
| Poland | 2,187,662 | 1,198,830 | -988,832 |
| Netherlands | 1,669,616 | 1,647,471 | -22,145 |
| United States | 932,055 | 945,788 | +13,733 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 1,136,462 | 661,184 | -475,278 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 94 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 0 | 94 | +94 |
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 | 55,497,601 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 29,348,901 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,853,717 |
| Road transport | 32,381 |
| Other | 94 |
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 | 28,871,667 | 26,625,934 | -2,245,733 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 17,015,697 | 12,333,204 | -4,682,493 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 786,698 | 1,067,019 | +280,321 |
| Road transport | 32,381 | 0 | -32,381 |
| Other | 0 | 94 | +94 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 43,850,113 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 15,575,105 |
| East Midlands Airport | 9,089,853 |
| Holyhead | 6,534,943 |
| Harwich | 4,717,309 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 22,276,681 | 21,573,432 | -703,249 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 8,896,443 | 6,678,662 | -2,217,781 |
| East Midlands Airport | 5,412,951 | 3,676,902 | -1,736,049 |
| Holyhead | 4,145,578 | 2,389,365 | -1,756,213 |
| Harwich | 2,403,366 | 2,313,943 | -89,423 |
| Dover | 1,070,300 | 743,846 | -326,454 |
| London Stansted Airport | 565,534 | 769,569 | +204,035 |
| ZLC | 451,823 | 451,492 | -331 |
| Liverpool Docks | 279,969 | 561,812 | +281,843 |
| London Gateway Port | 547,957 | 77,524 | -470,433 |
Quick facts
HS code: 900311
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Frames for glasses or goggles made from plastic materials