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 | 90,536,110 |
| France | 31,580,859 |
| China | 22,492,744 |
| Thailand | 17,289,050 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 8,248,492 |
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 | 34,636,693 | 55,899,417 | +21,262,724 |
| France | 23,538,450 | 8,042,409 | -15,496,041 |
| China | 11,840,071 | 10,652,673 | -1,187,398 |
| Thailand | 6,951,264 | 10,337,786 | +3,386,522 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 4,176,737 | 4,071,755 | -104,982 |
| Netherlands | 3,867,108 | 3,613,571 | -253,537 |
| Germany | 3,287,095 | 2,378,698 | -908,397 |
| Denmark | 1,709,036 | 989,813 | -719,223 |
| United States | 1,062,415 | 1,498,486 | +436,071 |
| Spain | 418,306 | 420,372 | +2,066 |
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 | 99,162,479 |
| Italy | 59,780,300 |
| Thailand | 6,330,449 |
| Japan | 5,873,139 |
| Brazil | 4,833,053 |
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 | 49,901,348 | 49,261,131 | -640,217 |
| Italy | 27,992,025 | 31,788,275 | +3,796,250 |
| Thailand | 2,646,454 | 3,683,995 | +1,037,541 |
| Japan | 2,659,972 | 3,213,167 | +553,195 |
| Brazil | 2,488,704 | 2,344,349 | -144,355 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 1,563,845 | 1,725,805 | +161,960 |
| Viet Nam | 357,452 | 2,126,609 | +1,769,157 |
| Denmark | 1,364,759 | 812,848 | -551,911 |
| Austria | 964,663 | 902,383 | -62,280 |
| Spain | 767,353 | 926,636 | +159,283 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 46 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 19 |
| Inner London - East | 17 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 13 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 12 |
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 | 36 | 32 | -4 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 17 | 12 | -5 |
| Inner London - East | 13 | 11 | -2 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 9 | 8 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 10 | 6 | -4 |
| Greater Manchester | 7 | 8 | +1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 9 | 4 | -5 |
| Kent | 7 | 7 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 5 | 5 | +0 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 5 | 5 | +0 |
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) | 102,730,806 |
| Air transport | 78,379,371 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 12,309,117 |
| Other | 47,089 |
| 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) | 49,723,198 | 53,007,608 | +3,284,410 |
| Air transport | 37,147,239 | 41,232,132 | +4,084,893 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 6,292,374 | 6,016,743 | -275,631 |
| Other | 21,854 | 25,235 | +3,381 |
| 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 | 90,867,215 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 31,506,320 |
| East Midlands Airport | 19,230,587 |
| Birmingham Airport | 17,702,986 |
| Dover | 9,537,110 |
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 | 43,444,928 | 47,422,287 | +3,977,359 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 15,799,068 | 15,707,252 | -91,816 |
| East Midlands Airport | 8,690,087 | 10,540,500 | +1,850,413 |
| Birmingham Airport | 7,198,429 | 10,504,557 | +3,306,128 |
| Dover | 4,873,957 | 4,663,153 | -210,804 |
| London Stansted Airport | 1,966,105 | 3,283,956 | +1,317,851 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,706,268 | 1,725,974 | +19,706 |
| Felixstowe | 1,525,615 | 1,611,793 | +86,178 |
| London | 1,200,015 | 1,463,222 | +263,207 |
| Luton Airport | 1,965,481 | 640,430 | -1,325,051 |
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 | 89 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 67 |
| Human health activities | 17 |
| Other manufacturing | 17 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 10 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 52 |
| 2026-03 | 37 |
| 2026-02 | 49 |
| 2026-01 | 45 |
| 2025-12 | 43 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| BBGR LIMITED | 124 |
| MONDOTTICA LIMITED | 118 |
| EMPORIUM EYEWEAR LIMITED | 113 |
| OPTICAL SERVICE (UK) LIMITED | 112 |
| INSPECS LIMITED | 109 |
| EYESPACE EYEWEAR LIMITED | 104 |
| CUBITTS KX LIMITED | 93 |
| CHROME HEARTS UK LIMITED | 72 |
| 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 | 86 |
| 0-1m | 63 |
| 54m+ | 56 |
| 15m-54m | 17 |
| 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 | 38,495,360 |
| Italy | 9,395,488 |
| Ireland | 7,201,445 |
| Hungary | 5,784,074 |
| Germany | 5,484,179 |
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 | 18,776,515 | 19,718,845 | +942,330 |
| Italy | 5,275,052 | 4,120,436 | -1,154,616 |
| Ireland | 4,587,320 | 2,614,125 | -1,973,195 |
| Hungary | 2,145,832 | 3,638,242 | +1,492,410 |
| Germany | 3,794,247 | 1,689,932 | -2,104,315 |
| Netherlands | 1,744,116 | 2,184,765 | +440,649 |
| Canada | 2,344,710 | 1,258,049 | -1,086,661 |
| Poland | 2,129,459 | 1,329,799 | -799,660 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 1,204,158 | 917,263 | -286,895 |
| United States | 1,108,722 | 814,551 | -294,171 |
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 | 237 |
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 | 237 | +237 |
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 | 58,655,134 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 30,399,968 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,837,669 |
| Road transport | 3,602 |
| Other | 237 |
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 | 30,068,386 | 28,586,748 | -1,481,638 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 16,860,487 | 13,539,481 | -3,321,006 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,166,756 | 670,913 | -495,843 |
| Road transport | 3,602 | 0 | -3,602 |
| Other | 0 | 237 | +237 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 46,324,834 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 15,397,818 |
| East Midlands Airport | 9,512,656 |
| Holyhead | 6,368,715 |
| Harwich | 5,445,160 |
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 | 23,409,558 | 22,915,276 | -494,282 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 8,624,299 | 6,773,519 | -1,850,780 |
| East Midlands Airport | 5,328,550 | 4,184,106 | -1,144,444 |
| Holyhead | 4,016,418 | 2,352,297 | -1,664,121 |
| Harwich | 2,645,766 | 2,799,394 | +153,628 |
| Dover | 950,844 | 1,352,497 | +401,653 |
| London Stansted Airport | 657,307 | 701,223 | +43,916 |
| ZLC | 437,057 | 635,454 | +198,397 |
| Liverpool Docks | 784,020 | 94,261 | -689,759 |
| London Gateway Port | 579,714 | 48,804 | -530,910 |
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