Import/export HS code 90041091: Sunglasses with plastic lenses
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* 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 | 158,684,649 |
| France | 70,053,692 |
| China | 39,129,068 |
| Germany | 14,774,916 |
| United States | 9,067,245 |
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 | 68,702,822 | 89,981,827 | +21,279,005 |
| France | 42,914,203 | 27,139,489 | -15,774,714 |
| China | 18,779,632 | 20,349,436 | +1,569,804 |
| Germany | 7,260,789 | 7,514,127 | +253,338 |
| United States | 5,606,559 | 3,460,686 | -2,145,873 |
| Netherlands | 2,709,716 | 3,555,321 | +845,605 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 978,865 | 1,344,444 | +365,579 |
| Taiwan | 818,731 | 1,502,575 | +683,844 |
| Denmark | 935,451 | 1,269,857 | +334,406 |
| Pakistan | 1,023,326 | 867,116 | -156,210 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Italy | 128,903,999 |
| China | 118,837,510 |
| United States | 25,651,434 |
| Thailand | 12,856,416 |
| Japan | 12,526,139 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | 66,653,377 | 62,250,622 | -4,402,755 |
| China | 55,949,889 | 62,887,621 | +6,937,732 |
| United States | 12,346,687 | 13,304,747 | +958,060 |
| Thailand | 5,470,419 | 7,385,997 | +1,915,578 |
| Japan | 5,329,563 | 7,196,576 | +1,867,013 |
| Brazil | 1,768,784 | 1,709,764 | -59,020 |
| Taiwan | 1,756,254 | 1,423,939 | -332,315 |
| France | 945,751 | 1,303,118 | +357,367 |
| Pakistan | 1,023,326 | 867,116 | -156,210 |
| Germany | 557,653 | 524,397 | -33,256 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 173 |
| Inner London - East | 65 |
| Greater Manchester | 50 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 48 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 36 |
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 | 134 | 135 | +1 |
| Inner London - East | 39 | 49 | +10 |
| Greater Manchester | 39 | 37 | -2 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 34 | 36 | +2 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 29 | 28 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 24 | 18 | -6 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 19 | 16 | -3 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 15 | 15 | +0 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 16 | 14 | -2 |
| West Midlands | 13 | 15 | +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) | 175,369,753 |
| Air transport | 97,325,139 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 34,929,727 |
| Other | 6,538,751 |
| Road transport | 270,685 |
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) | 88,295,405 | 87,074,348 | -1,221,057 |
| Air transport | 44,429,075 | 52,896,064 | +8,466,989 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 16,244,341 | 18,685,386 | +2,441,045 |
| Other | 4,068,435 | 2,470,316 | -1,598,119 |
| Road transport | 102,609 | 168,076 | +65,467 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Eurotunnel | 105,316,183 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 45,752,943 |
| Dover | 41,393,669 |
| East Midlands Airport | 27,294,262 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 24,580,253 |
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 | 51,493,693 | 53,822,490 | +2,328,797 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 22,481,866 | 23,271,077 | +789,211 |
| Dover | 22,793,828 | 18,599,841 | -4,193,987 |
| East Midlands Airport | 12,251,278 | 15,042,984 | +2,791,706 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 11,648,903 | 12,931,350 | +1,282,447 |
| London Stansted Airport | 7,777,295 | 13,234,861 | +5,457,566 |
| Felixstowe | 8,374,545 | 5,337,139 | -3,037,406 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,719,948 | 7,023,291 | +4,303,343 |
| 000 | 4,068,435 | 2,470,316 | -1,598,119 |
| Southampton | 2,241,765 | 1,958,366 | -283,399 |
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 | 406 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 227 |
| Human health activities | 52 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 34 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 29 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 173 |
| 2026-03 | 190 |
| 2026-02 | 189 |
| 2026-01 | 143 |
| 2025-12 | 116 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| INSPECS LIMITED | 120 |
| TJX UK | 117 |
| FRASERS GROUP TRADING LIMITED | 107 |
| PRIMARK STORES LIMITED | 105 |
| NEXT RETAIL LIMITED | 105 |
| MARKS AND SPENCER P.L.C. | 100 |
| MARKS AND SPENCER P.L.C. | 100 |
| RIVER ISLAND CLOTHING CO. LIMITED | 97 |
| EYESPACE EYEWEAR LIMITED | 94 |
| ALFRED FRANKS & BARTLETT PLC | 89 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 297 |
| 54m+ | 208 |
| 0-1m | 181 |
| 15m-54m | 65 |
| Other | 60 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Italy | 22,640,189 |
| Germany | 5,302,674 |
| Netherlands | 4,968,635 |
| Ireland | 3,041,261 |
| France | 2,661,682 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | 11,614,076 | 11,026,113 | -587,963 |
| Germany | 2,353,457 | 2,949,217 | +595,760 |
| Netherlands | 2,249,944 | 2,718,691 | +468,747 |
| Ireland | 1,773,204 | 1,268,057 | -505,147 |
| France | 1,171,840 | 1,489,842 | +318,002 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 951,151 | 885,227 | -65,924 |
| South Korea | 1,693,433 | 43,389 | -1,650,044 |
| United States | 675,913 | 774,748 | +98,835 |
| Poland | 245,653 | 454,521 | +208,868 |
| United Arab Emirates | 251,789 | 199,651 | -52,138 |
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 | 388,369 |
| Italy | 40,116 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 5,210 |
| Ireland | 2,156 |
| India | 1,337 |
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 | 191,581 | 196,788 | +5,207 |
| Italy | 21,495 | 18,621 | -2,874 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 2,412 | 2,798 | +386 |
| Ireland | 636 | 1,520 | +884 |
| India | 1,330 | 7 | -1,323 |
| Thailand | 0 | 985 | +985 |
| Switzerland | 127 | 149 | +22 |
| Taiwan | 35 | 203 | +168 |
| Cambodia | 11 | 217 | +206 |
| Denmark | 129 | 0 | -129 |
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) | 36,893,079 |
| Air transport | 12,878,963 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 711,276 |
| Other | 505,319 |
| Road transport | 3,132 |
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) | 17,435,908 | 19,457,171 | +2,021,263 |
| Air transport | 7,675,873 | 5,203,090 | -2,472,783 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 397,724 | 313,552 | -84,172 |
| Other | 249,378 | 255,941 | +6,563 |
| Road transport | 3,132 | 0 | -3,132 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 27,274,027 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 6,943,186 |
| Dover | 3,862,455 |
| East Midlands Airport | 3,465,305 |
| Harwich | 2,557,445 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 12,462,493 | 14,811,534 | +2,349,041 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 4,691,210 | 2,251,976 | -2,439,234 |
| Dover | 2,140,098 | 1,722,357 | -417,741 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,892,355 | 1,572,950 | -319,405 |
| Harwich | 855,545 | 1,701,900 | +846,355 |
| Holyhead | 704,737 | 543,585 | -161,152 |
| ZLC | 527,296 | 595,463 | +68,167 |
| Liverpool Docks | 549,314 | 182,585 | -366,729 |
| London Stansted Airport | 297,915 | 432,216 | +134,301 |
| Immingham Docks | 299,288 | 360,155 | +60,867 |
Quick facts
HS code: 90041091
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Sunglasses made with lightweight and durable plastic lenses, ideal for everyday use