Import/export HS code 90049010: Glasses and goggles with plastic lenses
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- It helps you understand the market size for your product in the UK.
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 44,861,417 |
| Italy | 20,386,662 |
| France | 11,502,855 |
| Germany | 11,005,121 |
| Taiwan | 8,760,147 |
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 | 20,686,026 | 24,175,391 | +3,489,365 |
| Italy | 8,474,494 | 11,912,168 | +3,437,674 |
| France | 6,396,670 | 5,106,185 | -1,290,485 |
| Germany | 4,744,534 | 6,260,587 | +1,516,053 |
| Taiwan | 4,920,467 | 3,839,680 | -1,080,787 |
| Spain | 4,321,109 | 4,138,887 | -182,222 |
| Hungary | 1,339,225 | 3,403,197 | +2,063,972 |
| United States | 1,388,729 | 1,302,644 | -86,085 |
| Netherlands | 1,670,878 | 977,347 | -693,531 |
| Viet Nam | 343,918 | 547,612 | +203,694 |
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 | 77,432,698 |
| Taiwan | 13,945,773 |
| Italy | 9,287,779 |
| Hungary | 4,742,422 |
| Germany | 4,270,181 |
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 | 38,053,905 | 39,378,793 | +1,324,888 |
| Taiwan | 7,494,238 | 6,451,535 | -1,042,703 |
| Italy | 3,195,819 | 6,091,960 | +2,896,141 |
| Hungary | 1,339,225 | 3,403,197 | +2,063,972 |
| Germany | 1,951,562 | 2,318,619 | +367,057 |
| United States | 1,108,352 | 1,628,017 | +519,665 |
| Japan | 794,419 | 850,504 | +56,085 |
| Viet Nam | 508,139 | 787,502 | +279,363 |
| Czechia | 233,727 | 891,184 | +657,457 |
| South Korea | 455,023 | 344,532 | -110,491 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 84 |
| Greater Manchester | 36 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 34 |
| Inner London - East | 34 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 33 |
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 | 53 | 65 | +12 |
| Greater Manchester | 23 | 24 | +1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 27 | 22 | -5 |
| Inner London - East | 27 | 20 | -7 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 19 | 26 | +7 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 20 | 20 | +0 |
| West Midlands | 18 | 15 | -3 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 19 | 14 | -5 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 18 | 15 | -3 |
| West Central Scotland | 8 | 16 | +8 |
Import volume by transport
What this shows: Import value by transport mode used to bring goods into the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 49,126,634 |
| Air transport | 42,012,905 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 17,835,329 |
| Other | 12,085,685 |
| Road transport | 62,706 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 19,877,033 | 29,249,601 | +9,372,568 |
| Air transport | 18,700,901 | 23,312,004 | +4,611,103 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 9,100,922 | 8,734,407 | -366,515 |
| Other | 9,403,452 | 2,682,233 | -6,721,219 |
| Road transport | 50,133 | 12,573 | -37,560 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 31,717,253 |
| Felixstowe | 16,185,732 |
| 499 | 12,795,033 |
| 000 | 12,085,685 |
| Dover | 7,589,849 |
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 | 13,638,628 | 18,078,625 | +4,439,997 |
| Felixstowe | 9,786,023 | 6,399,709 | -3,386,314 |
| 499 | 68,387 | 12,726,646 | +12,658,259 |
| 000 | 9,403,452 | 2,682,233 | -6,721,219 |
| Dover | 3,776,257 | 3,813,592 | +37,335 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,547,118 | 4,589,460 | +2,042,342 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 2,956,205 | 3,128,901 | +172,696 |
| Eurotunnel | 2,918,119 | 3,076,291 | +158,172 |
| Southampton | 3,838,682 | 2,064,345 | -1,774,337 |
| Thamesport | 2,439,798 | 1,874,437 | -565,361 |
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 | 245 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 183 |
| Other manufacturing | 40 |
| Human health activities | 24 |
| Wholesale and retail trade and repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 22 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 87 |
| 2026-03 | 121 |
| 2026-02 | 132 |
| 2026-01 | 105 |
| 2025-12 | 92 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| SPEEDO INTERNATIONAL LIMITED | 124 |
| JSP LIMITED | 123 |
| PORTWEST CLOTHING LIMITED | 114 |
| DELTA PLUS (U.K.) LIMITED | 114 |
| GLOBUS (SHETLAND) LIMITED | 114 |
| PRIMARK STORES LIMITED | 106 |
| RADIANS WORLDWIDE LIMITED | 105 |
| FRASERS GROUP TRADING LIMITED | 105 |
| BUNZL UK LIMITED | 102 |
| TJX UK | 102 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 247 |
| 54m+ | 151 |
| 0-1m | 111 |
| 15m-54m | 64 |
| Other | 55 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Belgium | 8,127,575 |
| Netherlands | 3,098,170 |
| Ireland | 2,287,392 |
| France | 1,962,691 |
| Hungary | 1,610,811 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belgium | 4,153,368 | 3,974,207 | -179,161 |
| Netherlands | 1,803,559 | 1,294,611 | -508,948 |
| Ireland | 1,002,007 | 1,285,385 | +283,378 |
| France | 646,826 | 1,315,865 | +669,039 |
| Hungary | 845,768 | 765,043 | -80,725 |
| Germany | 849,866 | 666,778 | -183,088 |
| Poland | 406,902 | 1,022,192 | +615,290 |
| United Arab Emirates | 374,301 | 815,347 | +441,046 |
| Australia | 284,033 | 671,247 | +387,214 |
| United States | 456,836 | 413,019 | -43,817 |
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 | 43,470 |
| Taiwan | 11,171 |
| Austria | 7,194 |
| XI | 4,114 |
| Nicaragua | 2,896 |
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 | 21,509 | 21,961 | +452 |
| Taiwan | 5,103 | 6,068 | +965 |
| Austria | 4,426 | 2,768 | -1,658 |
| XI | 3,255 | 859 | -2,396 |
| Nicaragua | 804 | 2,092 | +1,288 |
| Ireland | 1,263 | 1,038 | -225 |
| Ukraine | 619 | 98 | -521 |
| Poland | 43 | 239 | +196 |
| Sao Tome and Principe | 0 | 247 | +247 |
| France | 86 | 156 | +70 |
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) | 17,476,141 |
| Air transport | 11,037,281 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,871,766 |
| Other | 82,855 |
| Road transport | 1,927 |
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) | 8,661,701 | 8,814,440 | +152,739 |
| Air transport | 4,912,495 | 6,124,786 | +1,212,291 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 984,960 | 886,806 | -98,154 |
| Other | 41,678 | 41,177 | -501 |
| Road transport | 1,927 | 0 | -1,927 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 12,897,425 |
| East Midlands Airport | 4,964,993 |
| ZLC | 3,643,091 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,327,407 |
| Holyhead | 1,305,473 |
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 | 6,265,329 | 6,632,096 | +366,767 |
| East Midlands Airport | 2,489,835 | 2,475,158 | -14,677 |
| ZLC | 1,401,263 | 2,241,828 | +840,565 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 538,859 | 788,548 | +249,689 |
| Holyhead | 549,676 | 755,797 | +206,121 |
| London Gateway Port | 423,521 | 557,731 | +134,210 |
| Felixstowe | 608,079 | 69,911 | -538,168 |
| Portsmouth | 48,873 | 614,768 | +565,895 |
| Liverpool Docks | 432,028 | 202,422 | -229,606 |
| London Stansted Airport | 311,901 | 265,615 | -46,286 |
Quick facts
HS code: 90049010
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Eyewear with plastic lenses, offering lightweight and shatter-resistant options for various activities