Import/export HS code 9013: Lasers and optical devices
Lasers (except laser diodes) and other optical tools not listed elsewhere
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 165,132,549 |
| United States | 163,420,475 |
| France | 43,067,578 |
| China | 39,794,058 |
| Israel | 31,927,489 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 85,430,224 | 79,702,325 | -5,727,899 |
| United States | 82,407,817 | 81,012,658 | -1,395,159 |
| France | 30,396,729 | 12,670,849 | -17,725,880 |
| China | 17,667,627 | 22,126,431 | +4,458,804 |
| Israel | 21,255,001 | 10,672,488 | -10,582,513 |
| Sri Lanka | 14,921,751 | 15,460,885 | +539,134 |
| Malaysia | 13,418,494 | 15,979,122 | +2,560,628 |
| Netherlands | 11,566,237 | 13,354,466 | +1,788,229 |
| Canada | 7,022,882 | 10,003,949 | +2,981,067 |
| Thailand | 8,779,208 | 7,998,912 | -780,296 |
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 Kingdom | 129,681,973 |
| United States | 115,742,750 |
| Germany | 113,612,156 |
| China | 49,444,674 |
| Canada | 34,891,489 |
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 Kingdom | 72,395,604 | 57,286,369 | -15,109,235 |
| United States | 59,448,919 | 56,293,831 | -3,155,088 |
| Germany | 55,745,094 | 57,867,062 | +2,121,968 |
| China | 22,685,839 | 26,758,835 | +4,072,996 |
| Canada | 10,878,723 | 24,012,766 | +13,134,043 |
| France | 25,739,234 | 7,987,891 | -17,751,343 |
| Sri Lanka | 15,946,501 | 15,967,056 | +20,555 |
| Israel | 21,093,749 | 10,623,944 | -10,469,805 |
| Malaysia | 12,965,330 | 15,693,456 | +2,728,126 |
| Thailand | 12,359,819 | 13,424,209 | +1,064,390 |
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 | 181 |
| Inner London - West | 116 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 97 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 72 |
| Greater Manchester | 69 |
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 | 130 | 130 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 80 | 67 | -13 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 71 | 66 | -5 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 53 | 51 | -2 |
| Greater Manchester | 49 | 42 | -7 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 50 | 42 | -8 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 41 | 40 | -1 |
| West Midlands | 45 | 41 | -4 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 48 | 40 | -8 |
| Inner London - East | 36 | 36 | +0 |
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 | 527,579,181 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 116,473,725 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 58,182,963 |
| Other | 2,522,958 |
| Road transport | 1,310,430 |
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 | 256,183,293 | 271,395,888 | +15,212,595 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 73,010,421 | 43,463,304 | -29,547,117 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 31,771,479 | 26,411,484 | -5,359,995 |
| Other | 1,142,639 | 1,380,319 | +237,680 |
| Road transport | 651,540 | 658,890 | +7,350 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 193,956,772 |
| East Midlands Airport | 112,362,797 |
| London Stansted Airport | 86,725,454 |
| Dover | 54,891,443 |
| Birmingham Airport | 46,691,476 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 93,160,643 | 100,796,129 | +7,635,486 |
| East Midlands Airport | 51,934,659 | 60,428,138 | +8,493,479 |
| London Stansted Airport | 44,494,764 | 42,230,690 | -2,264,074 |
| Dover | 34,733,195 | 20,158,248 | -14,574,947 |
| Birmingham Airport | 22,456,279 | 24,235,197 | +1,778,918 |
| Glasgow Airport | 28,935,255 | 17,287,465 | -11,647,790 |
| Eurotunnel | 27,622,231 | 13,622,129 | -14,000,102 |
| Thamesport | 14,386,146 | 12,186,709 | -2,199,437 |
| Edinburgh Airport | 9,648,016 | 5,751,138 | -3,896,878 |
| London Gateway Port | 6,915,791 | 6,502,882 | -412,909 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 354 |
| Manufacture of computer, electronic and optical products | 209 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 187 |
| Other manufacturing | 119 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 115 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 289 |
| 2026-03 | 291 |
| 2026-02 | 289 |
| 2026-01 | 263 |
| 2025-12 | 272 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| THALES UK LIMITED | 124 |
| LEONARDO UK LTD | 124 |
| GOOCH & HOUSEGO (TORQUAY) LIMITED | 124 |
| HAMAMATSU PHOTONICS LF LIMITED | 124 |
| ALCATEL SUBMARINE NETWORKS UK LTD | 123 |
| LASER 2000 (UK) LIMITED | 123 |
| EXCELITAS UK LIMITED | 123 |
| EDMUND OPTICS LTD. | 123 |
| ANDOR TECHNOLOGY LIMITED | 123 |
| COHERENT SCOTLAND LIMITED | 123 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 639 |
| 54m+ | 577 |
| 0-1m | 211 |
| 15m-54m | 181 |
| Other | 120 |
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 | 295,633,068 |
| Germany | 159,401,008 |
| China | 95,172,273 |
| South Korea | 62,951,944 |
| France | 61,393,146 |
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 | 157,790,618 | 137,842,450 | -19,948,168 |
| Germany | 84,219,955 | 75,181,053 | -9,038,902 |
| China | 39,766,886 | 55,405,387 | +15,638,501 |
| South Korea | 23,756,592 | 39,195,352 | +15,438,760 |
| France | 25,477,528 | 35,915,618 | +10,438,090 |
| Japan | 21,125,874 | 19,647,530 | -1,478,344 |
| Italy | 11,715,037 | 13,084,875 | +1,369,838 |
| Netherlands | 13,126,005 | 11,156,889 | -1,969,116 |
| Canada | 8,574,119 | 9,226,723 | +652,604 |
| Spain | 6,897,982 | 8,346,194 | +1,448,212 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Nicaragua | 207,111 |
| China | 7,983 |
| Ireland | 475 |
| Germany | 132 |
| Spain | 84 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nicaragua | 201,842 | 5,269 | -196,573 |
| China | 6,284 | 1,699 | -4,585 |
| Ireland | 291 | 184 | -107 |
| Germany | 132 | 0 | -132 |
| Spain | 34 | 50 | +16 |
| Czechia | 0 | 47 | +47 |
| Belgium | 0 | 32 | +32 |
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 | 774,686,243 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 184,745,337 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,762,124 |
| Other | 216,982 |
| Road transport | 163,870 |
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 | 394,840,382 | 379,845,861 | -14,994,521 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 87,221,686 | 97,523,651 | +10,301,965 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,498,729 | 2,263,395 | -235,334 |
| Other | 208,583 | 8,399 | -200,184 |
| Road transport | 125,451 | 38,419 | -87,032 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 299,914,745 |
| Glasgow Airport | 202,054,913 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 167,311,692 |
| East Midlands Airport | 87,994,756 |
| ZLC | 76,339,251 |
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 | 119,810,480 | 180,104,265 | +60,293,785 |
| Glasgow Airport | 121,808,860 | 80,246,053 | -41,562,807 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 80,075,627 | 87,236,065 | +7,160,438 |
| East Midlands Airport | 49,238,084 | 38,756,672 | -10,481,412 |
| ZLC | 42,187,480 | 34,151,771 | -8,035,709 |
| London Stansted Airport | 26,384,994 | 37,127,087 | +10,742,093 |
| Manchester Airport | 25,736,246 | 4,075,693 | -21,660,553 |
| Dover | 2,196,351 | 4,737,375 | +2,541,024 |
| Hull | 3,312,908 | 3,555,637 | +242,729 |
| Edinburgh Airport | 4,561,279 | 1,150,846 | -3,410,433 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 9013
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Lasers (except laser diodes) and other optical tools not listed elsewhere