Import/export HS code 7014: Signaling glassware and optical elements
Glass items used for signaling or optical purposes, not including lenses or prisms
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Austria | 2,922,786 |
| Germany | 2,667,865 |
| United States | 2,157,377 |
| China | 1,595,872 |
| Japan | 1,527,585 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Austria | 1,594,234 | 1,328,552 | -265,682 |
| Germany | 1,420,957 | 1,246,908 | -174,049 |
| United States | 1,112,462 | 1,044,915 | -67,547 |
| China | 862,836 | 733,036 | -129,800 |
| Japan | 643,560 | 884,025 | +240,465 |
| France | 811,376 | 240,715 | -570,661 |
| Malaysia | 234,863 | 418,481 | +183,618 |
| Italy | 178,482 | 268,888 | +90,406 |
| Czechia | 283,352 | 150,759 | -132,593 |
| South Korea | 152,031 | 243,296 | +91,265 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Japan | 4,643,028 |
| China | 2,350,882 |
| United States | 2,192,715 |
| Germany | 1,285,306 |
| Malaysia | 747,339 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Japan | 2,154,055 | 2,488,973 | +334,918 |
| China | 1,376,145 | 974,737 | -401,408 |
| United States | 1,146,146 | 1,046,569 | -99,577 |
| Germany | 723,019 | 562,287 | -160,732 |
| Malaysia | 256,511 | 490,828 | +234,317 |
| France | 634,021 | 81,884 | -552,137 |
| Taiwan | 214,539 | 288,098 | +73,559 |
| Czechia | 283,352 | 150,759 | -132,593 |
| Italy | 182,929 | 235,089 | +52,160 |
| South Korea | 150,811 | 243,296 | +92,485 |
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 | 10 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 8 |
| Inner London - West | 6 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 4 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 4 |
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 | 7 | 7 | +0 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 7 | 6 | -1 |
| Inner London - West | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| West Yorkshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Cheshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 0 | 2 | +2 |
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 | 10,818,708 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,745,235 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,050,807 |
| Other | 36,014 |
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 | 5,037,097 | 5,781,611 | +744,514 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,160,681 | 584,554 | -1,576,127 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 615,116 | 435,691 | -179,425 |
| Other | 508 | 35,506 | +34,998 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 4,461,297 |
| East Midlands Airport | 3,630,875 |
| Dover | 2,022,961 |
| London Stansted Airport | 1,661,376 |
| Birmingham Airport | 591,873 |
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 | 1,739,060 | 2,722,237 | +983,177 |
| East Midlands Airport | 2,010,334 | 1,620,541 | -389,793 |
| Dover | 1,566,101 | 456,860 | -1,109,241 |
| London Stansted Airport | 812,785 | 848,591 | +35,806 |
| Birmingham Airport | 324,142 | 267,731 | -56,411 |
| Thamesport | 317,534 | 145,927 | -171,607 |
| Eurotunnel | 297,795 | 74,488 | -223,307 |
| London Gateway Port | 166,551 | 197,152 | +30,601 |
| Manchester Airport | 50,776 | 272,073 | +221,297 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 188,105 | 16,590 | -171,515 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Manufacture of computer, electronic and optical products | 15 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 15 |
| Manufacture of other non-metallic mineral products | 10 |
| Other manufacturing | 10 |
| Wholesale and retail trade and repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 6 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 13 |
| 2025-10 | 15 |
| 2025-09 | 14 |
| 2025-08 | 10 |
| 2025-07 | 10 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| QIOPTIQ LIMITED | 103 |
| SKAN GROUP HOLDINGS LIMITED | 53 |
| GOOCH & HOUSEGO PLC | 53 |
| WAVE OPTICS LIMITED | 46 |
| GOOCH & HOUSEGO (UK) LIMITED | 44 |
| COMAR OPTICS LIMITED | 43 |
| PHOENIX OPTICAL TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED | 42 |
| U.Q.G. LIMITED | 37 |
| COMMSCOPE CONNECTIVITY UK LIMITED | 34 |
| TRATOS CAVI UK LTD. | 28 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 33 |
| 54m+ | 24 |
| 15m-54m | 8 |
| Other | 8 |
| 0-1m | 2 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Canada | 4,496,723 |
| Germany | 4,469,661 |
| United States | 3,357,012 |
| Austria | 2,205,523 |
| Poland | 1,916,550 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canada | 2,287,698 | 2,209,025 | -78,673 |
| Germany | 2,626,822 | 1,842,839 | -783,983 |
| United States | 1,631,831 | 1,725,181 | +93,350 |
| Austria | 135,855 | 2,069,668 | +1,933,813 |
| Poland | 866,516 | 1,050,034 | +183,518 |
| Ireland | 711,346 | 808,750 | +97,404 |
| Japan | 454,062 | 445,358 | -8,704 |
| China | 503,691 | 241,155 | -262,536 |
| Singapore | 307,488 | 221,093 | -86,395 |
| Switzerland | 283,051 | 236,976 | -46,075 |
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 | 7,416 |
| Italy | 79 |
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 | 3,651 | 3,765 | +114 |
| Italy | 79 | 0 | -79 |
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 | 18,138,646 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 4,934,005 |
| Road transport | 63,948 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 16,587 |
| Other | 7,495 |
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 | 9,060,778 | 9,077,868 | +17,090 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,178,420 | 2,755,585 | +577,165 |
| Road transport | 63,948 | 0 | -63,948 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 14,053 | 2,534 | -11,519 |
| Other | 3,730 | 3,765 | +35 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 7,934,352 |
| London Stansted Airport | 5,590,321 |
| ZLC | 3,020,068 |
| Dover | 2,931,973 |
| Holyhead | 1,372,974 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 4,189,404 | 3,744,948 | -444,456 |
| London Stansted Airport | 3,072,275 | 2,518,046 | -554,229 |
| ZLC | 1,379,130 | 1,640,938 | +261,808 |
| Dover | 1,158,966 | 1,773,007 | +614,041 |
| Holyhead | 682,302 | 690,672 | +8,370 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 260,749 | 1,101,322 | +840,573 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 326,486 | 178,493 | -147,993 |
| Manchester Airport | 56,383 | 72,614 | +16,231 |
| Birmingham Airport | 110,705 | 0 | -110,705 |
| Edinburgh Airport | 56,080 | 0 | -56,080 |
Quick facts
HS code: 7014
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Glass items used for signaling or optical purposes, not including lenses or prisms