Import/export HS code 90011090: Various optical fibers and cables
All other types of optical fibers and cables not specified 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| India | 22,003,027 |
| United States | 18,383,517 |
| Germany | 9,465,645 |
| China | 6,333,278 |
| Netherlands | 5,261,242 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| India | 9,665,041 | 12,337,986 | +2,672,945 |
| United States | 9,931,153 | 8,452,364 | -1,478,789 |
| Germany | 5,741,970 | 3,723,675 | -2,018,295 |
| China | 1,520,720 | 4,812,558 | +3,291,838 |
| Netherlands | 2,664,684 | 2,596,558 | -68,126 |
| France | 2,115,581 | 2,385,880 | +270,299 |
| Canada | 2,506,008 | 1,842,478 | -663,530 |
| Japan | 1,581,517 | 1,023,539 | -557,978 |
| Poland | 838,519 | 853,421 | +14,902 |
| Switzerland | 195,610 | 819,550 | +623,940 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| India | 22,673,404 |
| United States | 18,385,027 |
| China | 8,555,375 |
| Germany | 4,917,031 |
| Netherlands | 4,434,405 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| India | 9,771,690 | 12,901,714 | +3,130,024 |
| United States | 9,546,140 | 8,838,887 | -707,253 |
| China | 2,932,518 | 5,622,857 | +2,690,339 |
| Germany | 3,392,329 | 1,524,702 | -1,867,627 |
| Netherlands | 2,426,776 | 2,007,629 | -419,147 |
| France | 2,070,460 | 2,360,346 | +289,886 |
| Japan | 1,962,836 | 1,784,410 | -178,426 |
| Canada | 2,150,378 | 1,487,336 | -663,042 |
| Poland | 826,263 | 822,559 | -3,704 |
| Czechia | 812,664 | 630,473 | -182,191 |
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 | 55 |
| Inner London - West | 37 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 29 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 27 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 21 |
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 | 34 | 45 | +11 |
| Inner London - West | 27 | 18 | -9 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 19 | 18 | -1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 20 | 18 | -2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 13 | 15 | +2 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 18 | 12 | -6 |
| Essex | 12 | 13 | +1 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 11 | 12 | +1 |
| Inner London - East | 12 | 10 | -2 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 11 | 8 | -3 |
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 | 42,039,246 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 26,712,419 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 11,187,825 |
| Other | 94,663 |
| Road transport | 26,136 |
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 | 21,481,892 | 20,557,354 | -924,538 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 10,404,495 | 16,307,924 | +5,903,429 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 6,549,702 | 4,638,123 | -1,911,579 |
| Other | 30,926 | 63,737 | +32,811 |
| Road transport | 26,136 | 0 | -26,136 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 17,105,517 |
| Southampton | 12,967,953 |
| East Midlands Airport | 10,355,697 |
| London Stansted Airport | 8,135,076 |
| London Gateway Port | 6,044,600 |
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 | 8,543,924 | 8,561,593 | +17,669 |
| Southampton | 6,798,216 | 6,169,737 | -628,479 |
| East Midlands Airport | 6,268,886 | 4,086,811 | -2,182,075 |
| London Stansted Airport | 3,482,233 | 4,652,843 | +1,170,610 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,407,161 | 4,637,439 | +3,230,278 |
| Felixstowe | 2,081,880 | 3,705,219 | +1,623,339 |
| Dover | 2,284,952 | 2,491,045 | +206,093 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,888,198 | 1,112,959 | -775,239 |
| Manchester Airport | 1,278,794 | 1,268,258 | -10,536 |
| Glasgow Airport | 1,311,404 | 1,217,779 | -93,625 |
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 | 80 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 79 |
| Manufacture of electrical equipment | 34 |
| Scientific research and development | 34 |
| Other manufacturing | 32 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 67 |
| 2025-11 | 74 |
| 2025-10 | 75 |
| 2025-09 | 77 |
| 2025-08 | 82 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| GOOCH & HOUSEGO (TORQUAY) LIMITED | 120 |
| FUJIKURA EUROPE LIMITED | 116 |
| MOOG READING LIMITED | 116 |
| EXFO EUROPE LIMITED | 113 |
| EMTELLE UK LIMITED | 109 |
| JENTON INTERNATIONAL LIMITED | 106 |
| NKT PHOTONICS LTD | 101 |
| TRATOS CAVI UK LTD. | 96 |
| EXCELITAS UK LIMITED | 91 |
| FISHER SCIENTIFIC U.K., LIMITED | 90 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 188 |
| 1m-15m | 168 |
| 0-1m | 45 |
| 15m-54m | 32 |
| Other | 31 |
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 | 34,552,693 |
| Germany | 21,257,031 |
| Italy | 7,332,125 |
| China | 5,040,865 |
| Netherlands | 2,856,984 |
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 | 20,498,047 | 14,054,646 | -6,443,401 |
| Germany | 12,255,388 | 9,001,643 | -3,253,745 |
| Italy | 5,848,165 | 1,483,960 | -4,364,205 |
| China | 1,554,402 | 3,486,463 | +1,932,061 |
| Netherlands | 2,164,894 | 692,090 | -1,472,804 |
| South Korea | 1,982,467 | 836,603 | -1,145,864 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 1,763,475 | 1,044,555 | -718,920 |
| Romania | 434,989 | 885,224 | +450,235 |
| Japan | 606,198 | 552,255 | -53,943 |
| Ireland | 526,642 | 624,158 | +97,516 |
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 | 2,012 |
| Belgium | 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 | 1,145 | 867 | -278 |
| Belgium | 237 | 0 | -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 | 72,570,498 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 14,750,744 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,569,363 |
| Road transport | 35,432 |
| Other | 2,249 |
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 | 38,719,002 | 33,851,496 | -4,867,506 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 12,441,096 | 2,309,648 | -10,131,448 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,245,223 | 324,140 | -921,083 |
| Road transport | 35,432 | 0 | -35,432 |
| Other | 1,382 | 867 | -515 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 37,091,245 |
| London Stansted Airport | 16,341,790 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 13,224,205 |
| East Midlands Airport | 10,605,920 |
| ZLC | 8,330,374 |
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 | 16,905,679 | 20,185,566 | +3,279,887 |
| London Stansted Airport | 10,266,233 | 6,075,557 | -4,190,676 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 11,697,170 | 1,527,035 | -10,170,135 |
| East Midlands Airport | 6,413,682 | 4,192,238 | -2,221,444 |
| ZLC | 5,086,270 | 3,244,104 | -1,842,166 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,188,455 | 88,146 | -1,100,309 |
| Dover | 392,484 | 386,004 | -6,480 |
| Heysham | 99,237 | 171,674 | +72,437 |
| Holyhead | 34,948 | 150,775 | +115,827 |
| Immingham Docks | 61,631 | 119,770 | +58,139 |
Quick facts
HS code: 90011090
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: All other types of optical fibers and cables not specified elsewhere