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 | 19,047,911 |
| United States | 18,839,612 |
| Germany | 9,537,229 |
| China | 5,835,149 |
| Netherlands | 5,305,425 |
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 | 8,904,551 | 10,143,360 | +1,238,809 |
| United States | 10,141,129 | 8,698,483 | -1,442,646 |
| Germany | 6,019,193 | 3,518,036 | -2,501,157 |
| China | 1,343,578 | 4,491,571 | +3,147,993 |
| Netherlands | 2,769,185 | 2,536,240 | -232,945 |
| Canada | 2,687,398 | 2,001,181 | -686,217 |
| France | 2,170,055 | 2,482,451 | +312,396 |
| Japan | 1,468,849 | 1,109,233 | -359,616 |
| Poland | 705,888 | 988,476 | +282,588 |
| Switzerland | 210,494 | 808,502 | +598,008 |
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 | 19,718,288 |
| United States | 18,537,291 |
| China | 7,926,480 |
| Germany | 4,946,802 |
| France | 4,588,747 |
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 | 9,011,200 | 10,707,088 | +1,695,888 |
| United States | 9,513,230 | 9,024,061 | -489,169 |
| China | 2,909,581 | 5,016,899 | +2,107,318 |
| Germany | 3,417,924 | 1,528,878 | -1,889,046 |
| France | 2,144,444 | 2,444,303 | +299,859 |
| Netherlands | 2,491,686 | 1,968,658 | -523,028 |
| Canada | 2,357,748 | 1,630,139 | -727,609 |
| Japan | 1,975,251 | 1,870,112 | -105,139 |
| Poland | 700,629 | 950,617 | +249,988 |
| Czechia | 843,722 | 596,579 | -247,143 |
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 | 56 |
| Inner London - West | 34 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 29 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 27 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 22 |
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 | 33 | 45 | +12 |
| Inner London - West | 26 | 18 | -8 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 17 | 20 | +3 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 20 | 18 | -2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 11 | 17 | +6 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 13 | 12 | -1 |
| Essex | 11 | 13 | +2 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 18 | 11 | -7 |
| Inner London - East | 13 | 10 | -3 |
| West Midlands | 13 | 7 | -6 |
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 | 42,585,702 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 23,291,937 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 11,413,019 |
| Other | 96,644 |
| 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 | 20,850,805 | 21,734,897 | +884,092 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 10,726,822 | 12,565,115 | +1,838,293 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 6,500,796 | 4,912,223 | -1,588,573 |
| Other | 33,178 | 63,466 | +30,288 |
| 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 | 17,314,721 |
| Southampton | 11,003,309 |
| East Midlands Airport | 10,710,159 |
| London Stansted Airport | 8,091,963 |
| London Gateway Port | 5,436,388 |
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 | 7,924,553 | 9,390,168 | +1,465,615 |
| Southampton | 6,937,876 | 4,065,433 | -2,872,443 |
| East Midlands Airport | 6,318,948 | 4,391,211 | -1,927,737 |
| London Stansted Airport | 3,371,712 | 4,720,251 | +1,348,539 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,445,617 | 3,990,771 | +2,545,154 |
| Felixstowe | 2,006,029 | 2,946,956 | +940,927 |
| Dover | 2,248,739 | 2,595,419 | +346,680 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,886,387 | 1,187,102 | -699,285 |
| Manchester Airport | 1,354,868 | 1,244,285 | -110,583 |
| Glasgow Airport | 1,257,541 | 1,255,718 | -1,823 |
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 | 82 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 77 |
| Scientific research and development | 35 |
| Other manufacturing | 34 |
| Manufacture of electrical equipment | 33 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 74 |
| 2025-10 | 75 |
| 2025-09 | 77 |
| 2025-08 | 82 |
| 2025-07 | 78 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| GOOCH & HOUSEGO (TORQUAY) LIMITED | 119 |
| MOOG READING LIMITED | 116 |
| FUJIKURA EUROPE LIMITED | 115 |
| EXFO EUROPE LIMITED | 112 |
| EMTELLE UK LIMITED | 109 |
| JENTON INTERNATIONAL LIMITED | 105 |
| NKT PHOTONICS LTD | 100 |
| TRATOS CAVI UK LTD. | 95 |
| EXCELITAS UK LIMITED | 90 |
| 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+ | 192 |
| 1m-15m | 167 |
| 0-1m | 42 |
| Other | 33 |
| 15m-54m | 32 |
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 | 35,004,771 |
| Germany | 21,062,238 |
| Italy | 7,774,000 |
| China | 4,888,609 |
| Netherlands | 3,124,072 |
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 | 20,213,954 | 14,790,817 | -5,423,137 |
| Germany | 12,536,869 | 8,525,369 | -4,011,500 |
| Italy | 6,061,306 | 1,712,694 | -4,348,612 |
| China | 1,614,438 | 3,274,171 | +1,659,733 |
| Netherlands | 2,422,407 | 701,665 | -1,720,742 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 1,885,401 | 1,043,547 | -841,854 |
| South Korea | 1,830,285 | 980,752 | -849,533 |
| Romania | 434,989 | 885,224 | +450,235 |
| Ireland | 528,629 | 613,071 | +84,442 |
| Japan | 616,651 | 524,344 | -92,307 |
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 | 2,304 |
| 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 | 1,322 | 982 | -340 |
| 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 | 72,918,040 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 15,254,063 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,669,009 |
| Road transport | 52,924 |
| Other | 2,541 |
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 | 38,736,397 | 34,181,643 | -4,554,754 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 12,917,194 | 2,336,869 | -10,580,325 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,361,616 | 307,393 | -1,054,223 |
| Road transport | 52,924 | 0 | -52,924 |
| Other | 1,559 | 982 | -577 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 36,098,386 |
| London Stansted Airport | 16,544,106 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 13,751,194 |
| East Midlands Airport | 11,762,977 |
| ZLC | 8,323,678 |
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 | 15,441,279 | 20,657,107 | +5,215,828 |
| London Stansted Airport | 10,405,730 | 6,138,376 | -4,267,354 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 12,254,822 | 1,496,372 | -10,758,450 |
| East Midlands Airport | 7,667,308 | 4,095,669 | -3,571,639 |
| ZLC | 5,193,337 | 3,130,341 | -2,062,996 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,185,140 | 89,357 | -1,095,783 |
| Dover | 330,343 | 437,021 | +106,678 |
| Heysham | 88,778 | 172,208 | +83,430 |
| Tyne | 186,709 | 52,053 | -134,656 |
| Holyhead | 42,243 | 150,775 | +108,532 |
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