Import/export HS code 900130: Contact lenses
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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 | 134,739,755 |
| United States | 95,027,195 |
| Hungary | 88,403,976 |
| Ireland | 83,526,842 |
| Malaysia | 17,876,554 |
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 | 66,675,514 | 68,064,241 | +1,388,727 |
| United States | 51,218,822 | 43,808,373 | -7,410,449 |
| Hungary | 48,618,793 | 39,785,183 | -8,833,610 |
| Ireland | 34,250,316 | 49,276,526 | +15,026,210 |
| Malaysia | 9,418,119 | 8,458,435 | -959,684 |
| Taiwan | 7,497,843 | 4,654,306 | -2,843,537 |
| Netherlands | 4,257,184 | 4,320,432 | +63,248 |
| Luxembourg | 2,926,330 | 4,538,990 | +1,612,660 |
| Czechia | 3,376,940 | 1,932,451 | -1,444,489 |
| Australia | 3,239,842 | 786,213 | -2,453,629 |
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 States | 131,927,393 |
| Ireland | 103,062,859 |
| Hungary | 87,603,974 |
| Germany | 52,328,778 |
| Singapore | 37,039,452 |
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 States | 66,477,338 | 65,450,055 | -1,027,283 |
| Ireland | 49,056,061 | 54,006,798 | +4,950,737 |
| Hungary | 48,008,869 | 39,595,105 | -8,413,764 |
| Germany | 24,387,023 | 27,941,755 | +3,554,732 |
| Singapore | 17,313,978 | 19,725,474 | +2,411,496 |
| Malaysia | 17,465,108 | 13,024,438 | -4,440,670 |
| Taiwan | 6,649,153 | 5,797,154 | -851,999 |
| United Kingdom | 2,501,398 | 1,535,432 | -965,966 |
| Japan | 1,073,167 | 1,010,531 | -62,636 |
| Thailand | 1,175,329 | 453,842 | -721,487 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 9 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 7 |
| Inner London - West | 7 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 6 |
| Inner London - East | 6 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 6 | 8 | +2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 4 | 5 | +1 |
| Inner London - East | 2 | 6 | +4 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| North Yorkshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| West Midlands | 2 | 3 | +1 |
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 | 184,367,264 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 122,801,455 |
| Other | 120,204,427 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 45,718,747 |
| Road transport | 212,323 |
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 | 84,507,445 | 99,859,819 | +15,352,374 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 54,717,510 | 68,083,945 | +13,366,435 |
| Other | 84,380,272 | 35,824,155 | -48,556,117 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 17,081,514 | 28,637,233 | +11,555,719 |
| Road transport | 18,137 | 194,186 | +176,049 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 162,003,570 |
| 000 | 120,204,427 |
| Dover | 88,387,742 |
| Felixstowe | 20,425,135 |
| Liverpool Docks | 17,344,272 |
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 | 72,555,457 | 89,448,113 | +16,892,656 |
| 000 | 84,380,272 | 35,824,155 | -48,556,117 |
| Dover | 47,880,753 | 40,506,989 | -7,373,764 |
| Felixstowe | 11,379,668 | 9,045,467 | -2,334,201 |
| Liverpool Docks | 0 | 17,344,272 | +17,344,272 |
| 499 | 0 | 13,826,868 | +13,826,868 |
| Birmingham Airport | 4,976,981 | 4,931,094 | -45,887 |
| Eurotunnel | 4,159,655 | 4,549,409 | +389,754 |
| London Stansted Airport | 3,932,002 | 3,492,159 | -439,843 |
| Southampton | 3,926,076 | 3,198,149 | -727,927 |
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 | 23 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 15 |
| Other manufacturing | 8 |
| Manufacture of computer, electronic and optical products | 6 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 4 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 17 |
| 2025-11 | 16 |
| 2025-10 | 15 |
| 2025-09 | 14 |
| 2025-08 | 11 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 32 |
| 54m+ | 28 |
| 15m-54m | 10 |
| 0-1m | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Japan | 120,534,158 |
| United States | 116,467,594 |
| Spain | 112,567,958 |
| Belgium | 94,354,345 |
| Russia | 46,211,046 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Japan | 77,148,842 | 43,385,316 | -33,763,526 |
| United States | 70,022,663 | 46,444,931 | -23,577,732 |
| Spain | 52,498,148 | 60,069,810 | +7,571,662 |
| Belgium | 53,843,840 | 40,510,505 | -13,333,335 |
| Russia | 17,026,115 | 29,184,931 | +12,158,816 |
| Denmark | 22,638,559 | 20,847,162 | -1,791,397 |
| Australia | 14,816,207 | 10,987,598 | -3,828,609 |
| Ireland | 13,860,915 | 11,491,059 | -2,369,856 |
| Netherlands | 7,861,334 | 7,149,902 | -711,432 |
| Israel | 7,407,784 | 6,541,754 | -866,030 |
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 | 402,826,496 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 356,013,123 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 27,240,330 |
| Road transport | 280,303 |
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 | 238,172,551 | 164,653,945 | -73,518,606 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 176,673,667 | 179,339,456 | +2,665,789 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 16,224,080 | 11,016,250 | -5,207,830 |
| Road transport | 169,160 | 111,143 | -58,017 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 327,644,262 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 317,457,758 |
| East Midlands Airport | 40,737,808 |
| Holyhead | 23,801,671 |
| London Stansted Airport | 22,300,105 |
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 | 198,116,451 | 129,527,811 | -68,588,640 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 150,836,298 | 166,621,460 | +15,785,162 |
| East Midlands Airport | 22,699,675 | 18,038,133 | -4,661,542 |
| Holyhead | 12,603,843 | 11,197,828 | -1,406,015 |
| London Stansted Airport | 10,357,372 | 11,942,733 | +1,585,361 |
| Southampton | 7,090,652 | 6,179,414 | -911,238 |
| Immingham Docks | 12,764,767 | 5,714 | -12,759,053 |
| ZLC | 6,033,572 | 4,596,830 | -1,436,742 |
| London Gateway Port | 3,989,768 | 3,270,014 | -719,754 |
| Portsmouth | 3,280,660 | 1,884,421 | -1,396,239 |
Quick facts
HS code: 900130
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Lenses placed directly on the eye to correct vision or for cosmetic purposes