Import/export HS code 900140: Glass spectacle lenses
Lenses made of glass used in eyeglasses, including single focal and multifocal types
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.
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* 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Philippines | 8,067,963 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 1,931,695 |
| China | 492,806 |
| United States | 137,667 |
| Germany | 98,310 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Philippines | 3,971,301 | 4,096,662 | +125,361 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 979,234 | 952,461 | -26,773 |
| China | 213,051 | 279,755 | +66,704 |
| United States | 125,920 | 11,747 | -114,173 |
| Germany | 40,414 | 57,896 | +17,482 |
| Italy | 62,104 | 27,452 | -34,652 |
| Thailand | 24,506 | 34,724 | +10,218 |
| Portugal | 51,995 | 0 | -51,995 |
| Netherlands | 20,206 | 0 | -20,206 |
| Hungary | 9,661 | 5,965 | -3,696 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Philippines | 8,067,963 |
| China | 2,441,138 |
| Italy | 110,372 |
| United States | 107,235 |
| United Kingdom | 72,403 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Philippines | 3,971,301 | 4,096,662 | +125,361 |
| China | 1,205,232 | 1,235,906 | +30,674 |
| Italy | 75,798 | 34,574 | -41,224 |
| United States | 107,235 | 0 | -107,235 |
| United Kingdom | 28,755 | 43,648 | +14,893 |
| Thailand | 24,506 | 34,724 | +10,218 |
| Portugal | 51,995 | 0 | -51,995 |
| Netherlands | 18,046 | 0 | -18,046 |
| Hungary | 8,279 | 6,301 | -1,978 |
| Indonesia | 9,246 | 3,824 | -5,422 |
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 | 8 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 5 |
| Lancashire | 3 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 2 |
| Inner London - East | 2 |
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 | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Lancashire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Inner London - East | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| North Wales | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Suffolk | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| West of England | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
Import volume by transport
What this shows: Import value by transport mode used to bring goods into the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 8,222,449 |
| Air transport | 2,783,928 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 34,165 |
| Other | 1,417 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,992,543 | 4,229,906 | +237,363 |
| Air transport | 1,540,648 | 1,243,280 | -297,368 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 20,852 | 13,313 | -7,539 |
| Other | 741 | 676 | -65 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 6,195,955 |
| East Midlands Airport | 2,191,807 |
| Southampton | 1,946,802 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 345,880 |
| London Stansted Airport | 133,935 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 2,058,358 | 4,137,597 | +2,079,239 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,122,442 | 1,069,365 | -53,077 |
| Southampton | 1,919,665 | 27,137 | -1,892,528 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 280,776 | 65,104 | -215,672 |
| London Stansted Airport | 68,732 | 65,203 | -3,529 |
| London Gateway Port | 3,869 | 52,373 | +48,504 |
| Glasgow Airport | 34,899 | 12,725 | -22,174 |
| Birmingham Airport | 18,046 | 20,271 | +2,225 |
| Eurotunnel | 20,852 | 5,374 | -15,478 |
| Thamesport | 10,651 | 5,436 | -5,215 |
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 | 9 |
| Other manufacturing | 7 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 7 |
| Manufacture of computer, electronic and optical products | 4 |
| Architectural and engineering activities; technical testing and analysis | 3 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 6 |
| 2025-10 | 4 |
| 2025-09 | 4 |
| 2025-08 | 4 |
| 2025-05 | 6 |
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 | 16 |
| 54m+ | 13 |
| 0-1m | 5 |
| 15m-54m | 3 |
| Other | 3 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Switzerland | 294,915 |
| Nigeria | 220,350 |
| Germany | 210,115 |
| Czechia | 134,483 |
| United States | 124,285 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Switzerland | 294,915 | 0 | -294,915 |
| Nigeria | 220,350 | 0 | -220,350 |
| Germany | 64,498 | 145,617 | +81,119 |
| Czechia | 86,902 | 47,581 | -39,321 |
| United States | 63,818 | 60,467 | -3,351 |
| Ireland | 70,853 | 42,721 | -28,132 |
| Cayman Islands | 54,136 | 50,258 | -3,878 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 45,555 | 48,000 | +2,445 |
| France | 35,352 | 54,499 | +19,147 |
| Sweden | 0 | 69,746 | +69,746 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 89,787 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 49,532 | 40,255 | -9,277 |
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 | 1,498,133 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 171,969 |
| Other | 89,787 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 29,541 |
| Road transport | 13,243 |
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 | 946,747 | 551,386 | -395,361 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 136,736 | 35,233 | -101,503 |
| Other | 49,532 | 40,255 | -9,277 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 27,042 | 2,499 | -24,543 |
| Road transport | 13,243 | 0 | -13,243 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| ZLC | 731,626 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 285,980 |
| East Midlands Airport | 238,314 |
| London Stansted Airport | 220,693 |
| Dover | 156,951 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZLC | 435,137 | 296,489 | -138,648 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 280,530 | 5,450 | -275,080 |
| East Midlands Airport | 150,058 | 88,256 | -61,802 |
| London Stansted Airport | 73,440 | 147,253 | +73,813 |
| Dover | 123,257 | 33,694 | -89,563 |
| 000 | 49,532 | 40,255 | -9,277 |
| Manchester Airport | 20,825 | 8,000 | -12,825 |
| London Gateway Port | 12,912 | 2,499 | -10,413 |
| Felixstowe | 14,130 | 0 | -14,130 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 9,397 | 0 | -9,397 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 900140
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Lenses made of glass used in eyeglasses, including single focal and multifocal types