Import/export HS code 90014049: Various glass spectacle lenses
Other types of glass lenses, including multifocal or specialized designs
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 1,851,312 |
| Portugal | 40,981 |
| China | 23,334 |
| Thailand | 7,095 |
| Ireland | 6,878 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 924,642 | 926,670 | +2,028 |
| Portugal | 40,981 | 0 | -40,981 |
| China | 7,805 | 15,529 | +7,724 |
| Thailand | 7,095 | 0 | -7,095 |
| Ireland | 6,878 | 0 | -6,878 |
| Hungary | 918 | 2,175 | +1,257 |
| Spain | 0 | 2,746 | +2,746 |
| Poland | 2,719 | 0 | -2,719 |
| Lithuania | 1,585 | 0 | -1,585 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 1,877,392 |
| Portugal | 40,981 |
| Thailand | 7,095 |
| Ireland | 6,878 |
| Hungary | 3,093 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 932,447 | 944,945 | +12,498 |
| Portugal | 40,981 | 0 | -40,981 |
| Thailand | 7,095 | 0 | -7,095 |
| Ireland | 6,878 | 0 | -6,878 |
| Hungary | 918 | 2,175 | +1,257 |
| United Kingdom | 2,719 | 0 | -2,719 |
| Lithuania | 1,585 | 0 | -1,585 |
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 | 2 |
| Inner London - East | 1 |
| Suffolk | 1 |
| West Midlands | 1 |
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 | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Inner London - East | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Suffolk | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| West Midlands | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Air transport | 1,939,743 |
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 | 992,623 | 947,120 | -45,503 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 1,936,844 |
| London Stansted Airport | 1,629 |
| Luton Airport | 1,270 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 990,994 | 945,850 | -45,144 |
| London Stansted Airport | 1,629 | 0 | -1,629 |
| Luton Airport | 0 | 1,270 | +1,270 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Other manufacturing | 2 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 2 |
| Architectural and engineering activities; technical testing and analysis | 1 |
| Construction of buildings | 1 |
| Manufacture of basic metals | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-05 | 2 |
| 2024-01 | 4 |
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 | 2 |
| 54m+ | 2 |
| Other | 1 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Cayman Islands | 13,630 |
| China, Macao Special Administrative Region | 5,000 |
| Switzerland | 4,480 |
| United States | 2,142 |
| Finland | 1,792 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cayman Islands | 11,537 | 2,093 | -9,444 |
| China, Macao Special Administrative Region | 5,000 | 0 | -5,000 |
| Switzerland | 4,480 | 0 | -4,480 |
| United States | 2,142 | 0 | -2,142 |
| Finland | 1,792 | 0 | -1,792 |
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 | 27,044 |
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 | 24,951 | 2,093 | -22,858 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Stansted Airport | 13,630 |
| Manchester Airport | 9,480 |
| ZLC | 3,934 |
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 Stansted Airport | 11,537 | 2,093 | -9,444 |
| Manchester Airport | 9,480 | 0 | -9,480 |
| ZLC | 3,934 | 0 | -3,934 |
Quick facts
HS code: 90014049
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Other types of glass lenses, including multifocal or specialized designs