Import/export HS code 900219: Various optical parts
Mounted optical elements for devices not listed elsewhere, such as scientific or industrial equipment
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 | 16,190,050 |
| Japan | 4,235,116 |
| United States | 4,020,388 |
| China | 3,857,507 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 1,840,966 |
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 | 7,641,819 | 8,548,231 | +906,412 |
| Japan | 1,911,430 | 2,323,686 | +412,256 |
| United States | 2,380,928 | 1,639,460 | -741,468 |
| China | 1,929,803 | 1,927,704 | -2,099 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 1,104,073 | 736,893 | -367,180 |
| Netherlands | 916,229 | 827,355 | -88,874 |
| Belgium | 540,763 | 564,528 | +23,765 |
| Switzerland | 900,024 | 36,447 | -863,577 |
| Singapore | 165,568 | 481,328 | +315,760 |
| Canada | 310,736 | 81,819 | -228,917 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Japan | 12,165,619 |
| China | 7,677,481 |
| Germany | 7,644,111 |
| United States | 5,161,252 |
| Switzerland | 1,022,822 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Japan | 6,517,786 | 5,647,833 | -869,953 |
| China | 3,594,614 | 4,082,867 | +488,253 |
| Germany | 3,129,154 | 4,514,957 | +1,385,803 |
| United States | 2,886,297 | 2,274,955 | -611,342 |
| Switzerland | 950,170 | 72,652 | -877,518 |
| Sweden | 240,204 | 223,838 | -16,366 |
| Netherlands | 62,525 | 377,835 | +315,310 |
| United Kingdom | 307,470 | 123,723 | -183,747 |
| Singapore | 219,609 | 202,473 | -17,136 |
| Canada | 303,364 | 79,683 | -223,681 |
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 | 52 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 35 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 30 |
| Inner London - West | 25 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 24 |
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 | 41 | +8 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 24 | 24 | +0 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 19 | 21 | +2 |
| Inner London - West | 15 | 15 | +0 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 19 | 13 | -6 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 16 | 17 | +1 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 17 | 16 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 15 | 12 | -3 |
| West Midlands | 12 | 15 | +3 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 12 | 14 | +2 |
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 | 25,139,393 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 9,463,454 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,665,263 |
| Road transport | 23,861 |
| Other | 7,312 |
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 | 13,461,165 | 11,678,228 | -1,782,937 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,179,128 | 5,284,326 | +1,105,198 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,280,311 | 1,384,952 | +104,641 |
| Road transport | 0 | 23,861 | +23,861 |
| Other | 816 | 6,496 | +5,680 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 10,530,533 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 7,159,543 |
| London Gateway Port | 7,115,267 |
| London Stansted Airport | 4,549,063 |
| Thamesport | 1,539,912 |
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 | 5,567,587 | 4,962,946 | -604,641 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 4,026,462 | 3,133,081 | -893,381 |
| London Gateway Port | 3,072,045 | 4,043,222 | +971,177 |
| London Stansted Airport | 2,603,323 | 1,945,740 | -657,583 |
| Thamesport | 665,551 | 874,361 | +208,810 |
| Dover | 579,440 | 737,701 | +158,261 |
| Manchester Airport | 480,386 | 449,588 | -30,798 |
| Birmingham Airport | 316,126 | 541,885 | +225,759 |
| London | 274,220 | 333,108 | +58,888 |
| Felixstowe | 288,330 | 244,111 | -44,219 |
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 | 87 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 83 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 44 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 44 |
| Other professional, scientific and technical activities | 32 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 69 |
| 2025-11 | 75 |
| 2025-10 | 73 |
| 2025-09 | 74 |
| 2025-08 | 68 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| KEYENCE (UK) LIMITED | 115 |
| DRUCK LIMITED | 109 |
| VALIDHIRST LIMITED | 98 |
| SCORPION VISION LIMITED | 97 |
| ADVANCED FIBREOPTIC ENGINEERING LIMITED | 94 |
| GOOCH & HOUSEGO (TORQUAY) LIMITED | 84 |
| BYSTRONIC UK LIMITED | 71 |
| RENISHAW P L C | 70 |
| RESEARCH INSTRUMENTS LIMITED | 69 |
| LAMBDA PHOTOMETRICS LIMITED | 66 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 176 |
| 1m-15m | 173 |
| 0-1m | 58 |
| 15m-54m | 41 |
| Other | 39 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 12,025,339 |
| United States | 5,901,871 |
| Germany | 4,006,467 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 3,358,010 |
| Belgium | 1,677,265 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 11,229,286 | 796,053 | -10,433,233 |
| United States | 3,073,042 | 2,828,829 | -244,213 |
| Germany | 1,835,574 | 2,170,893 | +335,319 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 1,249,748 | 2,108,262 | +858,514 |
| Belgium | 896,290 | 780,975 | -115,315 |
| Canada | 1,051,379 | 124,691 | -926,688 |
| Denmark | 639,557 | 457,027 | -182,530 |
| Lithuania | 705,190 | 17,702 | -687,488 |
| China | 150,751 | 547,653 | +396,902 |
| Japan | 243,703 | 314,393 | +70,690 |
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 | 22,477,653 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 13,377,758 |
| Road transport | 73,597 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 35,337 |
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 | 12,025,196 | 10,452,457 | -1,572,739 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 11,694,320 | 1,683,438 | -10,010,882 |
| Road transport | 73,597 | 0 | -73,597 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 16,138 | 19,199 | +3,061 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Holyhead | 10,740,889 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 10,030,077 |
| East Midlands Airport | 7,670,876 |
| London Stansted Airport | 2,774,693 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,018,268 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holyhead | 10,686,720 | 54,169 | -10,632,551 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 5,436,837 | 4,593,240 | -843,597 |
| East Midlands Airport | 3,772,811 | 3,898,065 | +125,254 |
| London Stansted Airport | 1,906,448 | 868,245 | -1,038,203 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 756,538 | 1,261,730 | +505,192 |
| ZLC | 911,864 | 988,174 | +76,310 |
| Dover | 181,154 | 300,047 | +118,893 |
| Milford | 41,689 | 59,266 | +17,577 |
| Glasgow Airport | 10,771 | 42,393 | +31,622 |
| Belfast Airport | 33,548 | 0 | -33,548 |
Quick facts
HS code: 900219
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Mounted optical elements for devices not listed elsewhere, such as scientific or industrial equipment