Import/export HS code 90185010: Non-optical eye tools
Non-optical instruments used in eye care, such as surgical tools or diagnostic devices
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Belgium | 44,950,204 |
| Netherlands | 28,367,940 |
| United States | 27,111,427 |
| China | 13,574,238 |
| France | 7,568,885 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belgium | 18,976,181 | 25,974,023 | +6,997,842 |
| Netherlands | 12,987,374 | 15,380,566 | +2,393,192 |
| United States | 15,254,288 | 11,857,139 | -3,397,149 |
| China | 6,405,733 | 7,168,505 | +762,772 |
| France | 4,489,475 | 3,079,410 | -1,410,065 |
| Germany | 2,332,563 | 2,585,376 | +252,813 |
| Austria | 2,345,702 | 1,560,759 | -784,943 |
| Ireland | 980,016 | 1,300,246 | +320,230 |
| Switzerland | 1,041,880 | 656,371 | -385,509 |
| Italy | 1,070,471 | 447,681 | -622,790 |
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 | 77,677,036 |
| China | 13,916,573 |
| Mexico | 9,865,996 |
| Switzerland | 9,120,247 |
| Netherlands | 6,974,660 |
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 | 38,017,813 | 39,659,223 | +1,641,410 |
| China | 6,888,133 | 7,028,440 | +140,307 |
| Mexico | 4,810,992 | 5,055,004 | +244,012 |
| Switzerland | 4,984,699 | 4,135,548 | -849,151 |
| Netherlands | 1,944,781 | 5,029,879 | +3,085,098 |
| Germany | 2,646,769 | 2,535,624 | -111,145 |
| Spain | 1,962,319 | 1,667,152 | -295,167 |
| France | 1,137,315 | 1,236,719 | +99,404 |
| Italy | 1,065,962 | 889,601 | -176,361 |
| Dominican Republic | 622,020 | 1,007,774 | +385,754 |
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 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 9 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 8 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 6 |
| West Yorkshire | 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 | 8 | 6 | -2 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 5 | 8 | +3 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 6 | 8 | +2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| West Yorkshire | 3 | 6 | +3 |
| Essex | 4 | 5 | +1 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| West Midlands | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 4 | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 62,877,046 |
| Air transport | 46,467,041 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 31,406,555 |
| Other | 172,942 |
| Road transport | 75,844 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 28,156,600 | 34,720,446 | +6,563,846 |
| Air transport | 23,504,245 | 22,962,796 | -541,449 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 17,140,189 | 14,266,366 | -2,873,823 |
| Other | 84,865 | 88,077 | +3,212 |
| Road transport | 0 | 75,844 | +75,844 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Eurotunnel | 53,207,992 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 25,542,059 |
| East Midlands Airport | 13,041,815 |
| Southampton | 12,592,727 |
| London Gateway Port | 11,629,464 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eurotunnel | 24,315,417 | 28,892,575 | +4,577,158 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 14,750,400 | 10,791,659 | -3,958,741 |
| East Midlands Airport | 4,843,301 | 8,198,514 | +3,355,213 |
| Southampton | 7,164,250 | 5,428,477 | -1,735,773 |
| London Gateway Port | 6,826,952 | 4,802,512 | -2,024,440 |
| Dover | 1,879,530 | 5,183,032 | +3,303,502 |
| Thamesport | 2,911,849 | 1,852,625 | -1,059,224 |
| London Stansted Airport | 1,683,441 | 1,975,035 | +291,594 |
| Felixstowe | 189,671 | 2,191,175 | +2,001,504 |
| Manchester Airport | 1,318,403 | 1,004,879 | -313,524 |
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 | 33 |
| Other manufacturing | 23 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 16 |
| Human health activities | 11 |
| Other professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 34 |
| 2025-10 | 30 |
| 2025-09 | 28 |
| 2025-08 | 29 |
| 2025-07 | 24 |
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 | 54 |
| 54m+ | 30 |
| 0-1m | 15 |
| 15m-54m | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 52,940,059 |
| United States | 9,593,458 |
| Israel | 5,461,788 |
| France | 4,136,521 |
| Japan | 3,373,879 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 26,869,791 | 26,070,268 | -799,523 |
| United States | 5,321,816 | 4,271,642 | -1,050,174 |
| Israel | 2,469,317 | 2,992,471 | +523,154 |
| France | 1,798,586 | 2,337,935 | +539,349 |
| Japan | 1,735,973 | 1,637,906 | -98,067 |
| Germany | 1,364,465 | 976,163 | -388,302 |
| Ireland | 985,597 | 881,123 | -104,474 |
| Italy | 873,099 | 789,876 | -83,223 |
| India | 884,843 | 585,855 | -298,988 |
| Spain | 687,361 | 718,380 | +31,019 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| XU | 217 |
| XI | 13 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| XU | 113 | 104 | -9 |
| XI | 13 | 0 | -13 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 57,588,811 |
| Air transport | 38,395,433 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 5,374,896 |
| Road transport | 212,224 |
| Other | 230 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 29,275,273 | 28,313,538 | -961,735 |
| Air transport | 20,612,474 | 17,782,959 | -2,829,515 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,498,003 | 2,876,893 | +378,890 |
| Road transport | 205,778 | 6,446 | -199,332 |
| Other | 126 | 104 | -22 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 54,423,785 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 16,794,242 |
| London Stansted Airport | 7,470,431 |
| East Midlands Airport | 7,064,780 |
| ZLC | 7,001,381 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 27,876,111 | 26,547,674 | -1,328,437 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 9,451,546 | 7,342,696 | -2,108,850 |
| London Stansted Airport | 3,788,884 | 3,681,547 | -107,337 |
| East Midlands Airport | 3,921,941 | 3,142,839 | -779,102 |
| ZLC | 3,485,139 | 3,516,242 | +31,103 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,304,815 | 1,840,880 | -463,935 |
| Dover | 1,102,672 | 1,465,972 | +363,300 |
| Felixstowe | 97,538 | 787,753 | +690,215 |
| Eurotunnel | 112,945 | 152,532 | +39,587 |
| Holyhead | 173,967 | 36,464 | -137,503 |
Quick facts
HS code: 90185010
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Non-optical instruments used in eye care, such as surgical tools or diagnostic devices