🇬🇧 United Kingdom imports of spectacle frames: 2024 trade data
Imports of spectacle frames by the United Kingdom reached $196.7 million in 2024 (888 tonnes). It ranks 10th of 212 countries for imports of this product. Value rose 7% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 5% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $310.0 million.
Public statistics, latest reported year 2024. Values in US dollars.
Imports of spectacle frames by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $196.7M | 888 t |
| 2023 | $184.1M | 815 t |
| 2022 | $189.9M | 876 t |
| 2021 | $175.7M | 770 t |
| 2020 | $211.6M | 999 t |
| 2019 | $277.0M | 1.3K t |
| 2018 | $310.0M | 1.5K t |
| 2017 | $286.6M | 1.4K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports spectacle frames from
The largest suppliers were China (45%), Italy (35%), Denmark (3%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳 China | $88.1M | 45% |
| 🇮🇹 Italy | $69.8M | 36% |
| 🇩🇰 Denmark | $5.8M | 3% |
| 🇯🇵 Japan | $5.7M | 2.9% |
| 🇭🇰 Hong Kong | $5.1M | 2.6% |
| 🇹🇭 Thailand | $4.5M | 2.3% |
| 🇦🇹 Austria | $3.3M | 1.7% |
| 🇫🇷 France | $2.7M | 1.4% |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | $2.1M | 1.1% |
| 🇳🇱 Netherlands | $1.6M | 0.8% |
Types of spectacle frames under HS 9003
| 9003.11 | Frames and mountings: for spectacles, goggles or the like, of plastics | 65% |
| 9003.19 | Frames and mountings: for spectacles, goggles or the like, of materials other than plastics | 32% |
| 9003.90 | Frames and mountings: parts for spectacles, goggles or the like | 3.3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 9003.
Average import price of spectacle frames
The average declared value was about $221.51 per kg, close to the world average of $202.97.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
The United Kingdom also exports spectacle frames
In 2024, the United Kingdom exported spectacle frames worth $54.1 million (246 tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Most of it went to Thailand (28%), Ireland (12%), Hungary (12%). Among the main buyer markets, Thailand grew fastest (+458% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇹🇭 Thailand | $15.2M | 28% |
| 🇮🇪 Ireland | $6.7M | 12% |
| 🇭🇺 Hungary | $6.4M | 12% |
| 🇮🇹 Italy | $4.9M | 9% |
| 🇳🇱 Netherlands | $2.9M | 5.4% |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | $2.7M | 4.9% |
| 🇵🇱 Poland | $2.5M | 4.7% |
| 🇭🇰 Hong Kong | $2.1M | 3.8% |
| 🇨🇦 Canada | $1.5M | 2.7% |
| 🇺🇸 United States | $1.3M | 2.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
Public statistics stop at country totals and the last published year. EximDataX shows the shipment records underneath: the companies, dates, quantities and declared values, updated weekly.
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Updated weekly on EximDataX (some markets daily), while public statistics stop at 2024.
Source: CEPII BACI (reconciled UN Comtrade data), HS 2017 edition, release 202601, Etalab Open Licence 2.0. Annual values in US dollars at the customs border; quantities in tonnes where reported. HS 9003: Frames and mountings; for spectacles, goggles or the like, and parts.
Spectacle frames trade in the United Kingdom: questions
What is the value of spectacle frames imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported spectacle frames worth $196.7 million in 2024 (888 tonnes).
Where does the United Kingdom import spectacle frames from?
The main supplier countries in 2024 were China (45%), Italy (35%), Denmark (3%).
What is the average import price of spectacle frames in the United Kingdom?
The average declared import value was about $221.51 per kg in 2024, against a world average of $202.97 per kg.
Does the United Kingdom export spectacle frames?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported spectacle frames worth $54.1 million in 2024, mainly to Thailand, Ireland, Hungary.
What is the HS code for spectacle frames?
Spectacle frames falls under HS heading 9003 (Frames and mountings; for spectacles, goggles or the like, and parts). The six-digit codes under it split the product by type.
How can I find the companies trading spectacle frames with the United Kingdom?
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