Import/export HS code 320740: Glass frit and powder
Glass frit and other glass in powder, granules, or flakes
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Spain | 4,392,781 |
| Japan | 3,797,762 |
| Belgium | 3,096,673 |
| United States | 1,695,782 |
| Germany | 877,431 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spain | 2,313,975 | 2,078,806 | -235,169 |
| Japan | 1,568,469 | 2,229,293 | +660,824 |
| Belgium | 1,982,336 | 1,114,337 | -867,999 |
| United States | 977,271 | 718,511 | -258,760 |
| Germany | 523,356 | 354,075 | -169,281 |
| Lithuania | 280,108 | 337,270 | +57,162 |
| South Korea | 228,201 | 372,691 | +144,490 |
| China | 344,416 | 233,823 | -110,593 |
| Turkey | 361,382 | 210,523 | -150,859 |
| Australia | 141,887 | 106,332 | -35,555 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Spain | 4,080,820 |
| Japan | 4,006,678 |
| Belgium | 2,740,096 |
| United States | 2,210,817 |
| Germany | 958,554 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spain | 2,106,860 | 1,973,960 | -132,900 |
| Japan | 1,696,304 | 2,310,374 | +614,070 |
| Belgium | 1,786,462 | 953,634 | -832,828 |
| United States | 1,125,952 | 1,084,865 | -41,087 |
| Germany | 591,149 | 367,405 | -223,744 |
| Lithuania | 280,108 | 356,208 | +76,100 |
| Turkey | 361,382 | 210,523 | -150,859 |
| China | 312,354 | 252,029 | -60,325 |
| France | 307,350 | 108,954 | -198,396 |
| United Kingdom | 86,129 | 92,533 | +6,404 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 14 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 11 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 10 |
| West Yorkshire | 8 |
| Devon | 4 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 10 | 13 | +3 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 5 | 7 | +2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 4 | 9 | +5 |
| West Yorkshire | 8 | 5 | -3 |
| Devon | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Merseyside | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| South East Wales | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| South Yorkshire | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Suffolk | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Cheshire | 2 | 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) | 8,843,414 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 6,391,496 |
| Air transport | 1,702,184 |
| Rail transport | 95,421 |
| Road transport | 27,255 |
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) | 4,649,724 | 4,193,690 | -456,034 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,444,053 | 2,947,443 | -496,610 |
| Air transport | 955,648 | 746,536 | -209,112 |
| Rail transport | 51,743 | 43,678 | -8,065 |
| Road transport | 22,218 | 5,037 | -17,181 |
| Other | 2,084 | 585 | -1,499 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 4,076,209 |
| Dover | 3,011,026 |
| Killingholme | 1,433,034 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,342,877 |
| Felixstowe | 1,186,001 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southampton | 1,547,611 | 2,528,598 | +980,987 |
| Dover | 1,304,395 | 1,706,631 | +402,236 |
| Killingholme | 1,119,010 | 314,024 | -804,986 |
| Eurotunnel | 739,623 | 603,254 | -136,369 |
| Felixstowe | 696,543 | 489,458 | -207,085 |
| Liverpool Docks | 596,473 | 308,193 | -288,280 |
| London Gateway Port | 377,349 | 423,324 | +45,975 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 329,020 | 246,404 | -82,616 |
| Purfleet | 328,320 | 133,272 | -195,048 |
| Immingham Docks | 431,733 | 15,539 | -416,194 |
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 | 22 |
| Manufacture of other non-metallic mineral products | 19 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 17 |
| Other manufacturing | 9 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 7 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 18 |
| 2025-11 | 15 |
| 2025-10 | 23 |
| 2025-09 | 18 |
| 2025-08 | 20 |
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 | 46 |
| 54m+ | 36 |
| Other | 7 |
| 0-1m | 6 |
| 15m-54m | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 4,744,510 |
| China | 3,439,356 |
| Australia | 2,911,221 |
| India | 2,764,185 |
| Germany | 2,351,065 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 2,522,749 | 2,221,761 | -300,988 |
| China | 1,980,373 | 1,458,983 | -521,390 |
| Australia | 2,222,341 | 688,880 | -1,533,461 |
| India | 1,667,801 | 1,096,384 | -571,417 |
| Germany | 1,243,011 | 1,108,054 | -134,957 |
| Sweden | 822,429 | 457,305 | -365,124 |
| France | 329,299 | 749,538 | +420,239 |
| Italy | 263,283 | 685,167 | +421,884 |
| Belgium | 419,970 | 474,815 | +54,845 |
| South Korea | 581,649 | 282,499 | -299,150 |
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 | 9,605 |
| Germany | 1,026 |
| Belgium | 1 |
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 | 6,777 | 2,828 | -3,949 |
| Germany | 816 | 210 | -606 |
| Belgium | 1 | 0 | -1 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 17,641,616 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 7,833,554 |
| Air transport | 4,785,560 |
| Other | 12,060 |
| Road transport | 5,212 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 10,739,409 | 6,902,207 | -3,837,202 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,829,350 | 4,004,204 | +174,854 |
| Air transport | 2,299,051 | 2,486,509 | +187,458 |
| Other | 8,549 | 3,511 | -5,038 |
| Road transport | 2,508 | 2,704 | +196 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Grangemouth Docks | 6,506,588 |
| Southampton | 4,523,676 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 4,297,868 |
| London Gateway Port | 3,346,345 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,301,990 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grangemouth Docks | 3,614,470 | 2,892,118 | -722,352 |
| Southampton | 2,780,040 | 1,743,636 | -1,036,404 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,055,737 | 2,242,131 | +186,394 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,112,262 | 1,234,083 | -878,179 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,360,362 | 941,628 | -418,734 |
| Felixstowe | 1,470,044 | 608,401 | -861,643 |
| ZLC | 709,491 | 1,297,656 | +588,165 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 712,992 | 536,766 | -176,226 |
| East Midlands Airport | 519,853 | 546,465 | +26,612 |
| Dover | 414,400 | 311,159 | -103,241 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 320740
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Glass frit and other glass in powder, granules, or flakes