Import/export HS code 32074040: Special glass flakes
Glass flakes of specific sizes and silicon dioxide content
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Japan | 2,329,240 |
| United States | 819,269 |
| South Korea | 469,288 |
| China | 431,102 |
| Belgium | 92,509 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Japan | 650,852 | 1,678,388 | +1,027,536 |
| United States | 564,278 | 254,991 | -309,287 |
| South Korea | 133,585 | 335,703 | +202,118 |
| China | 315,788 | 115,314 | -200,474 |
| Belgium | 54,105 | 38,404 | -15,701 |
| Turkey | 0 | 78,328 | +78,328 |
| Australia | 44,122 | 0 | -44,122 |
| Germany | 19,165 | 21,672 | +2,507 |
| France | 3,441 | 14,383 | +10,942 |
| Netherlands | 4,367 | 0 | -4,367 |
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 | 2,439,555 |
| United States | 1,316,800 |
| China | 355,724 |
| Turkey | 78,328 |
| Mexico | 37,674 |
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 | 755,858 | 1,683,697 | +927,839 |
| United States | 695,455 | 621,345 | -74,110 |
| China | 237,962 | 117,762 | -120,200 |
| Turkey | 0 | 78,328 | +78,328 |
| Mexico | 10,440 | 27,234 | +16,794 |
| India | 37,596 | 0 | -37,596 |
| Switzerland | 21,274 | 8,959 | -12,315 |
| Australia | 22,032 | 0 | -22,032 |
| Taiwan | 5,645 | 0 | -5,645 |
| Spain | 2,734 | 922 | -1,812 |
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 | 2 |
| Devon | 2 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 2 |
| Merseyside | 2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Devon | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Merseyside | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Inner London - East | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| South East Wales | 1 | 0 | -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) | 3,923,353 |
| Air transport | 277,443 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 129,127 |
| Road transport | 5,037 |
| Other | 1,016 |
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) | 1,496,364 | 2,426,989 | +930,625 |
| Air transport | 237,764 | 39,679 | -198,085 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 60,719 | 68,408 | +7,689 |
| Road transport | 0 | 5,037 | +5,037 |
| Other | 431 | 585 | +154 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 3,022,240 |
| Felixstowe | 398,156 |
| London Gateway Port | 257,397 |
| London Stansted Airport | 176,367 |
| Liverpool Docks | 160,051 |
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 | 847,736 | 2,174,504 | +1,326,768 |
| Felixstowe | 257,389 | 140,767 | -116,622 |
| London Gateway Port | 237,387 | 20,010 | -217,377 |
| London Stansted Airport | 161,061 | 15,306 | -145,755 |
| Liverpool Docks | 130,356 | 29,695 | -100,661 |
| Belfast Port | 15,373 | 29,037 | +13,664 |
| London | 14,819 | 25,788 | +10,969 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 24,604 | 15,640 | -8,964 |
| East Midlands Airport | 34,719 | 4,525 | -30,194 |
| Dover | 13,534 | 22,018 | +8,484 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 3 |
| Manufacture of computer, electronic and optical products | 3 |
| Manufacture of other non-metallic mineral products | 3 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 3 |
| Land transport and transport via pipelines | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 1 |
| 2025-11 | 3 |
| 2025-10 | 2 |
| 2025-09 | 1 |
| 2025-08 | 5 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| KYOCERA AVX COMPONENTS LIMITED | 50 |
| PETER SKINNER LIMITED | 45 |
| ESSCHEM EUROPE LIMITED | 40 |
| JOTUN PAINTS (EUROPE) LIMITED | 33 |
| HOWMET LIMITED | 27 |
| MARTIN-BROWER UK LTD | 16 |
| NGF EUROPE LIMITED | 12 |
| DUPRE MINERALS LIMITED | 10 |
| DSF REFRACTORIES & MINERALS LIMITED | 9 |
| GOODWIN PLC | 8 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 8 |
| 1m-15m | 6 |
| Other | 2 |
| 0-1m | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 577,840 |
| China | 378,038 |
| United States | 364,020 |
| Italy | 355,969 |
| India | 195,187 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 268,260 | 309,580 | +41,320 |
| China | 131,111 | 246,927 | +115,816 |
| United States | 135,073 | 228,947 | +93,874 |
| Italy | 26,433 | 329,536 | +303,103 |
| India | 136,986 | 58,201 | -78,785 |
| Indonesia | 62,400 | 127,740 | +65,340 |
| France | 92,854 | 79,224 | -13,630 |
| Australia | 94,680 | 62,514 | -32,166 |
| Turkey | 11,173 | 67,377 | +56,204 |
| Austria | 40,040 | 20,519 | -19,521 |
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 |
| 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 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,287,327 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,099,080 |
| Air transport | 419,483 |
| Other | 9,606 |
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) | 468,522 | 818,805 | +350,283 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 590,878 | 508,202 | -82,676 |
| Air transport | 128,674 | 290,809 | +162,135 |
| Other | 6,778 | 2,828 | -3,950 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,116,444 |
| Southampton | 553,681 |
| London Gateway Port | 299,130 |
| ZLC | 228,138 |
| Felixstowe | 153,572 |
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 | 359,621 | 756,823 | +397,202 |
| Southampton | 191,237 | 362,444 | +171,207 |
| London Gateway Port | 198,375 | 100,755 | -97,620 |
| ZLC | 37,856 | 190,282 | +152,426 |
| Felixstowe | 112,328 | 41,244 | -71,084 |
| Dover | 54,141 | 44,462 | -9,679 |
| Immingham Docks | 54,628 | 1,395 | -53,233 |
| East Midlands Airport | 7,938 | 35,983 | +28,045 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 8,580 | 31,751 | +23,171 |
| Durham Tees Valley Airport | 38,121 | 0 | -38,121 |
Quick facts
HS code: 32074040
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Glass flakes of specific sizes and silicon dioxide content