Import/export HS code 350610: Retail glues and adhesives under 1 kg
Small-sized glues and adhesives sold in stores, ideal for everyday use in homes, schools, or offices
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 47,433,909 |
| United States | 26,237,989 |
| Belgium | 21,898,480 |
| China | 19,000,264 |
| Netherlands | 15,236,805 |
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 | 23,172,250 | 24,261,659 | +1,089,409 |
| United States | 11,996,078 | 14,241,911 | +2,245,833 |
| Belgium | 10,588,789 | 11,309,691 | +720,902 |
| China | 10,113,293 | 8,886,971 | -1,226,322 |
| Netherlands | 7,439,701 | 7,797,104 | +357,403 |
| Poland | 5,115,648 | 6,175,673 | +1,060,025 |
| Ireland | 4,858,193 | 4,686,193 | -172,000 |
| France | 4,381,240 | 3,424,976 | -956,264 |
| Bulgaria | 2,653,848 | 2,452,764 | -201,084 |
| Switzerland | 1,270,934 | 1,649,303 | +378,369 |
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 | 37,130,055 |
| Germany | 36,276,979 |
| China | 22,693,762 |
| Belgium | 16,828,792 |
| Ireland | 13,194,185 |
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 | 17,287,361 | 19,842,694 | +2,555,333 |
| Germany | 18,125,268 | 18,151,711 | +26,443 |
| China | 11,969,456 | 10,724,306 | -1,245,150 |
| Belgium | 7,430,614 | 9,398,178 | +1,967,564 |
| Ireland | 6,294,924 | 6,899,261 | +604,337 |
| Netherlands | 4,818,133 | 4,758,573 | -59,560 |
| France | 4,541,493 | 3,780,480 | -761,013 |
| Bulgaria | 2,658,347 | 2,435,287 | -223,060 |
| South Korea | 2,232,003 | 1,937,958 | -294,045 |
| Italy | 1,559,154 | 2,050,163 | +491,009 |
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 | 55 |
| Inner London - West | 46 |
| Greater Manchester | 37 |
| West Midlands | 37 |
| West Yorkshire | 30 |
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 | 43 | 44 | +1 |
| Inner London - West | 31 | 30 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 28 | 26 | -2 |
| West Midlands | 25 | 32 | +7 |
| West Yorkshire | 24 | 22 | -2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 23 | 21 | -2 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 23 | 20 | -3 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 18 | 25 | +7 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 22 | 15 | -7 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 24 | 18 | -6 |
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) | 104,517,179 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 50,152,249 |
| Air transport | 23,035,327 |
| Other | 4,508,453 |
| Road transport | 896,566 |
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) | 51,175,662 | 53,341,517 | +2,165,855 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 24,174,495 | 25,977,754 | +1,803,259 |
| Air transport | 11,711,264 | 11,324,063 | -387,201 |
| Other | 2,371,692 | 2,136,761 | -234,931 |
| Road transport | 319,912 | 576,654 | +256,742 |
| Rail transport | 22,978 | 117,101 | +94,123 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 37,681,396 |
| Southampton | 22,787,702 |
| Eurotunnel | 18,711,971 |
| Felixstowe | 17,195,856 |
| Immingham Docks | 16,016,701 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover | 18,814,852 | 18,866,544 | +51,692 |
| Southampton | 10,982,686 | 11,805,016 | +822,330 |
| Eurotunnel | 10,443,664 | 8,268,307 | -2,175,357 |
| Felixstowe | 9,020,733 | 8,175,123 | -845,610 |
| Immingham Docks | 7,049,997 | 8,966,704 | +1,916,707 |
| Harwich | 6,271,427 | 7,899,785 | +1,628,358 |
| London | 1,753,907 | 6,111,792 | +4,357,885 |
| London Stansted Airport | 2,624,464 | 2,737,360 | +112,896 |
| East Midlands Airport | 2,583,722 | 2,245,212 | -338,510 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 3,201,927 | 1,385,003 | -1,816,924 |
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 | 273 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 118 |
| Other manufacturing | 37 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 32 |
| Manufacture of rubber and plastic products | 25 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 148 |
| 2026-03 | 166 |
| 2026-02 | 148 |
| 2026-01 | 137 |
| 2025-12 | 141 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| ORIGINAL ADDITIONS (BEAUTY PRODUCTS) LIMITED | 123 |
| GORILLA GLUE EUROPE LIMITED | 123 |
| 151 PRODUCTS LIMITED | 119 |
| POUNDLAND LIMITED | 117 |
| HOBBYCRAFT TRADING LIMITED | 116 |
| ELLSWORTH ADHESIVES LIMITED | 116 |
| WOOLBRO (DISTRIBUTION) LIMITED | 112 |
| ASDA STORES LIMITED | 106 |
| F.D.D. INTERNATIONAL LIMITED | 99 |
| WESCO AIRCRAFT EMEA, LTD. | 99 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 262 |
| 54m+ | 236 |
| 15m-54m | 80 |
| 0-1m | 70 |
| Other | 50 |
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 | 13,902,723 |
| Turkey | 11,934,669 |
| Germany | 11,691,757 |
| United States | 11,640,842 |
| Ireland | 10,576,192 |
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 | 6,345,410 | 7,557,313 | +1,211,903 |
| Turkey | 7,381,363 | 4,553,306 | -2,828,057 |
| Germany | 5,706,824 | 5,984,933 | +278,109 |
| United States | 8,134,439 | 3,506,403 | -4,628,036 |
| Ireland | 5,344,793 | 5,231,399 | -113,394 |
| Poland | 4,265,576 | 4,564,967 | +299,391 |
| France | 3,582,646 | 3,118,266 | -464,380 |
| Italy | 1,783,059 | 1,878,596 | +95,537 |
| Sweden | 1,669,470 | 1,846,887 | +177,417 |
| Switzerland | 1,322,739 | 2,034,362 | +711,623 |
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 | 284,310 |
| Ireland | 230,657 |
| XI | 150,186 |
| China | 45,365 |
| Belgium | 26,813 |
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 | 229,340 | 54,970 | -174,370 |
| Ireland | 76,721 | 153,936 | +77,215 |
| XI | 125,128 | 25,058 | -100,070 |
| China | 15,820 | 29,545 | +13,725 |
| Belgium | 14,099 | 12,714 | -1,385 |
| Nicaragua | 2,941 | 15,881 | +12,940 |
| France | 6,797 | 3,516 | -3,281 |
| Germany | 3,631 | 3,204 | -427 |
| Poland | 3,260 | 2,510 | -750 |
| Netherlands | 2,958 | 2,289 | -669 |
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) | 71,556,022 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 26,034,431 |
| Air transport | 24,615,475 |
| Other | 1,327,457 |
| Road transport | 11,847 |
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) | 36,037,626 | 35,518,396 | -519,230 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 16,060,800 | 9,973,631 | -6,087,169 |
| Air transport | 12,168,157 | 12,447,318 | +279,161 |
| Other | 749,123 | 578,334 | -170,789 |
| Road transport | 11,847 | 0 | -11,847 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 45,274,867 |
| Immingham Docks | 18,203,731 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 10,154,307 |
| East Midlands Airport | 7,996,395 |
| London Gateway Port | 7,254,615 |
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 | 24,699,467 | 20,575,400 | -4,124,067 |
| Immingham Docks | 8,368,396 | 9,835,335 | +1,466,939 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 4,335,523 | 5,818,784 | +1,483,261 |
| East Midlands Airport | 4,510,569 | 3,485,826 | -1,024,743 |
| London Gateway Port | 4,760,703 | 2,493,912 | -2,266,791 |
| Southampton | 4,223,929 | 2,422,859 | -1,801,070 |
| Holyhead | 2,158,083 | 2,297,313 | +139,230 |
| Liverpool Docks | 2,058,104 | 1,415,961 | -642,143 |
| Felixstowe | 942,517 | 2,067,657 | +1,125,140 |
| ZLC | 1,588,967 | 1,367,044 | -221,923 |
Quick facts
HS code: 350610
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Small-sized glues and adhesives sold in stores, ideal for everyday use in homes, schools, or offices