Import/export HS code 70010010: Glass waste and scrap
Broken or leftover glass pieces, like cullet, used for recycling or melting
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.
- It provides you with a list of potential leads who have bought similar products.
* 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 14,222,945 |
| Belgium | 10,182,993 |
| Norway | 5,118,715 |
| Denmark | 2,825,281 |
| Finland | 2,636,054 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 7,409,244 | 6,813,701 | -595,543 |
| Belgium | 5,544,585 | 4,638,408 | -906,177 |
| Norway | 3,015,965 | 2,102,750 | -913,215 |
| Denmark | 1,540,745 | 1,284,536 | -256,209 |
| Finland | 1,976,538 | 659,516 | -1,317,022 |
| Germany | 6,880 | 1,325,400 | +1,318,520 |
| Sweden | 1,066,278 | 232,860 | -833,418 |
| Netherlands | 431,035 | 457,914 | +26,879 |
| France | 249,817 | 0 | -249,817 |
| Estonia | 144,054 | 95,089 | -48,965 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Belgium | 7,047,142 |
| Norway | 5,722,371 |
| Ireland | 4,229,292 |
| Finland | 2,881,880 |
| Germany | 1,321,165 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belgium | 3,411,204 | 3,635,938 | +224,734 |
| Norway | 3,015,965 | 2,706,406 | -309,559 |
| Ireland | 2,152,180 | 2,077,112 | -75,068 |
| Finland | 2,222,364 | 659,516 | -1,562,848 |
| Germany | 3,915 | 1,317,250 | +1,313,335 |
| Luxembourg | 0 | 955,303 | +955,303 |
| Sweden | 747,973 | 0 | -747,973 |
| Netherlands | 427,120 | 0 | -427,120 |
| Denmark | 405,579 | 0 | -405,579 |
| Estonia | 144,054 | 95,089 | -48,965 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Yorkshire | 2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 |
| Devon | 1 |
| Essex | 1 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Yorkshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Devon | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Essex | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Lincolnshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Northern Ireland | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| South Yorkshire | 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) | 23,287,439 |
| Other | 14,799,969 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,005,238 |
| Air transport | 52,255 |
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) | 12,641,276 | 10,646,163 | -1,995,113 |
| Other | 8,660,324 | 6,139,645 | -2,520,679 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 124,791 | 880,447 | +755,656 |
| Air transport | 16,657 | 35,598 | +18,941 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| 000 | 14,799,969 |
| Ellesmere Port | 11,814,698 |
| Immingham Docks | 3,522,356 |
| Goole | 3,416,899 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,273,139 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| 000 | 8,660,324 | 6,139,645 | -2,520,679 |
| Ellesmere Port | 6,299,204 | 5,515,494 | -783,710 |
| Immingham Docks | 989,370 | 2,532,986 | +1,543,616 |
| Goole | 1,733,572 | 1,683,327 | -50,245 |
| Liverpool Docks | 886,659 | 386,480 | -500,179 |
| London | 1,176,968 | 1,788 | -1,175,180 |
| Londonderry | 527,813 | 619,616 | +91,803 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 225,700 | 380,886 | +155,186 |
| Ayr Harbour | 198,636 | 232,860 | +34,224 |
| Harwich | 295,460 | 0 | -295,460 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Manufacture of other non-metallic mineral products | 6 |
| Other manufacturing | 2 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 2 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 2 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 1 |
| 2025-11 | 2 |
| 2025-10 | 4 |
| 2025-09 | 2 |
| 2025-08 | 2 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| ENCIRC LIMITED | 39 |
| O-I GLASS LIMITED | 16 |
| KILROCK PRODUCTS LTD | 11 |
| VERALLIA UK LIMITED | 11 |
| DUPRE MINERALS LIMITED | 11 |
| ARDAGH GLASS LIMITED | 8 |
| GLASSWORKS SERVICES LIMITED | 7 |
| GEORGE WILLCOX (GRANITE) LIMITED | 6 |
| LIGHTHOUSE POOLS LIMITED | 4 |
| BOUD MINERALS LIMITED | 4 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 6 |
| 54m+ | 6 |
| 15m-54m | 2 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Portugal | 25,441,862 |
| Spain | 11,450,242 |
| Belgium | 4,642,308 |
| Ireland | 2,118,536 |
| Netherlands | 621,929 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portugal | 13,413,628 | 12,028,234 | -1,385,394 |
| Spain | 6,448,407 | 5,001,835 | -1,446,572 |
| Belgium | 2,139,844 | 2,502,464 | +362,620 |
| Ireland | 1,114,117 | 1,004,419 | -109,698 |
| Netherlands | 444,723 | 177,206 | -267,517 |
| Sweden | 143,862 | 156,566 | +12,704 |
| Germany | 44,757 | 118,241 | +73,484 |
| China | 78,370 | 0 | -78,370 |
| Finland | 24,950 | 23,103 | -1,847 |
| France | 33,150 | 2,318 | -30,832 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| XI | 251,564 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| XI | 112,027 | 139,537 | +27,510 |
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) | 41,232,172 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,333,647 |
| Other | 251,564 |
| Air transport | 158,743 |
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) | 22,211,323 | 19,020,849 | -3,190,474 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,479,921 | 1,853,726 | +373,805 |
| Other | 112,027 | 139,537 | +27,510 |
| Air transport | 129,486 | 29,257 | -100,229 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 10,823,653 |
| Ellesmere Port | 10,628,926 |
| London | 8,084,446 |
| Newport | 5,911,376 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,845,620 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southampton | 6,393,197 | 4,430,456 | -1,962,741 |
| Ellesmere Port | 5,969,734 | 4,659,192 | -1,310,542 |
| London | 4,327,102 | 3,757,344 | -569,758 |
| Newport | 2,178,684 | 3,732,692 | +1,554,008 |
| Liverpool Docks | 951,695 | 893,925 | -57,770 |
| Shoreham – Penney’s Wharf | 637,537 | 503,283 | -134,254 |
| Goole | 33,347 | 991,990 | +958,643 |
| Runcorn | 1,018,414 | 0 | -1,018,414 |
| Leith | 634,479 | 382,277 | -252,202 |
| Heysham | 771,050 | 123,668 | -647,382 |
Quick facts
HS code: 70010010
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Broken or leftover glass pieces, like cullet, used for recycling or melting