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 | 15,906,006 |
| Belgium | 8,242,829 |
| Norway | 5,920,530 |
| Finland | 2,576,902 |
| Denmark | 2,497,522 |
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 | 7,055,656 | 8,850,350 | +1,794,694 |
| Belgium | 6,109,930 | 2,132,899 | -3,977,031 |
| Norway | 3,848,304 | 2,072,226 | -1,776,078 |
| Finland | 1,592,477 | 984,425 | -608,052 |
| Denmark | 1,803,259 | 694,263 | -1,108,996 |
| Netherlands | 425,150 | 986,354 | +561,204 |
| Germany | 15,030 | 1,317,250 | +1,302,220 |
| Sweden | 1,066,278 | 232,860 | -833,418 |
| Estonia | 144,054 | 193,060 | +49,006 |
| France | 247,660 | 39,238 | -208,422 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Norway | 6,524,186 |
| Belgium | 6,078,237 |
| Ireland | 4,524,324 |
| Finland | 2,822,728 |
| 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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norway | 3,848,304 | 2,675,882 | -1,172,422 |
| Belgium | 3,914,287 | 2,163,950 | -1,750,337 |
| Ireland | 1,762,161 | 2,762,163 | +1,000,002 |
| Finland | 1,838,303 | 984,425 | -853,878 |
| Germany | 3,915 | 1,317,250 | +1,313,335 |
| Luxembourg | 0 | 955,303 | +955,303 |
| Sweden | 747,973 | 0 | -747,973 |
| Netherlands | 421,235 | 0 | -421,235 |
| Denmark | 405,579 | 0 | -405,579 |
| Estonia | 144,054 | 193,060 | +49,006 |
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 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 |
| West Yorkshire | 2 |
| Devon | 1 |
| Essex | 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 | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Greater Manchester | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| West Yorkshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Devon | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Essex | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Inner London - West | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Lincolnshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Northern Ireland | 1 | 1 | +0 |
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) | 23,431,989 |
| Other | 15,481,779 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,004,016 |
| Air transport | 54,931 |
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) | 12,443,306 | 10,988,683 | -1,454,623 |
| Other | 9,085,890 | 6,395,889 | -2,690,001 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 843,877 | 160,139 | -683,738 |
| Air transport | 10,321 | 44,610 | +34,289 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| 000 | 15,481,779 |
| Ellesmere Port | 11,104,691 |
| Goole | 3,839,779 |
| Immingham Docks | 3,522,356 |
| Londonderry | 1,949,244 |
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 | 9,085,890 | 6,395,889 | -2,690,001 |
| Ellesmere Port | 5,516,314 | 5,588,377 | +72,063 |
| Goole | 1,733,572 | 2,106,207 | +372,635 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,216,589 | 1,305,767 | -910,822 |
| Londonderry | 619,746 | 1,329,498 | +709,752 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,263,150 | 4,387 | -1,258,763 |
| London | 792,907 | 1,788 | -791,119 |
| 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 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 3 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 3 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 2 |
| Other manufacturing | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 2 |
| 2026-03 | 3 |
| 2026-02 | 3 |
| 2026-01 | 1 |
| 2025-12 | 1 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| ENCIRC LIMITED | 43 |
| O-I GLASS LIMITED | 16 |
| KILROCK PRODUCTS LTD | 12 |
| VERALLIA UK LIMITED | 11 |
| DUPRE MINERALS LIMITED | 11 |
| ARDAGH GLASS LIMITED | 8 |
| GLASSWORKS SERVICES LIMITED | 7 |
| GEORGE WILLCOX (GRANITE) LIMITED | 6 |
| CREATIVE GLASS GUILD LTD | 4 |
| LIGHTHOUSE POOLS LIMITED | 4 |
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 |
| 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 | 25,457,804 |
| Spain | 12,103,736 |
| Belgium | 5,049,783 |
| Ireland | 2,149,197 |
| Netherlands | 626,256 |
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 | 12,648,545 | 12,809,259 | +160,714 |
| Spain | 5,598,490 | 6,505,246 | +906,756 |
| Belgium | 2,076,998 | 2,972,785 | +895,787 |
| Ireland | 1,180,748 | 968,449 | -212,299 |
| Netherlands | 445,335 | 180,921 | -264,414 |
| Sweden | 153,099 | 161,565 | +8,466 |
| Germany | 43,557 | 118,241 | +74,684 |
| China | 78,370 | 0 | -78,370 |
| Finland | 31,864 | 16,189 | -15,675 |
| Norway | 15,415 | 18,626 | +3,211 |
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 | 247,563 |
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 | 138,175 | 109,388 | -28,787 |
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) | 42,085,487 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,599,728 |
| Other | 247,563 |
| Air transport | 138,936 |
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) | 20,265,490 | 21,819,997 | +1,554,507 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,790,707 | 1,809,021 | +18,314 |
| Other | 138,175 | 109,388 | -28,787 |
| Air transport | 101,462 | 37,474 | -63,988 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Ellesmere Port | 11,424,238 |
| Southampton | 10,879,095 |
| London | 8,006,185 |
| Newport | 5,715,312 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,881,420 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ellesmere Port | 5,678,264 | 5,745,974 | +67,710 |
| Southampton | 5,990,218 | 4,888,877 | -1,101,341 |
| London | 4,064,410 | 3,941,775 | -122,635 |
| Newport | 1,566,015 | 4,149,297 | +2,583,282 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,011,514 | 869,906 | -141,608 |
| Goole | 33,347 | 1,247,101 | +1,213,754 |
| Leith | 490,675 | 709,140 | +218,465 |
| Shoreham – Penney’s Wharf | 630,106 | 562,977 | -67,129 |
| Runcorn | 1,018,414 | 0 | -1,018,414 |
| Newhaven | 340,071 | 638,995 | +298,924 |
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