Import/export HS code 70010099: Various glass waste
Other types of leftover or broken glass not listed elsewhere, 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 1,821,511 |
| Ireland | 528,318 |
| France | 347,682 |
| China | 283,724 |
| United States | 208,197 |
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 | 1,046,608 | 774,903 | -271,705 |
| Ireland | 235,556 | 292,762 | +57,206 |
| France | 70,847 | 276,835 | +205,988 |
| China | 152,733 | 130,991 | -21,742 |
| United States | 67,922 | 140,275 | +72,353 |
| Japan | 25,690 | 4,535 | -21,155 |
| Netherlands | 12,365 | 2,430 | -9,935 |
| Italy | 9,581 | 3,942 | -5,639 |
| Czechia | 3,150 | 5,323 | +2,173 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 0 | 3,290 | +3,290 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 2,076,808 |
| Ireland | 475,124 |
| China | 285,009 |
| United States | 208,197 |
| France | 91,624 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 1,069,814 | 1,006,994 | -62,820 |
| Ireland | 212,126 | 262,998 | +50,872 |
| China | 153,731 | 131,278 | -22,453 |
| United States | 67,922 | 140,275 | +72,353 |
| France | 55,691 | 35,933 | -19,758 |
| Japan | 22,450 | 8,811 | -13,639 |
| United Kingdom | 10,628 | 7,538 | -3,090 |
| Italy | 9,581 | 3,942 | -5,639 |
| Czechia | 2,152 | 3,912 | +1,760 |
| Netherlands | 0 | 3,841 | +3,841 |
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 | 6 |
| Inner London - West | 3 |
| Devon | 2 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 2 |
| Inner London - East | 2 |
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 | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Inner London - West | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Devon | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Inner London - East | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Northern Ireland | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| West Yorkshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,179,225 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 696,158 |
| Air transport | 344,220 |
| Other | 50,121 |
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) | 1,055,802 | 1,123,423 | +67,621 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 420,527 | 275,631 | -144,896 |
| Air transport | 127,766 | 216,454 | +88,688 |
| Other | 20,357 | 29,764 | +9,407 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Eurotunnel | 1,241,890 |
| Dover | 544,925 |
| TRT | 321,947 |
| Harwich | 185,774 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 178,742 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eurotunnel | 522,894 | 718,996 | +196,102 |
| Dover | 373,587 | 171,338 | -202,249 |
| TRT | 176,444 | 145,503 | -30,941 |
| Harwich | 109,485 | 76,289 | -33,196 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 55,191 | 123,551 | +68,360 |
| Southampton | 55,500 | 68,398 | +12,898 |
| Heysham | 30,237 | 77,795 | +47,558 |
| London Gateway Port | 65,988 | 0 | -65,988 |
| Felixstowe | 25,969 | 31,397 | +5,428 |
| 000 | 20,357 | 29,764 | +9,407 |
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 | 8 |
| Manufacture of other non-metallic mineral products | 7 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 7 |
| Other manufacturing | 6 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 7 |
| 2025-11 | 8 |
| 2025-10 | 9 |
| 2025-09 | 7 |
| 2025-08 | 7 |
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 | 12 |
| 54m+ | 8 |
| 0-1m | 7 |
| 15m-54m | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
Import seasonality
What this shows: Average monthly import pattern from historical data.
Quick facts
HS code: 70010099
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Other types of leftover or broken glass not listed elsewhere, used for recycling or melting