Import/export HS code 700210: Glass balls
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 1,725,330 |
| Germany | 1,665,302 |
| United States | 149,572 |
| Czechia | 113,929 |
| China | 111,531 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 877,225 | 848,105 | -29,120 |
| Germany | 628,808 | 1,036,494 | +407,686 |
| United States | 118,783 | 30,789 | -87,994 |
| Czechia | 61,791 | 52,138 | -9,653 |
| China | 73,631 | 37,900 | -35,731 |
| Belgium | 4,765 | 94,425 | +89,660 |
| France | 15,074 | 19,959 | +4,885 |
| Italy | 13,186 | 11,339 | -1,847 |
| Spain | 0 | 16,606 | +16,606 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 4,468 | 0 | -4,468 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 1,832,915 |
| Germany | 1,544,084 |
| Italy | 180,136 |
| United States | 149,572 |
| Czechia | 115,532 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 894,211 | 938,704 | +44,493 |
| Germany | 570,534 | 973,550 | +403,016 |
| Italy | 147,047 | 33,089 | -113,958 |
| United States | 118,783 | 30,789 | -87,994 |
| Czechia | 61,791 | 53,741 | -8,050 |
| Belgium | 0 | 90,315 | +90,315 |
| Spain | 0 | 16,596 | +16,596 |
| France | 2,039 | 12,909 | +10,870 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 4,468 | 0 | -4,468 |
| Switzerland | 1,372 | 900 | -472 |
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 | 3 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 3 |
| West Central Scotland | 3 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 2 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 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 | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| West Central Scotland | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| South East Wales | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Devon | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,004,796 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,791,035 |
| Air transport | 160,097 |
| Other | 56 |
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) | 1,075,691 | 929,105 | -146,586 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 651,856 | 1,139,179 | +487,323 |
| Air transport | 74,098 | 85,999 | +11,901 |
| Other | 0 | 56 | +56 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 2,086,147 |
| Dover | 1,097,291 |
| Southampton | 100,191 |
| Eurotunnel | 94,381 |
| Hull | 88,104 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 903,361 | 1,182,786 | +279,425 |
| Dover | 479,425 | 617,866 | +138,441 |
| Southampton | 90,098 | 10,093 | -80,005 |
| Eurotunnel | 17,536 | 76,845 | +59,309 |
| Hull | 24,081 | 64,023 | +39,942 |
| East Midlands Airport | 30,592 | 56,932 | +26,340 |
| London | 83,144 | 2,184 | -80,960 |
| Felixstowe | 43,490 | 24,252 | -19,238 |
| Killingholme | 40,236 | 26,400 | -13,836 |
| Middlesbrough | 0 | 40,989 | +40,989 |
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 | 17 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 5 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 3 |
| Manufacture of other non-metallic mineral products | 3 |
| Manufacture of rubber and plastic products | 3 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 8 |
| 2026-03 | 6 |
| 2026-02 | 4 |
| 2026-01 | 5 |
| 2025-12 | 4 |
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 | 15 |
| 54m+ | 11 |
| 15m-54m | 5 |
| 0-1m | 2 |
| Other | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 142,780 |
| China | 91,385 |
| France | 78,424 |
| Netherlands | 25,938 |
| United States | 19,718 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 111,940 | 30,840 | -81,100 |
| China | 47,128 | 44,257 | -2,871 |
| France | 56,565 | 21,859 | -34,706 |
| Netherlands | 25,938 | 0 | -25,938 |
| United States | 14,271 | 5,447 | -8,824 |
| Kazakhstan | 2,000 | 12,400 | +10,400 |
| Singapore | 8,116 | 0 | -8,116 |
| Thailand | 2,675 | 0 | -2,675 |
| South Africa | 2,112 | 0 | -2,112 |
| South Korea | 1,375 | 0 | -1,375 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 10,522 |
| XI | 102 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 3,576 | 6,946 | +3,370 |
| XI | 0 | 102 | +102 |
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) | 224,664 |
| Air transport | 151,205 |
| Other | 10,624 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,840 |
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) | 166,613 | 58,051 | -108,562 |
| Air transport | 101,501 | 49,704 | -51,797 |
| Other | 3,576 | 7,048 | +3,472 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,840 | 0 | -3,840 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 135,094 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 92,508 |
| Heysham | 91,491 |
| Liverpool Docks | 44,505 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 12,903 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 86,338 | 48,756 | -37,582 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 58,249 | 34,259 | -23,990 |
| Heysham | 91,491 | 0 | -91,491 |
| Liverpool Docks | 20,713 | 23,792 | +3,079 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 12,903 | 0 | -12,903 |
| 000 | 3,576 | 7,048 | +3,472 |
| ZLC | 2,260 | 0 | -2,260 |
| Manchester Airport | 0 | 948 | +948 |
Quick facts
HS code: 700210
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Simple, unworked glass shaped into round balls