Import/export HS code 700220: Glass rods
Unworked glass shaped into long, thin rods
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 1,304,613 |
| France | 759,386 |
| Germany | 608,969 |
| China | 336,749 |
| Czechia | 157,796 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 483,910 | 820,703 | +336,793 |
| France | 329,273 | 430,113 | +100,840 |
| Germany | 421,369 | 187,600 | -233,769 |
| China | 267,798 | 68,951 | -198,847 |
| Czechia | 96,192 | 61,604 | -34,588 |
| Italy | 41,121 | 25,636 | -15,485 |
| Netherlands | 1,387 | 32,994 | +31,607 |
| Canada | 6,491 | 0 | -6,491 |
| Austria | 0 | 6,105 | +6,105 |
| Romania | 3,779 | 0 | -3,779 |
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 | 1,302,486 |
| France | 701,538 |
| Germany | 616,955 |
| China | 336,749 |
| Czechia | 218,320 |
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 | 480,281 | 822,205 | +341,924 |
| France | 301,922 | 399,616 | +97,694 |
| Germany | 424,192 | 192,763 | -231,429 |
| China | 267,798 | 68,951 | -198,847 |
| Czechia | 126,219 | 92,101 | -34,118 |
| Italy | 36,799 | 23,718 | -13,081 |
| Netherlands | 1,387 | 31,694 | +30,307 |
| Mexico | 3,395 | 4,146 | +751 |
| Canada | 6,491 | 0 | -6,491 |
| India | 3,779 | 0 | -3,779 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 6 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 4 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 4 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 4 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 4 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 4 | 1 | -3 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Essex | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Inner London - West | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| South Yorkshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
Import volume by transport
What this shows: Import value by transport mode used to bring goods into the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Air transport | 1,296,776 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,108,927 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 890,029 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air transport | 593,402 | 703,374 | +109,972 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 590,417 | 518,510 | -71,907 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 469,654 | 420,375 | -49,279 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 882,943 |
| East Midlands Airport | 425,197 |
| London Stansted Airport | 353,205 |
| Manchester Airport | 257,547 |
| Birmingham Airport | 245,757 |
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 | 391,226 | 491,717 | +100,491 |
| East Midlands Airport | 211,904 | 213,293 | +1,389 |
| London Stansted Airport | 181,501 | 171,704 | -9,797 |
| Manchester Airport | 73,161 | 184,386 | +111,225 |
| Birmingham Airport | 120,920 | 124,837 | +3,917 |
| Felixstowe | 205,326 | 37,153 | -168,173 |
| London | 77,282 | 159,277 | +81,995 |
| Southampton | 56,955 | 176,186 | +119,231 |
| London Gateway Port | 75,458 | 21,823 | -53,635 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 70,789 | 0 | -70,789 |
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 | 13 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 10 |
| Other manufacturing | 7 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 7 |
| Manufacture of computer, electronic and optical products | 4 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 8 |
| 2025-11 | 6 |
| 2025-10 | 11 |
| 2025-09 | 13 |
| 2025-08 | 8 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| CAPITAL REFRACTORIES LIMITED | 111 |
| MORGAN TECHNICAL CERAMICS LIMITED | 93 |
| TOSOH QUARTZ, INC. | 41 |
| QUARTZTEC EUROPE LIMITED | 29 |
| K.D.P. TOOLS LIMITED | 28 |
| SMITH SCIENTIFIC LIMITED | 24 |
| GLASSWORKS SERVICES LIMITED | 24 |
| WARM GLASS LIMITED | 22 |
| TARPEY CERAMICS LIMITED | 21 |
| SIMBA MATERIALS LIMITED | 17 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 24 |
| 0-1m | 9 |
| 54m+ | 9 |
| 15m-54m | 5 |
| Other | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Australia | 452,545 |
| Germany | 102,026 |
| China | 42,060 |
| United Arab Emirates | 31,910 |
| India | 15,909 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Australia | 324,835 | 127,710 | -197,125 |
| Germany | 11,970 | 90,056 | +78,086 |
| China | 42,060 | 0 | -42,060 |
| United Arab Emirates | 0 | 31,910 | +31,910 |
| India | 3,782 | 12,127 | +8,345 |
| United States | 8,721 | 5,010 | -3,711 |
| Ireland | 3,565 | 9,014 | +5,449 |
| Malaysia | 0 | 5,992 | +5,992 |
| Netherlands | 2,554 | 1,386 | -1,168 |
| Indonesia | 0 | 1,813 | +1,813 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 1,876 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 460 | 1,416 | +956 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Air transport | 649,332 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 41,529 |
| Other | 1,876 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,560 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air transport | 402,124 | 247,208 | -154,916 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 4,120 | 37,409 | +33,289 |
| Other | 460 | 1,416 | +956 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 0 | 1,560 | +1,560 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 533,993 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 65,541 |
| ZLC | 34,423 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 31,974 |
| London Stansted Airport | 15,375 |
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 | 341,977 | 192,016 | -149,961 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 29,581 | 35,960 | +6,379 |
| ZLC | 23,914 | 10,509 | -13,405 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,015 | 30,959 | +29,944 |
| London Stansted Airport | 6,652 | 8,723 | +2,071 |
| Holyhead | 0 | 5,518 | +5,518 |
| Heysham | 3,105 | 0 | -3,105 |
| 000 | 460 | 1,416 | +956 |
| London Gateway Port | 0 | 1,560 | +1,560 |
| Dover | 0 | 932 | +932 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 700220
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Unworked glass shaped into long, thin rods