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 | 1,367,484 |
| France | 759,072 |
| Germany | 707,699 |
| China | 365,099 |
| Czechia | 185,699 |
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 | 567,199 | 800,285 | +233,086 |
| France | 652,350 | 106,722 | -545,628 |
| Germany | 400,872 | 306,827 | -94,045 |
| China | 278,426 | 86,673 | -191,753 |
| Czechia | 112,577 | 73,122 | -39,455 |
| Italy | 31,830 | 33,916 | +2,086 |
| Netherlands | 0 | 47,828 | +47,828 |
| Japan | 0 | 17,501 | +17,501 |
| Belgium | 0 | 12,442 | +12,442 |
| Canada | 6,491 | 0 | -6,491 |
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 | 1,374,821 |
| Germany | 728,735 |
| France | 701,538 |
| China | 365,099 |
| Czechia | 245,909 |
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 | 566,965 | 807,856 | +240,891 |
| Germany | 403,695 | 325,040 | -78,655 |
| France | 636,347 | 65,191 | -571,156 |
| China | 278,426 | 86,673 | -191,753 |
| Czechia | 131,256 | 114,653 | -16,603 |
| Italy | 27,508 | 31,998 | +4,490 |
| Netherlands | 0 | 46,528 | +46,528 |
| Canada | 6,491 | 0 | -6,491 |
| Japan | 0 | 6,370 | +6,370 |
| Mexico | 0 | 5,194 | +5,194 |
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 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 4 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 4 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 3 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 3 |
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 | 3 | -2 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 4 | 1 | -3 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Inner London - West | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Essex | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| 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 | 1,483,288 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,100,955 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 962,604 |
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 | 623,479 | 859,809 | +236,330 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 927,050 | 173,905 | -753,145 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 501,369 | 461,235 | -40,134 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 898,406 |
| East Midlands Airport | 436,541 |
| London Stansted Airport | 381,624 |
| Birmingham Airport | 333,362 |
| Manchester Airport | 312,820 |
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 | 718,562 | 179,844 | -538,718 |
| East Midlands Airport | 230,601 | 205,940 | -24,661 |
| London Stansted Airport | 172,886 | 208,738 | +35,852 |
| Birmingham Airport | 104,818 | 228,544 | +123,726 |
| Manchester Airport | 105,431 | 207,389 | +101,958 |
| London | 87,310 | 185,355 | +98,045 |
| Felixstowe | 206,222 | 41,325 | -164,897 |
| Southampton | 104,307 | 127,806 | +23,499 |
| London Gateway Port | 60,379 | 44,145 | -16,234 |
| 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 | 12 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 10 |
| Other manufacturing | 7 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 5 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 6 |
| 2026-03 | 9 |
| 2026-02 | 8 |
| 2026-01 | 8 |
| 2025-12 | 4 |
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. | 44 |
| K.D.P. TOOLS LIMITED | 30 |
| QUARTZTEC EUROPE LIMITED | 29 |
| SMITH SCIENTIFIC LIMITED | 27 |
| TARPEY CERAMICS LIMITED | 25 |
| GLASSWORKS SERVICES LIMITED | 25 |
| WARM GLASS LIMITED | 24 |
| SIMBA MATERIALS LIMITED | 19 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 22 |
| 54m+ | 9 |
| 0-1m | 6 |
| 15m-54m | 6 |
| 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 | 383,505 |
| Germany | 102,509 |
| China | 42,060 |
| United Arab Emirates | 31,910 |
| United States | 16,237 |
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 | 242,144 | 141,361 | -100,783 |
| Germany | 11,200 | 91,309 | +80,109 |
| China | 42,060 | 0 | -42,060 |
| United Arab Emirates | 0 | 31,910 | +31,910 |
| United States | 8,721 | 7,516 | -1,205 |
| India | 3,782 | 9,142 | +5,360 |
| Ireland | 10,458 | 2,121 | -8,337 |
| Malaysia | 0 | 5,992 | +5,992 |
| Netherlands | 2,554 | 1,386 | -1,168 |
| Hungary | 1,655 | 1,425 | -230 |
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 | 835 | 1,041 | +206 |
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 | 566,955 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 41,529 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 15,211 |
| Other | 1,876 |
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 | 317,548 | 249,407 | -68,141 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 10,638 | 30,891 | +20,253 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 0 | 15,211 | +15,211 |
| Other | 835 | 1,041 | +206 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 450,670 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 65,541 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 31,974 |
| ZLC | 31,438 |
| London Stansted Airport | 19,306 |
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 | 257,401 | 193,269 | -64,132 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 29,581 | 35,960 | +6,379 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,015 | 29,959 | +27,944 |
| ZLC | 23,914 | 7,524 | -16,390 |
| London Stansted Airport | 6,652 | 12,654 | +6,002 |
| London Gateway Port | 0 | 15,211 | +15,211 |
| Holyhead | 5,518 | 0 | -5,518 |
| Heysham | 3,105 | 0 | -3,105 |
| 000 | 835 | 1,041 | +206 |
| 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