Import/export HS code 700232: Special glass tubes with low expansion
Glass tubes designed to withstand temperature changes without expanding much
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 | 2,487,351 |
| France | 411,234 |
| China | 91,911 |
| Italy | 81,249 |
| United States | 9,101 |
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 | 1,264,502 | 1,222,849 | -41,653 |
| France | 284,459 | 126,775 | -157,684 |
| China | 74,147 | 17,764 | -56,383 |
| Italy | 45,755 | 35,494 | -10,261 |
| United States | 6,192 | 2,909 | -3,283 |
| Belgium | 2,007 | 5,184 | +3,177 |
| Netherlands | 6,287 | 0 | -6,287 |
| Czechia | 5,284 | 0 | -5,284 |
| Austria | 0 | 945 | +945 |
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 | 2,355,614 |
| Czechia | 412,786 |
| United States | 146,029 |
| China | 97,802 |
| Italy | 81,249 |
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 | 1,199,890 | 1,155,724 | -44,166 |
| Czechia | 286,955 | 125,831 | -161,124 |
| United States | 76,871 | 69,158 | -7,713 |
| China | 79,162 | 18,640 | -60,522 |
| Italy | 45,755 | 35,494 | -10,261 |
| Belgium | 0 | 5,184 | +5,184 |
| Austria | 0 | 945 | +945 |
| France | 0 | 944 | +944 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 3 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 2 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 2 |
| Outer London - South | 2 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Outer London - South | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Cumbria | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Eastern Scotland | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Essex | 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) | 2,474,736 |
| Air transport | 392,806 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 233,011 |
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) | 1,434,748 | 1,039,988 | -394,760 |
| Air transport | 137,075 | 255,731 | +118,656 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 116,810 | 116,201 | -609 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London | 1,372,960 |
| Dover | 967,061 |
| Birmingham Airport | 283,578 |
| Eurotunnel | 128,525 |
| Felixstowe | 86,278 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London | 708,510 | 664,450 | -44,060 |
| Dover | 580,849 | 386,212 | -194,637 |
| Birmingham Airport | 107,485 | 176,093 | +68,608 |
| Eurotunnel | 94,182 | 34,343 | -59,839 |
| Felixstowe | 81,178 | 5,100 | -76,078 |
| Thamesport | 43,488 | 38,795 | -4,693 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,950 | 71,680 | +69,730 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 16,224 | 22,524 | +6,300 |
| Leeds Bradford Airport | 13,711 | 4,800 | -8,911 |
| Southampton | 12,860 | 0 | -12,860 |
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 | 10 |
| Other manufacturing | 5 |
| Manufacture of computer, electronic and optical products | 3 |
| Manufacture of rubber and plastic products | 3 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 3 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 5 |
| 2025-11 | 6 |
| 2025-10 | 5 |
| 2025-09 | 4 |
| 2025-08 | 5 |
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 |
| 0-1m | 7 |
| 15m-54m | 3 |
| 54m+ | 3 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 361,575 |
| Sweden | 142,070 |
| Germany | 119,571 |
| Netherlands | 30,676 |
| France | 29,526 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 207,002 | 154,573 | -52,429 |
| Sweden | 87,603 | 54,467 | -33,136 |
| Germany | 91,598 | 27,973 | -63,625 |
| Netherlands | 29,477 | 1,199 | -28,278 |
| France | 19,341 | 10,185 | -9,156 |
| Canada | 14,653 | 9,141 | -5,512 |
| Malaysia | 0 | 18,174 | +18,174 |
| Taiwan | 17,032 | 0 | -17,032 |
| India | 10,207 | 5,268 | -4,939 |
| Finland | 8,097 | 3,960 | -4,137 |
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) | 330,555 |
| Air transport | 312,257 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 152,029 |
| Road transport | 934 |
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) | 171,476 | 159,079 | -12,397 |
| Air transport | 207,737 | 104,520 | -103,217 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 119,928 | 32,101 | -87,827 |
| Road transport | 934 | 0 | -934 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 217,733 |
| East Midlands Airport | 215,627 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 132,778 |
| Liverpool Docks | 73,160 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 36,110 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 159,308 | 58,425 | -100,883 |
| East Midlands Airport | 128,422 | 87,205 | -41,217 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 113,673 | 19,105 | -94,568 |
| Liverpool Docks | 0 | 73,160 | +73,160 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 24,925 | 11,185 | -13,740 |
| Southampton | 5,386 | 25,710 | +20,324 |
| Glasgow Airport | 29,723 | 0 | -29,723 |
| Dover | 6,255 | 12,996 | +6,741 |
| Birmingham Airport | 11,871 | 3,844 | -8,027 |
| London Stansted Airport | 7,525 | 2,286 | -5,239 |
Quick facts
HS code: 700232
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Glass tubes designed to withstand temperature changes without expanding much