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 | 2,533,294 |
| France | 437,175 |
| China | 97,109 |
| Italy | 85,475 |
| 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 | 1,317,434 | 1,215,860 | -101,574 |
| France | 273,298 | 163,877 | -109,421 |
| China | 75,067 | 22,042 | -53,025 |
| Italy | 42,668 | 42,807 | +139 |
| United States | 6,192 | 2,909 | -3,283 |
| Belgium | 2,007 | 5,184 | +3,177 |
| Czechia | 5,284 | 0 | -5,284 |
| Canada | 0 | 5,001 | +5,001 |
| Netherlands | 2,755 | 0 | -2,755 |
| 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 | 2,425,155 |
| Czechia | 428,043 |
| United States | 129,583 |
| China | 103,000 |
| Italy | 85,475 |
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 | 1,250,861 | 1,174,294 | -76,567 |
| Czechia | 275,794 | 152,249 | -123,545 |
| United States | 75,300 | 54,283 | -21,017 |
| China | 80,082 | 22,918 | -57,164 |
| Italy | 42,668 | 42,807 | +139 |
| Belgium | 0 | 5,184 | +5,184 |
| Canada | 0 | 5,001 | +5,001 |
| Austria | 0 | 945 | +945 |
| France | 0 | 944 | +944 |
| Spain | 0 | 885 | +885 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 4 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 3 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 2 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 2 |
| Outer London - South | 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 | 4 | +2 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Outer London - South | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Cheshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Cumbria | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Eastern Scotland | 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) | 2,255,364 |
| Air transport | 624,731 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 304,120 |
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) | 1,441,125 | 814,239 | -626,886 |
| Air transport | 170,918 | 453,813 | +282,895 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 112,662 | 191,458 | +78,796 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London | 1,251,548 |
| Dover | 936,471 |
| Birmingham Airport | 503,649 |
| Eurotunnel | 128,525 |
| Thamesport | 86,509 |
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 | 755,968 | 495,580 | -260,388 |
| Dover | 551,311 | 385,160 | -166,151 |
| Birmingham Airport | 139,265 | 364,384 | +225,119 |
| Eurotunnel | 94,182 | 34,343 | -59,839 |
| Thamesport | 40,401 | 46,108 | +5,707 |
| Felixstowe | 81,178 | 5,100 | -76,078 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,950 | 71,680 | +69,730 |
| Leeds Bradford Airport | 14,854 | 15,511 | +657 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 4,681 | 22,524 | +17,843 |
| Southampton | 12,860 | 10,199 | -2,661 |
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 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 5 |
| Manufacture of computer, electronic and optical products | 4 |
| Manufacture of electrical equipment | 3 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 3 |
| 2026-03 | 6 |
| 2026-02 | 6 |
| 2026-01 | 5 |
| 2025-12 | 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 | 9 |
| 54m+ | 4 |
| 15m-54m | 3 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 321,372 |
| Sweden | 143,490 |
| Germany | 93,359 |
| Malaysia | 41,730 |
| Netherlands | 30,676 |
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 | 121,574 | 199,798 | +78,224 |
| Sweden | 79,757 | 63,733 | -16,024 |
| Germany | 62,777 | 30,582 | -32,195 |
| Malaysia | 0 | 41,730 | +41,730 |
| Netherlands | 30,676 | 0 | -30,676 |
| Taiwan | 13,000 | 10,206 | -2,794 |
| France | 13,455 | 9,052 | -4,403 |
| Canada | 15,470 | 7,035 | -8,435 |
| Finland | 8,097 | 7,730 | -367 |
| India | 8,705 | 5,268 | -3,437 |
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 | 346,489 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 286,085 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 122,909 |
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 | 193,781 | 152,708 | -41,073 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 81,781 | 204,304 | +122,523 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 88,747 | 34,162 | -54,585 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 244,279 |
| London Gateway Port | 132,305 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 95,359 |
| Liverpool Docks | 87,365 |
| Southampton | 57,849 |
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 | 113,649 | 130,630 | +16,981 |
| London Gateway Port | 73,880 | 58,425 | -15,455 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 76,254 | 19,105 | -57,149 |
| Liverpool Docks | 0 | 87,365 | +87,365 |
| Southampton | 1,119 | 56,730 | +55,611 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 29,349 | 9,114 | -20,235 |
| Glasgow Airport | 29,723 | 0 | -29,723 |
| Dover | 12,493 | 13,273 | +780 |
| 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