Import/export HS code 70031210: Optical glass sheets
Colored or coated glass sheets used for optical purposes
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 106,120 |
| United States | 96,350 |
| Canada | 44,509 |
| India | 35,205 |
| Italy | 15,378 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 52,165 | 53,955 | +1,790 |
| United States | 42,968 | 53,382 | +10,414 |
| Canada | 44,509 | 0 | -44,509 |
| India | 19,971 | 15,234 | -4,737 |
| Italy | 12,527 | 2,851 | -9,676 |
| Slovakia | 0 | 8,174 | +8,174 |
| Germany | 7,967 | 0 | -7,967 |
| Spain | 0 | 2,548 | +2,548 |
| France | 0 | 1,986 | +1,986 |
| Netherlands | 1,683 | 0 | -1,683 |
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 | 106,120 |
| United States | 95,322 |
| United Kingdom | 54,620 |
| India | 35,205 |
| Italy | 15,378 |
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 | 52,165 | 53,955 | +1,790 |
| United States | 41,940 | 53,382 | +11,442 |
| United Kingdom | 52,634 | 1,986 | -50,648 |
| India | 19,971 | 15,234 | -4,737 |
| Italy | 12,527 | 2,851 | -9,676 |
| Slovakia | 0 | 8,174 | +8,174 |
| Germany | 1,826 | 2,548 | +722 |
| Netherlands | 1,683 | 0 | -1,683 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 |
| Cumbria | 1 |
| Mid and South West Wales | 1 |
| Suffolk | 1 |
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 | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Cumbria | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Mid and South West Wales | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Suffolk | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| West Midlands | 0 | 1 | +1 |
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 | 198,619 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 103,945 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 18,312 |
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 | 95,424 | 103,195 | +7,771 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 73,026 | 30,919 | -42,107 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 14,296 | 4,016 | -10,280 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Stansted Airport | 69,993 |
| East Midlands Airport | 61,081 |
| Felixstowe | 46,965 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 44,509 |
| London | 41,632 |
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 Stansted Airport | 36,953 | 33,040 | -3,913 |
| East Midlands Airport | 13,962 | 47,119 | +33,157 |
| Felixstowe | 26,922 | 20,043 | -6,879 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 44,509 | 0 | -44,509 |
| London | 41,632 | 0 | -41,632 |
| Birmingham Airport | 0 | 23,036 | +23,036 |
| Dover | 14,296 | 2,548 | -11,748 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,826 | 10,876 | +9,050 |
| Thamesport | 2,646 | 0 | -2,646 |
| Eurotunnel | 0 | 1,468 | +1,468 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
|
Manufacture of computer, electronic and optical products
|
2 |
|
Other manufacturing
|
2 |
|
Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities
|
1 |
|
Architectural and engineering activities; technical testing and analysis
|
1 |
|
Manufacture of electrical equipment
|
1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-03 | 2 |
| 2026-01 | 2 |
| 2025-12 | 1 |
| 2025-01 | 2 |
| 2024-12 | 2 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| G.E.W. (EC) LIMITED | 9 |
| OXLEY DEVELOPMENTS COMPANY LIMITED | 7 |
| VIDENDUM PLC | 3 |
| THALES UK LIMITED | 2 |
| DIAMOND COATINGS LIMITED | 1 |
| MOLOGIC LTD. | 1 |
| CYDEN LIMITED | 1 |
| HSY DISTRIBUTION LTD | 1 |
| DUNCAN AND TODD LIMITED | 1 |
| NATIVE & CO LTD | 1 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 3 |
| 1m-15m | 2 |
| 15m-54m | 1 |
| 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 | 589,544 |
| Germany | 521,478 |
| India | 271,620 |
| Slovakia | 241,469 |
| France | 130,732 |
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 | 370,157 | 219,387 | -150,770 |
| Germany | 240,653 | 280,825 | +40,172 |
| India | 121,498 | 150,122 | +28,624 |
| Slovakia | 96,215 | 145,254 | +49,039 |
| France | 65,585 | 65,147 | -438 |
| Iceland | 94,418 | 0 | -94,418 |
| Canada | 33,139 | 20,577 | -12,562 |
| Poland | 25,646 | 14,944 | -10,702 |
| Mexico | 16,341 | 16,858 | +517 |
| Italy | 8,772 | 4,954 | -3,818 |
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 | 1,842,465 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 140,617 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 94,418 |
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 | 944,782 | 897,683 | -47,099 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 79,448 | 61,169 | -18,279 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 94,418 | 0 | -94,418 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 1,431,584 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 248,316 |
| London Stansted Airport | 123,643 |
| Dover | 117,011 |
| Middlesbrough | 94,418 |
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 | 707,860 | 723,724 | +15,864 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 125,279 | 123,037 | -2,242 |
| London Stansted Airport | 88,946 | 34,697 | -54,249 |
| Dover | 70,275 | 46,736 | -23,539 |
| Middlesbrough | 94,418 | 0 | -94,418 |
| ZLC | 13,807 | 16,225 | +2,418 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 8,199 | 13,255 | +5,056 |
| Manchester Airport | 8,890 | 0 | -8,890 |
| Harwich | 0 | 1,178 | +1,178 |
| Holyhead | 974 | 0 | -974 |
Quick facts
HS code: 70031210
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Colored or coated glass sheets used for optical purposes