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 | 112,215 |
| United States | 101,458 |
| Canada | 66,701 |
| India | 33,310 |
| 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 | 62,830 | 49,385 | -13,445 |
| United States | 45,177 | 56,281 | +11,104 |
| Canada | 66,701 | 0 | -66,701 |
| India | 14,366 | 18,944 | +4,578 |
| 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 | 112,215 |
| United States | 100,430 |
| United Kingdom | 76,812 |
| India | 33,310 |
| 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 | 62,830 | 49,385 | -13,445 |
| United States | 44,149 | 56,281 | +12,132 |
| United Kingdom | 73,870 | 2,942 | -70,928 |
| India | 14,366 | 18,944 | +4,578 |
| 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 | 228,546 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 89,372 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 34,458 |
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 | 117,786 | 110,760 | -7,026 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 63,023 | 26,349 | -36,674 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 30,442 | 4,016 | -26,426 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Stansted Airport | 77,728 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 66,701 |
| East Midlands Airport | 61,081 |
| Felixstowe | 55,348 |
| 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 | 37,123 | 40,605 | +3,482 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 66,701 | 0 | -66,701 |
| East Midlands Airport | 13,962 | 47,119 | +33,157 |
| Felixstowe | 43,068 | 12,280 | -30,788 |
| London | 31,629 | 10,003 | -21,626 |
| Birmingham Airport | 0 | 23,036 | +23,036 |
| Dover | 14,296 | 2,548 | -11,748 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,826 | 4,066 | +2,240 |
| 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 | 586,987 |
| Germany | 542,093 |
| India | 268,779 |
| Slovakia | 182,310 |
| France | 133,566 |
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 | 340,318 | 246,669 | -93,649 |
| Germany | 266,868 | 275,225 | +8,357 |
| India | 119,173 | 149,606 | +30,433 |
| Slovakia | 106,466 | 75,844 | -30,622 |
| France | 44,558 | 89,008 | +44,450 |
| Iceland | 94,418 | 0 | -94,418 |
| Canada | 27,848 | 25,868 | -1,980 |
| Poland | 21,433 | 19,484 | -1,949 |
| Mexico | 16,341 | 16,858 | +517 |
| Italy | 6,204 | 7,522 | +1,318 |
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 | 1,798,258 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 145,156 |
| 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 | 915,126 | 883,132 | -31,994 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 77,401 | 67,755 | -9,646 |
| 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 | 1,393,215 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 247,182 |
| London Stansted Airport | 119,939 |
| Dover | 118,956 |
| 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 | 697,357 | 695,858 | -1,499 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 125,679 | 121,503 | -4,176 |
| London Stansted Airport | 82,269 | 37,670 | -44,599 |
| Dover | 64,556 | 54,400 | -10,156 |
| Middlesbrough | 94,418 | 0 | -94,418 |
| ZLC | 3,135 | 25,897 | +22,762 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 11,871 | 12,177 | +306 |
| Manchester Airport | 6,686 | 2,204 | -4,482 |
| 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