Import/export HS code 70031210: Optical glass sheets
Colored or coated glass sheets used for optical purposes
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- It helps you understand the market size for your product in the UK.
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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 | 94,192 |
| China | 86,422 |
| Canada | 66,701 |
| India | 31,754 |
| Italy | 12,527 |
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 | 42,479 | 51,713 | +9,234 |
| China | 56,882 | 29,540 | -27,342 |
| Canada | 66,701 | 0 | -66,701 |
| India | 14,289 | 17,465 | +3,176 |
| Italy | 12,527 | 0 | -12,527 |
| Turkey | 12,151 | 0 | -12,151 |
| Germany | 11,811 | 0 | -11,811 |
| Slovakia | 0 | 8,174 | +8,174 |
| Spain | 3,618 | 2,548 | -1,070 |
| France | 0 | 1,986 | +1,986 |
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 | 93,164 |
| China | 86,422 |
| United Kingdom | 76,812 |
| India | 31,754 |
| Italy | 12,527 |
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 | 41,451 | 51,713 | +10,262 |
| China | 56,882 | 29,540 | -27,342 |
| United Kingdom | 73,870 | 2,942 | -70,928 |
| India | 14,289 | 17,465 | +3,176 |
| Italy | 12,527 | 0 | -12,527 |
| Turkey | 12,151 | 0 | -12,151 |
| Germany | 5,670 | 2,548 | -3,122 |
| Slovakia | 0 | 8,174 | +8,174 |
| Spain | 3,618 | 0 | -3,618 |
| 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 | 0 | -1 |
| 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 | 202,881 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 86,841 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 44,801 |
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 | 115,890 | 86,991 | -28,899 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 63,998 | 22,843 | -41,155 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 42,253 | 2,548 | -39,705 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Stansted Airport | 69,785 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 66,701 |
| Felixstowe | 62,111 |
| East Midlands Airport | 59,698 |
| 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 | 35,227 | 34,558 | -669 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 66,701 | 0 | -66,701 |
| Felixstowe | 55,219 | 6,892 | -48,327 |
| East Midlands Airport | 13,962 | 45,736 | +31,774 |
| London | 25,681 | 15,951 | -9,730 |
| Dover | 18,140 | 2,548 | -15,592 |
| Birmingham Airport | 0 | 6,697 | +6,697 |
| Portsmouth | 2,739 | 0 | -2,739 |
| Thamesport | 2,646 | 0 | -2,646 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,826 | 0 | -1,826 |
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 fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 2 |
| 2025-01 | 2 |
| 2024-12 | 2 |
| 2024-10 | 3 |
| 2024-08 | 3 |
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 | 7 |
| OXLEY DEVELOPMENTS COMPANY LIMITED | 6 |
| 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 | 547,051 |
| Germany | 414,291 |
| India | 208,820 |
| Slovakia | 162,586 |
| France | 112,944 |
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 | 355,077 | 191,974 | -163,103 |
| Germany | 187,701 | 226,590 | +38,889 |
| India | 9,184 | 199,636 | +190,452 |
| Slovakia | 109,324 | 53,262 | -56,062 |
| France | 48,008 | 64,936 | +16,928 |
| Iceland | 0 | 94,418 | +94,418 |
| Canada | 37,337 | 20,014 | -17,323 |
| Poland | 18,878 | 23,504 | +4,626 |
| Mexico | 4,989 | 24,786 | +19,797 |
| Italy | 6,742 | 9,886 | +3,144 |
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 | 1,537,606 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 131,142 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 94,418 |
| Road transport | 3,688 |
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 | 748,061 | 789,545 | +41,484 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 67,581 | 63,561 | -4,020 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 0 | 94,418 | +94,418 |
| Road transport | 3,688 | 0 | -3,688 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 1,158,333 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 229,312 |
| London Stansted Airport | 122,341 |
| Dover | 104,661 |
| 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 | 614,673 | 543,660 | -71,013 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 47,581 | 181,731 | +134,150 |
| London Stansted Airport | 80,008 | 42,333 | -37,675 |
| Dover | 52,349 | 52,312 | -37 |
| Middlesbrough | 0 | 94,418 | +94,418 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 14,258 | 10,071 | -4,187 |
| ZLC | 7,743 | 14,675 | +6,932 |
| Manchester Airport | 1,744 | 7,146 | +5,402 |
| 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