Import/export HS code 70031299: Various colored or coated glass sheets
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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.
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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 | 2,934,255 |
| Germany | 279,196 |
| France | 164,655 |
| China | 147,332 |
| Portugal | 91,095 |
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 | 1,660,936 | 1,273,319 | -387,617 |
| Germany | 173,409 | 105,787 | -67,622 |
| France | 101,982 | 62,673 | -39,309 |
| China | 68,671 | 78,661 | +9,990 |
| Portugal | 91,095 | 0 | -91,095 |
| Belgium | 0 | 90,168 | +90,168 |
| Ireland | 38,291 | 45,970 | +7,679 |
| Poland | 35,768 | 45,291 | +9,523 |
| Netherlands | 14,221 | 2,995 | -11,226 |
| Italy | 5,332 | 9,366 | +4,034 |
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 | 2,426,800 |
| Mexico | 649,043 |
| China | 243,961 |
| Poland | 237,280 |
| Germany | 119,754 |
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 | 1,367,202 | 1,059,598 | -307,604 |
| Mexico | 335,927 | 313,116 | -22,811 |
| China | 160,909 | 83,052 | -77,857 |
| Poland | 127,706 | 109,574 | -18,132 |
| Germany | 106,166 | 13,588 | -92,578 |
| Portugal | 38,206 | 0 | -38,206 |
| Italy | 11,599 | 9,366 | -2,233 |
| Ireland | 0 | 11,618 | +11,618 |
| Greece | 8,048 | 0 | -8,048 |
| Netherlands | 7,954 | 0 | -7,954 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 2 |
| Inner London - East | 2 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Inner London - East | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Cumbria | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Lancashire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Merseyside | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,896,910 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 547,859 |
| Air transport | 322,968 |
| Other | 162,811 |
| Road transport | 1,385 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,645,443 | 1,251,467 | -393,976 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 350,704 | 197,155 | -153,549 |
| Air transport | 171,678 | 151,290 | -20,388 |
| Other | 38,291 | 124,520 | +86,229 |
| Road transport | 0 | 1,385 | +1,385 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London | 1,400,642 |
| Southampton | 1,314,334 |
| Dover | 219,423 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 168,900 |
| 000 | 162,811 |
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 | 747,957 | 652,685 | -95,272 |
| Southampton | 790,973 | 523,361 | -267,612 |
| Dover | 168,472 | 50,951 | -117,521 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 80,729 | 88,171 | +7,442 |
| 000 | 38,291 | 124,520 | +86,229 |
| Hull | 42,482 | 62,576 | +20,094 |
| Eurotunnel | 31,860 | 65,433 | +33,573 |
| Birmingham Airport | 52,397 | 24,941 | -27,456 |
| Felixstowe | 68,671 | 6,326 | -62,345 |
| Liverpool Docks | 13,133 | 48,028 | +34,895 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 5 |
| Specialised construction activities | 5 |
| Manufacture of computer, electronic and optical products | 2 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 1 |
| Architectural and engineering activities; technical testing and analysis | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 7 |
| 2025-11 | 3 |
| 2025-10 | 2 |
| 2025-09 | 3 |
| 2025-08 | 3 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| WARM GLASS LIMITED | 76 |
| CREATIVE GLASS GUILD LTD | 34 |
| A.B.T.PRODUCTS LIMITED | 22 |
| READING STAINED GLASS LIMITED | 20 |
| BYSTEEL UK LIMITED | 14 |
| PEARSONS GLASS LIMITED | 10 |
| PWG TRADING LIMITED | 7 |
| REGALEAD LIMITED | 5 |
| MCLAREN AUTOMOTIVE LIMITED | 4 |
| OXLEY DEVELOPMENTS COMPANY LIMITED | 3 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 8 |
| 54m+ | 4 |
| 0-1m | 3 |
| 15m-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 | £ |
|---|---|
| South Africa | 768,092 |
| United States | 577,689 |
| Ireland | 534,730 |
| Turkey | 170,400 |
| Bulgaria | 93,815 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Africa | 732,907 | 35,185 | -697,722 |
| United States | 437,064 | 140,625 | -296,439 |
| Ireland | 326,156 | 208,574 | -117,582 |
| Turkey | 128,796 | 41,604 | -87,192 |
| Bulgaria | 43,445 | 50,370 | +6,925 |
| Spain | 1,665 | 79,897 | +78,232 |
| Italy | 38,259 | 0 | -38,259 |
| Netherlands | 0 | 34,708 | +34,708 |
| Bahrain | 28,555 | 0 | -28,555 |
| Romania | 11,533 | 11,416 | -117 |
Exports by country of origin
What this shows: Export volume by production origin country. For re-exports, indicates where goods originated before UK export.
Top 5 values
| Origin | £ |
|---|---|
| XI | 55,575 |
Export origin countries 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 export value, right side by second 12-month export value, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Origin | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| XI | 33,797 | 21,778 | -12,019 |
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) | 1,715,112 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 628,079 |
| Other | 55,575 |
| Air transport | 54,458 |
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) | 1,430,145 | 284,967 | -1,145,178 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 324,570 | 303,509 | -21,061 |
| Other | 33,797 | 21,778 | -12,019 |
| Air transport | 16,423 | 38,035 | +21,612 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 1,063,921 |
| Holyhead | 444,524 |
| Felixstowe | 310,032 |
| London Gateway Port | 279,742 |
| Southampton | 168,323 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 944,783 | 119,138 | -825,645 |
| Holyhead | 257,728 | 186,796 | -70,932 |
| Felixstowe | 206,642 | 103,390 | -103,252 |
| London Gateway Port | 233,643 | 46,099 | -187,544 |
| Southampton | 74,828 | 93,495 | +18,667 |
| Immingham Docks | 35,773 | 34,708 | -1,065 |
| 000 | 33,797 | 21,778 | -12,019 |
| London Stansted Airport | 903 | 19,848 | +18,945 |
| ZLC | 2,794 | 12,682 | +9,888 |
| East Midlands Airport | 7,896 | 5,505 | -2,391 |
Quick facts
HS code: 70031299
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
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