Import/export HS code 70031910: Optical glass sheets (uncolored)
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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.
- 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 589,457 |
| Japan | 199,824 |
| United States | 43,841 |
| France | 34,730 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 25,582 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 241,559 | 347,898 | +106,339 |
| Japan | 197,066 | 2,758 | -194,308 |
| United States | 18,969 | 24,872 | +5,903 |
| France | 0 | 34,730 | +34,730 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 15,710 | 9,872 | -5,838 |
| Taiwan | 2,492 | 18,410 | +15,918 |
| China | 2,728 | 4,713 | +1,985 |
| Sweden | 2,156 | 1,455 | -701 |
| Switzerland | 0 | 3,085 | +3,085 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Japan | 199,824 |
| United States | 43,841 |
| France | 34,730 |
| China | 33,023 |
| Taiwan | 20,902 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Japan | 197,066 | 2,758 | -194,308 |
| United States | 18,969 | 24,872 | +5,903 |
| France | 0 | 34,730 | +34,730 |
| China | 18,438 | 14,585 | -3,853 |
| Taiwan | 2,492 | 18,410 | +15,918 |
| Sweden | 2,156 | 1,455 | -701 |
| Switzerland | 0 | 3,085 | +3,085 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 1 |
| West Yorkshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Midlands | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| West Yorkshire | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Other | 589,457 |
| Air transport | 288,935 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 36,185 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 13,896 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other | 241,559 | 347,898 | +106,339 |
| Air transport | 236,965 | 51,970 | -184,995 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 0 | 36,185 | +36,185 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,156 | 11,740 | +9,584 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| 000 | 589,457 |
| East Midlands Airport | 235,931 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 51,861 |
| Eurotunnel | 34,730 |
| London | 11,739 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| 000 | 241,559 | 347,898 | +106,339 |
| East Midlands Airport | 215,504 | 20,427 | -195,077 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 21,461 | 30,400 | +8,939 |
| Eurotunnel | 0 | 34,730 | +34,730 |
| London | 0 | 11,739 | +11,739 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,156 | 1,455 | -701 |
| London Stansted Airport | 0 | 1,143 | +1,143 |
| Felixstowe | 0 | 1 | +1 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 1 |
| Human health activities | 1 |
| Manufacture of other transport equipment | 1 |
| Other manufacturing | 1 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-06 | 2 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| GKN AEROSPACE SERVICES LIMITED | 1 |
| DEPUY INTERNATIONAL LIMITED | 1 |
| GLASS BLOCKS DIRECT LIMITED | 1 |
| WRIGHT & OFFLAND HOLDINGS LIMITED | 1 |
| BE MODERN HOLDINGS LIMITED | 1 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 78,730 |
| Italy | 24,548 |
| Germany | 3,429 |
| Switzerland | 2,352 |
| Ireland | 1,560 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 55,176 | 23,554 | -31,622 |
| Italy | 12,639 | 11,909 | -730 |
| Germany | 2,348 | 1,081 | -1,267 |
| Switzerland | 0 | 2,352 | +2,352 |
| Ireland | 0 | 1,560 | +1,560 |
| United Arab Emirates | 0 | 1,020 | +1,020 |
| Norway | 0 | 1,000 | +1,000 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 104,838 |
| Air transport | 7,801 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 67,815 | 37,023 | -30,792 |
| Air transport | 2,348 | 5,453 | +3,105 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 103,278 |
| East Midlands Airport | 3,429 |
| ZLC | 3,372 |
| Holyhead | 1,560 |
| London Stansted Airport | 1,000 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 67,815 | 35,463 | -32,352 |
| East Midlands Airport | 2,348 | 1,081 | -1,267 |
| ZLC | 0 | 3,372 | +3,372 |
| Holyhead | 0 | 1,560 | +1,560 |
| London Stansted Airport | 0 | 1,000 | +1,000 |
Quick facts
HS code: 70031910
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Clear glass sheets used for optical purposes