Import/export HS code 70049080: Various glass sheets
Other types of glass sheets not specified elsewhere
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 578,695 |
| Germany | 396,378 |
| Belgium | 153,104 |
| Netherlands | 128,939 |
| Italy | 112,199 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 4,551 | 574,144 | +569,593 |
| Germany | 175,411 | 220,967 | +45,556 |
| Belgium | 0 | 153,104 | +153,104 |
| Netherlands | 29,315 | 99,624 | +70,309 |
| Italy | 68,313 | 43,886 | -24,427 |
| China | 79,334 | 5,843 | -73,491 |
| Poland | 2,887 | 10,878 | +7,991 |
| United States | 6,188 | 5,518 | -670 |
| Spain | 0 | 10,590 | +10,590 |
| Ireland | 2,004 | 7,054 | +5,050 |
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 | 420,555 |
| Germany | 399,181 |
| South Korea | 391,870 |
| Netherlands | 128,939 |
| Italy | 108,058 |
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 | 79,334 | 341,221 | +261,887 |
| Germany | 178,224 | 220,957 | +42,733 |
| South Korea | 0 | 391,870 | +391,870 |
| Netherlands | 29,315 | 99,624 | +70,309 |
| Italy | 64,172 | 43,886 | -20,286 |
| Poland | 2,887 | 10,878 | +7,991 |
| United States | 6,188 | 5,518 | -670 |
| Spain | 0 | 10,590 | +10,590 |
| Denmark | 8,217 | 0 | -8,217 |
| Switzerland | 5,855 | 0 | -5,855 |
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 | 4 |
| Devon | 3 |
| Inner London - East | 2 |
| Inner London - West | 2 |
| Merseyside | 2 |
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 | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Devon | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Inner London - East | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Inner London - West | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Merseyside | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Kent | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Norfolk | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,355,543 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 98,418 |
| Air transport | 52,729 |
| Other | 9,068 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 278,263 | 1,077,280 | +799,017 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 71,002 | 27,416 | -43,586 |
| Air transport | 30,806 | 21,923 | -8,883 |
| Other | 2,004 | 7,064 | +5,060 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Eurotunnel | 700,327 |
| Dover | 496,205 |
| Harwich | 78,004 |
| Immingham Docks | 63,526 |
| Southampton | 52,164 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eurotunnel | 26,596 | 673,731 | +647,135 |
| Dover | 192,018 | 304,187 | +112,169 |
| Harwich | 29,315 | 48,689 | +19,374 |
| Immingham Docks | 13,918 | 49,608 | +35,690 |
| Southampton | 52,164 | 0 | -52,164 |
| Felixstowe | 6,690 | 13,922 | +7,232 |
| London Stansted Airport | 11,892 | 8,560 | -3,332 |
| London | 19,549 | 0 | -19,549 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 9,843 | 3,639 | -6,204 |
| East Midlands Airport | 6,095 | 6,586 | +491 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
|
Manufacture of other non-metallic mineral products
|
5 |
|
Manufacture of computer, electronic and optical products
|
4 |
|
Specialised construction activities
|
4 |
|
Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
3 |
|
Other manufacturing
|
2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 2 |
| 2026-03 | 3 |
| 2026-02 | 7 |
| 2026-01 | 4 |
| 2025-12 | 3 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 16 |
| 54m+ | 5 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Qatar | 225,722 |
| Japan | 53,867 |
| Ireland | 19,928 |
| United States | 14,228 |
| Spain | 6,968 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Qatar | 0 | 225,722 | +225,722 |
| Japan | 51,843 | 2,024 | -49,819 |
| Ireland | 19,028 | 900 | -18,128 |
| United States | 10,321 | 3,907 | -6,414 |
| Spain | 1,188 | 5,780 | +4,592 |
| Germany | 6,185 | 0 | -6,185 |
| France | 2,800 | 0 | -2,800 |
| Morocco | 2,675 | 0 | -2,675 |
| United Arab Emirates | 0 | 1,999 | +1,999 |
| Luxembourg | 0 | 1,367 | +1,367 |
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 | 315,210 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 24,808 |
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 | 77,327 | 237,883 | +160,556 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 19,028 | 5,780 | -13,248 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 284,970 |
| East Midlands Airport | 19,533 |
| Holyhead | 15,991 |
| ZLC | 6,007 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 5,780 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 56,441 | 228,529 | +172,088 |
| East Midlands Airport | 13,168 | 6,365 | -6,803 |
| Holyhead | 15,991 | 0 | -15,991 |
| ZLC | 3,018 | 2,989 | -29 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 0 | 5,780 | +5,780 |
| London Stansted Airport | 4,700 | 0 | -4,700 |
| Liverpool Docks | 3,037 | 0 | -3,037 |
Quick facts
HS code: 70049080
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Other types of glass sheets not specified elsewhere