Import/export HS code 70049080: Various glass sheets
Other types of glass sheets not specified elsewhere
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 578,695 |
| Germany | 429,172 |
| Belgium | 153,104 |
| Netherlands | 128,939 |
| China | 100,928 |
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 | 219,732 | 209,440 | -10,292 |
| Belgium | 0 | 153,104 | +153,104 |
| Netherlands | 16,378 | 112,561 | +96,183 |
| China | 93,739 | 7,189 | -86,550 |
| Italy | 60,951 | 36,323 | -24,628 |
| Denmark | 18,095 | 0 | -18,095 |
| Poland | 2,887 | 10,878 | +7,991 |
| United States | 5,707 | 7,400 | +1,693 |
| Spain | 0 | 10,590 | +10,590 |
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 | 436,306 |
| Germany | 431,975 |
| South Korea | 391,870 |
| Netherlands | 128,939 |
| Italy | 93,133 |
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 | 93,739 | 342,567 | +248,828 |
| Germany | 222,545 | 209,430 | -13,115 |
| South Korea | 0 | 391,870 | +391,870 |
| Netherlands | 16,378 | 112,561 | +96,183 |
| Italy | 60,951 | 32,182 | -28,769 |
| Denmark | 18,095 | 0 | -18,095 |
| Poland | 2,887 | 10,878 | +7,991 |
| United States | 5,707 | 7,400 | +1,693 |
| Spain | 0 | 10,590 | +10,590 |
| 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 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Kent | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 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) | 1,395,546 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 89,428 |
| Air transport | 67,706 |
| Other | 3,591 |
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) | 315,246 | 1,080,300 | +765,054 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 75,131 | 14,297 | -60,834 |
| Air transport | 38,609 | 29,097 | -9,512 |
| Other | 2,004 | 1,587 | -417 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Eurotunnel | 743,450 |
| Dover | 465,163 |
| Harwich | 78,004 |
| Immingham Docks | 71,645 |
| 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 | 65,652 | 677,798 | +612,146 |
| Dover | 189,689 | 275,474 | +85,785 |
| Harwich | 16,378 | 61,626 | +45,248 |
| Immingham Docks | 22,037 | 49,608 | +27,571 |
| Southampton | 52,164 | 0 | -52,164 |
| London | 27,908 | 0 | -27,908 |
| Felixstowe | 9,144 | 13,922 | +4,778 |
| London Stansted Airport | 11,411 | 10,442 | -969 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 13,094 | 7,780 | -5,314 |
| East Midlands Airport | 11,128 | 7,737 | -3,391 |
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 | 6 |
| Specialised construction activities | 5 |
| Manufacture of computer, electronic and optical products | 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-03 | 3 |
| 2026-02 | 7 |
| 2026-01 | 4 |
| 2025-12 | 3 |
| 2025-11 | 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+ | 6 |
| 0-1m | 4 |
| 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 | 227,255 |
| Japan | 53,867 |
| Ireland | 24,901 |
| United States | 13,321 |
| Czechia | 7,659 |
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 | 1,533 | 225,722 | +224,189 |
| Japan | 51,843 | 2,024 | -49,819 |
| Ireland | 24,001 | 900 | -23,101 |
| United States | 10,321 | 3,000 | -7,321 |
| Czechia | 7,659 | 0 | -7,659 |
| Spain | 1,188 | 5,780 | +4,592 |
| Germany | 6,185 | 0 | -6,185 |
| France | 0 | 2,800 | +2,800 |
| Morocco | 2,675 | 0 | -2,675 |
| United Arab Emirates | 0 | 1,999 | +1,999 |
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 | 314,303 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 37,440 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,533 |
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 | 74,527 | 239,776 | +165,249 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 31,660 | 5,780 | -25,880 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,533 | 0 | -1,533 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 284,063 |
| East Midlands Airport | 19,533 |
| Holyhead | 15,991 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 13,439 |
| Liverpool Docks | 8,010 |
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 | 227,622 | +171,181 |
| East Midlands Airport | 13,168 | 6,365 | -6,803 |
| Holyhead | 15,991 | 0 | -15,991 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 7,659 | 5,780 | -1,879 |
| Liverpool Docks | 8,010 | 0 | -8,010 |
| ZLC | 3,018 | 2,989 | -29 |
| London Stansted Airport | 1,900 | 2,800 | +900 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,533 | 0 | -1,533 |
Quick facts
HS code: 70049080
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Other types of glass sheets not specified elsewhere