Import/export HS code 70049080: Various glass sheets
Other types of glass sheets not specified elsewhere
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 392,298 |
| Belgium | 153,104 |
| Netherlands | 130,399 |
| France | 117,705 |
| China | 103,008 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 180,219 | 212,079 | +31,860 |
| Belgium | 0 | 153,104 | +153,104 |
| Netherlands | 28,277 | 102,122 | +73,845 |
| France | 4,551 | 113,154 | +108,603 |
| China | 97,307 | 5,701 | -91,606 |
| Italy | 34,707 | 47,758 | +13,051 |
| Denmark | 30,680 | 0 | -30,680 |
| India | 30,107 | 0 | -30,107 |
| Poland | 0 | 10,993 | +10,993 |
| United States | 5,528 | 3,082 | -2,446 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 395,101 |
| China | 216,162 |
| South Korea | 153,104 |
| Netherlands | 130,399 |
| Italy | 78,324 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 183,032 | 212,069 | +29,037 |
| China | 97,307 | 118,855 | +21,548 |
| South Korea | 0 | 153,104 | +153,104 |
| Netherlands | 28,277 | 102,122 | +73,845 |
| Italy | 34,707 | 43,617 | +8,910 |
| Denmark | 30,680 | 0 | -30,680 |
| India | 30,107 | 0 | -30,107 |
| Poland | 0 | 10,993 | +10,993 |
| United States | 5,528 | 3,082 | -2,446 |
| 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 - West | 2 |
| Merseyside | 2 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 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 - West | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Merseyside | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Inner London - East | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| 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) | 891,278 |
| Air transport | 94,173 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 87,429 |
| Other | 2,014 |
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) | 265,218 | 626,060 | +360,842 |
| Air transport | 72,957 | 21,216 | -51,741 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 81,139 | 6,290 | -74,849 |
| Other | 1,935 | 79 | -1,856 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Eurotunnel | 406,089 |
| Dover | 290,431 |
| Immingham Docks | 81,652 |
| Harwich | 79,464 |
| 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 | 73,900 | 332,189 | +258,289 |
| Dover | 118,612 | 171,819 | +53,207 |
| Immingham Docks | 26,343 | 55,309 | +28,966 |
| Harwich | 28,277 | 51,187 | +22,910 |
| Southampton | 52,164 | 0 | -52,164 |
| London Stansted Airport | 42,331 | 6,124 | -36,207 |
| London | 31,613 | 0 | -31,613 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 18,172 | 7,780 | -10,392 |
| East Midlands Airport | 9,478 | 7,312 | -2,166 |
| Purfleet | 2,957 | 7,649 | +4,692 |
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 |
| Manufacture of computer, electronic and optical products | 3 |
| Specialised construction activities | 3 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 4 |
| 2025-11 | 3 |
| 2025-10 | 2 |
| 2025-09 | 4 |
| 2025-08 | 1 |
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 | 15 |
| 54m+ | 6 |
| 0-1m | 4 |
| Other | 2 |
| 15m-54m | 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 | 32,611 |
| United States | 20,043 |
| Germany | 14,685 |
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 | 32,611 | 0 | -32,611 |
| United States | 17,043 | 3,000 | -14,043 |
| Germany | 13,651 | 1,034 | -12,617 |
| Czechia | 7,659 | 0 | -7,659 |
| United Arab Emirates | 1,848 | 1,999 | +151 |
| France | 0 | 2,800 | +2,800 |
| Morocco | 2,675 | 0 | -2,675 |
| 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 | 330,473 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 40,270 |
| 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 | 89,563 | 240,910 | +151,347 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 40,270 | 0 | -40,270 |
| 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 | 298,385 |
| East Midlands Airport | 21,381 |
| Liverpool Docks | 16,620 |
| Holyhead | 15,991 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 7,659 |
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 | 71,663 | 226,722 | +155,059 |
| East Midlands Airport | 13,982 | 7,399 | -6,583 |
| Liverpool Docks | 16,620 | 0 | -16,620 |
| Holyhead | 15,991 | 0 | -15,991 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 7,659 | 0 | -7,659 |
| ZLC | 3,018 | 2,989 | -29 |
| London Stansted Airport | 900 | 3,800 | +2,900 |
| 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