Import/export HS code 70051025: Thin non-wired glass (up to 3.5mm)
Non-wired glass sheets with a thickness of 3.5mm or less
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 2,723,186 |
| Japan | 1,234,286 |
| France | 381,192 |
| Germany | 156,978 |
| Indonesia | 142,020 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 1,471,366 | 1,251,820 | -219,546 |
| Japan | 934,896 | 299,390 | -635,506 |
| France | 187,789 | 193,403 | +5,614 |
| Germany | 94,746 | 62,232 | -32,514 |
| Indonesia | 142,020 | 0 | -142,020 |
| Taiwan | 59,682 | 6,946 | -52,736 |
| Guam | 37,158 | 0 | -37,158 |
| United States | 34,247 | 0 | -34,247 |
| Netherlands | 0 | 17,324 | +17,324 |
| Israel | 5,964 | 0 | -5,964 |
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 | 2,949,927 |
| Japan | 1,063,206 |
| Germany | 348,654 |
| France | 189,516 |
| Indonesia | 142,020 |
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 | 1,509,703 | 1,440,224 | -69,479 |
| Japan | 934,896 | 128,310 | -806,586 |
| Germany | 197,832 | 150,822 | -47,010 |
| France | 84,703 | 104,813 | +20,110 |
| Indonesia | 142,020 | 0 | -142,020 |
| Taiwan | 59,682 | 6,946 | -52,736 |
| United States | 34,247 | 0 | -34,247 |
| Israel | 5,964 | 0 | -5,964 |
| Denmark | 2,357 | 1,572 | -785 |
| Turkey | 0 | 2,295 | +2,295 |
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 |
| West Midlands | 2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 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 | 0 | -2 |
| West Midlands | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Highlands and Islands | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Kent | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Lancashire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
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) | 4,244,622 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 505,492 |
| Air transport | 63,703 |
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) | 2,678,838 | 1,565,784 | -1,113,054 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 256,505 | 248,987 | -7,518 |
| Air transport | 39,204 | 24,499 | -14,705 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 3,477,595 |
| London Gateway Port | 489,035 |
| Dover | 385,252 |
| Southampton | 168,142 |
| Liverpool Docks | 71,969 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 2,346,236 | 1,131,359 | -1,214,877 |
| London Gateway Port | 146,196 | 342,839 | +196,643 |
| Dover | 230,679 | 154,573 | -76,106 |
| Southampton | 160,211 | 7,931 | -152,280 |
| Liverpool Docks | 0 | 71,969 | +71,969 |
| Hull | 25,826 | 30,431 | +4,605 |
| Eurotunnel | 0 | 44,606 | +44,606 |
| Immingham Docks | 10,503 | 17,324 | +6,821 |
| Thamesport | 15,692 | 11,686 | -4,006 |
| Birmingham Airport | 2,793 | 14,793 | +12,000 |
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 | 4 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 4 |
| Other manufacturing | 2 |
| Specialised construction activities | 2 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 4 |
| 2025-11 | 2 |
| 2025-10 | 2 |
| 2025-09 | 2 |
| 2025-08 | 1 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| A.L. YOUNGER LIMITED | 64 |
| JULIANA GREENHOUSES LTD | 48 |
| CENTRADO TRADING LIMITED | 43 |
| OPTICAL FILTERS LIMITED | 21 |
| PYROGUARD UK LIMITED | 18 |
| MAINLINE MOULDINGS LTD. | 14 |
| PILKINGTON UNITED KINGDOM LIMITED | 14 |
| SANDER GLASS LIMITED | 11 |
| NICHOLLS & CLARKE LIMITED | 11 |
| K.C. GLASS LIMITED | 9 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 9 |
| 54m+ | 3 |
| 15m-54m | 2 |
| Other | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| South Africa | 738,140 |
| Germany | 200,143 |
| Italy | 152,008 |
| Taiwan | 66,161 |
| Viet Nam | 46,878 |
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 | 552,191 | 185,949 | -366,242 |
| Germany | 103,027 | 97,116 | -5,911 |
| Italy | 108,483 | 43,525 | -64,958 |
| Taiwan | 66,161 | 0 | -66,161 |
| Viet Nam | 4,081 | 42,797 | +38,716 |
| South Korea | 31,825 | 0 | -31,825 |
| Turkey | 19,151 | 0 | -19,151 |
| United States | 9,288 | 4,292 | -4,996 |
| Netherlands | 7,925 | 0 | -7,925 |
| India | 5,776 | 0 | -5,776 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 3,515 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 1,975 | 1,540 | -435 |
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) | 838,916 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 357,910 |
| Air transport | 93,249 |
| Other | 3,515 |
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) | 652,967 | 185,949 | -467,018 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 222,980 | 134,930 | -88,050 |
| Air transport | 38,118 | 55,131 | +17,013 |
| Other | 1,975 | 1,540 | -435 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 449,355 |
| London Gateway Port | 320,624 |
| Immingham Docks | 130,390 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 109,425 |
| Hull | 98,872 |
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 | 322,942 | 126,413 | -196,529 |
| London Gateway Port | 261,088 | 59,536 | -201,552 |
| Immingham Docks | 86,865 | 43,525 | -43,340 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 19,480 | 89,945 | +70,465 |
| Hull | 97,412 | 1,460 | -95,952 |
| Felixstowe | 49,472 | 0 | -49,472 |
| London Stansted Airport | 9,286 | 26,057 | +16,771 |
| ZLC | 6,353 | 23,559 | +17,206 |
| London | 19,137 | 0 | -19,137 |
| East Midlands Airport | 14,683 | 3,550 | -11,133 |
Quick facts
HS code: 70051025
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Non-wired glass sheets with a thickness of 3.5mm or less