Import/export HS code 70051080: Thick non-wired glass (over 4.5mm)
Non-wired glass sheets with a thickness over 4.5mm
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 8,361,146 |
| Germany | 2,426,288 |
| China | 1,551,676 |
| Ireland | 259,632 |
| Belgium | 230,046 |
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 | 4,186,737 | 4,174,409 | -12,328 |
| Germany | 1,824,638 | 601,650 | -1,222,988 |
| China | 654,496 | 897,180 | +242,684 |
| Ireland | 82,327 | 177,305 | +94,978 |
| Belgium | 150,089 | 79,957 | -70,132 |
| United States | 114,369 | 109,528 | -4,841 |
| Switzerland | 5,403 | 125,945 | +120,542 |
| Poland | 71,808 | 0 | -71,808 |
| Netherlands | 32,432 | 30,874 | -1,558 |
| Saudi Arabia | 7,608 | 43,720 | +36,112 |
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 | 6,394,046 |
| France | 2,420,859 |
| China | 1,610,641 |
| Luxembourg | 1,571,161 |
| Spain | 232,302 |
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 | 3,636,922 | 2,757,124 | -879,798 |
| France | 1,497,095 | 923,764 | -573,331 |
| China | 675,512 | 935,129 | +259,617 |
| Luxembourg | 754,097 | 817,064 | +62,967 |
| Spain | 117,105 | 115,197 | -1,908 |
| Belgium | 137,846 | 78,406 | -59,440 |
| United States | 104,157 | 106,266 | +2,109 |
| Switzerland | 65,582 | 125,945 | +60,363 |
| Poland | 25,831 | 81,126 | +55,295 |
| Netherlands | 32,432 | 40,669 | +8,237 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 3 |
| West Yorkshire | 3 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 |
| East Central Scotland | 2 |
| Lancashire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| West Yorkshire | 3 | 0 | -3 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| East Central Scotland | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Lancashire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Cheshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 11,049,858 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,759,081 |
| Air transport | 306,837 |
| Other | 199,933 |
| Road transport | 125,945 |
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) | 6,173,425 | 4,876,433 | -1,296,992 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 814,589 | 944,492 | +129,903 |
| Air transport | 151,548 | 155,289 | +3,741 |
| Other | 39,095 | 160,838 | +121,743 |
| Road transport | 0 | 125,945 | +125,945 |
| Rail transport | 27,440 | 0 | -27,440 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 8,656,428 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,712,199 |
| Felixstowe | 879,430 |
| Hull | 600,009 |
| Southampton | 489,724 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover | 5,085,281 | 3,571,147 | -1,514,134 |
| Eurotunnel | 779,008 | 933,191 | +154,183 |
| Felixstowe | 484,180 | 395,250 | -88,930 |
| Hull | 272,148 | 327,861 | +55,713 |
| Southampton | 183,550 | 306,174 | +122,624 |
| London Gateway Port | 26,623 | 223,261 | +196,638 |
| 000 | 39,095 | 160,838 | +121,743 |
| ZLC | 4,138 | 125,945 | +121,807 |
| Birmingham Airport | 53,302 | 61,321 | +8,019 |
| Thamesport | 78,336 | 3,738 | -74,598 |
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 | 9 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 9 |
| Manufacture of computer, electronic and optical products | 4 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 3 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 3 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 5 |
| 2025-11 | 3 |
| 2025-10 | 7 |
| 2025-09 | 4 |
| 2025-08 | 4 |
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+ | 9 |
| 15m-54m | 8 |
| 0-1m | 4 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 9,042,518 |
| Germany | 2,915,511 |
| New Zealand | 792,171 |
| Poland | 791,992 |
| United Arab Emirates | 625,295 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 4,819,208 | 4,223,310 | -595,898 |
| Germany | 1,168,859 | 1,746,652 | +577,793 |
| New Zealand | 413,642 | 378,529 | -35,113 |
| Poland | 376,654 | 415,338 | +38,684 |
| United Arab Emirates | 92,122 | 533,173 | +441,051 |
| Bahrain | 273,691 | 188,014 | -85,677 |
| Chile | 264,406 | 110,456 | -153,950 |
| Italy | 152,951 | 150,781 | -2,170 |
| Luxembourg | 24,669 | 139,034 | +114,365 |
| Norway | 79,729 | 34,915 | -44,814 |
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) | 13,111,325 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,984,365 |
| Air transport | 283,992 |
| Rail transport | 11,003 |
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) | 6,387,222 | 6,724,103 | +336,881 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,450,371 | 1,533,994 | +83,623 |
| Air transport | 153,357 | 130,635 | -22,722 |
| Rail transport | 0 | 11,003 | +11,003 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Holyhead | 8,668,104 |
| Hull | 3,452,806 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,966,811 |
| Immingham Docks | 560,315 |
| Liverpool Docks | 409,109 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holyhead | 4,430,921 | 4,237,183 | -193,738 |
| Hull | 1,378,548 | 2,074,258 | +695,710 |
| London Gateway Port | 592,010 | 1,374,801 | +782,791 |
| Immingham Docks | 331,857 | 228,458 | -103,399 |
| Liverpool Docks | 291,983 | 117,126 | -174,857 |
| Felixstowe | 362,458 | 42,067 | -320,391 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 100,176 | 181,355 | +81,179 |
| Southampton | 182,303 | 0 | -182,303 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 64,625 | 32,510 | -32,115 |
| East Midlands Airport | 51,759 | 36,274 | -15,485 |
Quick facts
HS code: 70051080
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Non-wired glass sheets with a thickness over 4.5mm