Import/export HS code 700521: Colored or surface-ground glass
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Belgium | 3,499,901 |
| China | 1,344,533 |
| France | 1,008,865 |
| Germany | 268,255 |
| Italy | 260,034 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belgium | 1,837,688 | 1,662,213 | -175,475 |
| China | 506,158 | 838,375 | +332,217 |
| France | 464,610 | 544,255 | +79,645 |
| Germany | 257,602 | 10,653 | -246,949 |
| Italy | 83,531 | 176,503 | +92,972 |
| Netherlands | 114,462 | 56,983 | -57,479 |
| Bosnia and Herzegovina | 75,523 | 26,998 | -48,525 |
| Ireland | 48,139 | 39,562 | -8,577 |
| Finland | 0 | 41,848 | +41,848 |
| United States | 24,460 | 9,544 | -14,916 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Belgium | 3,105,423 |
| China | 1,457,049 |
| France | 653,027 |
| Czechia | 480,599 |
| Germany | 271,943 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belgium | 1,750,563 | 1,354,860 | -395,703 |
| China | 598,969 | 858,080 | +259,111 |
| France | 266,615 | 386,412 | +119,797 |
| Czechia | 174,302 | 306,297 | +131,995 |
| Germany | 202,906 | 69,037 | -133,869 |
| Netherlands | 122,000 | 142,499 | +20,499 |
| Italy | 83,531 | 176,503 | +92,972 |
| Bosnia and Herzegovina | 75,523 | 26,998 | -48,525 |
| Poland | 57,506 | 13,473 | -44,033 |
| Finland | 0 | 41,848 | +41,848 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Outer London - West and North West | 4 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 |
| Lancashire | 2 |
| Lincolnshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outer London - West and North West | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Lancashire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Lincolnshire | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| Highlands and Islands | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Inner London - West | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| South Yorkshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Suffolk | 1 | 1 | +0 |
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) | 5,216,240 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,417,582 |
| Road transport | 109,212 |
| Other | 87,002 |
| Air transport | 81,690 |
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) | 2,754,042 | 2,462,198 | -291,844 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 535,682 | 881,900 | +346,218 |
| Road transport | 82,214 | 26,998 | -55,216 |
| Other | 47,440 | 39,562 | -7,878 |
| Air transport | 27,627 | 54,063 | +26,436 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Eurotunnel | 3,041,798 |
| Dover | 1,511,398 |
| Felixstowe | 708,095 |
| London Gateway Port | 644,008 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 260,068 |
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 | 1,657,624 | 1,384,174 | -273,450 |
| Dover | 822,269 | 689,129 | -133,140 |
| Felixstowe | 417,967 | 290,128 | -127,839 |
| London Gateway Port | 91,164 | 552,844 | +461,680 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 0 | 260,068 | +260,068 |
| Hull | 176,664 | 18,446 | -158,218 |
| ZLC | 82,214 | 26,998 | -55,216 |
| London | 36,293 | 59,234 | +22,941 |
| 000 | 47,440 | 39,562 | -7,878 |
| London Stansted Airport | 19,431 | 42,340 | +22,909 |
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 furniture
|
5 |
|
Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
5 |
|
Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
3 |
|
Architectural and engineering activities; technical testing and analysis
|
2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 4 |
| 2026-04 | 4 |
| 2026-03 | 6 |
| 2026-02 | 4 |
| 2026-01 | 2 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 8 |
| 1m-15m | 7 |
| 0-1m | 3 |
| 15m-54m | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 182,516 |
| Ireland | 166,939 |
| Austria | 121,414 |
| Luxembourg | 106,770 |
| Oman | 68,042 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 97,411 | 85,105 | -12,306 |
| Ireland | 123,423 | 43,516 | -79,907 |
| Austria | 45,873 | 75,541 | +29,668 |
| Luxembourg | 5,275 | 101,495 | +96,220 |
| Oman | 0 | 68,042 | +68,042 |
| Germany | 1,404 | 52,786 | +51,382 |
| Switzerland | 0 | 28,941 | +28,941 |
| India | 5,640 | 20,963 | +15,323 |
| Norway | 0 | 26,600 | +26,600 |
| Netherlands | 6,921 | 0 | -6,921 |
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 | 119 |
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 | 119 | 0 | -119 |
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) | 355,186 |
| Air transport | 334,784 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 136,312 |
| Other | 119 |
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) | 98,976 | 256,210 | +157,234 |
| Air transport | 184,209 | 150,575 | -33,634 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 22,055 | 114,257 | +92,202 |
| Other | 119 | 0 | -119 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 238,229 |
| East Midlands Airport | 217,308 |
| Holyhead | 113,333 |
| London Gateway Port | 87,657 |
| ZLC | 48,231 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 5,969 | 232,260 | +226,291 |
| East Midlands Airport | 134,923 | 82,385 | -52,538 |
| Holyhead | 89,383 | 23,950 | -65,433 |
| London Gateway Port | 5,640 | 82,017 | +76,377 |
| ZLC | 17,175 | 31,056 | +13,881 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 6,799 | 34,786 | +27,987 |
| London Stansted Airport | 25,312 | 1,348 | -23,964 |
| Immingham Docks | 0 | 26,600 | +26,600 |
| Southampton | 15,419 | 5,640 | -9,779 |
| Eurotunnel | 3,624 | 0 | -3,624 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 700521
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Glass sheets that are colored throughout or have a surface ground finish