Import/export HS code 700521: Colored or surface-ground glass
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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 | 3,656,038 |
| China | 1,324,370 |
| France | 1,001,424 |
| Germany | 294,756 |
| Italy | 253,769 |
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 | 1,779,682 | 1,876,356 | +96,674 |
| China | 409,202 | 915,168 | +505,966 |
| France | 449,161 | 552,263 | +103,102 |
| Germany | 262,650 | 32,106 | -230,544 |
| Italy | 90,158 | 163,611 | +73,453 |
| Netherlands | 101,473 | 88,584 | -12,889 |
| Ireland | 46,864 | 41,555 | -5,309 |
| Bosnia and Herzegovina | 61,221 | 26,786 | -34,435 |
| Thailand | 0 | 27,710 | +27,710 |
| Finland | 0 | 26,825 | +26,825 |
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 | 3,274,953 |
| China | 1,468,339 |
| France | 662,384 |
| Czechia | 461,856 |
| Germany | 284,846 |
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 | 1,741,682 | 1,533,271 | -208,411 |
| China | 533,466 | 934,873 | +401,407 |
| France | 261,788 | 400,596 | +138,808 |
| Czechia | 115,772 | 346,084 | +230,312 |
| Germany | 192,934 | 91,912 | -101,022 |
| Netherlands | 101,473 | 165,808 | +64,335 |
| Italy | 90,158 | 163,611 | +73,453 |
| Bosnia and Herzegovina | 61,221 | 26,786 | -34,435 |
| Poland | 57,506 | 0 | -57,506 |
| Thailand | 0 | 27,710 | +27,710 |
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 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Highlands and Islands | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Inner London - West | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| South Yorkshire | 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) | 5,411,185 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,386,336 |
| Road transport | 94,698 |
| Other | 87,720 |
| Air transport | 54,810 |
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) | 2,681,100 | 2,730,085 | +48,985 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 420,918 | 965,418 | +544,500 |
| Road transport | 67,912 | 26,786 | -41,126 |
| Other | 46,165 | 41,555 | -4,610 |
| Air transport | 40,867 | 13,943 | -26,924 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Eurotunnel | 3,311,252 |
| Dover | 1,577,373 |
| Felixstowe | 688,152 |
| London Gateway Port | 632,705 |
| Hull | 205,622 |
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 | 1,643,732 | 1,667,520 | +23,788 |
| Dover | 768,427 | 808,946 | +40,519 |
| Felixstowe | 308,671 | 379,481 | +70,810 |
| London Gateway Port | 90,594 | 542,111 | +451,517 |
| Hull | 165,723 | 39,899 | -125,824 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 0 | 106,308 | +106,308 |
| ZLC | 67,912 | 26,786 | -41,126 |
| London | 28,875 | 65,346 | +36,471 |
| 000 | 46,165 | 41,555 | -4,610 |
| Immingham Docks | 17,270 | 26,825 | +9,555 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 4 |
| 2026-03 | 6 |
| 2026-02 | 4 |
| 2026-01 | 2 |
| 2025-12 | 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 |
|---|---|
| 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 | 210,391 |
| Ireland | 187,157 |
| 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 | 98,649 | 111,742 | +13,093 |
| Ireland | 143,393 | 43,764 | -99,629 |
| 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 | 22,100 | +22,100 |
| Netherlands | 0 | 6,921 | +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) | 380,592 |
| Air transport | 356,284 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 131,812 |
| 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) | 117,603 | 262,989 | +145,386 |
| Air transport | 190,692 | 165,592 | -25,100 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 6,636 | 125,176 | +118,540 |
| Other | 119 | 0 | -119 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 240,806 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 238,229 |
| Holyhead | 138,739 |
| 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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 140,431 | 100,375 | -40,056 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 5,963 | 232,266 | +226,303 |
| Holyhead | 108,016 | 30,723 | -77,293 |
| London Gateway Port | 5,640 | 82,017 | +76,377 |
| ZLC | 17,175 | 31,056 | +13,881 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 6,799 | 31,813 | +25,014 |
| London Stansted Airport | 26,287 | 1,348 | -24,939 |
| Immingham Docks | 0 | 22,100 | +22,100 |
| Southampton | 0 | 21,059 | +21,059 |
| 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