Import/export HS code 70052125: Thin colored or surface-ground glass (up to 3.5mm)
Colored or surface-ground 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Belgium | 225,276 |
| Germany | 55,075 |
| Italy | 27,544 |
| China | 20,136 |
| France | 7,370 |
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 | 51,146 | 174,130 | +122,984 |
| Germany | 41,384 | 13,691 | -27,693 |
| Italy | 13,748 | 13,796 | +48 |
| China | 20,136 | 0 | -20,136 |
| France | 7,370 | 0 | -7,370 |
| Japan | 0 | 957 | +957 |
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 | 184,294 |
| Germany | 53,966 |
| Czechia | 42,091 |
| Italy | 27,544 |
| China | 27,506 |
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 | 46,029 | 138,265 | +92,236 |
| Germany | 40,275 | 13,691 | -26,584 |
| Czechia | 6,226 | 35,865 | +29,639 |
| Italy | 13,748 | 13,796 | +48 |
| China | 27,506 | 0 | -27,506 |
| Japan | 0 | 957 | +957 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Lancashire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lancashire | 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) | 310,872 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 20,136 |
| Air transport | 5,350 |
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) | 112,539 | 198,333 | +85,794 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 20,136 | 0 | -20,136 |
| Air transport | 1,109 | 4,241 | +3,132 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Eurotunnel | 176,948 |
| Dover | 83,242 |
| Hull | 50,682 |
| Felixstowe | 20,136 |
| East Midlands Airport | 4,393 |
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 | 41,258 | 135,690 | +94,432 |
| Dover | 31,006 | 52,236 | +21,230 |
| Hull | 40,275 | 10,407 | -29,868 |
| Felixstowe | 20,136 | 0 | -20,136 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,109 | 3,284 | +2,175 |
| London Stansted Airport | 0 | 957 | +957 |
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 | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2024-12 | 1 |
| 2024-05 | 1 |
| 2024-03 | 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 |
|---|---|
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 171,316 |
| Ireland | 55,590 |
| Switzerland | 28,941 |
| India | 18,268 |
| Austria | 11,523 |
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 | 66,866 | 104,450 | +37,584 |
| Ireland | 45,288 | 10,302 | -34,986 |
| Switzerland | 0 | 28,941 | +28,941 |
| India | 5,640 | 12,628 | +6,988 |
| Austria | 11,523 | 0 | -11,523 |
| Netherlands | 0 | 6,921 | +6,921 |
| Italy | 0 | 4,880 | +4,880 |
| France | 0 | 4,049 | +4,049 |
| Czechia | 0 | 3,413 | +3,413 |
| Portugal | 0 | 2,327 | +2,327 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Air transport | 295,853 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 16,920 |
| 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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air transport | 129,222 | 166,631 | +37,409 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 5,640 | 11,280 | +5,640 |
| 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 | 231,726 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 32,838 |
| ZLC | 28,941 |
| London Gateway Port | 11,280 |
| Southampton | 5,640 |
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 | 122,423 | 109,303 | -13,120 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 6,799 | 26,039 | +19,240 |
| ZLC | 0 | 28,941 | +28,941 |
| London Gateway Port | 5,640 | 5,640 | +0 |
| Southampton | 0 | 5,640 | +5,640 |
| London Stansted Airport | 0 | 1,348 | +1,348 |
| Manchester Airport | 0 | 1,000 | +1,000 |
| 000 | 119 | 0 | -119 |
Quick facts
HS code: 70052125
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Colored or surface-ground glass sheets with a thickness of 3.5mm or less