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 | 269,735 |
| Italy | 80,984 |
| Germany | 47,953 |
| China | 20,136 |
| United States | 9,544 |
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 | 77,184 | 192,551 | +115,367 |
| Italy | 13,748 | 67,236 | +53,488 |
| Germany | 41,279 | 6,674 | -34,605 |
| China | 20,136 | 0 | -20,136 |
| United States | 0 | 9,544 | +9,544 |
| Japan | 0 | 9,109 | +9,109 |
| France | 3,515 | 0 | -3,515 |
| Poland | 0 | 2,770 | +2,770 |
| Netherlands | 0 | 1,208 | +1,208 |
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 | 217,203 |
| Italy | 80,984 |
| Czechia | 54,847 |
| Germany | 45,638 |
| China | 26,421 |
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 | 72,067 | 145,136 | +73,069 |
| Italy | 13,748 | 67,236 | +53,488 |
| Czechia | 6,226 | 48,621 | +42,395 |
| Germany | 40,170 | 5,468 | -34,702 |
| China | 23,651 | 2,770 | -20,881 |
| United States | 0 | 9,544 | +9,544 |
| Japan | 0 | 9,109 | +9,109 |
| Netherlands | 0 | 1,208 | +1,208 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Lancashire | 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) | 395,612 |
| Air transport | 29,206 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 20,136 |
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) | 134,617 | 260,995 | +126,378 |
| Air transport | 1,109 | 28,097 | +26,988 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 20,136 | 0 | -20,136 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Eurotunnel | 242,226 |
| Dover | 71,245 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 41,971 |
| Hull | 40,170 |
| Felixstowe | 20,136 |
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 | 76,646 | 165,580 | +88,934 |
| Dover | 17,801 | 53,444 | +35,643 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 0 | 41,971 | +41,971 |
| Hull | 40,170 | 0 | -40,170 |
| Felixstowe | 20,136 | 0 | -20,136 |
| London Stansted Airport | 0 | 18,653 | +18,653 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,109 | 9,444 | +8,335 |
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 |
|
Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 1 |
| 2026-03 | 2 |
| 2024-12 | 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 |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 1 |
| 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 | 162,908 |
| Ireland | 48,570 |
| Switzerland | 28,941 |
| India | 26,603 |
| 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 | 79,103 | 83,805 | +4,702 |
| Ireland | 34,040 | 14,530 | -19,510 |
| Switzerland | 0 | 28,941 | +28,941 |
| India | 5,640 | 20,963 | +15,323 |
| Austria | 11,523 | 0 | -11,523 |
| Netherlands | 6,921 | 0 | -6,921 |
| France | 4,049 | 1,264 | -2,785 |
| Italy | 0 | 4,880 | +4,880 |
| Canada | 925 | 3,943 | +3,018 |
| Czechia | 0 | 3,413 | +3,413 |
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 | 285,961 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 25,255 |
| 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 | 141,722 | 144,239 | +2,517 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 5,640 | 19,615 | +13,975 |
| 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 | 212,272 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 40,285 |
| ZLC | 31,056 |
| London Gateway Port | 19,615 |
| 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 | 134,923 | 77,349 | -57,574 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 6,799 | 33,486 | +26,687 |
| ZLC | 0 | 31,056 | +31,056 |
| London Gateway Port | 5,640 | 13,975 | +8,335 |
| 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