Import/export HS code 70052130: Medium colored or surface-ground glass (3.5mm to 4.5mm)
Colored or surface-ground glass sheets with a thickness between 3.5mm and 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 1,255,124 |
| Belgium | 898,176 |
| France | 418,690 |
| Italy | 175,033 |
| Germany | 114,417 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 424,719 | 830,405 | +405,686 |
| Belgium | 491,170 | 407,006 | -84,164 |
| France | 243,435 | 175,255 | -68,180 |
| Italy | 68,028 | 107,005 | +38,977 |
| Germany | 110,438 | 3,979 | -106,459 |
| Ireland | 29,541 | 42,502 | +12,961 |
| Finland | 0 | 41,848 | +41,848 |
| Netherlands | 0 | 17,071 | +17,071 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 0 | 16,935 | +16,935 |
| Indonesia | 9,063 | 0 | -9,063 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 1,349,887 |
| Belgium | 736,652 |
| France | 293,736 |
| Italy | 175,033 |
| Czechia | 173,195 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 502,547 | 847,340 | +344,793 |
| Belgium | 455,357 | 281,295 | -174,062 |
| France | 112,306 | 181,430 | +69,124 |
| Italy | 68,028 | 107,005 | +38,977 |
| Czechia | 51,378 | 121,817 | +70,439 |
| Germany | 93,121 | 1,159 | -91,962 |
| Poland | 55,053 | 13,473 | -41,580 |
| Finland | 0 | 41,848 | +41,848 |
| Indonesia | 9,063 | 0 | -9,063 |
| Netherlands | 0 | 4,137 | +4,137 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 |
| Lancashire | 2 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 2 |
| Highlands and Islands | 1 |
| Inner London - West | 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 | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Lancashire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| Highlands and Islands | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Inner London - West | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Lincolnshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| South Yorkshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| West 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) | 1,639,255 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,283,660 |
| Other | 72,043 |
| Air transport | 25,980 |
| Road transport | 6,691 |
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) | 910,674 | 728,581 | -182,093 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 433,782 | 849,878 | +416,096 |
| Other | 29,541 | 42,502 | +12,961 |
| Air transport | 2,397 | 23,583 | +21,186 |
| Road transport | 6,691 | 0 | -6,691 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Eurotunnel | 773,507 |
| Felixstowe | 654,104 |
| Dover | 601,665 |
| London Gateway Port | 580,707 |
| London | 90,475 |
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 | 418,256 | 355,251 | -63,005 |
| Felixstowe | 334,701 | 319,403 | -15,298 |
| Dover | 394,872 | 206,793 | -188,079 |
| London Gateway Port | 80,895 | 499,812 | +418,917 |
| London | 25,968 | 64,507 | +38,539 |
| 000 | 29,541 | 42,502 | +12,961 |
| Immingham Docks | 16,024 | 41,848 | +25,824 |
| Hull | 27,006 | 16,465 | -10,541 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 0 | 41,702 | +41,702 |
| Southampton | 0 | 30,663 | +30,663 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
|
Manufacture of furniture
|
3 |
|
Manufacture of other non-metallic mineral products
|
3 |
|
Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment
|
2 |
|
Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
2 |
|
Architectural and engineering activities; technical testing and analysis
|
1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 4 |
| 2026-04 | 2 |
| 2026-03 | 2 |
| 2026-02 | 2 |
| 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+ | 6 |
| 1m-15m | 3 |
| 0-1m | 2 |
| 15m-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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 14,282 |
| Austria | 13,472 |
| Germany | 8,654 |
| United States | 975 |
| Luxembourg | 806 |
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 | 5,016 | 9,266 | +4,250 |
| Austria | 0 | 13,472 | +13,472 |
| Germany | 0 | 8,654 | +8,654 |
| United States | 975 | 0 | -975 |
| Luxembourg | 806 | 0 | -806 |
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) | 37,214 |
| Air transport | 975 |
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) | 5,822 | 31,392 | +25,570 |
| Air transport | 975 | 0 | -975 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 22,932 |
| Holyhead | 14,282 |
| London Stansted Airport | 975 |
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 | 806 | 22,126 | +21,320 |
| Holyhead | 5,016 | 9,266 | +4,250 |
| London Stansted Airport | 975 | 0 | -975 |
Quick facts
HS code: 70052130
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Colored or surface-ground glass sheets with a thickness between 3.5mm and 4.5mm