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 | 1,219,015 |
| Belgium | 913,801 |
| France | 391,407 |
| Italy | 160,198 |
| Germany | 115,318 |
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 | 377,983 | 841,032 | +463,049 |
| Belgium | 465,737 | 448,064 | -17,673 |
| France | 252,548 | 138,859 | -113,689 |
| Italy | 73,503 | 86,695 | +13,192 |
| Germany | 111,339 | 3,979 | -107,360 |
| Ireland | 31,262 | 38,823 | +7,561 |
| Finland | 0 | 26,825 | +26,825 |
| 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 | 1,322,760 |
| Belgium | 753,852 |
| France | 276,339 |
| Czechia | 169,248 |
| Italy | 160,198 |
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 | 464,793 | 857,967 | +393,174 |
| Belgium | 442,916 | 310,936 | -131,980 |
| France | 113,338 | 163,001 | +49,663 |
| Czechia | 38,386 | 130,862 | +92,476 |
| Italy | 73,503 | 86,695 | +13,192 |
| Germany | 93,121 | 1,159 | -91,962 |
| Poland | 55,053 | 0 | -55,053 |
| Finland | 0 | 26,825 | +26,825 |
| Indonesia | 9,063 | 0 | -9,063 |
| Thailand | 0 | 2,538 | +2,538 |
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 |
| Highlands and Islands | 1 |
| Inner London - West | 1 |
| Lincolnshire | 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 |
| 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 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 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) | 1,621,064 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,247,551 |
| Other | 70,085 |
| Road transport | 6,691 |
| Air transport | 3,556 |
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) | 900,730 | 720,334 | -180,396 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 387,046 | 860,505 | +473,459 |
| Other | 31,262 | 38,823 | +7,561 |
| Road transport | 6,691 | 0 | -6,691 |
| Air transport | 2,397 | 1,159 | -1,238 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Eurotunnel | 793,702 |
| Felixstowe | 629,298 |
| Dover | 601,735 |
| London Gateway Port | 569,404 |
| London | 89,169 |
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 | 418,121 | 375,581 | -42,540 |
| Felixstowe | 288,535 | 340,763 | +52,228 |
| Dover | 384,162 | 217,573 | -166,589 |
| London Gateway Port | 80,325 | 489,079 | +408,754 |
| London | 25,968 | 63,201 | +37,233 |
| 000 | 31,262 | 38,823 | +7,561 |
| Hull | 27,006 | 16,465 | -10,541 |
| Immingham Docks | 16,024 | 26,825 | +10,801 |
| Southampton | 0 | 30,663 | +30,663 |
| Killingholme | 29,449 | 0 | -29,449 |
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 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 2 |
| Architectural and engineering activities; technical testing and analysis | 1 |
| Manufacture of electrical equipment | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 2 |
| 2026-03 | 2 |
| 2026-02 | 2 |
| 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+ | 6 |
| 1m-15m | 3 |
| 0-1m | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| 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