Import/export HS code 70052180: Thick colored or surface-ground glass (over 4.5mm)
Colored or surface-ground glass sheets with a thickness over 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Belgium | 2,508,195 |
| France | 604,768 |
| Netherlands | 171,778 |
| Germany | 120,973 |
| Bosnia and Herzegovina | 88,007 |
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 | 1,276,004 | 1,232,191 | -43,813 |
| France | 191,364 | 413,404 | +222,040 |
| Netherlands | 101,473 | 70,305 | -31,168 |
| Germany | 99,520 | 21,453 | -78,067 |
| Bosnia and Herzegovina | 61,221 | 26,786 | -34,435 |
| China | 11,083 | 74,136 | +63,053 |
| United States | 21,719 | 4,898 | -16,821 |
| Thailand | 0 | 25,172 | +25,172 |
| Ireland | 15,602 | 2,732 | -12,870 |
| Italy | 2,907 | 9,680 | +6,773 |
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 | 2,336,680 |
| France | 386,045 |
| Netherlands | 264,058 |
| Czechia | 240,672 |
| Germany | 134,416 |
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 | 1,265,942 | 1,070,738 | -195,204 |
| France | 148,450 | 237,595 | +89,145 |
| Netherlands | 101,473 | 162,585 | +61,112 |
| Czechia | 71,160 | 169,512 | +98,352 |
| Germany | 49,131 | 85,285 | +36,154 |
| China | 43,288 | 74,136 | +30,848 |
| Bosnia and Herzegovina | 61,221 | 26,786 | -34,435 |
| Thailand | 0 | 25,172 | +25,172 |
| United States | 19,698 | 4,898 | -14,800 |
| Italy | 2,907 | 9,680 | +6,773 |
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 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 |
| Lancashire | 2 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outer London - West and North West | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Lancashire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Inner London - West | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Lincolnshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Suffolk | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| West Midlands | 0 | 1 | +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) | 3,417,956 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 118,649 |
| Road transport | 88,007 |
| Air transport | 39,744 |
| Other | 17,635 |
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) | 1,672,750 | 1,745,206 | +72,456 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 13,736 | 104,913 | +91,177 |
| Road transport | 61,221 | 26,786 | -34,435 |
| Air transport | 37,361 | 2,383 | -34,978 |
| Other | 14,903 | 2,732 | -12,171 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Eurotunnel | 2,268,336 |
| Dover | 904,393 |
| Hull | 111,469 |
| ZLC | 88,007 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 86,610 |
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 | 1,186,474 | 1,081,862 | -104,612 |
| Dover | 366,464 | 537,929 | +171,465 |
| Hull | 88,035 | 23,434 | -64,601 |
| ZLC | 61,221 | 26,786 | -34,435 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 0 | 86,610 | +86,610 |
| London Gateway Port | 10,269 | 53,032 | +42,763 |
| Felixstowe | 0 | 38,718 | +38,718 |
| Harwich | 15,864 | 13,226 | -2,638 |
| London Stansted Airport | 19,089 | 1,263 | -17,826 |
| 000 | 14,903 | 2,732 | -12,171 |
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 | 5 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 4 |
| Manufacture of computer, electronic and optical products | 2 |
| Manufacture of furniture | 2 |
| Other manufacturing | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 1 |
| 2026-03 | 3 |
| 2026-02 | 2 |
| 2025-10 | 1 |
| 2025-09 | 1 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| PILKINGTON UNITED KINGDOM LIMITED | 33 |
| THORN LIGHTING LIMITED | 12 |
| COMAR OPTICS LIMITED | 8 |
| UNIGLASS LIMITED | 7 |
| PILKINGTON AUTOMOTIVE LIMITED | 5 |
| HSF LONDON LTD | 5 |
| VISTALUX LIMITED | 4 |
| OPTICAL FILTERS LIMITED | 4 |
| OPTIDEK LTD | 4 |
| MI GLASS LIMITED | 3 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 5 |
| 1m-15m | 4 |
| 0-1m | 2 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 129,493 |
| Luxembourg | 105,964 |
| Austria | 96,419 |
| Oman | 68,042 |
| Germany | 44,132 |
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 | 103,000 | 26,493 | -76,507 |
| Luxembourg | 4,469 | 101,495 | +97,026 |
| Austria | 34,350 | 62,069 | +27,719 |
| Oman | 0 | 68,042 | +68,042 |
| Germany | 0 | 44,132 | +44,132 |
| Norway | 0 | 22,100 | +22,100 |
| United States | 2,889 | 16,719 | +13,830 |
| United Arab Emirates | 4,760 | 0 | -4,760 |
| Poland | 1,310 | 2,428 | +1,118 |
| Spain | 1,717 | 0 | -1,717 |
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) | 343,378 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 106,557 |
| Air transport | 48,823 |
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) | 111,781 | 231,597 | +119,816 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 996 | 105,561 | +104,565 |
| Air transport | 42,487 | 6,336 | -36,151 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 215,297 |
| Holyhead | 124,457 |
| London Gateway Port | 68,042 |
| London Stansted Airport | 25,312 |
| Immingham Docks | 22,100 |
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 | 5,157 | 210,140 | +204,983 |
| Holyhead | 103,000 | 21,457 | -81,543 |
| London Gateway Port | 0 | 68,042 | +68,042 |
| London Stansted Airport | 25,312 | 0 | -25,312 |
| Immingham Docks | 0 | 22,100 | +22,100 |
| ZLC | 17,175 | 0 | -17,175 |
| Southampton | 0 | 15,419 | +15,419 |
| East Midlands Airport | 0 | 5,036 | +5,036 |
| Eurotunnel | 3,624 | 0 | -3,624 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 0 | 1,300 | +1,300 |
Quick facts
HS code: 70052180
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Colored or surface-ground glass sheets with a thickness over 4.5mm