Import/export HS code 700529: Various float or polished glass
Other types of float or polished glass sheets not specified elsewhere
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 | 13,562,360 |
| France | 11,915,876 |
| Germany | 7,806,755 |
| China | 7,746,766 |
| Italy | 4,003,686 |
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 | 8,275,951 | 5,286,409 | -2,989,542 |
| France | 5,923,624 | 5,992,252 | +68,628 |
| Germany | 3,295,403 | 4,511,352 | +1,215,949 |
| China | 3,485,386 | 4,261,380 | +775,994 |
| Italy | 1,844,099 | 2,159,587 | +315,488 |
| Ireland | 1,665,393 | 1,569,610 | -95,783 |
| Turkey | 500,774 | 895,591 | +394,817 |
| Indonesia | 450,728 | 609,032 | +158,304 |
| Thailand | 402,408 | 468,605 | +66,197 |
| Netherlands | 514,124 | 235,874 | -278,250 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 11,671,304 |
| Belgium | 9,090,558 |
| China | 7,836,773 |
| France | 5,103,302 |
| Luxembourg | 4,898,706 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 5,591,509 | 6,079,795 | +488,286 |
| Belgium | 5,758,921 | 3,331,637 | -2,427,284 |
| China | 3,556,370 | 4,280,403 | +724,033 |
| France | 2,559,160 | 2,544,142 | -15,018 |
| Luxembourg | 2,015,687 | 2,883,019 | +867,332 |
| Italy | 2,236,924 | 2,428,787 | +191,863 |
| Spain | 1,330,333 | 152,588 | -1,177,745 |
| Turkey | 479,958 | 895,591 | +415,633 |
| Indonesia | 450,728 | 538,861 | +88,133 |
| Thailand | 402,408 | 468,605 | +66,197 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 11 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 7 |
| West Midlands | 7 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 6 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 5 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 8 | 7 | -1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 3 | 5 | +2 |
| West Midlands | 2 | 7 | +5 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 2 | 5 | +3 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 1 | 5 | +4 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 | 4 | +2 |
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) | 38,505,411 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 11,648,512 |
| Other | 3,231,742 |
| Air transport | 580,701 |
| Road transport | 1,574 |
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) | 20,178,720 | 18,326,691 | -1,852,029 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,964,575 | 6,683,937 | +1,719,362 |
| Other | 1,669,363 | 1,562,379 | -106,984 |
| Air transport | 312,096 | 268,605 | -43,491 |
| Road transport | 1,574 | 0 | -1,574 |
| Rail transport | 542 | 0 | -542 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Eurotunnel | 18,568,768 |
| Dover | 15,126,876 |
| Felixstowe | 6,873,179 |
| 000 | 3,231,742 |
| Hull | 2,919,351 |
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 | 11,257,120 | 7,311,648 | -3,945,472 |
| Dover | 7,195,636 | 7,931,240 | +735,604 |
| Felixstowe | 3,762,051 | 3,111,128 | -650,923 |
| 000 | 1,669,363 | 1,562,379 | -106,984 |
| Hull | 1,234,557 | 1,684,794 | +450,237 |
| Southampton | 615,324 | 1,979,863 | +1,364,539 |
| London Gateway Port | 502,738 | 1,279,543 | +776,805 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 227,106 | 819,637 | +592,531 |
| Immingham Docks | 155,860 | 342,207 | +186,347 |
| East Midlands Airport | 175,910 | 111,075 | -64,835 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 23 |
| Manufacture of other non-metallic mineral products | 18 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 16 |
| Specialised construction activities | 12 |
| Other manufacturing | 10 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 23 |
| 2026-03 | 19 |
| 2026-02 | 21 |
| 2026-01 | 14 |
| 2025-12 | 14 |
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 | 44 |
| 54m+ | 24 |
| 0-1m | 21 |
| 15m-54m | 10 |
| Other | 5 |
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 | 10,607,869 |
| Spain | 4,513,901 |
| Germany | 1,307,406 |
| France | 906,413 |
| Poland | 456,453 |
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 | 5,199,939 | 5,407,930 | +207,991 |
| Spain | 473,239 | 4,040,662 | +3,567,423 |
| Germany | 902,270 | 405,136 | -497,134 |
| France | 503,565 | 402,848 | -100,717 |
| Poland | 73,249 | 383,204 | +309,955 |
| United Arab Emirates | 5,737 | 400,389 | +394,652 |
| Luxembourg | 13,658 | 387,750 | +374,092 |
| Italy | 87,724 | 157,289 | +69,565 |
| Netherlands | 144,399 | 71,336 | -73,063 |
| United States | 145,843 | 50,771 | -95,072 |
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 | 101,831 |
| Latvia | 34,213 |
| Indonesia | 29,004 |
| Hungary | 8,599 |
| Ireland | 5,383 |
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 | 48,864 | 52,967 | +4,103 |
| Latvia | 17,072 | 17,141 | +69 |
| Indonesia | 17,005 | 11,999 | -5,006 |
| Hungary | 4,150 | 4,449 | +299 |
| Ireland | 5,383 | 0 | -5,383 |
| XI | 1,611 | 1,538 | -73 |
| Spain | 20 | 20 | +0 |
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) | 18,549,686 |
| Air transport | 773,776 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 567,493 |
| Other | 182,219 |
| Rail transport | 11,102 |
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) | 7,258,916 | 11,290,770 | +4,031,854 |
| Air transport | 350,877 | 422,899 | +72,022 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 96,443 | 471,050 | +374,607 |
| Other | 94,105 | 88,114 | -5,991 |
| Rail transport | 0 | 11,102 | +11,102 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Holyhead | 10,156,837 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 3,816,511 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,171,091 |
| Dover | 1,766,778 |
| East Midlands Airport | 407,397 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holyhead | 4,826,103 | 5,330,734 | +504,631 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 283,597 | 3,532,914 | +3,249,317 |
| Immingham Docks | 236,606 | 1,934,485 | +1,697,879 |
| Dover | 1,541,373 | 225,405 | -1,315,968 |
| East Midlands Airport | 190,350 | 217,047 | +26,697 |
| Southampton | 0 | 386,140 | +386,140 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 124,894 | 76,648 | -48,246 |
| Hull | 73,052 | 123,006 | +49,954 |
| Eurotunnel | 86,085 | 98,343 | +12,258 |
| 000 | 94,105 | 88,114 | -5,991 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 700529
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Other types of float or polished glass sheets not specified elsewhere