Import/export HS code 70052925: Thin other float or polished glass (up to 3.5mm)
Other float or polished 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 1,807,823 |
| Belgium | 1,032,216 |
| Indonesia | 850,433 |
| Germany | 400,813 |
| Poland | 219,982 |
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 | 898,703 | 909,120 | +10,417 |
| Belgium | 436,428 | 595,788 | +159,360 |
| Indonesia | 519,304 | 331,129 | -188,175 |
| Germany | 279,664 | 121,149 | -158,515 |
| Poland | 94,042 | 125,940 | +31,898 |
| France | 86,850 | 90,183 | +3,333 |
| United States | 59,497 | 57,154 | -2,343 |
| Italy | 115,587 | 0 | -115,587 |
| Saudi Arabia | 83,405 | 14,606 | -68,799 |
| Sweden | 17,047 | 24,065 | +7,018 |
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 | 1,813,181 |
| Belgium | 1,009,654 |
| Indonesia | 787,150 |
| Germany | 428,338 |
| Poland | 240,757 |
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 | 900,076 | 913,105 | +13,029 |
| Belgium | 417,583 | 592,071 | +174,488 |
| Indonesia | 519,304 | 267,846 | -251,458 |
| Germany | 304,082 | 124,256 | -179,826 |
| Poland | 114,817 | 125,940 | +11,123 |
| France | 28,748 | 91,675 | +62,927 |
| Italy | 115,587 | 0 | -115,587 |
| United States | 59,497 | 53,797 | -5,700 |
| Saudi Arabia | 83,405 | 14,606 | -68,799 |
| Taiwan | 0 | 63,283 | +63,283 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 4 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 3 |
| South East Wales | 3 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| South East Wales | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Inner London - West | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Lancashire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
Import volume by transport
What this shows: Import value by transport mode used to bring goods into the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,743,381 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,917,345 |
| Air transport | 262,561 |
| Other | 2,131 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,472,909 | 1,270,472 | -202,437 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,000,496 | 916,849 | -83,647 |
| Air transport | 132,364 | 130,197 | -2,167 |
| Other | 0 | 2,131 | +2,131 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 1,625,320 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,010,468 |
| London Gateway Port | 694,515 |
| Dover | 478,789 |
| Southampton | 352,628 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 998,870 | 626,450 | -372,420 |
| Eurotunnel | 492,489 | 517,979 | +25,490 |
| London Gateway Port | 271,618 | 422,897 | +151,279 |
| Dover | 275,822 | 202,967 | -72,855 |
| Southampton | 177,125 | 175,503 | -1,622 |
| Hull | 213,726 | 3,086 | -210,640 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,569 | 190,670 | +189,101 |
| East Midlands Airport | 39,006 | 57,606 | +18,600 |
| London Stansted Airport | 42,683 | 32,950 | -9,733 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 39,589 | 22,045 | -17,544 |
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
|
11 |
|
Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
7 |
|
Manufacture of computer, electronic and optical products
|
4 |
|
Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
4 |
|
Architectural and engineering activities; technical testing and analysis
|
3 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 9 |
| 2026-04 | 6 |
| 2026-03 | 5 |
| 2026-02 | 5 |
| 2026-01 | 4 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| CENTRADO TRADING LIMITED | 88 |
| OPTICAL FILTERS LIMITED | 54 |
| PI-KEM LIMITED | 38 |
| PYROGUARD UK LIMITED | 29 |
| NICHOLLS & CLARKE LIMITED | 29 |
| CONCORDE GLASS LIMITED | 23 |
| OSSILA LTD | 20 |
| A.L. YOUNGER LIMITED | 18 |
| SKAN GROUP HOLDINGS LIMITED | 15 |
| SANDER GLASS LIMITED | 15 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 19 |
| 54m+ | 9 |
| 0-1m | 4 |
| 15m-54m | 2 |
| Other | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Spain | 713,518 |
| Ireland | 200,908 |
| Netherlands | 176,044 |
| United States | 158,739 |
| Germany | 59,801 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spain | 473,361 | 240,157 | -233,204 |
| Ireland | 108,351 | 92,557 | -15,794 |
| Netherlands | 144,776 | 31,268 | -113,508 |
| United States | 130,979 | 27,760 | -103,219 |
| Germany | 8,396 | 51,405 | +43,009 |
| France | 19,970 | 27,795 | +7,825 |
| Kenya | 1,211 | 34,825 | +33,614 |
| Poland | 0 | 32,602 | +32,602 |
| Portugal | 23,616 | 0 | -23,616 |
| Turkey | 13,889 | 2,129 | -11,760 |
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 | 98,403 |
| Latvia | 31,615 |
| Indonesia | 25,402 |
| Hungary | 8,353 |
| XI | 3,029 |
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 | 48,970 | 49,433 | +463 |
| Latvia | 15,148 | 16,467 | +1,319 |
| Indonesia | 15,211 | 10,191 | -5,020 |
| Hungary | 3,632 | 4,721 | +1,089 |
| XI | 1,554 | 1,475 | -79 |
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) | 882,650 |
| Air transport | 507,722 |
| Other | 166,802 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,064 |
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) | 527,902 | 354,748 | -173,154 |
| Air transport | 332,369 | 175,353 | -157,016 |
| Other | 84,515 | 82,287 | -2,228 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 0 | 4,064 | +4,064 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 427,755 |
| Immingham Docks | 391,447 |
| East Midlands Airport | 272,148 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 191,447 |
| 000 | 166,802 |
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 | 300,450 | 127,305 | -173,145 |
| Immingham Docks | 196,830 | 194,617 | -2,213 |
| East Midlands Airport | 185,090 | 87,058 | -98,032 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 130,483 | 60,964 | -69,519 |
| 000 | 84,515 | 82,287 | -2,228 |
| Hull | 0 | 36,890 | +36,890 |
| London Stansted Airport | 11,373 | 17,186 | +5,813 |
| Dover | 16,572 | 0 | -16,572 |
| ZLC | 4,212 | 8,893 | +4,681 |
| Holyhead | 11,575 | 0 | -11,575 |
Quick facts
HS code: 70052925
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Other float or polished glass sheets with a thickness of 3.5mm or less