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.
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* 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 | 1,825,663 |
| Belgium | 1,134,170 |
| Indonesia | 834,670 |
| Germany | 390,066 |
| 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 | 906,596 | 919,067 | +12,471 |
| Belgium | 517,896 | 616,274 | +98,378 |
| Indonesia | 450,728 | 383,942 | -66,786 |
| Germany | 204,662 | 185,404 | -19,258 |
| Poland | 81,709 | 138,273 | +56,564 |
| France | 82,395 | 84,044 | +1,649 |
| Italy | 115,587 | 0 | -115,587 |
| United States | 69,842 | 43,773 | -26,069 |
| Saudi Arabia | 76,600 | 21,411 | -55,189 |
| Sweden | 9,679 | 31,433 | +21,754 |
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 | 1,831,021 |
| Belgium | 1,094,342 |
| Indonesia | 771,387 |
| Germany | 419,616 |
| 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 | 907,969 | 923,052 | +15,083 |
| Belgium | 508,642 | 585,700 | +77,058 |
| Indonesia | 450,728 | 320,659 | -130,069 |
| Germany | 228,200 | 191,416 | -36,784 |
| Poland | 102,484 | 138,273 | +35,789 |
| Italy | 115,587 | 0 | -115,587 |
| United States | 69,842 | 40,416 | -29,426 |
| France | 12,273 | 90,674 | +78,401 |
| Saudi Arabia | 76,600 | 21,411 | -55,189 |
| 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 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 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 | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 0 | 3 | +3 |
| South East Wales | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| 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 |
| West Yorkshire | 2 | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,747,831 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,983,606 |
| Air transport | 261,595 |
| Other | 2,233 |
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) | 1,406,707 | 1,341,124 | -65,583 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 987,589 | 996,017 | +8,428 |
| Air transport | 141,972 | 119,623 | -22,349 |
| Other | 102 | 2,131 | +2,029 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 1,660,941 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,143,799 |
| London Gateway Port | 667,107 |
| Dover | 485,023 |
| Southampton | 346,492 |
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 | 1,030,013 | 630,928 | -399,085 |
| Eurotunnel | 556,687 | 587,112 | +30,425 |
| London Gateway Port | 207,554 | 459,553 | +251,999 |
| Dover | 270,954 | 214,069 | -56,885 |
| Southampton | 156,467 | 190,025 | +33,558 |
| Hull | 140,946 | 75,866 | -65,080 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,112 | 116,823 | +114,711 |
| East Midlands Airport | 37,385 | 43,904 | +6,519 |
| London Stansted Airport | 48,015 | 31,630 | -16,385 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 49,934 | 22,045 | -27,889 |
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 | 10 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 7 |
| Manufacture of computer, electronic and optical products | 5 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 5 |
| Architectural and engineering activities; technical testing and analysis | 4 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 6 |
| 2026-03 | 5 |
| 2026-02 | 5 |
| 2026-01 | 4 |
| 2025-12 | 5 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| CENTRADO TRADING LIMITED | 87 |
| OPTICAL FILTERS LIMITED | 53 |
| PI-KEM LIMITED | 38 |
| NICHOLLS & CLARKE LIMITED | 29 |
| PYROGUARD UK LIMITED | 28 |
| CONCORDE GLASS LIMITED | 22 |
| 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 | 20 |
| 54m+ | 9 |
| 0-1m | 5 |
| 15m-54m | 1 |
| Other | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Spain | 713,518 |
| Ireland | 209,558 |
| Netherlands | 182,214 |
| United States | 156,743 |
| 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 | 18,008 | 695,510 | +677,502 |
| Ireland | 111,419 | 98,139 | -13,280 |
| Netherlands | 138,799 | 43,415 | -95,384 |
| United States | 119,281 | 37,462 | -81,819 |
| Germany | 6,959 | 52,842 | +45,883 |
| France | 11,170 | 35,257 | +24,087 |
| Kenya | 0 | 36,036 | +36,036 |
| Poland | 0 | 26,689 | +26,689 |
| Portugal | 23,616 | 0 | -23,616 |
| Turkey | 13,742 | 5,510 | -8,232 |
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 |
| 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 | 48,864 | 52,967 | +4,103 |
| Latvia | 17,072 | 17,141 | +69 |
| Indonesia | 17,005 | 11,999 | -5,006 |
| Hungary | 4,150 | 4,449 | +299 |
| 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) | 882,755 |
| Air transport | 496,612 |
| Other | 176,676 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 7,526 |
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) | 63,919 | 818,836 | +754,917 |
| Air transport | 312,438 | 184,174 | -128,264 |
| Other | 88,645 | 88,031 | -614 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,462 | 4,064 | +602 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 427,860 |
| Immingham Docks | 394,909 |
| East Midlands Airport | 269,236 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 186,041 |
| 000 | 176,676 |
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 | 32,401 | 395,459 | +363,058 |
| Immingham Docks | 10,419 | 384,490 | +374,071 |
| East Midlands Airport | 178,481 | 90,755 | -87,726 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 118,891 | 67,150 | -51,741 |
| 000 | 88,645 | 88,031 | -614 |
| Hull | 0 | 36,890 | +36,890 |
| London Stansted Airport | 10,854 | 16,251 | +5,397 |
| Dover | 10,511 | 6,061 | -4,450 |
| ZLC | 4,212 | 7,555 | +3,343 |
| 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