Import/export HS code 70052980: Thick other float or polished glass (over 4.5mm)
Other float or polished 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 | 6,252,462 |
| France | 5,264,746 |
| Germany | 4,367,084 |
| Italy | 3,888,099 |
| Thailand | 871,013 |
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 | 3,795,284 | 2,457,178 | -1,338,106 |
| France | 2,789,172 | 2,475,574 | -313,598 |
| Germany | 1,668,453 | 2,698,631 | +1,030,178 |
| Italy | 1,728,512 | 2,159,587 | +431,075 |
| Thailand | 402,408 | 468,605 | +66,197 |
| China | 223,370 | 625,816 | +402,446 |
| Ireland | 308,257 | 209,278 | -98,979 |
| Turkey | 189,978 | 210,432 | +20,454 |
| Netherlands | 184,676 | 195,744 | +11,068 |
| United States | 209,614 | 85,349 | -124,265 |
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 | 7,048,931 |
| Italy | 4,550,124 |
| Belgium | 3,352,764 |
| Luxembourg | 2,761,208 |
| France | 1,150,882 |
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 | 3,403,033 | 3,645,898 | +242,865 |
| Italy | 2,121,337 | 2,428,787 | +307,450 |
| Belgium | 2,018,558 | 1,334,206 | -684,352 |
| Luxembourg | 1,166,504 | 1,594,704 | +428,200 |
| France | 591,039 | 559,843 | -31,196 |
| Spain | 897,588 | 116,441 | -781,147 |
| China | 270,677 | 666,227 | +395,550 |
| Thailand | 402,408 | 468,605 | +66,197 |
| Turkey | 183,382 | 210,432 | +27,050 |
| Netherlands | 105,503 | 201,059 | +95,556 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 8 |
| West Midlands | 6 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 3 |
| Greater Manchester | 3 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 3 |
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 | 6 | 5 | -1 |
| West Midlands | 2 | 6 | +4 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 0 | 3 | +3 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Cheshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Merseyside | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Northern Ireland | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 20,391,041 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,357,354 |
| Other | 520,011 |
| Air transport | 292,261 |
| 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) | 10,400,659 | 9,990,382 | -410,277 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 884,535 | 1,472,819 | +588,284 |
| Other | 312,548 | 207,463 | -105,085 |
| Air transport | 158,906 | 133,355 | -25,551 |
| Road transport | 1,574 | 0 | -1,574 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Eurotunnel | 9,211,095 |
| Dover | 7,901,986 |
| Hull | 2,281,731 |
| Southampton | 932,926 |
| Felixstowe | 835,907 |
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 | 5,411,591 | 3,799,504 | -1,612,087 |
| Dover | 3,920,914 | 3,981,072 | +60,158 |
| Hull | 885,911 | 1,395,820 | +509,909 |
| Southampton | 328,053 | 604,873 | +276,820 |
| Felixstowe | 358,920 | 476,987 | +118,067 |
| 000 | 312,548 | 207,463 | -105,085 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 164,753 | 319,295 | +154,542 |
| London Gateway Port | 132,347 | 292,944 | +160,597 |
| Immingham Docks | 6,181 | 297,265 | +291,084 |
| East Midlands Airport | 133,456 | 67,171 | -66,285 |
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 | 11 |
| Other manufacturing | 7 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 7 |
| Specialised construction activities | 7 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 16 |
| 2026-03 | 11 |
| 2026-02 | 12 |
| 2026-01 | 10 |
| 2025-12 | 8 |
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 | 22 |
| 54m+ | 16 |
| 0-1m | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| 15m-54m | 3 |
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 | 5,226,520 |
| Spain | 1,469,935 |
| Germany | 981,045 |
| France | 637,512 |
| Poland | 408,880 |
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 | 2,402,424 | 2,824,096 | +421,672 |
| Spain | 174,666 | 1,295,269 | +1,120,603 |
| Germany | 652,727 | 328,318 | -324,409 |
| France | 456,929 | 180,583 | -276,346 |
| Poland | 73,249 | 335,631 | +262,382 |
| United Arab Emirates | 1,886 | 397,482 | +395,596 |
| Luxembourg | 13,658 | 381,582 | +367,924 |
| Italy | 87,724 | 143,855 | +56,131 |
| Austria | 0 | 177,040 | +177,040 |
| Switzerland | 124,856 | 0 | -124,856 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 5,129 |
| XI | 54 |
| Spain | 40 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 5,129 | 0 | -5,129 |
| XI | 0 | 54 | +54 |
| 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) | 9,659,336 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 535,486 |
| Air transport | 253,092 |
| Rail transport | 11,102 |
| Other | 5,223 |
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) | 3,952,505 | 5,706,831 | +1,754,326 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 85,573 | 449,913 | +364,340 |
| Air transport | 36,108 | 216,984 | +180,876 |
| Rail transport | 0 | 11,102 | +11,102 |
| Other | 5,149 | 74 | -5,075 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Holyhead | 5,100,971 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,088,781 |
| Dover | 1,343,070 |
| Immingham Docks | 728,781 |
| Southampton | 386,140 |
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 | 2,253,389 | 2,847,582 | +594,193 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 116,542 | 1,972,239 | +1,855,697 |
| Dover | 1,172,436 | 170,634 | -1,001,802 |
| Immingham Docks | 163,741 | 565,040 | +401,299 |
| Southampton | 0 | 386,140 | +386,140 |
| Hull | 73,052 | 86,116 | +13,064 |
| Eurotunnel | 77,496 | 64,344 | -13,152 |
| East Midlands Airport | 10,800 | 126,292 | +115,492 |
| London Gateway Port | 25,914 | 63,059 | +37,145 |
| Liverpool Docks | 87,849 | 0 | -87,849 |
Quick facts
HS code: 70052980
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Other float or polished glass sheets with a thickness over 4.5mm