Import/export HS code 701010: Glass ampoules
Small sealed glass containers used for storing liquids, often for medical or scientific purposes
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- 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 | 2,289,307 |
| Germany | 530,703 |
| Italy | 345,159 |
| Denmark | 288,437 |
| United States | 102,183 |
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 | 1,407,067 | 882,240 | -524,827 |
| Germany | 181,801 | 348,902 | +167,101 |
| Italy | 223,729 | 121,430 | -102,299 |
| Denmark | 313 | 288,124 | +287,811 |
| United States | 94,893 | 7,290 | -87,603 |
| Netherlands | 74,182 | 15,908 | -58,274 |
| France | 28,924 | 23,429 | -5,495 |
| Belgium | 46,146 | 982 | -45,164 |
| Egypt | 0 | 35,535 | +35,535 |
| South Korea | 23,194 | 1,260 | -21,934 |
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 | 2,374,553 |
| Germany | 601,494 |
| Italy | 347,475 |
| United States | 106,879 |
| Egypt | 35,535 |
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 | 1,487,374 | 887,179 | -600,195 |
| Germany | 238,245 | 363,249 | +125,004 |
| Italy | 227,269 | 120,206 | -107,063 |
| United States | 94,506 | 12,373 | -82,133 |
| Egypt | 0 | 35,535 | +35,535 |
| Hungary | 17,580 | 13,280 | -4,300 |
| Lebanon | 11,582 | 12,866 | +1,284 |
| France | 12,588 | 8,580 | -4,008 |
| Austria | 1,208 | 18,440 | +17,232 |
| Ukraine | 0 | 15,696 | +15,696 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 6 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 5 |
| Northern Ireland | 5 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 4 |
| Inner London - East | 4 |
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 | 5 | 3 | -2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 5 | 1 | -4 |
| Northern Ireland | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Inner London - East | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| East Central Scotland | 0 | 2 | +2 |
Import volume by transport
What this shows: Import value by transport mode used to bring goods into the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Air transport | 1,450,015 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,384,998 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 745,473 |
| Other | 303,420 |
| Road transport | 40,946 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air transport | 674,300 | 775,715 | +101,415 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,066,919 | 318,079 | -748,840 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 372,908 | 372,565 | -343 |
| Other | 313 | 303,107 | +302,794 |
| Road transport | 23,104 | 17,842 | -5,262 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 1,167,550 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 811,977 |
| Eurotunnel | 371,821 |
| 000 | 303,420 |
| Birmingham Airport | 278,417 |
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 | 942,164 | 225,386 | -716,778 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 204,579 | 607,398 | +402,819 |
| Eurotunnel | 132,802 | 239,019 | +106,217 |
| 000 | 313 | 303,107 | +302,794 |
| Birmingham Airport | 241,483 | 36,934 | -204,549 |
| London | 152,417 | 1,884 | -150,533 |
| Luton Airport | 55,050 | 82,225 | +27,175 |
| Dover | 26,152 | 92,653 | +66,501 |
| London Stansted Airport | 99,307 | 6,865 | -92,442 |
| London Gateway Port | 36,427 | 39,085 | +2,658 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 20 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 13 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 7 |
| Scientific research and development | 4 |
| Manufacture of computer, electronic and optical products | 3 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 8 |
| 2025-11 | 9 |
| 2025-10 | 5 |
| 2025-09 | 5 |
| 2025-08 | 3 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| RAWLINGS & SON(BRISTOL)LIMITED | 28 |
| WOCKHARDT UK HOLDINGS LIMITED | 18 |
| ADELPHI HOLDINGS LIMITED | 17 |
| KEEPME LIFESTYLE LIMITED | 17 |
| KEEP ME PROMOTIONS LIMITED | 15 |
| KROMEK LIMITED | 13 |
| LABCO LIMITED | 12 |
| ACHESON & ACHESON LIMITED | 11 |
| NIP AND FAB LIMITED | 11 |
| FORTRESS DIAGNOSTICS LTD | 10 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 0-1m | 19 |
| 1m-15m | 17 |
| 54m+ | 8 |
| Other | 8 |
| 15m-54m | 7 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 378,034 |
| Ireland | 227,990 |
| Germany | 150,980 |
| France | 122,621 |
| Canada | 66,160 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 183,275 | 194,759 | +11,484 |
| Ireland | 139,072 | 88,918 | -50,154 |
| Germany | 53,736 | 97,244 | +43,508 |
| France | 38,982 | 83,639 | +44,657 |
| Canada | 65,000 | 1,160 | -63,840 |
| Trinidad and Tobago | 62,364 | 0 | -62,364 |
| Netherlands | 29,217 | 29,093 | -124 |
| Kuwait | 35,831 | 21,372 | -14,459 |
| Poland | 24,237 | 23,213 | -1,024 |
| Bulgaria | 18,856 | 10,562 | -8,294 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Air transport | 616,217 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 578,102 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 214,787 |
| Road transport | 3,197 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air transport | 310,019 | 306,198 | -3,821 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 293,675 | 284,427 | -9,248 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 183,071 | 31,716 | -151,355 |
| Road transport | 3,197 | 0 | -3,197 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 314,280 |
| London Stansted Airport | 314,057 |
| East Midlands Airport | 120,522 |
| Liverpool Docks | 110,348 |
| London Gateway Port | 107,499 |
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 | 142,604 | 171,676 | +29,072 |
| London Stansted Airport | 124,149 | 189,908 | +65,759 |
| East Midlands Airport | 95,738 | 24,784 | -70,954 |
| Liverpool Docks | 81,687 | 28,661 | -53,026 |
| London Gateway Port | 78,618 | 28,881 | -49,737 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 43,624 | 50,816 | +7,192 |
| ZLC | 44,704 | 22,592 | -22,112 |
| Holyhead | 29,517 | 26,570 | -2,947 |
| Heysham | 44,185 | 10,512 | -33,673 |
| Harwich | 24,419 | 27,299 | +2,880 |
Quick facts
HS code: 701010
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Small sealed glass containers used for storing liquids, often for medical or scientific purposes