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 | 2,644,242 |
| Germany | 550,804 |
| Italy | 306,774 |
| Denmark | 288,437 |
| United States | 184,915 |
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 | 1,437,256 | 1,206,986 | -230,270 |
| Germany | 227,469 | 323,335 | +95,866 |
| Italy | 188,024 | 118,750 | -69,274 |
| Denmark | 313 | 288,124 | +287,811 |
| United States | 89,516 | 95,399 | +5,883 |
| Netherlands | 43,434 | 47,457 | +4,023 |
| France | 26,055 | 27,240 | +1,185 |
| Belgium | 44,998 | 982 | -44,016 |
| Egypt | 7,905 | 27,630 | +19,725 |
| South Korea | 23,194 | 4,539 | -18,655 |
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 | 2,737,061 |
| Germany | 619,782 |
| Italy | 307,823 |
| United States | 194,462 |
| 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 | 1,517,563 | 1,219,498 | -298,065 |
| Germany | 250,901 | 368,881 | +117,980 |
| Italy | 191,564 | 116,259 | -75,305 |
| United States | 92,015 | 102,447 | +10,432 |
| Egypt | 7,905 | 27,630 | +19,725 |
| Hungary | 14,711 | 15,476 | +765 |
| Lebanon | 11,582 | 12,866 | +1,284 |
| France | 12,588 | 8,580 | -4,008 |
| Austria | 14,983 | 3,457 | -11,526 |
| 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 | 8 |
| Inner London - East | 7 |
| Northern Ireland | 7 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 6 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 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 | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| Inner London - East | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Northern Ireland | 2 | 5 | +3 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 5 | 1 | -4 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
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 | 1,734,966 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,474,120 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 799,415 |
| Other | 303,420 |
| Road transport | 49,596 |
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 | 675,699 | 1,059,267 | +383,568 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,028,253 | 445,867 | -582,386 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 416,882 | 382,533 | -34,349 |
| Other | 15,296 | 288,124 | +272,828 |
| Road transport | 23,104 | 26,492 | +3,388 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 1,186,991 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 908,609 |
| Eurotunnel | 371,821 |
| 000 | 303,420 |
| Luton Airport | 285,224 |
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 | 934,396 | 252,595 | -681,801 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 263,449 | 645,160 | +381,711 |
| Eurotunnel | 165,928 | 205,893 | +39,965 |
| 000 | 15,296 | 288,124 | +272,828 |
| Luton Airport | 37,424 | 247,800 | +210,376 |
| Birmingham Airport | 207,689 | 74,596 | -133,093 |
| London | 149,224 | 5,639 | -143,585 |
| Dover | 37,917 | 80,215 | +42,298 |
| London Stansted Airport | 95,700 | 12,379 | -83,321 |
| 499 | 32,860 | 70,586 | +37,726 |
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 | 29 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 15 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 7 |
| Manufacture of computer, electronic and optical products | 4 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 3 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 7 |
| 2026-03 | 11 |
| 2026-02 | 11 |
| 2026-01 | 8 |
| 2025-12 | 6 |
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 | 21 |
| ADELPHI HOLDINGS LIMITED | 20 |
| 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 | 28 |
| 1m-15m | 16 |
| Other | 12 |
| 54m+ | 7 |
| 15m-54m | 6 |
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 | 422,074 |
| Ireland | 256,171 |
| Germany | 136,668 |
| France | 128,559 |
| Netherlands | 73,726 |
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 | 175,014 | 247,060 | +72,046 |
| Ireland | 142,714 | 113,457 | -29,257 |
| Germany | 21,196 | 115,472 | +94,276 |
| France | 38,366 | 90,193 | +51,827 |
| Netherlands | 34,719 | 39,007 | +4,288 |
| Canada | 65,000 | 1,160 | -63,840 |
| Trinidad and Tobago | 59,942 | 0 | -59,942 |
| Poland | 20,669 | 31,174 | +10,505 |
| Kuwait | 15,197 | 21,372 | +6,175 |
| Bulgaria | 29,418 | 0 | -29,418 |
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 | 671,464 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 615,914 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 191,686 |
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 | 298,805 | 372,659 | +73,854 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 284,612 | 331,302 | +46,690 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 159,970 | 31,716 | -128,254 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Stansted Airport | 322,543 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 303,573 |
| East Midlands Airport | 122,962 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 118,233 |
| Liverpool Docks | 106,805 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Stansted Airport | 112,779 | 209,764 | +96,985 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 109,283 | 194,290 | +85,007 |
| East Midlands Airport | 99,413 | 23,549 | -75,864 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 50,403 | 67,830 | +17,427 |
| Liverpool Docks | 84,504 | 22,301 | -62,203 |
| London Gateway Port | 61,411 | 28,881 | -32,530 |
| Holyhead | 26,421 | 53,651 | +27,230 |
| ZLC | 36,180 | 35,320 | -860 |
| Heysham | 47,601 | 19,409 | -28,192 |
| Harwich | 27,810 | 32,689 | +4,879 |
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