Import/export HS code 701020: Glass stoppers, lids, and closures
Glass parts used to seal containers like bottles and jars
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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 | 3,505,816 |
| Austria | 795,817 |
| Czechia | 270,302 |
| Netherlands | 223,707 |
| France | 183,037 |
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 | 1,549,854 | 1,955,962 | +406,108 |
| Austria | 606,632 | 189,185 | -417,447 |
| Czechia | 238,851 | 31,451 | -207,400 |
| Netherlands | 130,990 | 92,717 | -38,273 |
| France | 89,728 | 93,309 | +3,581 |
| India | 114,310 | 892 | -113,418 |
| Taiwan | 95,107 | 6,825 | -88,282 |
| Turkey | 3,099 | 95,315 | +92,216 |
| Mexico | 0 | 87,465 | +87,465 |
| Italy | 47,867 | 34,030 | -13,837 |
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 | 3,853,306 |
| Austria | 843,800 |
| Czechia | 297,830 |
| Japan | 210,862 |
| Viet Nam | 113,053 |
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 | 1,752,390 | 2,100,916 | +348,526 |
| Austria | 655,924 | 187,876 | -468,048 |
| Czechia | 265,242 | 32,588 | -232,654 |
| Japan | 92,931 | 117,931 | +25,000 |
| Viet Nam | 64,302 | 48,751 | -15,551 |
| Taiwan | 95,107 | 6,825 | -88,282 |
| Mexico | 1,474 | 89,034 | +87,560 |
| Spain | 31,075 | 28,199 | -2,876 |
| Slovenia | 39,344 | 0 | -39,344 |
| Poland | 4,299 | 31,812 | +27,513 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 10 |
| Inner London - West | 10 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 7 |
| West Yorkshire | 7 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 5 | 6 | +1 |
| Inner London - West | 9 | 3 | -6 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| West Yorkshire | 3 | 5 | +2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Inner London - East | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Kent | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 2 | 3 | +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) | 3,837,006 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,533,605 |
| Air transport | 389,482 |
| Other | 36,066 |
| Road transport | 12,805 |
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) | 1,820,176 | 2,016,830 | +196,654 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,088,603 | 445,002 | -643,601 |
| Air transport | 139,378 | 250,104 | +110,726 |
| Other | 26,143 | 9,923 | -16,220 |
| Road transport | 0 | 12,805 | +12,805 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 2,921,616 |
| Southampton | 533,118 |
| Dover | 501,985 |
| Purfleet | 430,843 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 212,105 |
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 | 1,251,847 | 1,669,769 | +417,922 |
| Southampton | 330,793 | 202,325 | -128,468 |
| Dover | 350,884 | 151,101 | -199,783 |
| Purfleet | 376,149 | 54,694 | -321,455 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 49,459 | 162,646 | +113,187 |
| London Gateway Port | 102,003 | 81,983 | -20,020 |
| Killingholme | 131,211 | 48,832 | -82,379 |
| Eurotunnel | 87,027 | 73,365 | -13,662 |
| London | 83,398 | 63,651 | -19,747 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 57,503 | 13,439 | -44,064 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
|
Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
44 |
|
Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
28 |
|
Office administrative, office support and other business support activities
|
7 |
|
Other manufacturing
|
5 |
|
Manufacture of beverages
|
4 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 13 |
| 2026-04 | 13 |
| 2026-03 | 17 |
| 2026-02 | 13 |
| 2026-01 | 11 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| PARGAT & CO LIMITED | 117 |
| QUADPACK UK LTD | 106 |
| WHITMAN LABORATORIES LIMITED | 73 |
| LIFETIME BRANDS EUROPE LIMITED | 67 |
| GROUPE SEB UK LIMITED | 55 |
| RAYWARE LIMITED | 55 |
| HORWOOD HOMEWARES LIMITED | 52 |
| BERLIN PACKAGING HOLDING UK LTD | 36 |
| WAX ART LIMITED | 34 |
| LE CREUSET U.K. LIMITED | 34 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 38 |
| 15m-54m | 19 |
| 54m+ | 17 |
| 0-1m | 12 |
| Other | 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 | 290,952 |
| Ireland | 202,987 |
| Canada | 47,130 |
| Iceland | 19,674 |
| Singapore | 18,540 |
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 | 20,776 | 270,176 | +249,400 |
| Ireland | 85,919 | 117,068 | +31,149 |
| Canada | 0 | 47,130 | +47,130 |
| Iceland | 15,807 | 3,867 | -11,940 |
| Singapore | 18,540 | 0 | -18,540 |
| Portugal | 18,460 | 0 | -18,460 |
| France | 3,965 | 12,973 | +9,008 |
| Norway | 1,174 | 14,472 | +13,298 |
| Barbados | 13,047 | 0 | -13,047 |
| Australia | 3,221 | 9,599 | +6,378 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| XI | 111,471 |
| Ireland | 426 |
| China | 14 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| XI | 27,984 | 83,487 | +55,503 |
| Ireland | 0 | 426 | +426 |
| China | 0 | 14 | +14 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 399,708 |
| Other | 161,456 |
| Air transport | 113,014 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 86,145 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 66,264 | 333,444 | +267,180 |
| Other | 68,335 | 93,121 | +24,786 |
| Air transport | 82,335 | 30,679 | -51,656 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 36,738 | 49,407 | +12,669 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| 000 | 161,456 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 156,269 |
| London Gateway Port | 143,159 |
| East Midlands Airport | 78,530 |
| Liverpool Docks | 47,130 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| 000 | 68,335 | 93,121 | +24,786 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 4,510 | 151,759 | +147,249 |
| London Gateway Port | 26,943 | 116,216 | +89,273 |
| East Midlands Airport | 53,676 | 24,854 | -28,822 |
| Liverpool Docks | 0 | 47,130 | +47,130 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 18,697 | 23,457 | +4,760 |
| Holyhead | 14,871 | 23,947 | +9,076 |
| Immingham Docks | 16,702 | 18,339 | +1,637 |
| ZLC | 17,053 | 2,031 | -15,022 |
| Portsmouth | 13,047 | 0 | -13,047 |
Quick facts
HS code: 701020
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Glass parts used to seal containers like bottles and jars