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 | 3,111,933 |
| Austria | 1,135,882 |
| Czechia | 448,070 |
| Netherlands | 240,505 |
| France | 185,111 |
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 | 1,854,644 | 1,257,289 | -597,355 |
| Austria | 661,407 | 474,475 | -186,932 |
| Czechia | 403,915 | 44,155 | -359,760 |
| Netherlands | 95,688 | 144,817 | +49,129 |
| France | 106,384 | 78,727 | -27,657 |
| Taiwan | 106,711 | 22,798 | -83,913 |
| India | 22,265 | 92,937 | +70,672 |
| Italy | 7,067 | 64,440 | +57,373 |
| Mexico | 0 | 69,667 | +69,667 |
| Turkey | 0 | 64,252 | +64,252 |
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 | 3,413,233 |
| Austria | 1,213,777 |
| Czechia | 433,406 |
| Japan | 229,770 |
| Taiwan | 129,509 |
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 | 1,904,420 | 1,508,813 | -395,607 |
| Austria | 739,302 | 474,475 | -264,827 |
| Czechia | 388,114 | 45,292 | -342,822 |
| Japan | 91,524 | 138,246 | +46,722 |
| Taiwan | 106,711 | 22,798 | -83,913 |
| Viet Nam | 62,165 | 55,460 | -6,705 |
| Mexico | 1,474 | 69,667 | +68,193 |
| Spain | 31,698 | 32,565 | +867 |
| United States | 42,169 | 5,058 | -37,111 |
| Portugal | 42,192 | 984 | -41,208 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 11 |
| Greater Manchester | 9 |
| West Yorkshire | 6 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 5 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 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 | 7 | +2 |
| Greater Manchester | 4 | 7 | +3 |
| West Yorkshire | 2 | 5 | +3 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| 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) | 3,594,894 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,924,619 |
| Air transport | 337,770 |
| Other | 69,244 |
| 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) | 2,069,017 | 1,525,877 | -543,140 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,211,573 | 713,046 | -498,527 |
| Air transport | 134,095 | 203,675 | +69,580 |
| Other | 55,002 | 14,242 | -40,760 |
| 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 | 2,614,699 |
| Dover | 681,968 |
| Southampton | 524,263 |
| Purfleet | 488,277 |
| Eurotunnel | 308,706 |
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 | 1,623,603 | 991,096 | -632,507 |
| Dover | 488,425 | 193,543 | -294,882 |
| Southampton | 235,431 | 288,832 | +53,401 |
| Purfleet | 143,518 | 344,759 | +201,241 |
| Eurotunnel | 233,505 | 75,201 | -158,304 |
| Killingholme | 228,537 | 0 | -228,537 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 36,328 | 162,787 | +126,459 |
| London Gateway Port | 64,553 | 86,038 | +21,485 |
| Harwich | 136,495 | 7,938 | -128,557 |
| London | 53,920 | 89,979 | +36,059 |
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 | 40 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 25 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 7 |
| Other manufacturing | 5 |
| Manufacture of beverages | 3 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 11 |
| 2025-11 | 13 |
| 2025-10 | 13 |
| 2025-09 | 14 |
| 2025-08 | 19 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| PARGAT & CO LIMITED | 112 |
| QUADPACK UK LTD | 101 |
| WHITMAN LABORATORIES LIMITED | 73 |
| LIFETIME BRANDS EUROPE LIMITED | 67 |
| RAYWARE LIMITED | 55 |
| GROUPE SEB UK LIMITED | 51 |
| HORWOOD HOMEWARES LIMITED | 50 |
| LE CREUSET U.K. LIMITED | 34 |
| BERLIN PACKAGING HOLDING UK LTD | 32 |
| WAX ART LIMITED | 32 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 34 |
| 54m+ | 19 |
| 15m-54m | 17 |
| 0-1m | 13 |
| Other | 4 |
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 | 185,958 |
| United States | 177,916 |
| Canada | 49,847 |
| Iceland | 24,460 |
| Portugal | 20,845 |
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 | 84,215 | 101,743 | +17,528 |
| United States | 55,840 | 122,076 | +66,236 |
| Canada | 5,551 | 44,296 | +38,745 |
| Iceland | 15,777 | 8,683 | -7,094 |
| Portugal | 3,505 | 17,340 | +13,835 |
| China | 20,398 | 0 | -20,398 |
| Singapore | 18,540 | 0 | -18,540 |
| Australia | 6,131 | 8,405 | +2,274 |
| Barbados | 13,047 | 0 | -13,047 |
| Viet Nam | 12,842 | 0 | -12,842 |
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 | 70,213 |
| Turkey | 16,793 |
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 | 16,776 | 53,437 | +36,661 |
| Turkey | 16,793 | 0 | -16,793 |
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) | 256,172 |
| Air transport | 166,078 |
| Other | 146,316 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 84,648 |
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) | 80,585 | 175,587 | +95,002 |
| Air transport | 112,756 | 53,322 | -59,434 |
| Other | 76,760 | 69,556 | -7,204 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 40,672 | 43,976 | +3,304 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 149,577 |
| 000 | 146,316 |
| East Midlands Airport | 85,217 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 55,929 |
| Liverpool Docks | 44,296 |
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 Gateway Port | 32,261 | 117,316 | +85,055 |
| 000 | 76,760 | 69,556 | -7,204 |
| East Midlands Airport | 39,459 | 45,758 | +6,299 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 54,705 | 1,224 | -53,481 |
| Liverpool Docks | 0 | 44,296 | +44,296 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 29,352 | 13,607 | -15,745 |
| Holyhead | 7,455 | 29,474 | +22,019 |
| Immingham Docks | 25,471 | 9,578 | -15,893 |
| ZLC | 9,393 | 7,660 | -1,733 |
| 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