Import/export HS code 70109010: Glass preserving jars
Glass jars designed for preserving food, often used for canning or sterilizing
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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 | 13,840,442 |
| Turkey | 6,353,462 |
| Ukraine | 1,675,955 |
| India | 1,655,011 |
| Moldova | 764,633 |
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 | 8,175,693 | 5,664,749 | -2,510,944 |
| Turkey | 3,855,935 | 2,497,527 | -1,358,408 |
| Ukraine | 858,043 | 817,912 | -40,131 |
| India | 826,043 | 828,968 | +2,925 |
| Moldova | 390,072 | 374,561 | -15,511 |
| Mexico | 349,827 | 409,812 | +59,985 |
| Germany | 414,007 | 270,660 | -143,347 |
| Bulgaria | 284,189 | 239,318 | -44,871 |
| France | 252,429 | 221,677 | -30,752 |
| Italy | 112,081 | 193,703 | +81,622 |
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 | 14,199,023 |
| Turkey | 6,207,628 |
| Ukraine | 1,782,518 |
| India | 1,690,323 |
| Germany | 870,761 |
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 | 8,371,932 | 5,827,091 | -2,544,841 |
| Turkey | 3,855,935 | 2,351,693 | -1,504,242 |
| Ukraine | 906,264 | 876,254 | -30,010 |
| India | 801,339 | 888,984 | +87,645 |
| Germany | 468,686 | 402,075 | -66,611 |
| Moldova | 454,892 | 381,124 | -73,768 |
| Mexico | 349,827 | 427,590 | +77,763 |
| Bulgaria | 310,696 | 246,142 | -64,554 |
| Italy | 151,422 | 232,285 | +80,863 |
| South Korea | 61,313 | 206,434 | +145,121 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 16 |
| Greater Manchester | 15 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 14 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 11 |
| Inner London - West | 9 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Midlands | 8 | 12 | +4 |
| Greater Manchester | 11 | 9 | -2 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 5 | 11 | +6 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 6 | 8 | +2 |
| Inner London - West | 7 | 5 | -2 |
| West Yorkshire | 7 | 8 | +1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 7 | 7 | +0 |
| Inner London - East | 5 | 3 | -2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 4 | 5 | +1 |
| Kent | 3 | 5 | +2 |
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) | 19,863,110 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 4,672,786 |
| Air transport | 2,341,566 |
| Other | 1,147,311 |
| Road transport | 448,865 |
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) | 11,299,383 | 8,563,727 | -2,735,656 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,547,663 | 2,125,123 | -422,540 |
| Air transport | 967,253 | 1,374,313 | +407,060 |
| Other | 1,112,311 | 35,000 | -1,077,311 |
| Road transport | 243,885 | 204,980 | -38,905 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 10,564,684 |
| London Gateway Port | 3,607,310 |
| ZLC | 2,619,275 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 2,377,155 |
| Southampton | 1,785,007 |
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 | 7,516,163 | 3,048,521 | -4,467,642 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,359,466 | 2,247,844 | +888,378 |
| ZLC | 1,361,156 | 1,258,119 | -103,037 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 1,135,801 | 1,241,354 | +105,553 |
| Southampton | 1,170,987 | 614,020 | -556,967 |
| 499 | 181,568 | 1,049,932 | +868,364 |
| 000 | 1,112,311 | 35,000 | -1,077,311 |
| Dover | 459,198 | 483,601 | +24,403 |
| Birmingham Airport | 293,052 | 523,682 | +230,630 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 308,039 | 413,735 | +105,696 |
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
|
64 |
|
Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
61 |
|
Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products
|
12 |
|
Other manufacturing
|
11 |
|
Manufacture of food products
|
8 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 25 |
| 2026-04 | 30 |
| 2026-03 | 39 |
| 2026-02 | 32 |
| 2026-01 | 23 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| RAYWARE LIMITED | 123 |
| ASDA STORES LIMITED | 97 |
| ORIGIN PACKAGING LIMITED | 75 |
| RINKIT LIMITED | 72 |
| NISBETS LIMITED | 71 |
| CONTINENTAL BOTTLE CO. LIMITED | 71 |
| TJX UK | 51 |
| PATTESONS GLASS LIMITED | 50 |
| MYB DIRECT LIMITED | 44 |
| DIAGEO SCOTLAND LIMITED | 43 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 68 |
| 0-1m | 45 |
| 15m-54m | 31 |
| 54m+ | 30 |
| Other | 9 |
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 | 1,153,318 |
| United States | 253,232 |
| Belgium | 159,250 |
| Finland | 156,325 |
| Italy | 123,031 |
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 | 623,841 | 529,477 | -94,364 |
| United States | 181,258 | 71,974 | -109,284 |
| Belgium | 81,699 | 77,551 | -4,148 |
| Finland | 156,325 | 0 | -156,325 |
| Italy | 121,083 | 1,948 | -119,135 |
| United Arab Emirates | 28,265 | 92,161 | +63,896 |
| Singapore | 50,955 | 64,680 | +13,725 |
| Guyana | 0 | 107,583 | +107,583 |
| France | 12,565 | 86,924 | +74,359 |
| Sweden | 33,641 | 63,916 | +30,275 |
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 | 7,865 |
| China | 481 |
| Italy | 445 |
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 | 3,857 | 4,008 | +151 |
| China | 383 | 98 | -285 |
| Italy | 358 | 87 | -271 |
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) | 1,930,069 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 703,984 |
| Air transport | 595,192 |
| Other | 8,791 |
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) | 1,146,427 | 783,642 | -362,785 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 290,048 | 413,936 | +123,888 |
| Air transport | 331,253 | 263,939 | -67,314 |
| Other | 4,598 | 4,193 | -405 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 925,598 |
| East Midlands Airport | 340,706 |
| Immingham Docks | 306,091 |
| Dover | 300,730 |
| London Gateway Port | 290,622 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 531,977 | 393,621 | -138,356 |
| East Midlands Airport | 209,832 | 130,874 | -78,958 |
| Immingham Docks | 137,802 | 168,289 | +30,487 |
| Dover | 296,901 | 3,829 | -293,072 |
| London Gateway Port | 68,038 | 222,584 | +154,546 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 133,577 | 126,370 | -7,207 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 71,754 | 105,066 | +33,312 |
| Felixstowe | 82,448 | 68,233 | -14,215 |
| Southampton | 63,082 | 63,893 | +811 |
| Holyhead | 49,442 | 76,953 | +27,511 |
Quick facts
HS code: 70109010
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Glass jars designed for preserving food, often used for canning or sterilizing