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 | 14,250,769 |
| Turkey | 7,520,537 |
| Ukraine | 1,922,107 |
| India | 1,707,327 |
| Mexico | 721,833 |
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 | 7,506,510 | 6,744,259 | -762,251 |
| Turkey | 4,399,842 | 3,120,695 | -1,279,147 |
| Ukraine | 914,088 | 1,008,019 | +93,931 |
| India | 618,839 | 1,088,488 | +469,649 |
| Mexico | 311,380 | 410,453 | +99,073 |
| Moldova | 368,945 | 349,023 | -19,922 |
| Germany | 409,459 | 292,918 | -116,541 |
| Bulgaria | 322,752 | 204,370 | -118,382 |
| France | 214,387 | 263,292 | +48,905 |
| Italy | 129,799 | 194,874 | +65,075 |
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 | 14,618,407 |
| Turkey | 7,374,703 |
| Ukraine | 1,985,513 |
| India | 1,742,639 |
| Germany | 864,068 |
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 | 7,679,464 | 6,938,943 | -740,521 |
| Turkey | 4,399,842 | 2,974,861 | -1,424,981 |
| Ukraine | 950,806 | 1,034,707 | +83,901 |
| India | 594,135 | 1,148,504 | +554,369 |
| Germany | 433,991 | 430,077 | -3,914 |
| Moldova | 445,268 | 355,586 | -89,682 |
| Mexico | 311,380 | 428,231 | +116,851 |
| Bulgaria | 349,259 | 237,088 | -112,171 |
| Italy | 197,643 | 233,365 | +35,722 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 16 |
| West Midlands | 15 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 14 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 11 |
| West Yorkshire | 10 |
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 | 11 | 10 | -1 |
| West Midlands | 7 | 13 | +6 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 4 | 12 | +8 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 5 | 9 | +4 |
| West Yorkshire | 8 | 7 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 8 | 7 | -1 |
| Inner London - West | 7 | 5 | -2 |
| Inner London - East | 5 | 3 | -2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 4 | 5 | +1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 4 | 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) | 21,244,834 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 4,932,331 |
| Air transport | 2,483,235 |
| Other | 1,217,994 |
| Road transport | 462,848 |
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) | 11,022,547 | 10,222,287 | -800,260 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,566,604 | 2,365,727 | -200,877 |
| Air transport | 1,007,465 | 1,475,770 | +468,305 |
| Other | 999,669 | 218,325 | -781,344 |
| Road transport | 258,813 | 204,035 | -54,778 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 11,904,379 |
| London Gateway Port | 3,550,893 |
| ZLC | 2,787,108 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 2,441,043 |
| Southampton | 1,946,571 |
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 | 8,231,662 | 3,672,717 | -4,558,945 |
| London Gateway Port | 582,427 | 2,968,466 | +2,386,039 |
| ZLC | 1,396,074 | 1,391,034 | -5,040 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 946,505 | 1,494,538 | +548,033 |
| Southampton | 1,178,161 | 768,410 | -409,751 |
| 000 | 999,669 | 218,325 | -781,344 |
| 499 | 150,122 | 982,025 | +831,903 |
| Dover | 507,577 | 436,236 | -71,341 |
| Birmingham Airport | 349,537 | 565,519 | +215,982 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 259,315 | 453,388 | +194,073 |
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 | 64 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 64 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 13 |
| Other manufacturing | 10 |
| Manufacture of food products | 9 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 30 |
| 2026-03 | 39 |
| 2026-02 | 32 |
| 2026-01 | 23 |
| 2025-12 | 25 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| RAYWARE LIMITED | 122 |
| ASDA STORES LIMITED | 96 |
| ORIGIN PACKAGING LIMITED | 75 |
| RINKIT LIMITED | 72 |
| NISBETS LIMITED | 71 |
| CONTINENTAL BOTTLE CO. LIMITED | 71 |
| TJX UK | 50 |
| PATTESONS GLASS LIMITED | 49 |
| MYB DIRECT LIMITED | 43 |
| AEGG LTD | 42 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 66 |
| 0-1m | 46 |
| 15m-54m | 33 |
| 54m+ | 32 |
| Other | 11 |
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 | 1,170,558 |
| United States | 255,986 |
| Belgium | 162,487 |
| Finland | 156,325 |
| United Arab Emirates | 124,743 |
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 | 520,441 | 650,117 | +129,676 |
| United States | 178,892 | 77,094 | -101,798 |
| Belgium | 72,788 | 89,699 | +16,911 |
| Finland | 156,325 | 0 | -156,325 |
| United Arab Emirates | 29,311 | 95,432 | +66,121 |
| Italy | 120,891 | 1,195 | -119,696 |
| Sweden | 51,446 | 64,801 | +13,355 |
| Singapore | 37,951 | 77,684 | +39,733 |
| Guyana | 0 | 107,583 | +107,583 |
| France | 14,876 | 86,924 | +72,048 |
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 | 8,694 |
| China | 560 |
| Italy | 492 |
| Germany | 209 |
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 | 3,803 | 4,891 | +1,088 |
| China | 370 | 190 | -180 |
| Italy | 405 | 87 | -318 |
| Germany | 209 | 0 | -209 |
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) | 2,016,163 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 669,762 |
| Air transport | 613,891 |
| Other | 9,955 |
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) | 1,087,598 | 928,565 | -159,033 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 285,444 | 384,318 | +98,874 |
| Air transport | 328,443 | 285,448 | -42,995 |
| Other | 4,787 | 5,168 | +381 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 940,836 |
| Immingham Docks | 362,941 |
| East Midlands Airport | 354,893 |
| Dover | 304,885 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 261,874 |
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 | 429,396 | 511,440 | +82,044 |
| Immingham Docks | 181,127 | 181,814 | +687 |
| East Midlands Airport | 207,664 | 147,229 | -60,435 |
| Dover | 301,056 | 3,829 | -297,227 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 121,127 | 140,747 | +19,620 |
| London Gateway Port | 68,564 | 191,911 | +123,347 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 69,144 | 107,676 | +38,532 |
| Felixstowe | 69,444 | 81,237 | +11,793 |
| Holyhead | 47,359 | 78,799 | +31,440 |
| Southampton | 65,995 | 53,793 | -12,202 |
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