Import/export HS code 70109031: Large glass containers (2.5 liters or more)
Big glass containers used for storing or transporting liquids
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 5,519,907 |
| China | 1,929,994 |
| France | 1,375,723 |
| Italy | 96,880 |
| Poland | 84,498 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 2,715,301 | 2,804,606 | +89,305 |
| China | 693,037 | 1,236,957 | +543,920 |
| France | 696,115 | 679,608 | -16,507 |
| Italy | 30,793 | 66,087 | +35,294 |
| Poland | 30,738 | 53,760 | +23,022 |
| Netherlands | 19,733 | 24,713 | +4,980 |
| Belgium | 7,854 | 23,135 | +15,281 |
| Turkey | 22,492 | 0 | -22,492 |
| United States | 16,632 | 1,746 | -14,886 |
| Hungary | 3,368 | 8,100 | +4,732 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 5,586,275 |
| China | 2,026,649 |
| France | 1,277,644 |
| Poland | 96,749 |
| Slovenia | 43,085 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 2,722,121 | 2,864,154 | +142,033 |
| China | 726,665 | 1,299,984 | +573,319 |
| France | 694,933 | 582,711 | -112,222 |
| Poland | 41,877 | 54,872 | +12,995 |
| Slovenia | 0 | 43,085 | +43,085 |
| Italy | 19,368 | 22,948 | +3,580 |
| Taiwan | 0 | 24,260 | +24,260 |
| Switzerland | 14,529 | 0 | -14,529 |
| Turkey | 13,848 | 0 | -13,848 |
| Hungary | 3,368 | 8,100 | +4,732 |
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 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 6 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 6 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 6 |
| West of England | 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 | 6 | 6 | +0 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 6 | 4 | -2 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 5 | 3 | -2 |
| West of England | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| East Central Scotland | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Kent | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Lancashire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
Import volume by transport
What this shows: Import value by transport mode used to bring goods into the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 6,192,402 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,510,238 |
| Air transport | 417,113 |
| Other | 43,655 |
| Road transport | 2,519 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,217,940 | 2,974,462 | -243,478 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 803,474 | 1,706,764 | +903,290 |
| Air transport | 203,496 | 213,617 | +10,121 |
| Other | 24,460 | 19,195 | -5,265 |
| Road transport | 0 | 2,519 | +2,519 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 5,504,481 |
| Middlesbrough | 1,235,289 |
| Immingham Docks | 615,060 |
| Eurotunnel | 309,800 |
| Southampton | 256,194 |
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 | 2,469,405 | 3,035,076 | +565,671 |
| Middlesbrough | 542,389 | 692,900 | +150,511 |
| Immingham Docks | 454,104 | 160,956 | -293,148 |
| Eurotunnel | 276,295 | 33,505 | -242,790 |
| Southampton | 88,675 | 167,519 | +78,844 |
| Dover | 51,925 | 173,002 | +121,077 |
| Birmingham Airport | 91,980 | 118,317 | +26,337 |
| Harwich | 76,301 | 80,637 | +4,336 |
| London Gateway Port | 10,275 | 138,842 | +128,567 |
| 499 | 1,707 | 92,908 | +91,201 |
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 | 35 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 20 |
| Manufacture of beverages | 10 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 4 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 4 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 10 |
| 2026-03 | 10 |
| 2026-02 | 11 |
| 2026-01 | 7 |
| 2025-12 | 8 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| FISHER SCIENTIFIC U.K., LIMITED | 51 |
| NEPTUNE (EUROPE) LTD | 47 |
| TJX UK | 44 |
| WL REALISATIONS (2023) LIMITED | 38 |
| CHIVAS BROTHERS LIMITED | 36 |
| INTERPET LIMITED | 28 |
| EDDINGTONS LIMITED | 21 |
| HAMBLETON BARD LIMITED | 20 |
| EASYGIFT TRADING LIMITED | 18 |
| ROYAL SANDERS (UK) LIMITED | 18 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 36 |
| 54m+ | 17 |
| 0-1m | 13 |
| 15m-54m | 8 |
| 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 | 128,283 |
| Netherlands | 53,849 |
| Ireland | 52,174 |
| China | 17,361 |
| France | 16,440 |
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 | 900 | 127,383 | +126,483 |
| Netherlands | 936 | 52,913 | +51,977 |
| Ireland | 32,263 | 19,911 | -12,352 |
| China | 0 | 17,361 | +17,361 |
| France | 9,634 | 6,806 | -2,828 |
| Estonia | 0 | 13,594 | +13,594 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 9,122 | 0 | -9,122 |
| Sweden | 6,560 | 1,631 | -4,929 |
| Germany | 3,449 | 4,351 | +902 |
| Belgium | 0 | 6,854 | +6,854 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 974 |
| France | 405 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 545 | 429 | -116 |
| France | 405 | 0 | -405 |
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 | 163,041 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 145,996 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 23,620 |
| Other | 3,876 |
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 | 17,041 | 146,000 | +128,959 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 49,329 | 96,667 | +47,338 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 7,496 | 16,124 | +8,628 |
| Other | 2,202 | 1,674 | -528 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Stansted Airport | 123,525 |
| Immingham Docks | 60,042 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 23,157 |
| Holyhead | 22,875 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 18,375 |
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 | 1,750 | 121,775 | +120,025 |
| Immingham Docks | 7,880 | 52,162 | +44,282 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 8,023 | 15,134 | +7,111 |
| Holyhead | 14,918 | 7,957 | -6,961 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 10,022 | 8,353 | -1,669 |
| East Midlands Airport | 3,469 | 13,594 | +10,125 |
| Heysham | 11,300 | 2,338 | -8,962 |
| London Gateway Port | 0 | 11,700 | +11,700 |
| Liverpool Docks | 2,325 | 7,942 | +5,617 |
| Felixstowe | 1,809 | 8,114 | +6,305 |
Quick facts
HS code: 70109031
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Big glass containers used for storing or transporting liquids