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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- 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 5,068,378 |
| China | 1,959,763 |
| France | 1,424,421 |
| Italy | 121,505 |
| Poland | 70,201 |
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 | 2,547,119 | 2,521,259 | -25,860 |
| China | 703,421 | 1,256,342 | +552,921 |
| France | 840,267 | 584,154 | -256,113 |
| Italy | 27,916 | 93,589 | +65,673 |
| Poland | 20,209 | 49,992 | +29,783 |
| Netherlands | 11,028 | 24,713 | +13,685 |
| Belgium | 6,909 | 23,135 | +16,226 |
| United States | 16,632 | 9,441 | -7,191 |
| Turkey | 22,492 | 0 | -22,492 |
| Hungary | 4,824 | 6,644 | +1,820 |
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 | 5,134,746 |
| China | 2,054,168 |
| France | 1,323,826 |
| Poland | 82,452 |
| Slovenia | 70,587 |
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 | 2,571,752 | 2,562,994 | -8,758 |
| China | 734,675 | 1,319,493 | +584,818 |
| France | 818,007 | 505,819 | -312,188 |
| Poland | 31,348 | 51,104 | +19,756 |
| Slovenia | 0 | 70,587 | +70,587 |
| Italy | 19,368 | 22,948 | +3,580 |
| Taiwan | 2,202 | 22,058 | +19,856 |
| Turkey | 13,848 | 0 | -13,848 |
| Hungary | 4,824 | 6,644 | +1,820 |
| Croatia | 0 | 8,528 | +8,528 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 8 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 6 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 6 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 5 |
| Inner London - East | 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 | 5 | +0 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 6 | 4 | -2 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 5 | 3 | -2 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Inner London - East | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| West Midlands | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| West of England | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Kent | 2 | 1 | -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) | 5,813,586 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,516,204 |
| Air transport | 422,633 |
| Other | 43,693 |
| 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) | 3,118,698 | 2,694,888 | -423,810 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 864,082 | 1,652,122 | +788,040 |
| Air transport | 197,995 | 224,638 | +26,643 |
| Other | 34,217 | 9,476 | -24,741 |
| 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 | 5,161,151 |
| Middlesbrough | 1,275,315 |
| Immingham Docks | 494,296 |
| Eurotunnel | 304,644 |
| Southampton | 284,412 |
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 | 2,276,245 | 2,884,906 | +608,661 |
| Middlesbrough | 654,732 | 620,583 | -34,149 |
| Immingham Docks | 429,321 | 64,975 | -364,346 |
| Eurotunnel | 279,491 | 25,153 | -254,338 |
| Southampton | 98,726 | 185,686 | +86,960 |
| Dover | 88,778 | 174,605 | +85,827 |
| Birmingham Airport | 86,950 | 128,245 | +41,295 |
| Harwich | 76,301 | 80,637 | +4,336 |
| London Gateway Port | 40,311 | 113,351 | +73,040 |
| 499 | 1,707 | 103,051 | +101,344 |
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
|
36 |
|
Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
17 |
|
Manufacture of beverages
|
10 |
|
Office administrative, office support and other business support activities
|
5 |
|
Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products
|
4 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 12 |
| 2026-04 | 10 |
| 2026-03 | 10 |
| 2026-02 | 11 |
| 2026-01 | 7 |
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 | 52 |
| NEPTUNE (EUROPE) LTD | 47 |
| TJX UK | 45 |
| WL REALISATIONS (2023) LIMITED | 38 |
| CHIVAS BROTHERS LIMITED | 37 |
| 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 | 7 |
| 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 | 129,264 |
| Iraq | 55,000 |
| Netherlands | 53,849 |
| Ireland | 42,800 |
| France | 17,918 |
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 | 122,413 | 6,851 | -115,562 |
| Iraq | 0 | 55,000 | +55,000 |
| Netherlands | 936 | 52,913 | +51,977 |
| Ireland | 24,322 | 18,478 | -5,844 |
| France | 13,453 | 4,465 | -8,988 |
| China | 0 | 17,361 | +17,361 |
| Estonia | 0 | 13,594 | +13,594 |
| Germany | 7,800 | 0 | -7,800 |
| Belgium | 0 | 6,854 | +6,854 |
| Turkey | 0 | 5,509 | +5,509 |
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 | 766 |
| 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 | 395 | 371 | -24 |
| 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 | 153,216 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 133,217 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 77,786 |
| Other | 3,562 |
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 | 126,994 | 26,222 | -100,772 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 45,889 | 87,328 | +41,439 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,791 | 73,995 | +70,204 |
| Other | 2,152 | 1,410 | -742 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Stansted Airport | 123,525 |
| London Gateway Port | 66,700 |
| Immingham Docks | 54,379 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 20,758 |
| East Midlands Airport | 18,160 |
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 | 122,625 | 900 | -121,725 |
| London Gateway Port | 0 | 66,700 | +66,700 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,217 | 52,162 | +49,945 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 9,975 | 10,783 | +808 |
| East Midlands Airport | 3,469 | 14,691 | +11,222 |
| Holyhead | 9,930 | 7,957 | -1,973 |
| Felixstowe | 1,809 | 9,164 | +7,355 |
| Heysham | 9,415 | 1,169 | -8,246 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 900 | 8,353 | +7,453 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,307 | 7,942 | +6,635 |
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