Import/export HS code 70109041: Glass containers (1 liter or more)
Medium-sized glass containers, often used for liquids or bulk storage
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 5,961,777 |
| Poland | 2,604,761 |
| China | 2,548,323 |
| Germany | 2,201,560 |
| Netherlands | 632,001 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 2,422,642 | 3,539,135 | +1,116,493 |
| Poland | 293,718 | 2,311,043 | +2,017,325 |
| China | 1,617,333 | 930,990 | -686,343 |
| Germany | 1,030,304 | 1,171,256 | +140,952 |
| Netherlands | 7,056 | 624,945 | +617,889 |
| Ireland | 117,824 | 489,452 | +371,628 |
| Italy | 371,358 | 189,932 | -181,426 |
| Turkey | 7,846 | 94,783 | +86,937 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 26,305 | 53,294 | +26,989 |
| Spain | 9,440 | 59,202 | +49,762 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 5,993,905 |
| Germany | 2,886,899 |
| China | 2,593,063 |
| Poland | 2,483,321 |
| Italy | 564,010 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 2,400,526 | 3,593,379 | +1,192,853 |
| Germany | 1,033,331 | 1,853,568 | +820,237 |
| China | 1,632,874 | 960,189 | -672,685 |
| Poland | 306,921 | 2,176,400 | +1,869,479 |
| Italy | 342,635 | 221,375 | -121,260 |
| Turkey | 16,651 | 94,783 | +78,132 |
| United Kingdom | 72,162 | 29,608 | -42,554 |
| Romania | 51,650 | 0 | -51,650 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 9,890 | 36,000 | +26,110 |
| Ireland | 2,500 | 41,994 | +39,494 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 12 |
| West Yorkshire | 8 |
| Greater Manchester | 7 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 7 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 6 |
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 | 8 | 8 | +0 |
| West Yorkshire | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 6 | 3 | -3 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 7 | 2 | -5 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Lancashire | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| East Central Scotland | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Inner London - East | 4 | 2 | -2 |
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) | 10,203,064 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,629,300 |
| Other | 555,942 |
| Air transport | 242,459 |
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) | 3,566,748 | 6,636,316 | +3,069,568 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,296,285 | 2,333,015 | +36,730 |
| Other | 68,692 | 487,250 | +418,558 |
| Air transport | 138,288 | 104,171 | -34,117 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 5,118,853 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 1,755,037 |
| Middlesbrough | 1,602,874 |
| Felixstowe | 1,571,052 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,313,197 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover | 1,448,468 | 3,670,385 | +2,221,917 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 651,240 | 1,103,797 | +452,557 |
| Middlesbrough | 862,960 | 739,914 | -123,046 |
| Felixstowe | 1,065,975 | 505,077 | -560,898 |
| Immingham Docks | 110,828 | 1,202,369 | +1,091,541 |
| Eurotunnel | 617,452 | 457,832 | -159,620 |
| 000 | 68,692 | 487,250 | +418,558 |
| Harwich | 100,387 | 393,035 | +292,648 |
| London Gateway Port | 69,551 | 299,530 | +229,979 |
| Southampton | 178,271 | 122,319 | -55,952 |
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 | 45 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 24 |
| Manufacture of beverages | 15 |
| Manufacture of other non-metallic mineral products | 7 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 7 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 12 |
| 2025-11 | 20 |
| 2025-10 | 21 |
| 2025-09 | 16 |
| 2025-08 | 24 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| CHAIRS LIMITED | 76 |
| PATTESONS GLASS LIMITED | 45 |
| CHIVAS BROTHERS LIMITED | 44 |
| ASDA STORES LIMITED | 43 |
| GLEN TURNER COMPANY LIMITED | 42 |
| HALEWOOD ARTISANAL SPIRITS (UK) LIMITED | 41 |
| TJX UK | 39 |
| O-I GLASS LIMITED | 31 |
| ECOPURE WATERS LIMITED | 24 |
| STEELITE INTERNATIONAL LIMITED | 24 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 44 |
| 54m+ | 30 |
| 15m-54m | 17 |
| 0-1m | 12 |
| Other | 7 |
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 | 8,516,962 |
| Spain | 4,240,353 |
| France | 1,950,051 |
| Dominican Republic | 1,213,055 |
| United States | 618,368 |
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 | 4,184,974 | 4,331,988 | +147,014 |
| Spain | 2,989,221 | 1,251,132 | -1,738,089 |
| France | 1,104,659 | 845,392 | -259,267 |
| Dominican Republic | 613,341 | 599,714 | -13,627 |
| United States | 41,322 | 577,046 | +535,724 |
| Poland | 371,846 | 0 | -371,846 |
| Italy | 98,967 | 100,569 | +1,602 |
| Maldives | 89,968 | 53,539 | -36,429 |
| Mauritius | 48,564 | 64,309 | +15,745 |
| Netherlands | 68,593 | 38,980 | -29,613 |
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 | 996,307 |
| China | 1,975 |
| Spain | 137 |
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 | 100,768 | 895,539 | +794,771 |
| China | 1,279 | 696 | -583 |
| Spain | 0 | 137 | +137 |
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) | 11,761,366 |
| Other | 3,408,547 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,406,634 |
| Air transport | 262,414 |
| Rail transport | 10,279 |
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) | 7,256,466 | 4,504,900 | -2,751,566 |
| Other | 1,444,890 | 1,963,657 | +518,767 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,032,934 | 1,373,700 | +340,766 |
| Air transport | 142,406 | 120,008 | -22,398 |
| Rail transport | 10,279 | 0 | -10,279 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 5,971,189 |
| Liverpool Docks | 4,833,995 |
| 000 | 3,408,547 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,332,136 |
| Southampton | 650,245 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 3,974,986 | 1,996,203 | -1,978,783 |
| Liverpool Docks | 2,739,617 | 2,094,378 | -645,239 |
| 000 | 1,444,890 | 1,963,657 | +518,767 |
| London Gateway Port | 696,551 | 635,585 | -60,966 |
| Southampton | 97,820 | 552,425 | +454,605 |
| Holyhead | 75,161 | 322,376 | +247,215 |
| Portsmouth | 367,839 | 25,894 | -341,945 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 88,099 | 82,102 | -5,997 |
| Immingham Docks | 101,084 | 31,737 | -69,347 |
| Newhaven | 85,337 | 39,501 | -45,836 |
Quick facts
HS code: 70109041
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Medium-sized glass containers, often used for liquids or bulk storage