Import/export HS code 70109043: Glass containers (0.33 to 1 liter)
Small to medium glass containers, ideal for storing liquids or food
Why this is important if you are looking for potential customers in the UK:
- It helps you understand the market size for your product in the UK.
- It provides you with a list of potential leads who have bought similar products.
* 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 | 32,924,039 |
| Ireland | 17,810,216 |
| Poland | 13,893,499 |
| Italy | 13,237,540 |
| China | 9,240,053 |
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 | 18,662,297 | 14,261,742 | -4,400,555 |
| Ireland | 15,073,447 | 2,736,769 | -12,336,678 |
| Poland | 3,187,022 | 10,706,477 | +7,519,455 |
| Italy | 7,282,281 | 5,955,259 | -1,327,022 |
| China | 4,995,774 | 4,244,279 | -751,495 |
| Germany | 4,892,599 | 3,819,502 | -1,073,097 |
| Bulgaria | 2,938,927 | 3,464,665 | +525,738 |
| Mexico | 5,410,659 | 775,519 | -4,635,140 |
| Turkey | 3,200,943 | 1,401,310 | -1,799,633 |
| Spain | 809,428 | 772,393 | -37,035 |
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 | 32,227,300 |
| United Kingdom | 17,348,536 |
| Poland | 14,143,278 |
| Italy | 10,282,389 |
| China | 9,536,048 |
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 | 18,653,861 | 13,573,439 | -5,080,422 |
| United Kingdom | 15,008,249 | 2,340,287 | -12,667,962 |
| Poland | 2,959,479 | 11,183,799 | +8,224,320 |
| Italy | 5,899,559 | 4,382,830 | -1,516,729 |
| China | 5,206,182 | 4,329,866 | -876,316 |
| Germany | 5,059,410 | 4,260,235 | -799,175 |
| Bulgaria | 3,051,604 | 3,606,757 | +555,153 |
| Mexico | 5,417,836 | 791,420 | -4,626,416 |
| Turkey | 3,238,991 | 1,437,836 | -1,801,155 |
| Slovenia | 1,475,181 | 1,886,047 | +410,866 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 42 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 16 |
| Greater Manchester | 16 |
| East Central Scotland | 14 |
| Inner London - East | 14 |
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 | 29 | 27 | -2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 10 | 13 | +3 |
| Greater Manchester | 12 | 9 | -3 |
| East Central Scotland | 10 | 13 | +3 |
| Inner London - East | 9 | 9 | +0 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 11 | 4 | -7 |
| West Central Scotland | 9 | 10 | +1 |
| Kent | 8 | 6 | -2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 10 | 5 | -5 |
| Essex | 5 | 7 | +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) | 69,241,101 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 40,686,175 |
| Air transport | 7,101,376 |
| Other | 3,764,487 |
| Road transport | 423,155 |
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) | 32,838,082 | 36,403,019 | +3,564,937 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 28,390,034 | 12,296,141 | -16,093,893 |
| Air transport | 6,297,831 | 803,545 | -5,494,286 |
| Other | 2,062,950 | 1,701,537 | -361,413 |
| Road transport | 54,856 | 368,299 | +313,443 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 34,021,008 |
| Ellesmere Port | 16,523,183 |
| Middlesbrough | 14,129,559 |
| Eurotunnel | 9,481,277 |
| Felixstowe | 6,201,338 |
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 | 15,718,323 | 18,302,685 | +2,584,362 |
| Ellesmere Port | 14,620,411 | 1,902,772 | -12,717,639 |
| Middlesbrough | 7,927,942 | 6,201,617 | -1,726,325 |
| Eurotunnel | 6,635,101 | 2,846,176 | -3,788,925 |
| Felixstowe | 3,432,912 | 2,768,426 | -664,486 |
| Harwich | 1,968,032 | 3,757,762 | +1,789,730 |
| Immingham Docks | 290,443 | 5,310,713 | +5,020,270 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 4,124,318 | 444,320 | -3,679,998 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 2,252,514 | 1,704,165 | -548,349 |
| 000 | 2,062,950 | 1,701,537 | -361,413 |
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 | 118 |
| Manufacture of beverages | 82 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 59 |
| Manufacture of food products | 15 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 14 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 52 |
| 2025-11 | 58 |
| 2025-10 | 72 |
| 2025-09 | 64 |
| 2025-08 | 65 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| WHITMAN LABORATORIES LIMITED | 117 |
| TJX UK | 88 |
| ROMA INTERNATIONAL LIMITED | 77 |
| CHIVAS BROTHERS LIMITED | 69 |
| DK HOUSEHOLD BRANDS LIMITED | 57 |
| AEGG LTD | 55 |
| WILLIAM CROXSON & SON,LIMITED | 49 |
| RAWLINGS & SON(BRISTOL)LIMITED | 48 |
| VETROELITE UK LIMITED | 48 |
| BERLIN PACKAGING HOLDING UK LTD | 47 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 116 |
| 54m+ | 78 |
| 0-1m | 63 |
| 15m-54m | 30 |
| Other | 18 |
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 | 39,936,018 |
| France | 6,920,723 |
| Dominican Republic | 4,108,256 |
| United States | 3,260,901 |
| Italy | 2,174,176 |
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 | 23,869,254 | 16,066,764 | -7,802,490 |
| France | 3,649,392 | 3,271,331 | -378,061 |
| Dominican Republic | 2,432,904 | 1,675,352 | -757,552 |
| United States | 2,371,412 | 889,489 | -1,481,923 |
| Italy | 1,392,565 | 781,611 | -610,954 |
| Finland | 899,064 | 389,963 | -509,101 |
| Netherlands | 469,675 | 275,084 | -194,591 |
| Germany | 304,890 | 359,461 | +54,571 |
| Guyana | 38,130 | 455,855 | +417,725 |
| Spain | 291,241 | 195,403 | -95,838 |
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 | 6,552,922 |
| Germany | 2,696 |
| China | 1,184 |
| Italy | 6 |
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 | 3,860,636 | 2,692,286 | -1,168,350 |
| Germany | 2,141 | 555 | -1,586 |
| China | 901 | 283 | -618 |
| Italy | 6 | 0 | -6 |
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) | 38,894,337 |
| Other | 14,103,503 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 9,979,136 |
| Air transport | 604,160 |
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) | 22,737,878 | 16,156,459 | -6,581,419 |
| Other | 8,775,789 | 5,327,714 | -3,448,075 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 6,104,703 | 3,874,433 | -2,230,270 |
| Air transport | 384,902 | 219,258 | -165,644 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 24,767,610 |
| 000 | 14,103,503 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 10,345,649 |
| London Gateway Port | 5,193,615 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,167,501 |
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 | 15,477,073 | 9,290,537 | -6,186,536 |
| 000 | 8,775,789 | 5,327,714 | -3,448,075 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 6,037,244 | 4,308,405 | -1,728,839 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,876,066 | 2,317,549 | -558,517 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,172,304 | 995,197 | -177,107 |
| Holyhead | 704,255 | 1,246,445 | +542,190 |
| Portsmouth | 497,680 | 435,845 | -61,835 |
| Heysham | 411,001 | 393,338 | -17,663 |
| Southampton | 431,478 | 358,672 | -72,806 |
| Felixstowe | 259,167 | 388,323 | +129,156 |
Quick facts
HS code: 70109043
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Small to medium glass containers, ideal for storing liquids or food