Import/export HS code 70109055: Glass containers (0.15 to 0.33 liters)
Small glass containers, often used for samples or small portions
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 4,259,216 |
| Ireland | 2,711,897 |
| Slovakia | 1,593,959 |
| China | 1,056,930 |
| Turkey | 962,829 |
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 | 2,242,457 | 2,016,759 | -225,698 |
| Ireland | 2,019,053 | 692,844 | -1,326,209 |
| Slovakia | 680,996 | 912,963 | +231,967 |
| China | 493,118 | 563,812 | +70,694 |
| Turkey | 849,399 | 113,430 | -735,969 |
| India | 639,025 | 229,383 | -409,642 |
| Bulgaria | 162,963 | 339,616 | +176,653 |
| France | 49,287 | 191,790 | +142,503 |
| Oman | 100,578 | 34,455 | -66,123 |
| Poland | 9,229 | 99,368 | +90,139 |
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 | 4,429,661 |
| United Kingdom | 2,677,049 |
| Slovakia | 1,593,959 |
| China | 1,068,886 |
| Turkey | 948,005 |
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 | 2,304,854 | 2,124,807 | -180,047 |
| United Kingdom | 1,990,037 | 687,012 | -1,303,025 |
| Slovakia | 680,996 | 912,963 | +231,967 |
| China | 529,485 | 539,401 | +9,916 |
| Turkey | 836,472 | 111,533 | -724,939 |
| India | 651,952 | 235,825 | -416,127 |
| Bulgaria | 190,583 | 339,616 | +149,033 |
| Oman | 100,578 | 34,455 | -66,123 |
| France | 11,170 | 108,025 | +96,855 |
| Poland | 9,229 | 99,368 | +90,139 |
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 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 8 |
| Essex | 4 |
| Inner London - East | 4 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 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 | 3 | -3 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 3 | 5 | +2 |
| Essex | 1 | 4 | +3 |
| Inner London - East | 1 | 4 | +3 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 2 | 4 | +2 |
| West Yorkshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 7,302,207 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 5,112,476 |
| Air transport | 217,216 |
| Other | 59,385 |
| Road transport | 2,256 |
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) | 4,310,001 | 2,992,206 | -1,317,795 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,913,783 | 2,198,693 | -715,090 |
| Air transport | 124,166 | 93,050 | -31,116 |
| Other | 45,910 | 13,475 | -32,435 |
| Road transport | 2,256 | 0 | -2,256 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 3,384,914 |
| Felixstowe | 2,829,225 |
| Ellesmere Port | 2,671,922 |
| Dover | 2,293,657 |
| Middlesbrough | 402,723 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 1,787,907 | 1,597,007 | -190,900 |
| Felixstowe | 1,953,964 | 875,261 | -1,078,703 |
| Ellesmere Port | 1,990,037 | 681,885 | -1,308,152 |
| Dover | 956,331 | 1,337,326 | +380,995 |
| Middlesbrough | 214,622 | 188,101 | -26,521 |
| Harwich | 40,550 | 169,121 | +128,571 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 90,992 | 64,242 | -26,750 |
| London Gateway Port | 73,322 | 67,420 | -5,902 |
| Southampton | 34,147 | 53,540 | +19,393 |
| Liverpool Docks | 46,941 | 18,446 | -28,495 |
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 | 22 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 19 |
| Manufacture of beverages | 9 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 7 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 5 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 10 |
| 2026-03 | 9 |
| 2026-02 | 7 |
| 2026-01 | 10 |
| 2025-12 | 7 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| PONT PACKAGING LIMITED | 67 |
| ENCIRC LIMITED | 49 |
| RAWLINGS & SON(BRISTOL)LIMITED | 49 |
| GLASSWORKS INTERNATIONAL LIMITED | 47 |
| THORNTON & ROSS LIMITED | 42 |
| PATTESONS GLASS LIMITED | 29 |
| CELEBRATION DRINKS LIMITED | 27 |
| TJX UK | 21 |
| CONTINENTAL BOTTLE CO. LIMITED | 21 |
| CHIVAS BROTHERS LIMITED | 16 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 32 |
| 0-1m | 14 |
| 54m+ | 12 |
| 15m-54m | 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 | 4,674,380 |
| France | 4,165,337 |
| United States | 254,484 |
| Germany | 105,643 |
| Brazil | 79,241 |
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 | 2,274,876 | 2,399,504 | +124,628 |
| France | 634,945 | 3,530,392 | +2,895,447 |
| United States | 20,489 | 233,995 | +213,506 |
| Germany | 75,503 | 30,140 | -45,363 |
| Brazil | 0 | 79,241 | +79,241 |
| Angola | 23,267 | 23,448 | +181 |
| Austria | 34,108 | 0 | -34,108 |
| Netherlands | 28,134 | 1,370 | -26,764 |
| Czechia | 16,058 | 0 | -16,058 |
| Barbados | 0 | 9,704 | +9,704 |
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 | 2,081,668 |
| Ireland | 166,551 |
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 | 786,924 | 1,294,744 | +507,820 |
| Ireland | 166,551 | 0 | -166,551 |
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) | 6,759,073 |
| Other | 2,248,219 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 419,140 |
| Air transport | 8,130 |
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) | 2,106,804 | 4,652,269 | +2,545,465 |
| Other | 953,475 | 1,294,744 | +341,269 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 53,561 | 365,579 | +312,018 |
| Air transport | 2,259 | 5,871 | +3,612 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 4,149,632 |
| 000 | 2,248,219 |
| Liverpool Docks | 2,125,339 |
| Holyhead | 265,893 |
| Southampton | 200,787 |
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 | 639,093 | 3,510,539 | +2,871,446 |
| 000 | 953,475 | 1,294,744 | +341,269 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,202,651 | 922,688 | -279,963 |
| Holyhead | 120,252 | 145,641 | +25,389 |
| Southampton | 8,947 | 191,840 | +182,893 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 23,267 | 122,324 | +99,057 |
| Dover | 108,066 | 22,956 | -85,110 |
| Immingham Docks | 33,339 | 14,436 | -18,903 |
| Heysham | 0 | 36,431 | +36,431 |
| Portsmouth | 3,486 | 18,583 | +15,097 |
Quick facts
HS code: 70109055
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Small glass containers, often used for samples or small portions