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 | 4,025,095 |
| Ireland | 2,183,231 |
| Slovakia | 1,506,194 |
| India | 887,530 |
| China | 885,154 |
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 | 2,169,203 | 1,855,892 | -313,311 |
| Ireland | 1,959,140 | 224,091 | -1,735,049 |
| Slovakia | 806,391 | 699,803 | -106,588 |
| India | 650,781 | 236,749 | -414,032 |
| China | 456,393 | 428,761 | -27,632 |
| Turkey | 847,143 | 20,128 | -827,015 |
| Bulgaria | 198,259 | 184,139 | -14,120 |
| France | 27,175 | 123,578 | +96,403 |
| Poland | 10,613 | 99,368 | +88,755 |
| Oman | 78,282 | 22,296 | -55,986 |
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 | 4,201,982 |
| United Kingdom | 2,146,647 |
| Slovakia | 1,506,194 |
| China | 902,409 |
| India | 900,457 |
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 | 2,209,488 | 1,992,494 | -216,994 |
| United Kingdom | 1,928,978 | 217,669 | -1,711,309 |
| Slovakia | 806,391 | 699,803 | -106,588 |
| China | 486,343 | 416,066 | -70,277 |
| India | 663,708 | 236,749 | -426,959 |
| Turkey | 834,216 | 18,231 | -815,985 |
| Bulgaria | 225,879 | 184,139 | -41,740 |
| Poland | 10,613 | 99,368 | +88,755 |
| Oman | 78,282 | 22,296 | -55,986 |
| Italy | 10,928 | 33,027 | +22,099 |
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 | 7 |
| 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 | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Essex | 1 | 4 | +3 |
| Inner London - East | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 2 | 4 | +2 |
| West Yorkshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Cornwall and Isles of Scilly | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| 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) | 6,363,671 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 4,734,910 |
| Air transport | 174,547 |
| Other | 61,121 |
| 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) | 4,249,061 | 2,114,610 | -2,134,451 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,939,830 | 1,795,080 | -1,144,750 |
| Air transport | 109,006 | 65,541 | -43,465 |
| Other | 46,043 | 15,078 | -30,965 |
| Road transport | 0 | 2,256 | +2,256 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 3,226,778 |
| Felixstowe | 2,624,061 |
| Ellesmere Port | 2,141,520 |
| Dover | 2,066,159 |
| Middlesbrough | 311,019 |
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 | 1,704,958 | 1,521,820 | -183,138 |
| Felixstowe | 1,974,580 | 649,481 | -1,325,099 |
| Ellesmere Port | 1,928,978 | 212,542 | -1,716,436 |
| Dover | 1,095,863 | 970,296 | -125,567 |
| Middlesbrough | 213,014 | 98,005 | -115,009 |
| Harwich | 23,584 | 188,045 | +164,461 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 89,126 | 46,015 | -43,111 |
| London Gateway Port | 59,295 | 33,394 | -25,901 |
| Southampton | 48,111 | 40,998 | -7,113 |
| 000 | 46,043 | 15,078 | -30,965 |
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 | 21 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 18 |
| Manufacture of beverages | 9 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical 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 | 10 |
| 2025-11 | 12 |
| 2025-10 | 15 |
| 2025-09 | 12 |
| 2025-08 | 13 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| PONT PACKAGING LIMITED | 64 |
| RAWLINGS & SON(BRISTOL)LIMITED | 46 |
| ENCIRC LIMITED | 45 |
| GLASSWORKS INTERNATIONAL LIMITED | 44 |
| THORNTON & ROSS LIMITED | 40 |
| PATTESONS GLASS LIMITED | 27 |
| CELEBRATION DRINKS LIMITED | 27 |
| TJX UK | 21 |
| CONTINENTAL BOTTLE CO. LIMITED | 21 |
| INNOVATIVE NAIL KREATIONS LTD | 16 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 29 |
| 0-1m | 14 |
| 54m+ | 11 |
| 15m-54m | 10 |
| Other | 1 |
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 | 4,427,645 |
| France | 3,849,702 |
| United States | 235,803 |
| Germany | 92,173 |
| Angola | 46,715 |
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 | 2,426,532 | 2,001,113 | -425,419 |
| France | 235,611 | 3,614,091 | +3,378,480 |
| United States | 29,801 | 206,002 | +176,201 |
| Germany | 73,399 | 18,774 | -54,625 |
| Angola | 23,267 | 23,448 | +181 |
| Austria | 34,108 | 0 | -34,108 |
| Netherlands | 27,108 | 2,396 | -24,712 |
| Czechia | 16,058 | 0 | -16,058 |
| Barbados | 0 | 9,704 | +9,704 |
| Belgium | 4,013 | 0 | -4,013 |
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 | 2,011,952 |
| 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 | 891,495 | 1,120,457 | +228,962 |
| 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) | 6,247,965 |
| Other | 2,178,503 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 312,873 |
| Air transport | 13,381 |
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) | 1,746,064 | 4,501,901 | +2,755,837 |
| Other | 1,058,046 | 1,120,457 | +62,411 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 60,769 | 252,104 | +191,335 |
| Air transport | 9,724 | 3,657 | -6,067 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 3,836,325 |
| 000 | 2,178,503 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,964,946 |
| Holyhead | 230,946 |
| Southampton | 173,964 |
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 | 241,599 | 3,594,726 | +3,353,127 |
| 000 | 1,058,046 | 1,120,457 | +62,411 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,232,633 | 732,313 | -500,320 |
| Holyhead | 117,112 | 113,834 | -3,278 |
| Southampton | 8,947 | 165,017 | +156,070 |
| Dover | 106,226 | 12,389 | -93,837 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 23,267 | 43,083 | +19,816 |
| Heysham | 12,778 | 34,509 | +21,731 |
| Immingham Docks | 30,209 | 13,291 | -16,918 |
| London Gateway Port | 18,595 | 8,787 | -9,808 |
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