Import/export HS code 70109057: Tiny glass containers (less than 0.15 liters)
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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 | 2,122,366 |
| China | 565,657 |
| Japan | 291,401 |
| United States | 191,297 |
| Singapore | 94,239 |
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 | 982,096 | 1,140,270 | +158,174 |
| China | 144,068 | 421,589 | +277,521 |
| Japan | 199,562 | 91,839 | -107,723 |
| United States | 32,932 | 158,365 | +125,433 |
| Singapore | 64,218 | 30,021 | -34,197 |
| Netherlands | 34,357 | 21,696 | -12,661 |
| Slovakia | 0 | 36,636 | +36,636 |
| Poland | 5,080 | 25,654 | +20,574 |
| France | 16,395 | 0 | -16,395 |
| Ireland | 0 | 15,502 | +15,502 |
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 | 2,098,649 |
| China | 551,176 |
| Japan | 385,640 |
| United States | 187,344 |
| Slovakia | 36,636 |
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 | 960,000 | 1,138,649 | +178,649 |
| China | 153,286 | 397,890 | +244,604 |
| Japan | 263,780 | 121,860 | -141,920 |
| United States | 31,874 | 155,470 | +123,596 |
| Slovakia | 0 | 36,636 | +36,636 |
| United Kingdom | 24,085 | 7,990 | -16,095 |
| Poland | 5,803 | 25,654 | +19,851 |
| India | 10,458 | 15,905 | +5,447 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 0 | 25,825 | +25,825 |
| France | 17,641 | 2,489 | -15,152 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 4 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 2 |
| East Central Scotland | 2 |
| Inner London - West | 2 |
| Kent | 2 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| East Central Scotland | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Inner London - West | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Kent | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Lincolnshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 0 | 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) | 1,719,367 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,202,742 |
| Other | 378,979 |
| Air transport | 142,467 |
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) | 492,669 | 1,226,698 | +734,029 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 697,472 | 505,270 | -192,202 |
| Other | 263,780 | 115,199 | -148,581 |
| Air transport | 34,336 | 108,131 | +73,795 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 1,291,602 |
| Felixstowe | 819,993 |
| 000 | 378,979 |
| Harwich | 226,495 |
| Hull | 128,376 |
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 | 668,182 | 623,420 | -44,762 |
| Felixstowe | 263,701 | 556,292 | +292,591 |
| 000 | 263,780 | 115,199 | -148,581 |
| Harwich | 50,126 | 176,369 | +126,243 |
| Hull | 80,942 | 47,434 | -33,508 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 17,744 | 91,767 | +74,023 |
| Dover | 16,745 | 86,240 | +69,495 |
| Southampton | 35,413 | 52,910 | +17,497 |
| Middlesbrough | 47,366 | 39,744 | -7,622 |
| Killingholme | 0 | 47,210 | +47,210 |
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 | 10 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 7 |
| Other manufacturing | 5 |
| Manufacture of basic pharmaceutical products and pharmaceutical preparations | 4 |
| Manufacture of rubber and plastic products | 3 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 5 |
| 2025-11 | 5 |
| 2025-10 | 6 |
| 2025-09 | 2 |
| 2025-08 | 7 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| DWK LIFE SCIENCES LIMITED | 50 |
| WHITMAN LABORATORIES LIMITED | 27 |
| WHITMAN LABORATORIES LIMITED | 27 |
| O-I GLASS LIMITED | 21 |
| PONT PACKAGING LIMITED | 20 |
| WITCH CASKET LTD | 11 |
| THE FOX BUSINESSES LIMITED | 10 |
| 2TECH LIMITED | 8 |
| GOLD 22 (UK) LIMITED | 6 |
| PRINCES GROUP PLC | 6 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 14 |
| 15m-54m | 7 |
| 54m+ | 6 |
| 0-1m | 5 |
| Other | 3 |
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 | 131,414 |
| United States | 80,255 |
| Germany | 61,907 |
| Netherlands | 41,065 |
| France | 27,420 |
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 | 42,111 | 89,303 | +47,192 |
| United States | 76,477 | 3,778 | -72,699 |
| Germany | 21,876 | 40,031 | +18,155 |
| Netherlands | 30,199 | 10,866 | -19,333 |
| France | 4,108 | 23,312 | +19,204 |
| Barbados | 19,345 | 0 | -19,345 |
| Singapore | 6,166 | 9,287 | +3,121 |
| Australia | 0 | 7,784 | +7,784 |
| Malaysia | 1,606 | 5,872 | +4,266 |
| Belgium | 6,231 | 0 | -6,231 |
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) | 174,390 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 129,027 |
| Other | 72,239 |
| Air transport | 31,784 |
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) | 66,555 | 107,835 | +41,280 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 111,098 | 17,929 | -93,169 |
| Other | 25,110 | 47,129 | +22,019 |
| Air transport | 5,356 | 26,428 | +21,072 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 79,345 |
| Liverpool Docks | 73,961 |
| 000 | 72,239 |
| ZLC | 28,909 |
| Dover | 24,820 |
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 | 18,409 | 60,936 | +42,527 |
| Liverpool Docks | 73,002 | 959 | -72,043 |
| 000 | 25,110 | 47,129 | +22,019 |
| ZLC | 15,197 | 13,712 | -1,485 |
| Dover | 24,820 | 0 | -24,820 |
| Southampton | 9,045 | 12,771 | +3,726 |
| Portsmouth | 21,681 | 0 | -21,681 |
| Holyhead | 6,693 | 11,241 | +4,548 |
| Immingham Docks | 6,058 | 7,305 | +1,247 |
| Heysham | 0 | 11,935 | +11,935 |
Quick facts
HS code: 70109057
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Very small glass containers, ideal for miniatures or samples