Import/export HS code 70109057: Tiny glass containers (less than 0.15 liters)
Very small glass containers, ideal for miniatures or samples
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 | 2,246,087 |
| China | 583,906 |
| United States | 284,712 |
| Japan | 255,070 |
| Singapore | 76,029 |
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 | 1,017,642 | 1,228,445 | +210,803 |
| China | 153,470 | 430,436 | +276,966 |
| United States | 130,254 | 154,458 | +24,204 |
| Japan | 211,399 | 43,671 | -167,728 |
| Singapore | 46,008 | 30,021 | -15,987 |
| Slovakia | 0 | 62,206 | +62,206 |
| Netherlands | 34,939 | 15,522 | -19,417 |
| Poland | 15,181 | 15,553 | +372 |
| India | 0 | 21,267 | +21,267 |
| France | 15,099 | 1,360 | -13,739 |
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 | 2,222,370 |
| China | 568,983 |
| Japan | 331,099 |
| United States | 277,467 |
| Slovakia | 62,206 |
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 | 995,546 | 1,226,824 | +231,278 |
| China | 160,451 | 408,532 | +248,081 |
| Japan | 257,407 | 73,692 | -183,715 |
| United States | 125,593 | 151,874 | +26,281 |
| Slovakia | 0 | 62,206 | +62,206 |
| India | 13,761 | 29,125 | +15,364 |
| United Kingdom | 32,075 | 0 | -32,075 |
| Poland | 15,904 | 15,553 | -351 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 0 | 25,825 | +25,825 |
| France | 17,680 | 3,680 | -14,000 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 3 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 |
| East Central Scotland | 2 |
| Inner London - West | 2 |
| Lincolnshire | 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 | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| East Central Scotland | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Inner London - West | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Lincolnshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| North Wales | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| West Central Scotland | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 1 | 1 | +0 |
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) | 1,889,139 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,276,181 |
| Other | 324,438 |
| Air transport | 163,675 |
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) | 582,548 | 1,306,591 | +724,043 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 676,190 | 599,991 | -76,199 |
| Other | 257,407 | 67,031 | -190,376 |
| Air transport | 112,656 | 51,019 | -61,637 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 1,286,072 |
| Felixstowe | 869,732 |
| 000 | 324,438 |
| Harwich | 226,495 |
| Hull | 187,528 |
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 | 689,921 | 596,151 | -93,770 |
| Felixstowe | 264,035 | 605,697 | +341,662 |
| 000 | 257,407 | 67,031 | -190,376 |
| Harwich | 50,126 | 176,369 | +126,243 |
| Hull | 80,942 | 106,586 | +25,644 |
| Dover | 17,628 | 113,837 | +96,209 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 95,278 | 34,390 | -60,888 |
| Liverpool Docks | 7,596 | 122,056 | +114,460 |
| Southampton | 51,062 | 32,609 | -18,453 |
| Middlesbrough | 36,157 | 39,744 | +3,587 |
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 | 8 |
| Manufacture of basic pharmaceutical products and pharmaceutical preparations | 5 |
| Manufacture of rubber and plastic products | 4 |
| Other manufacturing | 4 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 3 |
| 2026-03 | 5 |
| 2026-02 | 7 |
| 2026-01 | 5 |
| 2025-12 | 3 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| DWK LIFE SCIENCES LIMITED | 52 |
| WHITMAN LABORATORIES LIMITED | 27 |
| WHITMAN LABORATORIES LIMITED | 27 |
| PONT PACKAGING LIMITED | 23 |
| O-I GLASS LIMITED | 23 |
| WITCH CASKET LTD | 12 |
| 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 | 15 |
| 0-1m | 7 |
| 15m-54m | 6 |
| 54m+ | 6 |
| 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 | 128,654 |
| United States | 87,871 |
| Germany | 55,408 |
| France | 34,856 |
| Netherlands | 34,080 |
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 | 20,248 | 108,406 | +88,158 |
| United States | 77,650 | 10,221 | -67,429 |
| Germany | 16,952 | 38,456 | +21,504 |
| France | 18,094 | 16,762 | -1,332 |
| Netherlands | 25,995 | 8,085 | -17,910 |
| Barbados | 19,345 | 0 | -19,345 |
| Singapore | 5,378 | 5,158 | -220 |
| 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) | 182,698 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 127,166 |
| Other | 61,518 |
| Air transport | 30,871 |
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) | 82,335 | 100,363 | +18,028 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 105,750 | 21,416 | -84,334 |
| Other | 0 | 61,518 | +61,518 |
| Air transport | 5,616 | 25,255 | +19,639 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 83,866 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 80,273 |
| 000 | 61,518 |
| ZLC | 23,436 |
| Portsmouth | 22,774 |
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 | 73,002 | 10,864 | -62,138 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 18,703 | 61,570 | +42,867 |
| 000 | 0 | 61,518 | +61,518 |
| ZLC | 9,724 | 13,712 | +3,988 |
| Portsmouth | 21,681 | 1,093 | -20,588 |
| Dover | 21,327 | 0 | -21,327 |
| Heysham | 0 | 20,796 | +20,796 |
| Southampton | 8,257 | 8,642 | +385 |
| Holyhead | 10,853 | 4,805 | -6,048 |
| Immingham Docks | 9,745 | 4,524 | -5,221 |
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