Import/export HS code 70109061: Glass containers (0.25 liters or more)
Medium-sized glass containers, suitable for liquids or food storage
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Turkey | 13,380,481 |
| Germany | 8,499,584 |
| China | 7,894,918 |
| Netherlands | 3,747,074 |
| Poland | 1,755,152 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turkey | 6,547,146 | 6,833,335 | +286,189 |
| Germany | 5,005,576 | 3,494,008 | -1,511,568 |
| China | 4,015,093 | 3,879,825 | -135,268 |
| Netherlands | 2,222,926 | 1,524,148 | -698,778 |
| Poland | 823,193 | 931,959 | +108,766 |
| Oman | 796,305 | 377,436 | -418,869 |
| France | 308,752 | 218,540 | -90,212 |
| Bulgaria | 261,949 | 163,510 | -98,439 |
| India | 42,426 | 53,391 | +10,965 |
| Italy | 30,841 | 16,661 | -14,180 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Turkey | 13,384,568 |
| Germany | 8,760,688 |
| China | 7,999,323 |
| Netherlands | 3,691,701 |
| Poland | 1,711,655 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turkey | 6,547,146 | 6,837,422 | +290,276 |
| Germany | 5,253,671 | 3,507,017 | -1,746,654 |
| China | 4,081,170 | 3,918,153 | -163,017 |
| Netherlands | 2,113,402 | 1,578,299 | -535,103 |
| Poland | 778,882 | 932,773 | +153,891 |
| Oman | 796,305 | 377,436 | -418,869 |
| Bulgaria | 295,938 | 165,711 | -130,227 |
| France | 218,327 | 123,486 | -94,841 |
| India | 42,426 | 53,391 | +10,965 |
| Italy | 36,852 | 17,007 | -19,845 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 10 |
| West Midlands | 6 |
| Inner London - East | 5 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 5 |
| West Yorkshire | 5 |
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 | 8 | +5 |
| West Midlands | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Inner London - East | 5 | 5 | +0 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 3 | 5 | +2 |
| West Yorkshire | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Merseyside | 2 | 4 | +2 |
| Outer London - South | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Suffolk | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| West Central Scotland | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 3 | +2 |
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) | 24,372,558 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 12,991,938 |
| Other | 301,473 |
| Air transport | 218,705 |
| Road transport | 11,202 |
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) | 12,188,366 | 12,184,192 | -4,174 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 7,732,291 | 5,259,647 | -2,472,644 |
| Other | 263,390 | 38,083 | -225,307 |
| Air transport | 82,927 | 135,778 | +52,851 |
| Road transport | 0 | 11,202 | +11,202 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 18,280,707 |
| Immingham Docks | 6,416,406 |
| Dover | 5,606,943 |
| Southampton | 2,596,066 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,710,384 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 8,877,665 | 9,403,042 | +525,377 |
| Immingham Docks | 4,299,000 | 2,117,406 | -2,181,594 |
| Dover | 2,751,563 | 2,855,380 | +103,817 |
| Southampton | 1,930,174 | 665,892 | -1,264,282 |
| London Gateway Port | 464,400 | 1,245,984 | +781,584 |
| Killingholme | 507,007 | 26,902 | -480,105 |
| Middlesbrough | 318,635 | 164,867 | -153,768 |
| 499 | 17,588 | 433,725 | +416,137 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 271,616 | 91,723 | -179,893 |
| 000 | 263,390 | 38,083 | -225,307 |
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
|
40 |
|
Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
38 |
|
Manufacture of food products
|
12 |
|
Office administrative, office support and other business support activities
|
6 |
|
Manufacture of beverages
|
4 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 24 |
| 2026-04 | 20 |
| 2026-03 | 19 |
| 2026-02 | 25 |
| 2026-01 | 23 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| MILTON-LLOYD LIMITED | 107 |
| DAYES LIMITED | 93 |
| HOBBYCRAFT TRADING LIMITED | 78 |
| ASDA STORES LIMITED | 71 |
| TJX UK | 67 |
| WILLIAM CROXSON & SON,LIMITED | 53 |
| O-I GLASS LIMITED | 51 |
| PATTESONS GLASS LIMITED | 47 |
| ARGOS LIMITED | 47 |
| WL REALISATIONS (2023) LIMITED | 45 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 40 |
| 54m+ | 29 |
| 15m-54m | 14 |
| 0-1m | 13 |
| Other | 5 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 1,819,836 |
| Ireland | 926,062 |
| Netherlands | 392,231 |
| Tunisia | 252,042 |
| Germany | 233,382 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 1,196,422 | 623,414 | -573,008 |
| Ireland | 536,589 | 389,473 | -147,116 |
| Netherlands | 164,323 | 227,908 | +63,585 |
| Tunisia | 44,478 | 207,564 | +163,086 |
| Germany | 109,188 | 124,194 | +15,006 |
| Italy | 37,771 | 61,001 | +23,230 |
| Cyprus | 15,175 | 82,948 | +67,773 |
| United States | 35,232 | 0 | -35,232 |
| Canada | 17,508 | 13,929 | -3,579 |
| Spain | 14,662 | 16,685 | +2,023 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Czechia | 323 |
| Japan | 185 |
| China | 80 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Czechia | 102 | 221 | +119 |
| Japan | 154 | 31 | -123 |
| China | 69 | 11 | -58 |
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) | 3,670,328 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 452,296 |
| Air transport | 17,141 |
| Other | 646 |
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) | 2,101,801 | 1,568,527 | -533,274 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 185,511 | 266,785 | +81,274 |
| Air transport | 8,380 | 8,761 | +381 |
| Other | 363 | 283 | -80 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,685,754 |
| Holyhead | 550,246 |
| Immingham Docks | 410,149 |
| Liverpool Docks | 339,972 |
| Portsmouth | 309,204 |
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 | 887,263 | 798,491 | -88,772 |
| Holyhead | 320,209 | 230,037 | -90,172 |
| Immingham Docks | 194,976 | 215,173 | +20,197 |
| Liverpool Docks | 239,698 | 100,274 | -139,424 |
| Portsmouth | 164,547 | 144,657 | -19,890 |
| Dover | 223,761 | 54,508 | -169,253 |
| Newhaven | 83,552 | 36,596 | -46,956 |
| Felixstowe | 17,788 | 79,604 | +61,816 |
| London Gateway Port | 40,790 | 50,042 | +9,252 |
| Heysham | 18,324 | 68,660 | +50,336 |
Quick facts
HS code: 70109061
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Medium-sized glass containers, suitable for liquids or food storage