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.
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* 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 | 12,820,914 |
| Germany | 8,325,787 |
| China | 7,724,846 |
| Netherlands | 3,857,214 |
| Poland | 1,828,169 |
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 | 5,372,163 | 7,448,751 | +2,076,588 |
| Germany | 4,446,621 | 3,879,166 | -567,455 |
| China | 3,895,070 | 3,829,776 | -65,294 |
| Netherlands | 2,441,562 | 1,415,652 | -1,025,910 |
| Poland | 863,196 | 964,973 | +101,777 |
| Oman | 28,257 | 1,122,767 | +1,094,510 |
| France | 311,733 | 262,290 | -49,443 |
| Bulgaria | 236,017 | 189,442 | -46,575 |
| India | 42,426 | 41,920 | -506 |
| Belgium | 45,419 | 17,581 | -27,838 |
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 | 12,825,001 |
| Germany | 8,613,902 |
| China | 7,837,117 |
| Netherlands | 3,801,841 |
| Poland | 1,740,144 |
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 | 5,372,163 | 7,452,838 | +2,080,675 |
| Germany | 4,637,858 | 3,976,044 | -661,814 |
| China | 3,968,284 | 3,868,833 | -99,451 |
| Netherlands | 2,332,038 | 1,469,803 | -862,235 |
| Poland | 815,037 | 925,107 | +110,070 |
| Oman | 28,257 | 1,122,767 | +1,094,510 |
| Bulgaria | 309,989 | 191,643 | -118,346 |
| France | 230,623 | 155,711 | -74,912 |
| India | 42,426 | 41,920 | -506 |
| Italy | 38,406 | 5,363 | -33,043 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 10 |
| Inner London - East | 5 |
| West Midlands | 5 |
| West Yorkshire | 5 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 3 | 8 | +5 |
| Inner London - East | 5 | 5 | +0 |
| West Midlands | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| West Yorkshire | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Merseyside | 2 | 4 | +2 |
| Outer London - South | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| West Central Scotland | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| 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) | 23,572,596 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 12,995,094 |
| Other | 350,428 |
| Air transport | 226,290 |
| Road transport | 10,300 |
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) | 10,199,223 | 13,373,373 | +3,174,150 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 7,356,768 | 5,638,326 | -1,718,442 |
| Other | 242,203 | 108,225 | -133,978 |
| Air transport | 87,150 | 139,140 | +51,990 |
| Road transport | 0 | 10,300 | +10,300 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 17,628,387 |
| Immingham Docks | 6,589,992 |
| Dover | 5,516,028 |
| Southampton | 2,725,978 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,448,211 |
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 | 7,726,269 | 9,902,118 | +2,175,849 |
| Immingham Docks | 4,548,246 | 2,041,746 | -2,506,500 |
| Dover | 2,173,210 | 3,342,818 | +1,169,608 |
| Southampton | 1,297,166 | 1,428,812 | +131,646 |
| London Gateway Port | 209,598 | 1,238,613 | +1,029,015 |
| Killingholme | 486,304 | 47,605 | -438,699 |
| Middlesbrough | 332,686 | 190,799 | -141,887 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 267,852 | 95,487 | -172,365 |
| 499 | 17,588 | 339,625 | +322,037 |
| 000 | 242,203 | 108,225 | -133,978 |
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 | 42 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 37 |
| Manufacture of food products | 12 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 5 |
| Manufacture of beverages | 4 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 20 |
| 2026-03 | 19 |
| 2026-02 | 25 |
| 2026-01 | 23 |
| 2025-12 | 21 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| MILTON-LLOYD LIMITED | 106 |
| DAYES LIMITED | 92 |
| HOBBYCRAFT TRADING LIMITED | 77 |
| ASDA STORES LIMITED | 70 |
| TJX UK | 66 |
| WILLIAM CROXSON & SON,LIMITED | 52 |
| O-I GLASS LIMITED | 50 |
| ARGOS LIMITED | 47 |
| PATTESONS GLASS LIMITED | 46 |
| 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 | 39 |
| 54m+ | 29 |
| 0-1m | 15 |
| 15m-54m | 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 | 1,990,895 |
| Ireland | 1,072,689 |
| Netherlands | 412,662 |
| Tunisia | 252,042 |
| Germany | 238,992 |
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 | 1,232,083 | 758,812 | -473,271 |
| Ireland | 683,724 | 388,965 | -294,759 |
| Netherlands | 176,522 | 236,140 | +59,618 |
| Tunisia | 14,826 | 237,216 | +222,390 |
| Germany | 113,901 | 125,091 | +11,190 |
| Italy | 37,771 | 61,001 | +23,230 |
| Cyprus | 15,175 | 82,948 | +67,773 |
| Spain | 22,569 | 18,682 | -3,887 |
| United States | 23,634 | 16,116 | -7,518 |
| Belgium | 37,557 | 0 | -37,557 |
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 | 220 |
| China | 85 |
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 | 190 | 30 | -160 |
| China | 73 | 12 | -61 |
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) | 4,048,441 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 463,602 |
| Air transport | 15,750 |
| Other | 686 |
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) | 2,295,145 | 1,753,296 | -541,849 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 173,957 | 289,645 | +115,688 |
| Air transport | 6,027 | 9,723 | +3,696 |
| Other | 372 | 314 | -58 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,859,355 |
| Holyhead | 659,969 |
| Immingham Docks | 443,270 |
| Liverpool Docks | 389,261 |
| 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 | 892,921 | 966,434 | +73,513 |
| Holyhead | 443,115 | 216,854 | -226,261 |
| Immingham Docks | 217,961 | 225,309 | +7,348 |
| Liverpool Docks | 242,132 | 147,129 | -95,003 |
| Portsmouth | 164,547 | 144,657 | -19,890 |
| Dover | 223,761 | 47,582 | -176,179 |
| Newhaven | 83,552 | 36,596 | -46,956 |
| Felixstowe | 27,882 | 83,241 | +55,359 |
| London Gateway Port | 40,790 | 44,629 | +3,839 |
| Heysham | 18,936 | 65,403 | +46,467 |
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