Import/export HS code 70109071: Glass containers (more than 0.055 liters)
Small glass containers, typically used for liquids 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 8,804,418 |
| Germany | 2,869,985 |
| Italy | 1,053,872 |
| China | 995,029 |
| Czechia | 593,196 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 4,359,020 | 4,445,398 | +86,378 |
| Germany | 1,416,695 | 1,453,290 | +36,595 |
| Italy | 594,313 | 459,559 | -134,754 |
| China | 370,208 | 624,821 | +254,613 |
| Czechia | 152,423 | 440,773 | +288,350 |
| United States | 321,602 | 216,783 | -104,819 |
| India | 288,731 | 208,674 | -80,057 |
| Thailand | 378,623 | 56,992 | -321,631 |
| Austria | 184,784 | 137,780 | -47,004 |
| Belgium | 72,365 | 183,146 | +110,781 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 6,414,943 |
| Germany | 3,179,594 |
| China | 888,871 |
| Italy | 665,300 |
| Czechia | 610,846 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 3,191,537 | 3,223,406 | +31,869 |
| Germany | 1,539,897 | 1,639,697 | +99,800 |
| China | 297,143 | 591,728 | +294,585 |
| Italy | 377,499 | 287,801 | -89,698 |
| Czechia | 147,265 | 463,581 | +316,316 |
| United States | 345,814 | 216,783 | -129,031 |
| India | 301,595 | 208,674 | -92,921 |
| Thailand | 378,623 | 56,992 | -321,631 |
| Austria | 229,810 | 166,999 | -62,811 |
| Switzerland | 140,343 | 38,131 | -102,212 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 6 |
| Kent | 5 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 4 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 4 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 3 |
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 | 4 | 5 | +1 |
| Kent | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 0 | 3 | +3 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| West Central Scotland | 2 | 2 | +0 |
Import volume by transport
What this shows: Import value by transport mode used to bring goods into the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 9,638,764 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,278,941 |
| Other | 2,693,615 |
| Air transport | 525,163 |
| Road transport | 38,131 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 4,512,483 | 5,126,281 | +613,798 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,348,751 | 1,930,190 | -418,561 |
| Other | 1,301,831 | 1,391,784 | +89,953 |
| Air transport | 334,739 | 190,424 | -144,315 |
| Road transport | 0 | 38,131 | +38,131 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 4,753,087 |
| 000 | 2,693,615 |
| Felixstowe | 2,014,756 |
| Newhaven | 2,009,038 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,524,240 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover | 3,044,962 | 1,708,125 | -1,336,837 |
| 000 | 1,301,831 | 1,391,784 | +89,953 |
| Felixstowe | 996,017 | 1,018,739 | +22,722 |
| Newhaven | 621,074 | 1,387,964 | +766,890 |
| Eurotunnel | 473,292 | 1,050,948 | +577,656 |
| Immingham Docks | 378,730 | 626,069 | +247,339 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 485,957 | 246,714 | -239,243 |
| Southampton | 296,665 | 325,031 | +28,366 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 307,219 | 137,250 | -169,969 |
| London Gateway Port | 43,350 | 173,975 | +130,625 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
|
Manufacture of basic pharmaceutical products and pharmaceutical preparations
|
16 |
|
Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
14 |
|
Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products
|
12 |
|
Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
10 |
|
Other manufacturing
|
9 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 16 |
| 2026-04 | 17 |
| 2026-03 | 24 |
| 2026-02 | 18 |
| 2026-01 | 18 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| NEVILLE & MORE LIMITED | 66 |
| ORIGIN PACKAGING LIMITED | 56 |
| ROSEMONT PHARMACEUTICALS LIMITED | 53 |
| FISHER SCIENTIFIC U.K., LIMITED | 50 |
| GLAXO OPERATIONS UK LIMITED | 44 |
| SURE HEALTH & BEAUTY LIMITED | 44 |
| CULTECH LTD | 40 |
| BIO PRODUCTS LABORATORY LIMITED | 40 |
| NEKEM LIMITED | 39 |
| ADELPHI HOLDINGS LIMITED | 39 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 24 |
| 1m-15m | 23 |
| 15m-54m | 14 |
| 0-1m | 7 |
| Other | 2 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 3,862,011 |
| Germany | 3,226,863 |
| France | 2,013,944 |
| United States | 1,036,560 |
| Ireland | 873,705 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 2,045,547 | 1,816,464 | -229,083 |
| Germany | 1,592,691 | 1,634,172 | +41,481 |
| France | 1,051,260 | 962,684 | -88,576 |
| United States | 614,412 | 422,148 | -192,264 |
| Ireland | 479,856 | 393,849 | -86,007 |
| Canada | 161,855 | 207,050 | +45,195 |
| Poland | 0 | 307,672 | +307,672 |
| Italy | 148,884 | 39,283 | -109,601 |
| Singapore | 85,390 | 67,159 | -18,231 |
| Portugal | 81,149 | 34,869 | -46,280 |
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 |
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 | 1 | 1 | +0 |
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) | 8,879,021 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,950,541 |
| Air transport | 131,807 |
| Other | 456 |
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) | 4,774,114 | 4,104,907 | -669,207 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,877,217 | 2,073,324 | +196,107 |
| Air transport | 67,183 | 64,624 | -2,559 |
| Other | 248 | 208 | -40 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 5,018,431 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,351,795 |
| Dover | 1,254,113 |
| Liverpool Docks | 926,081 |
| Southampton | 897,278 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 2,579,798 | 2,438,633 | -141,165 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,280,080 | 1,071,715 | -208,365 |
| Dover | 770,634 | 483,479 | -287,155 |
| Liverpool Docks | 758,282 | 167,799 | -590,483 |
| Southampton | 297,085 | 600,193 | +303,108 |
| Hull | 0 | 391,230 | +391,230 |
| Newhaven | 240,902 | 131,837 | -109,065 |
| Holyhead | 94,162 | 220,850 | +126,688 |
| Felixstowe | 213,418 | 90,554 | -122,864 |
| Harwich | 66,567 | 167,752 | +101,185 |
Quick facts
HS code: 70109071
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Small glass containers, typically used for liquids or samples