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 | 9,139,356 |
| Germany | 3,038,712 |
| Italy | 1,198,509 |
| China | 1,036,856 |
| Czechia | 573,626 |
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 | 4,423,328 | 4,716,028 | +292,700 |
| Germany | 1,612,142 | 1,426,570 | -185,572 |
| Italy | 670,794 | 527,715 | -143,079 |
| China | 406,516 | 630,340 | +223,824 |
| Czechia | 144,983 | 428,643 | +283,660 |
| India | 178,067 | 371,260 | +193,193 |
| United States | 16,060 | 522,325 | +506,265 |
| Thailand | 294,751 | 140,864 | -153,887 |
| Switzerland | 288,218 | 38,131 | -250,087 |
| Austria | 184,100 | 140,995 | -43,105 |
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 | 6,699,988 |
| Germany | 3,372,866 |
| China | 936,550 |
| Italy | 762,652 |
| Czechia | 591,276 |
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 | 3,220,059 | 3,479,929 | +259,870 |
| Germany | 1,700,097 | 1,672,769 | -27,328 |
| China | 326,034 | 610,516 | +284,482 |
| Italy | 455,681 | 306,971 | -148,710 |
| Czechia | 141,363 | 449,913 | +308,550 |
| United States | 40,272 | 522,325 | +482,053 |
| India | 190,931 | 371,260 | +180,329 |
| Thailand | 294,751 | 140,864 | -153,887 |
| Austria | 232,193 | 171,752 | -60,441 |
| Switzerland | 244,936 | 38,131 | -206,805 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 5 |
| Kent | 5 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 5 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 3 |
| 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 | 4 | +0 |
| Kent | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 5 | 2 | -3 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| 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) | 10,099,894 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,587,333 |
| Other | 2,800,970 |
| 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) | 4,875,211 | 5,224,683 | +349,472 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,187,934 | 2,399,399 | +211,465 |
| Other | 1,405,336 | 1,395,634 | -9,702 |
| Air transport | 27,507 | 497,656 | +470,149 |
| 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 | 4,901,675 |
| 000 | 2,800,970 |
| Felixstowe | 2,158,030 |
| Newhaven | 1,987,808 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,670,483 |
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 | 3,019,741 | 1,881,934 | -1,137,807 |
| 000 | 1,405,336 | 1,395,634 | -9,702 |
| Felixstowe | 996,986 | 1,161,044 | +164,058 |
| Newhaven | 625,476 | 1,362,332 | +736,856 |
| Eurotunnel | 549,821 | 1,120,662 | +570,841 |
| Immingham Docks | 451,900 | 609,066 | +157,166 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 595,577 | 311,025 | -284,552 |
| Southampton | 236,744 | 372,198 | +135,454 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,677 | 442,792 | +441,115 |
| ZLC | 244,936 | 38,131 | -206,805 |
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 | 15 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 10 |
| Other manufacturing | 10 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 8 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 17 |
| 2026-03 | 24 |
| 2026-02 | 18 |
| 2026-01 | 18 |
| 2025-12 | 16 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| NEVILLE & MORE LIMITED | 65 |
| ORIGIN PACKAGING LIMITED | 55 |
| ROSEMONT PHARMACEUTICALS LIMITED | 52 |
| FISHER SCIENTIFIC U.K., LIMITED | 49 |
| SURE HEALTH & BEAUTY LIMITED | 44 |
| GLAXO OPERATIONS UK LIMITED | 43 |
| CULTECH LTD | 39 |
| ADELPHI HOLDINGS LIMITED | 39 |
| BIO PRODUCTS LABORATORY LIMITED | 39 |
| NEKEM LIMITED | 38 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 25 |
| 1m-15m | 23 |
| 15m-54m | 14 |
| 0-1m | 6 |
| 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 | 4,157,096 |
| Germany | 3,281,500 |
| France | 1,998,087 |
| United States | 1,185,984 |
| Ireland | 911,052 |
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 | 2,071,491 | 2,085,605 | +14,114 |
| Germany | 1,473,773 | 1,807,727 | +333,954 |
| France | 988,569 | 1,009,518 | +20,949 |
| United States | 618,480 | 567,504 | -50,976 |
| Ireland | 452,892 | 458,160 | +5,268 |
| Canada | 119,218 | 193,627 | +74,409 |
| Poland | 0 | 287,629 | +287,629 |
| Italy | 121,842 | 48,218 | -73,624 |
| Singapore | 63,455 | 89,094 | +25,639 |
| Turkey | 94,271 | 11,280 | -82,991 |
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) | 9,128,086 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,149,197 |
| Air transport | 130,295 |
| Other | 411 |
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) | 4,679,382 | 4,448,704 | -230,678 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,693,132 | 2,456,065 | +762,933 |
| Air transport | 71,980 | 58,315 | -13,665 |
| Other | 181 | 230 | +49 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 5,171,127 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,318,672 |
| Dover | 1,355,073 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,204,514 |
| Southampton | 751,153 |
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 | 2,294,106 | 2,877,021 | +582,915 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,161,087 | 1,157,585 | -3,502 |
| Dover | 876,600 | 478,473 | -398,127 |
| Liverpool Docks | 962,639 | 241,875 | -720,764 |
| Southampton | 93,103 | 658,050 | +564,947 |
| Newhaven | 251,072 | 136,626 | -114,446 |
| Hull | 16,231 | 324,031 | +307,800 |
| Holyhead | 77,313 | 233,178 | +155,865 |
| Felixstowe | 185,896 | 121,909 | -63,987 |
| Harwich | 105,491 | 184,842 | +79,351 |
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