Import/export HS code 701110: Glass parts for electric lighting
Glass components used in electric lamps and light sources
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 1,602,759 |
| France | 1,330,801 |
| Czechia | 617,697 |
| Italy | 129,411 |
| Ireland | 38,852 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 923,857 | 678,902 | -244,955 |
| France | 688,357 | 642,444 | -45,913 |
| Czechia | 331,565 | 286,132 | -45,433 |
| Italy | 76,232 | 53,179 | -23,053 |
| Ireland | 37,587 | 1,265 | -36,322 |
| Poland | 1,507 | 24,484 | +22,977 |
| India | 12,034 | 13,090 | +1,056 |
| Portugal | 5,963 | 15,134 | +9,171 |
| United States | 12,278 | 5,546 | -6,732 |
| United Arab Emirates | 13,709 | 0 | -13,709 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 1,631,201 |
| Czechia | 628,666 |
| Italy | 129,378 |
| United Kingdom | 25,362 |
| India | 25,124 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 949,747 | 681,454 | -268,293 |
| Czechia | 331,565 | 297,101 | -34,464 |
| Italy | 76,199 | 53,179 | -23,020 |
| United Kingdom | 0 | 25,362 | +25,362 |
| India | 12,034 | 13,090 | +1,056 |
| Portugal | 5,963 | 15,134 | +9,171 |
| France | 13,138 | 2,028 | -11,110 |
| United States | 9,458 | 5,546 | -3,912 |
| Hungary | 7,722 | 0 | -7,722 |
| Brazil | 4,883 | 0 | -4,883 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 3 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 3 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 3 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 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 | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Inner London - West | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| West Midlands | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Cheshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
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) | 1,630,298 |
| Other | 1,335,267 |
| Air transport | 474,604 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 419,216 |
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) | 978,439 | 651,859 | -326,580 |
| Other | 703,466 | 631,801 | -71,665 |
| Air transport | 173,517 | 301,087 | +127,570 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 271,978 | 147,238 | -124,740 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| 000 | 1,335,267 |
| London Gateway Port | 812,749 |
| Felixstowe | 456,108 |
| London | 376,088 |
| East Midlands Airport | 168,925 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| 000 | 703,466 | 631,801 | -71,665 |
| London Gateway Port | 284,254 | 528,495 | +244,241 |
| Felixstowe | 437,847 | 18,261 | -419,586 |
| London | 265,170 | 110,918 | -154,252 |
| East Midlands Airport | 33,251 | 135,674 | +102,423 |
| Liverpool Docks | 99,665 | 38,691 | -60,974 |
| Thamesport | 103,229 | 17,645 | -85,584 |
| Birmingham Airport | 26,877 | 81,888 | +55,011 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 38,557 | 66,585 | +28,028 |
| Southampton | 6,351 | 46,266 | +39,915 |
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
|
11 |
|
Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
5 |
|
Manufacture of basic metals
|
4 |
|
Other manufacturing
|
4 |
|
Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities
|
2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 5 |
| 2026-04 | 4 |
| 2026-03 | 5 |
| 2026-02 | 3 |
| 2026-01 | 5 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 11 |
| 15m-54m | 8 |
| 54m+ | 8 |
| Other | 5 |
| 0-1m | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Switzerland | 275,750 |
| Germany | 119,767 |
| Poland | 85,464 |
| Thailand | 84,529 |
| Ireland | 62,122 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Switzerland | 122,750 | 153,000 | +30,250 |
| Germany | 92,103 | 27,664 | -64,439 |
| Poland | 0 | 85,464 | +85,464 |
| Thailand | 45,022 | 39,507 | -5,515 |
| Ireland | 40,401 | 21,721 | -18,680 |
| France | 31,153 | 25,383 | -5,770 |
| Spain | 46,739 | 273 | -46,466 |
| Norway | 32,190 | 14,600 | -17,590 |
| South Africa | 23,488 | 8,615 | -14,873 |
| United States | 1,930 | 26,964 | +25,034 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 6,887 |
| XI | 1,074 |
| China | 663 |
| Ireland | 181 |
| Italy | 96 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 4,005 | 2,882 | -1,123 |
| XI | 603 | 471 | -132 |
| China | 395 | 268 | -127 |
| Ireland | 155 | 26 | -129 |
| Italy | 79 | 17 | -62 |
| Viet Nam | 25 | 0 | -25 |
| France | 19 | 0 | -19 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Air transport | 713,839 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 216,925 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 53,243 |
| Other | 9,585 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air transport | 382,195 | 331,644 | -50,551 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 93,876 | 123,049 | +29,173 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 49,438 | 3,805 | -45,633 |
| Other | 5,853 | 3,732 | -2,121 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 288,831 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 226,654 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 110,292 |
| Dover | 89,275 |
| London Stansted Airport | 84,631 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 165,899 | 122,932 | -42,967 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 81,576 | 145,078 | +63,502 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 55,009 | 55,283 | +274 |
| Dover | 24,159 | 65,116 | +40,957 |
| London Stansted Airport | 48,034 | 36,597 | -11,437 |
| ZLC | 58,244 | 10,000 | -48,244 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 45,431 | 0 | -45,431 |
| Manchester Airport | 28,442 | 14,453 | -13,989 |
| Holyhead | 8,116 | 2,650 | -5,466 |
| 000 | 5,853 | 3,732 | -2,121 |
Quick facts
HS code: 701110
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Glass components used in electric lamps and light sources