Import/export HS code 701110: Glass parts for electric lighting
Glass components used in electric lamps and light sources
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- 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 1,604,778 |
| France | 1,428,502 |
| Czechia | 646,148 |
| Italy | 134,042 |
| 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 | 920,234 | 684,544 | -235,690 |
| France | 784,702 | 643,800 | -140,902 |
| Czechia | 347,084 | 299,064 | -48,020 |
| Italy | 28,170 | 105,872 | +77,702 |
| Ireland | 37,559 | 1,293 | -36,266 |
| Poland | 1,507 | 24,484 | +22,977 |
| India | 12,034 | 13,090 | +1,056 |
| United States | 16,213 | 5,546 | -10,667 |
| Portugal | 5,963 | 15,134 | +9,171 |
| 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 | 1,633,220 |
| Czechia | 657,117 |
| Italy | 134,009 |
| 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 | 946,124 | 687,096 | -259,028 |
| Czechia | 347,084 | 310,033 | -37,051 |
| Italy | 28,137 | 105,872 | +77,735 |
| United Kingdom | 0 | 25,362 | +25,362 |
| India | 12,034 | 13,090 | +1,056 |
| Portugal | 5,963 | 15,134 | +9,171 |
| United States | 13,393 | 5,546 | -7,847 |
| France | 11,782 | 3,384 | -8,398 |
| 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 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Inner London - East | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Inner London - West | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| West Midlands | 1 | 2 | +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) | 1,633,159 |
| Other | 1,432,968 |
| Air transport | 485,549 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 444,446 |
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) | 922,965 | 710,194 | -212,771 |
| Other | 801,139 | 631,829 | -169,310 |
| Air transport | 181,357 | 304,192 | +122,835 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 284,276 | 160,170 | -124,106 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| 000 | 1,432,968 |
| London Gateway Port | 812,749 |
| Felixstowe | 457,103 |
| London | 397,232 |
| 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 | 801,139 | 631,829 | -169,310 |
| London Gateway Port | 284,254 | 528,495 | +244,241 |
| Felixstowe | 438,842 | 18,261 | -420,581 |
| London | 267,740 | 129,492 | -138,248 |
| East Midlands Airport | 31,895 | 137,030 | +105,135 |
| Liverpool Docks | 102,526 | 38,691 | -63,835 |
| Thamesport | 50,536 | 70,338 | +19,802 |
| Birmingham Airport | 26,668 | 83,637 | +56,969 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 39,581 | 66,585 | +27,004 |
| 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
|
12 |
|
Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
6 |
|
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 | 13 |
| 15m-54m | 8 |
| 54m+ | 8 |
| Other | 5 |
| 0-1m | 4 |
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 | 291,750 |
| Germany | 122,267 |
| Thailand | 87,829 |
| Poland | 85,464 |
| Ireland | 68,512 |
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 | 127,250 | 164,500 | +37,250 |
| Germany | 79,303 | 42,964 | -36,339 |
| Thailand | 45,022 | 42,807 | -2,215 |
| Poland | 0 | 85,464 | +85,464 |
| Ireland | 46,290 | 22,222 | -24,068 |
| France | 34,795 | 25,383 | -9,412 |
| Spain | 46,716 | 296 | -46,420 |
| Norway | 30,722 | 16,068 | -14,654 |
| United States | 9,364 | 26,964 | +17,600 |
| South Africa | 21,847 | 12,825 | -9,022 |
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 | 7,251 |
| XI | 1,096 |
| China | 730 |
| 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 | 4,156 | 3,095 | -1,061 |
| XI | 364 | 732 | +368 |
| China | 445 | 285 | -160 |
| 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 | 744,127 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 228,019 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 55,073 |
| Other | 10,038 |
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 | 389,164 | 354,963 | -34,201 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 88,326 | 139,693 | +51,367 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 51,268 | 3,805 | -47,463 |
| Other | 5,782 | 4,256 | -1,526 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 293,385 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 233,088 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 111,807 |
| Dover | 89,275 |
| London Stansted Airport | 87,931 |
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 | 157,485 | 135,900 | -21,585 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 80,959 | 152,129 | +71,170 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 52,746 | 59,061 | +6,315 |
| Dover | 12,637 | 76,638 | +64,001 |
| London Stansted Airport | 48,034 | 39,897 | -8,137 |
| ZLC | 74,244 | 10,000 | -64,244 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 45,431 | 0 | -45,431 |
| Manchester Airport | 28,442 | 14,453 | -13,989 |
| Holyhead | 14,053 | 2,650 | -11,403 |
| 000 | 5,782 | 4,256 | -1,526 |
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