Import/export HS code 701310: Glass ceramic tableware
Durable glass ceramic items used for dining or kitchen purposes
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 4,856,721 |
| United States | 259,712 |
| Netherlands | 215,164 |
| Iraq | 205,255 |
| Italy | 204,129 |
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 | 2,210,690 | 2,646,031 | +435,341 |
| United States | 170,878 | 88,834 | -82,044 |
| Netherlands | 82,074 | 133,090 | +51,016 |
| Iraq | 110,276 | 94,979 | -15,297 |
| Italy | 115,911 | 88,218 | -27,693 |
| Turkey | 95,976 | 105,635 | +9,659 |
| Denmark | 113,552 | 80,937 | -32,615 |
| Spain | 121,969 | 53,514 | -68,455 |
| Egypt | 64,799 | 84,503 | +19,704 |
| Belgium | 89,857 | 59,044 | -30,813 |
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 | 5,076,427 |
| United States | 224,603 |
| Iraq | 207,071 |
| Turkey | 199,795 |
| Denmark | 190,858 |
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 | 2,343,489 | 2,732,938 | +389,449 |
| United States | 151,773 | 72,830 | -78,943 |
| Iraq | 110,276 | 96,795 | -13,481 |
| Turkey | 95,976 | 103,819 | +7,843 |
| Denmark | 111,755 | 79,103 | -32,652 |
| Italy | 134,098 | 54,063 | -80,035 |
| Egypt | 64,799 | 87,613 | +22,814 |
| Spain | 118,257 | 30,610 | -87,647 |
| Czechia | 75,982 | 49,486 | -26,496 |
| Romania | 59,654 | 51,734 | -7,920 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 50 |
| Inner London - East | 21 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 21 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 15 |
| West Midlands | 15 |
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 | 37 | 21 | -16 |
| Inner London - East | 10 | 12 | +2 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 13 | 14 | +1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 13 | 6 | -7 |
| West Midlands | 6 | 11 | +5 |
| Greater Manchester | 9 | 6 | -3 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 3 | 7 | +4 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 7 | 4 | -3 |
| West Yorkshire | 6 | 3 | -3 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 3 | 4 | +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) | 4,755,903 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,266,937 |
| Air transport | 1,247,024 |
| Other | 230,747 |
| Road transport | 17,861 |
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) | 2,187,590 | 2,568,313 | +380,723 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 765,987 | 500,950 | -265,037 |
| Air transport | 672,912 | 574,112 | -98,800 |
| Other | 154,760 | 75,987 | -78,773 |
| Road transport | 6,469 | 11,392 | +4,923 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 2,186,597 |
| Southampton | 1,130,839 |
| London Gateway Port | 589,980 |
| Liverpool Docks | 546,793 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 414,971 |
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 | 1,016,127 | 1,170,470 | +154,343 |
| Southampton | 548,143 | 582,696 | +34,553 |
| London Gateway Port | 234,858 | 355,122 | +120,264 |
| Liverpool Docks | 180,632 | 366,161 | +185,529 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 234,916 | 180,055 | -54,861 |
| Dover | 259,782 | 142,305 | -117,477 |
| London | 205,148 | 53,103 | -152,045 |
| Eurotunnel | 117,468 | 131,681 | +14,213 |
| 000 | 154,760 | 75,987 | -78,773 |
| 499 | 65,549 | 140,241 | +74,692 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
|
Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
120 |
|
Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
84 |
|
Food and beverage service activities
|
15 |
|
Office administrative, office support and other business support activities
|
13 |
|
Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities
|
11 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 28 |
| 2026-04 | 28 |
| 2026-03 | 22 |
| 2026-02 | 17 |
| 2026-01 | 20 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| LESSER & PAVEY LTD. | 117 |
| LIFETIME BRANDS EUROPE LIMITED | 88 |
| DENBY HOLDINGS LIMITED | 64 |
| QVC UK | 55 |
| REGAY GOIZHA LTD | 53 |
| BRAVILOR LIMITED | 49 |
| JUDGE SAMPSON LIMITED | 46 |
| AL REALISATIONS LIMITED | 43 |
| LONDONS LUXURY CANDLE SUPPLIES LTD | 40 |
| EASTWEST (EUROPE) LIMITED | 40 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 111 |
| 0-1m | 66 |
| 54m+ | 48 |
| 15m-54m | 23 |
| Other | 20 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 945,553 |
| France | 269,822 |
| Ireland | 236,393 |
| Portugal | 127,109 |
| Italy | 118,085 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 530,695 | 414,858 | -115,837 |
| France | 150,802 | 119,020 | -31,782 |
| Ireland | 161,509 | 74,884 | -86,625 |
| Portugal | 0 | 127,109 | +127,109 |
| Italy | 83,670 | 34,415 | -49,255 |
| South Korea | 79,024 | 30,651 | -48,373 |
| Indonesia | 0 | 104,647 | +104,647 |
| Germany | 30,576 | 56,656 | +26,080 |
| Nigeria | 62,487 | 23,961 | -38,526 |
| Netherlands | 32,876 | 50,497 | +17,621 |
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 | 5,458 |
| Ireland | 2,523 |
| China | 537 |
| XL | 535 |
| Italy | 356 |
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 | 1,547 | 3,911 | +2,364 |
| Ireland | 2,523 | 0 | -2,523 |
| China | 16 | 521 | +505 |
| XL | 0 | 535 | +535 |
| Italy | 356 | 0 | -356 |
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 | 1,402,482 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 897,530 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 586,166 |
| Other | 9,588 |
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 | 867,520 | 534,962 | -332,558 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 422,826 | 474,704 | +51,878 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 233,138 | 353,028 | +119,890 |
| Other | 4,621 | 4,967 | +346 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 539,799 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 473,832 |
| East Midlands Airport | 399,581 |
| ZLC | 191,439 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 187,944 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 384,394 | 155,405 | -228,989 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 228,285 | 245,547 | +17,262 |
| East Midlands Airport | 300,042 | 99,539 | -200,503 |
| ZLC | 65,316 | 126,123 | +60,807 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 9,660 | 178,284 | +168,624 |
| Dover | 24,210 | 142,692 | +118,482 |
| Southampton | 105,718 | 53,666 | -52,052 |
| Holyhead | 112,679 | 45,547 | -67,132 |
| London Gateway Port | 76,129 | 64,793 | -11,336 |
| London Stansted Airport | 96,781 | 30,683 | -66,098 |
Quick facts
HS code: 701310
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Durable glass ceramic items used for dining or kitchen purposes