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 | 4,944,602 |
| United States | 267,290 |
| Netherlands | 221,723 |
| Turkey | 216,328 |
| Denmark | 212,325 |
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 | 2,178,389 | 2,766,213 | +587,824 |
| United States | 133,608 | 133,682 | +74 |
| Netherlands | 81,419 | 140,304 | +58,885 |
| Turkey | 103,780 | 112,548 | +8,768 |
| Denmark | 113,910 | 98,415 | -15,495 |
| Iraq | 105,057 | 103,777 | -1,280 |
| Italy | 117,306 | 84,975 | -32,331 |
| Spain | 68,390 | 129,515 | +61,125 |
| Belgium | 117,782 | 73,150 | -44,632 |
| Egypt | 64,799 | 84,503 | +19,704 |
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 | 5,165,096 |
| United States | 248,829 |
| Turkey | 214,512 |
| Iraq | 210,650 |
| Denmark | 210,095 |
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 | 2,305,745 | 2,859,351 | +553,606 |
| United States | 128,945 | 119,884 | -9,061 |
| Turkey | 103,780 | 110,732 | +6,952 |
| Iraq | 105,057 | 105,593 | +536 |
| Denmark | 112,113 | 97,982 | -14,131 |
| Italy | 136,128 | 56,717 | -79,411 |
| Spain | 64,678 | 103,940 | +39,262 |
| Egypt | 64,799 | 84,503 | +19,704 |
| Romania | 76,035 | 65,840 | -10,195 |
| Czechia | 81,826 | 53,470 | -28,356 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 48 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 22 |
| Inner London - East | 21 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 17 |
| West Midlands | 16 |
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 | 38 | 19 | -19 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 13 | 14 | +1 |
| Inner London - East | 7 | 15 | +8 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 14 | 8 | -6 |
| West Midlands | 7 | 11 | +4 |
| Greater Manchester | 8 | 7 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 3 | 7 | +4 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 7 | 4 | -3 |
| West Yorkshire | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 3 | 5 | +2 |
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) | 4,801,024 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,355,358 |
| Air transport | 1,354,165 |
| Other | 254,214 |
| 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) | 2,075,457 | 2,725,567 | +650,110 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 678,439 | 676,919 | -1,520 |
| Air transport | 726,601 | 627,564 | -99,037 |
| Other | 168,270 | 85,944 | -82,326 |
| Road transport | 1,573 | 16,288 | +14,715 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 2,114,289 |
| Southampton | 1,164,829 |
| London Gateway Port | 580,542 |
| Liverpool Docks | 546,793 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 455,249 |
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 | 990,424 | 1,123,865 | +133,441 |
| Southampton | 532,149 | 632,680 | +100,531 |
| London Gateway Port | 159,793 | 420,749 | +260,956 |
| Liverpool Docks | 140,412 | 406,381 | +265,969 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 253,932 | 201,317 | -52,615 |
| Dover | 156,445 | 265,791 | +109,346 |
| Eurotunnel | 132,394 | 140,088 | +7,694 |
| London | 157,342 | 106,109 | -51,233 |
| 000 | 168,270 | 85,944 | -82,326 |
| 499 | 68,602 | 141,183 | +72,581 |
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 | 118 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 84 |
| Food and beverage service activities | 15 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 12 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 12 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 28 |
| 2026-03 | 22 |
| 2026-02 | 17 |
| 2026-01 | 20 |
| 2025-12 | 20 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| LESSER & PAVEY LTD. | 116 |
| LIFETIME BRANDS EUROPE LIMITED | 88 |
| DENBY HOLDINGS LIMITED | 64 |
| QVC UK | 55 |
| REGAY GOIZHA LTD | 52 |
| BRAVILOR LIMITED | 48 |
| 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 | 106 |
| 0-1m | 69 |
| 54m+ | 49 |
| 15m-54m | 23 |
| Other | 22 |
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 | 1,065,131 |
| France | 277,277 |
| Ireland | 250,313 |
| South Korea | 138,927 |
| Portugal | 127,109 |
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 | 631,515 | 433,616 | -197,899 |
| France | 153,223 | 124,054 | -29,169 |
| Ireland | 154,316 | 95,997 | -58,319 |
| South Korea | 101,072 | 37,855 | -63,217 |
| Portugal | 0 | 127,109 | +127,109 |
| Italy | 81,445 | 40,742 | -40,703 |
| Germany | 47,646 | 59,592 | +11,946 |
| Indonesia | 0 | 104,647 | +104,647 |
| Nigeria | 62,487 | 23,961 | -38,526 |
| Netherlands | 34,301 | 50,497 | +16,196 |
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 | 5,699 |
| Ireland | 2,523 |
| China | 506 |
| 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 | 1,826 | 3,873 | +2,047 |
| Ireland | 2,523 | 0 | -2,523 |
| China | 16 | 490 | +474 |
| 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 | 1,627,195 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 939,244 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 534,519 |
| Other | 9,350 |
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 | 1,075,543 | 551,652 | -523,891 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 432,052 | 507,192 | +75,140 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 213,091 | 321,428 | +108,337 |
| Other | 4,987 | 4,363 | -624 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 604,452 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 491,119 |
| East Midlands Airport | 454,092 |
| ZLC | 293,009 |
| 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 | 446,655 | 157,797 | -288,858 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 235,677 | 255,442 | +19,765 |
| East Midlands Airport | 353,812 | 100,280 | -253,532 |
| ZLC | 157,415 | 135,594 | -21,821 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 9,660 | 178,284 | +168,624 |
| Dover | 38,520 | 146,658 | +108,138 |
| Southampton | 102,565 | 59,906 | -42,659 |
| Holyhead | 101,027 | 61,294 | -39,733 |
| London Stansted Airport | 93,984 | 32,818 | -61,166 |
| Birmingham Airport | 3,603 | 104,766 | +101,163 |
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