Import/export HS code 701610: Glass cubes and small decorative items
Small glass pieces, often used in mosaics or decorative art, with or without a backing
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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 | 3,801,287 |
| Spain | 2,840,969 |
| Italy | 936,970 |
| Netherlands | 251,695 |
| France | 235,902 |
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 | 2,401,516 | 1,399,771 | -1,001,745 |
| Spain | 1,638,816 | 1,202,153 | -436,663 |
| Italy | 491,858 | 445,112 | -46,746 |
| Netherlands | 123,930 | 127,765 | +3,835 |
| France | 126,403 | 109,499 | -16,904 |
| Switzerland | 188,225 | 0 | -188,225 |
| Germany | 104,201 | 76,662 | -27,539 |
| Ireland | 77,524 | 51,009 | -26,515 |
| Poland | 83,550 | 15,251 | -68,299 |
| United States | 80,243 | 18,381 | -61,862 |
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 | 4,238,814 |
| Spain | 2,708,250 |
| Italy | 907,791 |
| Tunisia | 290,091 |
| Poland | 211,803 |
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 | 2,598,167 | 1,640,647 | -957,520 |
| Spain | 1,549,806 | 1,158,444 | -391,362 |
| Italy | 549,933 | 357,858 | -192,075 |
| Tunisia | 157,429 | 132,662 | -24,767 |
| Poland | 164,985 | 46,818 | -118,167 |
| Turkey | 113,426 | 61,491 | -51,935 |
| France | 84,549 | 1,954 | -82,595 |
| Mexico | 61,858 | 2,508 | -59,350 |
| Switzerland | 43,188 | 0 | -43,188 |
| United States | 29,235 | 13,797 | -15,438 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 11 |
| Greater Manchester | 9 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 8 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 8 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 7 |
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 | 10 | 8 | -2 |
| Greater Manchester | 7 | 6 | -1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 6 | 5 | -1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 8 | 2 | -6 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 3 | 6 | +3 |
| Lancashire | 6 | 2 | -4 |
| West Midlands | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 2 | 5 | +3 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Inner London - East | 5 | 3 | -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) | 4,520,229 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,704,990 |
| Air transport | 628,296 |
| Other | 125,614 |
| Road transport | 9,548 |
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) | 2,802,668 | 1,717,561 | -1,085,107 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,213,287 | 1,491,703 | -721,584 |
| Air transport | 311,850 | 316,446 | +4,596 |
| Other | 85,921 | 39,693 | -46,228 |
| Road transport | 9,548 | 0 | -9,548 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 1,392,887 |
| Southampton | 1,294,582 |
| Portsmouth | 1,281,754 |
| London | 1,083,981 |
| Dover | 893,399 |
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 | 982,022 | 410,865 | -571,157 |
| Southampton | 920,771 | 373,811 | -546,960 |
| Portsmouth | 680,903 | 600,851 | -80,052 |
| London | 644,936 | 439,045 | -205,891 |
| Dover | 494,432 | 398,967 | -95,465 |
| London Gateway Port | 169,952 | 604,061 | +434,109 |
| Liverpool Docks | 283,720 | 35,981 | -247,739 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 207,798 | 88,722 | -119,076 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 266,620 | 21,341 | -245,279 |
| Poole | 119,719 | 52,650 | -67,069 |
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 | 45 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 43 |
| Specialised construction activities | 23 |
| Manufacture of other non-metallic mineral products | 7 |
| Other personal service activities | 6 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 19 |
| 2025-11 | 20 |
| 2025-10 | 27 |
| 2025-09 | 20 |
| 2025-08 | 21 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| ORIGINAL STYLE LIMITED | 113 |
| TOPPS TILES PLC | 106 |
| REGALEAD LIMITED | 99 |
| THE MOSAIC TILE COMPANY LIMITED | 92 |
| WAXMAN CERAMICS LIMITED | 84 |
| AL. MURAD D.I.Y. LIMITED | 77 |
| ARG CORPORATE SERVICES LIMITED | 58 |
| HOUSE OF MOSAICS LIMITED | 53 |
| WAXMAN INTERNATIONAL LIMITED | 51 |
| ON REFLECTION CERAMICS LIMITED | 50 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 67 |
| 0-1m | 37 |
| 15m-54m | 14 |
| 54m+ | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
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 | 750,565 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 353,085 |
| Qatar | 101,925 |
| Netherlands | 84,957 |
| Turkey | 70,910 |
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 | 510,494 | 240,071 | -270,423 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 350,026 | 3,059 | -346,967 |
| Qatar | 101,925 | 0 | -101,925 |
| Netherlands | 52,381 | 32,576 | -19,805 |
| Turkey | 68,528 | 2,382 | -66,146 |
| Germany | 9,479 | 25,768 | +16,289 |
| France | 13,164 | 20,815 | +7,651 |
| Norway | 8,528 | 14,825 | +6,297 |
| Austria | 0 | 20,273 | +20,273 |
| Saudi Arabia | 16,430 | 3,580 | -12,850 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 631 |
| XI | 110 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 631 | 0 | -631 |
| XI | 110 | 0 | -110 |
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 | 1,058,557 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 288,824 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 249,679 |
| Other | 809 |
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 | 863,554 | 195,003 | -668,551 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 138,360 | 150,464 | +12,104 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 190,124 | 59,555 | -130,569 |
| Other | 809 | 0 | -809 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 506,313 |
| East Midlands Airport | 354,776 |
| Southampton | 205,292 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 195,335 |
| Manchester Airport | 130,940 |
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 | 481,869 | 24,444 | -457,425 |
| East Midlands Airport | 224,923 | 129,853 | -95,070 |
| Southampton | 147,513 | 57,779 | -89,734 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 103,739 | 91,596 | -12,143 |
| Manchester Airport | 128,646 | 2,294 | -126,352 |
| Harwich | 47,727 | 29,664 | -18,063 |
| Birmingham Airport | 0 | 31,545 | +31,545 |
| Bristol Airport | 22,444 | 5,650 | -16,794 |
| Immingham Docks | 9,555 | 17,737 | +8,182 |
| Holyhead | 9,118 | 8,498 | -620 |
Quick facts
HS code: 701610
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Small glass pieces, often used in mosaics or decorative art, with or without a backing