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 | 3,937,963 |
| Spain | 3,045,943 |
| Italy | 937,015 |
| France | 238,155 |
| Netherlands | 214,257 |
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 | 2,483,317 | 1,454,646 | -1,028,671 |
| Spain | 1,613,356 | 1,432,587 | -180,769 |
| Italy | 518,315 | 418,700 | -99,615 |
| France | 156,879 | 81,276 | -75,603 |
| Netherlands | 104,301 | 109,956 | +5,655 |
| Germany | 102,270 | 84,186 | -18,084 |
| Switzerland | 145,291 | 0 | -145,291 |
| Ireland | 49,926 | 57,349 | +7,423 |
| Poland | 86,630 | 12,196 | -74,434 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 31,335 | 44,965 | +13,630 |
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 | 4,450,101 |
| Spain | 2,898,287 |
| Italy | 883,937 |
| Tunisia | 248,583 |
| Poland | 177,911 |
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 | 2,696,889 | 1,753,212 | -943,677 |
| Spain | 1,508,510 | 1,389,777 | -118,733 |
| Italy | 552,275 | 331,662 | -220,613 |
| Tunisia | 177,856 | 70,727 | -107,129 |
| Poland | 128,240 | 49,671 | -78,569 |
| Turkey | 111,052 | 53,640 | -57,412 |
| France | 76,619 | 13,733 | -62,886 |
| Romania | 23,095 | 27,241 | +4,146 |
| Switzerland | 43,188 | 0 | -43,188 |
| United States | 37,575 | 4,784 | -32,791 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 12 |
| Greater Manchester | 9 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 8 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 8 |
| Lancashire | 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 | 9 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 5 | 9 | +4 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 4 | 6 | +2 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 6 | 5 | -1 |
| Lancashire | 7 | 1 | -6 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 6 | 3 | -3 |
| West Midlands | 6 | 4 | -2 |
| West Yorkshire | 5 | 6 | +1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 3 | 5 | +2 |
| Inner London - East | 5 | 2 | -3 |
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) | 4,844,119 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,592,756 |
| Air transport | 702,081 |
| Other | 121,239 |
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) | 2,835,889 | 2,008,230 | -827,659 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,117,169 | 1,475,587 | -641,582 |
| Air transport | 405,946 | 296,135 | -109,811 |
| Other | 96,298 | 24,941 | -71,357 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Portsmouth | 1,414,433 |
| Felixstowe | 1,407,824 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,260,081 |
| Southampton | 1,254,070 |
| Dover | 953,661 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portsmouth | 741,297 | 673,136 | -68,161 |
| Felixstowe | 989,136 | 418,688 | -570,448 |
| London Gateway Port | 352,700 | 907,381 | +554,681 |
| Southampton | 1,016,003 | 238,067 | -777,936 |
| Dover | 505,116 | 448,545 | -56,571 |
| London | 618,266 | 299,990 | -318,276 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 217,002 | 73,656 | -143,346 |
| Liverpool Docks | 200,046 | 39,190 | -160,856 |
| Eurotunnel | 83,742 | 86,598 | +2,856 |
| Thamesport | 75,169 | 74,680 | -489 |
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
|
45 |
|
Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
45 |
|
Specialised construction activities
|
24 |
|
Manufacture of other non-metallic mineral products
|
7 |
|
Other manufacturing
|
6 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 19 |
| 2026-04 | 22 |
| 2026-03 | 19 |
| 2026-02 | 23 |
| 2026-01 | 19 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| ORIGINAL STYLE LIMITED | 118 |
| TOPPS TILES PLC | 110 |
| REGALEAD LIMITED | 104 |
| THE MOSAIC TILE COMPANY LIMITED | 97 |
| WAXMAN CERAMICS LIMITED | 88 |
| AL. MURAD D.I.Y. LIMITED | 81 |
| ARG CORPORATE SERVICES LIMITED | 58 |
| ON REFLECTION CERAMICS LIMITED | 55 |
| PORCELANOSA UK LIMITED | 53 |
| HOUSE OF MOSAICS LIMITED | 53 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 66 |
| 0-1m | 40 |
| 15m-54m | 12 |
| 54m+ | 12 |
| Other | 8 |
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 | 662,955 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 272,765 |
| Qatar | 101,925 |
| Netherlands | 71,719 |
| Germany | 38,958 |
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 | 425,111 | 237,844 | -187,267 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 269,706 | 3,059 | -266,647 |
| Qatar | 101,925 | 0 | -101,925 |
| Netherlands | 43,020 | 28,699 | -14,321 |
| Germany | 33,889 | 5,069 | -28,820 |
| Ireland | 13,924 | 24,803 | +10,879 |
| France | 28,112 | 5,867 | -22,245 |
| Norway | 17,740 | 6,366 | -11,374 |
| Austria | 18,457 | 1,816 | -16,641 |
| Switzerland | 4,915 | 8,212 | +3,297 |
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 |
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 |
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 | 970,361 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 245,404 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 138,555 |
| Other | 699 |
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 | 720,416 | 249,945 | -470,471 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 152,445 | 92,959 | -59,486 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 137,020 | 1,535 | -135,485 |
| Other | 699 | 0 | -699 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 445,272 |
| East Midlands Airport | 317,027 |
| Manchester Airport | 130,940 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 130,736 |
| Southampton | 108,695 |
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 | 401,549 | 43,723 | -357,826 |
| East Midlands Airport | 164,290 | 152,737 | -11,553 |
| Manchester Airport | 128,646 | 2,294 | -126,352 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 99,109 | 31,627 | -67,482 |
| Southampton | 107,160 | 1,535 | -105,625 |
| Harwich | 38,366 | 24,441 | -13,925 |
| Birmingham Airport | 0 | 38,339 | +38,339 |
| Holyhead | 12,236 | 22,467 | +10,231 |
| Bristol Airport | 20,259 | 11,635 | -8,624 |
| Immingham Docks | 18,767 | 10,624 | -8,143 |
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