Import/export HS code 701710: Glassware made of fused quartz or silica
Glassware made from melted quartz or silica, often used for high-temperature applications
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 3,202,537 |
| Japan | 1,165,868 |
| Germany | 652,407 |
| China | 396,807 |
| Netherlands | 345,379 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 1,778,191 | 1,424,346 | -353,845 |
| Japan | 688,809 | 477,059 | -211,750 |
| Germany | 329,446 | 322,961 | -6,485 |
| China | 171,544 | 225,263 | +53,719 |
| Netherlands | 179,066 | 166,313 | -12,753 |
| Hungary | 88,222 | 94,642 | +6,420 |
| Belgium | 68,888 | 74,273 | +5,385 |
| Falkland Islands | 0 | 121,306 | +121,306 |
| India | 64,392 | 38,589 | -25,803 |
| Switzerland | 50,547 | 33,404 | -17,143 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 3,526,840 |
| Japan | 1,276,167 |
| China | 574,499 |
| Germany | 482,548 |
| Netherlands | 234,094 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 1,985,552 | 1,541,288 | -444,264 |
| Japan | 723,691 | 552,476 | -171,215 |
| China | 223,008 | 351,491 | +128,483 |
| Germany | 267,601 | 214,947 | -52,654 |
| Netherlands | 144,657 | 89,437 | -55,220 |
| United Kingdom | 30,985 | 179,210 | +148,225 |
| India | 64,392 | 49,615 | -14,777 |
| South Africa | 31,530 | 46,660 | +15,130 |
| Switzerland | 32,419 | 28,479 | -3,940 |
| Malaysia | 36,783 | 18,796 | -17,987 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 20 |
| Greater Manchester | 17 |
| Inner London - West | 12 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 10 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 8 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 16 | 13 | -3 |
| Greater Manchester | 8 | 14 | +6 |
| Inner London - West | 9 | 9 | +0 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 6 | 8 | +2 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 5 | 3 | -2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 6 | 6 | +0 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 7 | 5 | -2 |
| West Midlands | 6 | 4 | -2 |
| Cheshire | 5 | 5 | +0 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Air transport | 5,099,242 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,567,121 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 199,765 |
| Other | 36,220 |
| Road transport | 9,563 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air transport | 2,715,590 | 2,383,652 | -331,938 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 827,982 | 739,139 | -88,843 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 161,910 | 37,855 | -124,055 |
| Other | 24,184 | 12,036 | -12,148 |
| Road transport | 5,567 | 3,996 | -1,571 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Stansted Airport | 1,840,796 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,315,756 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,199,617 |
| Thamesport | 919,474 |
| Birmingham Airport | 477,938 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Stansted Airport | 1,066,362 | 774,434 | -291,928 |
| East Midlands Airport | 878,974 | 436,782 | -442,192 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 494,246 | 705,371 | +211,125 |
| Thamesport | 520,619 | 398,855 | -121,764 |
| Birmingham Airport | 170,783 | 307,155 | +136,372 |
| London | 20,845 | 180,280 | +159,435 |
| Southampton | 158,692 | 17,462 | -141,230 |
| London Gateway Port | 53,084 | 95,421 | +42,337 |
| Felixstowe | 70,095 | 58,514 | -11,581 |
| Brize Norton | 0 | 121,306 | +121,306 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Manufacture of computer, electronic and optical products | 28 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 28 |
| Other manufacturing | 18 |
| Scientific research and development | 18 |
| Other professional, scientific and technical activities | 14 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 29 |
| 2026-03 | 31 |
| 2026-02 | 26 |
| 2026-01 | 20 |
| 2025-12 | 25 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| STARNA SCIENTIFIC LIMITED | 114 |
| CM SCIENTIFIC LIMITED | 107 |
| GOSS SCIENTIFIC INSTRUMENTS LIMITED | 87 |
| MARKES INTERNATIONAL LIMITED | 75 |
| COVARIS LIMITED | 64 |
| PHENOMENEX LIMITED | 60 |
| SIGMA-ALDRICH COMPANY LIMITED | 58 |
| FLUOROCHEM LIMITED | 58 |
| WORLD PRECISION INSTRUMENTS LIMITED | 57 |
| THERMO ONIX LIMITED | 55 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 67 |
| 1m-15m | 58 |
| 15m-54m | 20 |
| 0-1m | 13 |
| Other | 9 |
Import seasonality
What this shows: Average monthly import pattern from historical data.
Quick facts
HS code: 701710
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Glassware made from melted quartz or silica, often used for high-temperature applications