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
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.
- It provides you with a list of potential leads who have bought similar products.
* 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 | 3,026,215 |
| Japan | 1,034,648 |
| Germany | 580,312 |
| China | 353,644 |
| Netherlands | 324,768 |
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 | 1,892,222 | 1,133,993 | -758,229 |
| Japan | 697,130 | 337,518 | -359,612 |
| Germany | 338,097 | 242,215 | -95,882 |
| China | 139,949 | 213,695 | +73,746 |
| Netherlands | 200,330 | 124,438 | -75,892 |
| Hungary | 80,074 | 81,964 | +1,890 |
| Belgium | 66,707 | 56,779 | -9,928 |
| India | 61,814 | 29,040 | -32,774 |
| Ireland | 57,210 | 23,560 | -33,650 |
| Singapore | 0 | 80,101 | +80,101 |
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 | 3,406,671 |
| Japan | 1,138,870 |
| China | 438,408 |
| Germany | 430,397 |
| Netherlands | 251,303 |
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 | 2,097,222 | 1,309,449 | -787,773 |
| Japan | 707,250 | 431,620 | -275,630 |
| China | 180,514 | 257,894 | +77,380 |
| Germany | 262,199 | 168,198 | -94,001 |
| Netherlands | 170,827 | 80,476 | -90,351 |
| India | 61,814 | 40,066 | -21,748 |
| United Kingdom | 32,650 | 24,536 | -8,114 |
| South Africa | 21,640 | 33,220 | +11,580 |
| France | 44,469 | 3,534 | -40,935 |
| Malaysia | 33,969 | 12,052 | -21,917 |
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 | 19 |
| Greater Manchester | 13 |
| Inner London - West | 12 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 9 |
| 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 | 11 | 15 | +4 |
| Greater Manchester | 9 | 9 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 9 | 8 | -1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 7 | 6 | -1 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 5 | 3 | -2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 6 | 5 | -1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 7 | 5 | -2 |
| West Midlands | 5 | 5 | +0 |
| Cheshire | 5 | 5 | +0 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 4 | 3 | -1 |
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 | 4,515,545 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,436,489 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 197,929 |
| Other | 38,919 |
| Road transport | 38,171 |
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 | 2,787,628 | 1,727,917 | -1,059,711 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 756,846 | 679,643 | -77,203 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 157,922 | 40,007 | -117,915 |
| Other | 29,534 | 9,385 | -20,149 |
| Road transport | 36,687 | 1,484 | -35,203 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Stansted Airport | 1,752,610 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,403,236 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 927,358 |
| Thamesport | 908,986 |
| Birmingham Airport | 267,070 |
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 | 1,097,988 | 654,622 | -443,366 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,079,922 | 323,314 | -756,608 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 323,001 | 604,357 | +281,356 |
| Thamesport | 525,512 | 383,474 | -142,038 |
| Birmingham Airport | 164,577 | 102,493 | -62,084 |
| Southampton | 119,517 | 56,637 | -62,880 |
| London Gateway Port | 51,416 | 94,561 | +43,145 |
| Felixstowe | 56,720 | 67,823 | +11,103 |
| London | 12,935 | 72,514 | +59,579 |
| Eurotunnel | 74,858 | 9,674 | -65,184 |
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 | 25 |
| Manufacture of computer, electronic and optical products | 24 |
| Other manufacturing | 18 |
| Scientific research and development | 17 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 13 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 20 |
| 2025-11 | 29 |
| 2025-10 | 31 |
| 2025-09 | 28 |
| 2025-08 | 22 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| STARNA SCIENTIFIC LIMITED | 110 |
| CM SCIENTIFIC LIMITED | 103 |
| GOSS SCIENTIFIC INSTRUMENTS LIMITED | 87 |
| MARKES INTERNATIONAL LIMITED | 72 |
| COVARIS LIMITED | 62 |
| PHENOMENEX LIMITED | 57 |
| WORLD PRECISION INSTRUMENTS LIMITED | 57 |
| FLUOROCHEM LIMITED | 57 |
| SIGMA-ALDRICH COMPANY LIMITED | 55 |
| 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+ | 66 |
| 1m-15m | 51 |
| 15m-54m | 17 |
| 0-1m | 11 |
| 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