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 | 3,066,000 |
| Japan | 1,170,623 |
| Germany | 631,265 |
| China | 380,466 |
| Netherlands | 345,475 |
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 | 1,586,729 | 1,479,271 | -107,458 |
| Japan | 692,010 | 478,613 | -213,397 |
| Germany | 309,523 | 321,742 | +12,219 |
| China | 160,549 | 219,917 | +59,368 |
| Netherlands | 186,239 | 159,236 | -27,003 |
| Hungary | 82,446 | 91,517 | +9,071 |
| Belgium | 65,821 | 86,933 | +21,112 |
| Falkland Islands | 0 | 121,306 | +121,306 |
| India | 57,500 | 36,410 | -21,090 |
| Singapore | 35,669 | 44,432 | +8,763 |
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 | 3,401,033 |
| Japan | 1,284,303 |
| China | 558,719 |
| Germany | 444,924 |
| Netherlands | 234,132 |
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 | 1,780,848 | 1,620,185 | -160,663 |
| Japan | 739,836 | 544,467 | -195,369 |
| China | 234,169 | 324,550 | +90,381 |
| Germany | 226,434 | 218,490 | -7,944 |
| Netherlands | 151,649 | 82,483 | -69,166 |
| United Kingdom | 31,182 | 177,741 | +146,559 |
| India | 57,500 | 47,436 | -10,064 |
| South Africa | 31,530 | 46,660 | +15,130 |
| Malaysia | 36,783 | 22,939 | -13,844 |
| Switzerland | 31,231 | 28,479 | -2,752 |
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 | 17 |
| Inner London - West | 12 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 10 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 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 | 15 | 13 | -2 |
| Greater Manchester | 7 | 14 | +7 |
| Inner London - West | 8 | 8 | +0 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 6 | 8 | +2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 7 | 7 | +0 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 7 | 6 | -1 |
| 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 | 4,921,347 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,555,494 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 198,855 |
| Other | 27,204 |
| 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 | 2,406,007 | 2,515,340 | +109,333 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 907,448 | 648,046 | -259,402 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 162,264 | 36,591 | -125,673 |
| Other | 15,031 | 12,173 | -2,858 |
| 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 | 1,694,933 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,283,355 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,204,336 |
| Thamesport | 913,739 |
| Birmingham Airport | 495,452 |
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 | 851,655 | 843,278 | -8,377 |
| East Midlands Airport | 840,501 | 442,854 | -397,647 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 499,407 | 704,929 | +205,522 |
| Thamesport | 576,502 | 337,237 | -239,265 |
| Birmingham Airport | 117,424 | 378,028 | +260,604 |
| London | 24,203 | 175,968 | +151,765 |
| Southampton | 170,591 | 5,563 | -165,028 |
| London Gateway Port | 70,064 | 78,441 | +8,377 |
| Felixstowe | 61,441 | 62,230 | +789 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
|
Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
28 |
|
Manufacture of computer, electronic and optical products
|
27 |
|
Scientific research and development
|
18 |
|
Other manufacturing
|
17 |
|
Other professional, scientific and technical activities
|
14 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 20 |
| 2026-04 | 29 |
| 2026-03 | 31 |
| 2026-02 | 26 |
| 2026-01 | 20 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| STARNA SCIENTIFIC LIMITED | 115 |
| CM SCIENTIFIC LIMITED | 108 |
| GOSS SCIENTIFIC INSTRUMENTS LIMITED | 87 |
| MARKES INTERNATIONAL LIMITED | 76 |
| COVARIS LIMITED | 64 |
| PHENOMENEX LIMITED | 61 |
| 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 | 57 |
| 15m-54m | 18 |
| 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