Import/export HS code 70181019: Various glass beads
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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 | 702,541 |
| India | 208,694 |
| Denmark | 168,821 |
| Ireland | 141,163 |
| Czechia | 136,664 |
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 | 493,954 | 208,587 | -285,367 |
| India | 96,879 | 111,815 | +14,936 |
| Denmark | 68,972 | 99,849 | +30,877 |
| Ireland | 96,787 | 44,376 | -52,411 |
| Czechia | 80,461 | 56,203 | -24,258 |
| France | 49,402 | 8,143 | -41,259 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 34,315 | 12,483 | -21,832 |
| Austria | 18,665 | 13,669 | -4,996 |
| United States | 10,708 | 11,726 | +1,018 |
| Italy | 11,885 | 7,923 | -3,962 |
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 | 760,483 |
| India | 360,616 |
| Czechia | 137,567 |
| Ireland | 121,989 |
| Italy | 52,185 |
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 | 529,517 | 230,966 | -298,551 |
| India | 169,556 | 191,060 | +21,504 |
| Czechia | 81,364 | 56,203 | -25,161 |
| Ireland | 90,842 | 31,147 | -59,695 |
| Italy | 44,262 | 7,923 | -36,339 |
| United States | 4,615 | 32,184 | +27,569 |
| Austria | 18,665 | 13,669 | -4,996 |
| France | 14,977 | 8,138 | -6,839 |
| Japan | 13,340 | 3,259 | -10,081 |
| Belgium | 12,724 | 0 | -12,724 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 6 |
| Inner London - West | 6 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 6 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 5 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 3 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| Inner London - West | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Inner London - East | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| West Midlands | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 2 | +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 | 766,851 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 724,876 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 104,995 |
| Other | 3,500 |
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 | 457,196 | 309,655 | -147,541 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 466,341 | 258,535 | -207,806 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 72,821 | 32,174 | -40,647 |
| Other | 2,219 | 1,281 | -938 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 298,228 |
| East Midlands Airport | 298,156 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 205,415 |
| Felixstowe | 181,917 |
| London Stansted Airport | 167,858 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southampton | 271,242 | 26,986 | -244,256 |
| East Midlands Airport | 208,575 | 89,581 | -118,994 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 145,135 | 60,280 | -84,855 |
| Felixstowe | 83,462 | 98,455 | +14,993 |
| London Stansted Airport | 34,213 | 133,645 | +99,432 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 71,075 | 33,264 | -37,811 |
| London | 67,766 | 27,079 | -40,687 |
| London Gateway Port | 3,015 | 63,220 | +60,205 |
| Thamesport | 31,349 | 24,243 | -7,106 |
| Birmingham Airport | 20,943 | 11,043 | -9,900 |
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 | 35 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 14 |
| Other manufacturing | 4 |
| Manufacture of other non-metallic mineral products | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade and repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 3 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 2 |
| 2026-03 | 1 |
| 2026-02 | 6 |
| 2026-01 | 6 |
| 2025-12 | 4 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| HOBBYCRAFT TRADING LIMITED | 50 |
| GEMPORIA LIMITED | 33 |
| MAST GROUP LIMITED | 24 |
| TOWN MILLS CRAFT CENTRE LIMITED | 24 |
| OLIVER BONAS LIMITED | 21 |
| TECHNICAL SERVICE CONSULTANTS LIMITED | 20 |
| TINYYO LIMITED | 20 |
| TJX UK | 17 |
| THPH INVESTMENTS LTD | 17 |
| TRIMAS PACKAGING LIMITED | 16 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 0-1m | 24 |
| 1m-15m | 14 |
| 54m+ | 13 |
| 15m-54m | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
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 | 174,253 |
| France | 130,171 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 96,984 |
| Japan | 33,438 |
| Italy | 25,330 |
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 | 40,304 | 133,949 | +93,645 |
| France | 76,260 | 53,911 | -22,349 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 69,810 | 27,174 | -42,636 |
| Japan | 23,713 | 9,725 | -13,988 |
| Italy | 0 | 25,330 | +25,330 |
| Norway | 2,136 | 23,016 | +20,880 |
| Austria | 23,256 | 0 | -23,256 |
| Netherlands | 9,299 | 12,792 | +3,493 |
| United Arab Emirates | 16,099 | 2,289 | -13,810 |
| Kuwait | 1,925 | 10,500 | +8,575 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 1,181 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 0 | 1,181 | +1,181 |
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 | 445,469 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 142,588 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 42,826 |
| Other | 1,818 |
| Road transport | 1,467 |
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 | 193,099 | 252,370 | +59,271 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 78,240 | 64,348 | -13,892 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 19,923 | 22,903 | +2,980 |
| Other | 193 | 1,625 | +1,432 |
| Road transport | 1,467 | 0 | -1,467 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 274,796 |
| East Midlands Airport | 148,260 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 77,672 |
| Immingham Docks | 36,039 |
| London Gateway Port | 28,218 |
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 | 72,457 | 202,339 | +129,882 |
| East Midlands Airport | 103,087 | 45,173 | -57,914 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 42,816 | 34,856 | -7,960 |
| Immingham Docks | 5,267 | 30,772 | +25,505 |
| London Gateway Port | 12,466 | 15,752 | +3,286 |
| Purfleet | 23,256 | 0 | -23,256 |
| ZLC | 11,598 | 960 | -10,638 |
| London Stansted Airport | 6,388 | 3,898 | -2,490 |
| Southampton | 5,409 | 0 | -5,409 |
| Dover | 2,922 | 1,975 | -947 |
Quick facts
HS code: 70181019
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Glass beads that are not cut or polished