Import/export HS code 70181030: Imitation pearls
Fake pearls made from glass, often used in jewelry or crafts
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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 | 181,697 |
| Austria | 50,079 |
| Japan | 13,763 |
| Italy | 2,698 |
| Thailand | 1,897 |
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 | 136,594 | 45,103 | -91,491 |
| Austria | 31,635 | 18,444 | -13,191 |
| Japan | 5,032 | 8,731 | +3,699 |
| Italy | 149 | 2,549 | +2,400 |
| Thailand | 0 | 1,897 | +1,897 |
| Morocco | 1,723 | 0 | -1,723 |
| Czechia | 1,372 | 0 | -1,372 |
| Belgium | 1,361 | 0 | -1,361 |
| Ireland | 776 | 0 | -776 |
| Spain | 274 | 0 | -274 |
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 | 181,697 |
| Austria | 50,079 |
| Japan | 13,763 |
| Italy | 2,549 |
| Thailand | 1,897 |
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 | 136,594 | 45,103 | -91,491 |
| Austria | 31,635 | 18,444 | -13,191 |
| Japan | 5,032 | 8,731 | +3,699 |
| Italy | 0 | 2,549 | +2,549 |
| Thailand | 0 | 1,897 | +1,897 |
| Morocco | 1,723 | 0 | -1,723 |
| Czechia | 1,372 | 0 | -1,372 |
| Belgium | 1,361 | 0 | -1,361 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Outer London - West and North West | 2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 1 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 1 |
| Outer London - South | 1 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outer London - West and North West | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Outer London - South | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| West Midlands | 1 | 0 | -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 | 137,360 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 117,081 |
| Other | 1,250 |
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 | 76,630 | 60,730 | -15,900 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 101,087 | 15,994 | -85,093 |
| Other | 1,250 | 0 | -1,250 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 76,200 |
| Southampton | 48,301 |
| Liverpool Docks | 45,365 |
| East Midlands Airport | 28,173 |
| Felixstowe | 22,054 |
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 Heathrow Airport | 57,756 | 18,444 | -39,312 |
| Southampton | 38,595 | 9,706 | -28,889 |
| Liverpool Docks | 40,365 | 5,000 | -35,365 |
| East Midlands Airport | 16,474 | 11,699 | -4,775 |
| Felixstowe | 20,766 | 1,288 | -19,478 |
| Birmingham Airport | 2,400 | 15,780 | +13,380 |
| 499 | 0 | 9,161 | +9,161 |
| London Stansted Airport | 0 | 5,646 | +5,646 |
| Thamesport | 1,361 | 0 | -1,361 |
| 000 | 1,250 | 0 | -1,250 |
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
|
4 |
|
Manufacture of wearing apparel
|
2 |
|
Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 1 |
| 2025-12 | 2 |
| 2025-06 | 2 |
| 2025-05 | 2 |
| 2025-02 | 3 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 3 |
| 0-1m | 2 |
| 54m+ | 1 |
| Other | 1 |
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 | 64,163 |
| Sweden | 10,281 |
| Czechia | 4,823 |
| India | 3,066 |
| Netherlands | 2,753 |
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 | 47,351 | 16,812 | -30,539 |
| Sweden | 3,471 | 6,810 | +3,339 |
| Czechia | 0 | 4,823 | +4,823 |
| India | 3,066 | 0 | -3,066 |
| Netherlands | 1,553 | 1,200 | -353 |
| Switzerland | 0 | 1,953 | +1,953 |
| Ireland | 955 | 0 | -955 |
| Taiwan | 0 | 940 | +940 |
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 | 87,979 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 955 |
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 | 55,441 | 32,538 | -22,903 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 955 | 0 | -955 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 58,132 |
| East Midlands Airport | 16,113 |
| London Stansted Airport | 9,791 |
| ZLC | 3,943 |
| Holyhead | 955 |
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 | 44,438 | 13,694 | -30,744 |
| East Midlands Airport | 6,537 | 9,576 | +3,039 |
| London Stansted Airport | 4,466 | 5,325 | +859 |
| ZLC | 0 | 3,943 | +3,943 |
| Holyhead | 955 | 0 | -955 |
Quick facts
HS code: 70181030
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Fake pearls made from glass, often used in jewelry or crafts