Import/export HS code 70181051: Cut and polished imitation gemstones
Fake gemstones made from glass, cut, and polished for decoration
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Austria | 2,670,431 |
| Czechia | 732,227 |
| China | 279,692 |
| Thailand | 41,936 |
| Germany | 33,441 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Austria | 1,470,583 | 1,199,848 | -270,735 |
| Czechia | 434,901 | 297,326 | -137,575 |
| China | 158,018 | 121,674 | -36,344 |
| Thailand | 25,982 | 15,954 | -10,028 |
| Germany | 18,125 | 15,316 | -2,809 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 15,400 | 1,487 | -13,913 |
| Ireland | 8,581 | 6,411 | -2,170 |
| Italy | 5,773 | 3,897 | -1,876 |
| United States | 6,186 | 2,988 | -3,198 |
| Colombia | 5,909 | 970 | -4,939 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Austria | 2,608,405 |
| Czechia | 736,705 |
| China | 284,432 |
| Thailand | 41,936 |
| Germany | 30,188 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Austria | 1,437,536 | 1,170,869 | -266,667 |
| Czechia | 437,018 | 299,687 | -137,331 |
| China | 158,018 | 126,414 | -31,604 |
| Thailand | 25,982 | 15,954 | -10,028 |
| Germany | 18,125 | 12,063 | -6,062 |
| India | 7,742 | 12,518 | +4,776 |
| Switzerland | 15,400 | 0 | -15,400 |
| Italy | 7,912 | 1,516 | -6,396 |
| Japan | 8,581 | 0 | -8,581 |
| Somalia | 7,640 | 0 | -7,640 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 9 |
| Greater Manchester | 4 |
| Inner London - East | 4 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 3 |
| Outer London - South | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 5 | 5 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 | 4 | +3 |
| Inner London - East | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Outer London - South | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Devon | 1 | 1 | +0 |
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 | 3,589,024 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 225,395 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 13,336 |
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 | 1,985,674 | 1,603,350 | -382,324 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 160,344 | 65,051 | -95,293 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 12,224 | 1,112 | -11,112 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,494,835 |
| London Stansted Airport | 1,289,221 |
| East Midlands Airport | 738,555 |
| Southampton | 140,901 |
| Liverpool Docks | 55,068 |
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 | 895,823 | 599,012 | -296,811 |
| London Stansted Airport | 644,672 | 644,549 | -123 |
| East Midlands Airport | 428,788 | 309,767 | -119,021 |
| Southampton | 91,734 | 49,167 | -42,567 |
| Liverpool Docks | 43,893 | 11,175 | -32,718 |
| Manchester Airport | 1,216 | 40,454 | +39,238 |
| Thamesport | 24,717 | 1,456 | -23,261 |
| Birmingham Airport | 14,288 | 9,568 | -4,720 |
| London | 3,419 | 1,112 | -2,307 |
| Eurotunnel | 4,520 | 0 | -4,520 |
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 | 17 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 9 |
| Manufacture of wearing apparel | 4 |
| Other manufacturing | 2 |
| Other personal service activities | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 8 |
| 2026-03 | 9 |
| 2026-02 | 4 |
| 2026-01 | 5 |
| 2025-12 | 5 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| CHRISANNE CLOVER LIMITED | 52 |
| SWAROVSKI UK LIMITED | 51 |
| RICHARD DESIGNS LIMITED | 51 |
| DANCESPORT INTERNATIONAL LIMITED | 43 |
| BLUESTREAK CRYSTALS LTD | 40 |
| ROWELL ROCKS LIMITED | 19 |
| VATRE TERRACOTTA LIMITED | 19 |
| DOODLE PRODUCTS LIMITED | 16 |
| GINA SHOES LIMITED | 15 |
| NEWSTORM LIMITED | 14 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 18 |
| 0-1m | 10 |
| 54m+ | 7 |
| 15m-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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 1,366,577 |
| United States | 229,749 |
| China, Macao Special Administrative Region | 181,580 |
| Qatar | 159,128 |
| United Arab Emirates | 136,057 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 888,478 | 478,099 | -410,379 |
| United States | 184,255 | 45,494 | -138,761 |
| China, Macao Special Administrative Region | 29,308 | 152,272 | +122,964 |
| Qatar | 134,411 | 24,717 | -109,694 |
| United Arab Emirates | 63,890 | 72,167 | +8,277 |
| Switzerland | 33,128 | 18,224 | -14,904 |
| Saudi Arabia | 25,511 | 11,641 | -13,870 |
| Kuwait | 27,698 | 2,667 | -25,031 |
| Netherlands | 23,837 | 0 | -23,837 |
| Lithuania | 21,788 | 890 | -20,898 |
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 | 2,323,275 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 46,225 |
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 | 1,465,522 | 857,753 | -607,769 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 40,610 | 5,615 | -34,995 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,576,540 |
| East Midlands Airport | 692,465 |
| London Stansted Airport | 30,118 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 25,368 |
| Immingham Docks | 14,162 |
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 | 863,885 | 712,655 | -151,230 |
| East Midlands Airport | 553,848 | 138,617 | -415,231 |
| London Stansted Airport | 26,845 | 3,273 | -23,572 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 21,788 | 3,580 | -18,208 |
| Immingham Docks | 14,162 | 0 | -14,162 |
| ZLC | 9,971 | 2,239 | -7,732 |
| Manchester Airport | 10,034 | 0 | -10,034 |
| Dover | 4,660 | 2,035 | -2,625 |
| Birmingham Airport | 939 | 969 | +30 |
Quick facts
HS code: 70181051
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Fake gemstones made from glass, cut, and polished for decoration