Import/export HS code 70181059: Various imitation gemstones
Fake gemstones made from glass, not cut or polished
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 131,318 |
| China | 115,567 |
| France | 32,119 |
| Austria | 8,034 |
| United States | 3,406 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 17,865 | 113,453 | +95,588 |
| China | 3,741 | 111,826 | +108,085 |
| France | 13,670 | 18,449 | +4,779 |
| Austria | 0 | 8,034 | +8,034 |
| United States | 0 | 3,406 | +3,406 |
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 | 115,567 |
| Japan | 93,934 |
| United States | 24,511 |
| Czechia | 19,295 |
| France | 16,865 |
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 | 3,741 | 111,826 | +108,085 |
| Japan | 17,865 | 76,069 | +58,204 |
| United States | 0 | 24,511 | +24,511 |
| Czechia | 7,539 | 11,756 | +4,217 |
| France | 6,131 | 10,734 | +4,603 |
| Ireland | 0 | 9,869 | +9,869 |
| Austria | 0 | 8,034 | +8,034 |
| India | 0 | 2,369 | +2,369 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 3 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 3 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 |
| Devon | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 0 | 3 | +3 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Devon | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| North Wales | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 0 | 1 | +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 | 187,486 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 102,958 |
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 | 31,535 | 155,951 | +124,416 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,741 | 99,217 | +95,476 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 164,713 |
| Felixstowe | 98,196 |
| Birmingham Airport | 10,285 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 10,164 |
| Southampton | 4,762 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 30,442 | 134,271 | +103,829 |
| Felixstowe | 1,706 | 96,490 | +94,784 |
| Birmingham Airport | 0 | 10,285 | +10,285 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,093 | 9,071 | +7,978 |
| Southampton | 2,035 | 2,727 | +692 |
| Luton Airport | 0 | 1,232 | +1,232 |
| 499 | 0 | 1,092 | +1,092 |
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
|
9 |
|
Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
6 |
|
Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products
|
1 |
|
Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment
|
1 |
|
Other professional, scientific and technical activities
|
1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 1 |
| 2026-04 | 2 |
| 2026-03 | 1 |
| 2026-02 | 3 |
| 2026-01 | 1 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 0-1m | 6 |
| 15m-54m | 5 |
| 54m+ | 3 |
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 | 114,823 |
| France | 12,509 |
| Turkey | 4,277 |
| Saudi Arabia | 2,593 |
| Germany | 1,725 |
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 | 109,739 | 5,084 | -104,655 |
| France | 975 | 11,534 | +10,559 |
| Turkey | 0 | 4,277 | +4,277 |
| Saudi Arabia | 2,593 | 0 | -2,593 |
| Germany | 1,725 | 0 | -1,725 |
| Australia | 1,230 | 0 | -1,230 |
| Spain | 997 | 0 | -997 |
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 | 129,559 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 6,002 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,593 |
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 | 112,941 | 16,618 | -96,323 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,725 | 4,277 | +2,552 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,593 | 0 | -2,593 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 106,572 |
| East Midlands Airport | 13,387 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 6,002 |
| ZLC | 5,003 |
| London Stansted Airport | 4,597 |
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 | 106,572 | 0 | -106,572 |
| East Midlands Airport | 3,481 | 9,906 | +6,425 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,725 | 4,277 | +2,552 |
| ZLC | 1,891 | 3,112 | +1,221 |
| London Stansted Airport | 997 | 3,600 | +2,603 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,593 | 0 | -2,593 |
Quick facts
HS code: 70181059
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Fake gemstones made from glass, not cut or polished