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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 133,412 |
| Ireland | 129,537 |
| France | 32,855 |
| 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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 20,783 | 112,629 | +91,846 |
| Ireland | 20,650 | 108,887 | +88,237 |
| France | 13,008 | 19,847 | +6,839 |
| Austria | 0 | 8,034 | +8,034 |
| United States | 0 | 3,406 | +3,406 |
| Germany | 1,942 | 0 | -1,942 |
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 | 133,412 |
| Japan | 93,227 |
| United States | 23,437 |
| France | 19,279 |
| Czechia | 17,617 |
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 | 20,783 | 112,629 | +91,846 |
| Japan | 20,650 | 72,577 | +51,927 |
| United States | 0 | 23,437 | +23,437 |
| France | 8,545 | 10,734 | +2,189 |
| Czechia | 4,463 | 13,154 | +8,691 |
| Ireland | 0 | 9,869 | +9,869 |
| Austria | 0 | 8,034 | +8,034 |
| India | 0 | 2,369 | +2,369 |
| Germany | 1,942 | 0 | -1,942 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 3 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Devon | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| North Wales | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| South East Wales | 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 | 188,122 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 121,064 |
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 | 36,571 | 151,551 | +114,980 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 19,812 | 101,252 | +81,440 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 163,668 |
| Felixstowe | 114,544 |
| Birmingham Airport | 12,227 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 11,135 |
| 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 | 32,565 | 131,103 | +98,538 |
| Felixstowe | 18,054 | 96,490 | +78,436 |
| Birmingham Airport | 1,942 | 10,285 | +8,343 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 2,064 | 9,071 | +7,007 |
| Southampton | 0 | 4,762 | +4,762 |
| Fishguard | 1,758 | 0 | -1,758 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 2 |
| 2026-03 | 1 |
| 2026-02 | 3 |
| 2026-01 | 1 |
| 2025-12 | 2 |
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 | 120,202 |
| France | 12,509 |
| Qatar | 6,361 |
| Turkey | 4,277 |
| Saudi Arabia | 2,593 |
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 | 115,118 | 5,084 | -110,034 |
| France | 975 | 11,534 | +10,559 |
| Qatar | 6,361 | 0 | -6,361 |
| 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 | 132,994 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 10,898 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 6,002 |
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 | 116,376 | 16,618 | -99,758 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 10,898 | 0 | -10,898 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,725 | 4,277 | +2,552 |
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 |
| London Gateway Port | 8,954 |
| ZLC | 8,438 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 6,002 |
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 |
| London Gateway Port | 8,954 | 0 | -8,954 |
| ZLC | 5,326 | 3,112 | -2,214 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,725 | 4,277 | +2,552 |
| London Stansted Airport | 997 | 3,600 | +2,603 |
| Southampton | 1,944 | 0 | -1,944 |
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