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 | 130,670 |
| Ireland | 90,852 |
| France | 26,779 |
| Germany | 1,942 |
| United States | 1,037 |
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 | 19,077 | 111,593 | +92,516 |
| Ireland | 24,416 | 66,436 | +42,020 |
| France | 13,008 | 13,771 | +763 |
| Germany | 1,942 | 0 | -1,942 |
| United States | 0 | 1,037 | +1,037 |
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 | 130,670 |
| Japan | 72,153 |
| Czechia | 14,745 |
| France | 14,669 |
| Ireland | 8,801 |
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 | 19,077 | 111,593 | +92,516 |
| Japan | 24,416 | 47,737 | +23,321 |
| Czechia | 4,463 | 10,282 | +5,819 |
| France | 8,545 | 6,124 | -2,421 |
| Ireland | 0 | 8,801 | +8,801 |
| United States | 0 | 8,300 | +8,300 |
| 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 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 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 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Devon | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 | 0 | -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 | 131,866 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 119,414 |
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 | 40,337 | 91,529 | +51,192 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 18,106 | 101,308 | +83,202 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 116,538 |
| Felixstowe | 114,544 |
| Birmingham Airport | 12,227 |
| Southampton | 3,112 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 3,101 |
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 | 36,331 | 80,207 | +43,876 |
| Felixstowe | 16,348 | 98,196 | +81,848 |
| Birmingham Airport | 1,942 | 10,285 | +8,343 |
| Southampton | 0 | 3,112 | +3,112 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 2,064 | 1,037 | -1,027 |
| Fishguard | 1,758 | 0 | -1,758 |
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 | 6 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 5 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 1 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 1 |
| 2025-11 | 1 |
| 2025-10 | 3 |
| 2025-09 | 2 |
| 2025-08 | 4 |
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 | 5 |
| 15m-54m | 4 |
| 54m+ | 2 |
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 | 201,075 |
| France | 9,397 |
| Qatar | 6,361 |
| 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 | 182,089 | 18,986 | -163,103 |
| France | 975 | 8,422 | +7,447 |
| Qatar | 6,361 | 0 | -6,361 |
| 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 | 210,755 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 10,898 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,725 |
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 | 183,347 | 27,408 | -155,939 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 10,898 | 0 | -10,898 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,725 | 0 | -1,725 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 187,445 |
| East Midlands Airport | 13,387 |
| London Gateway Port | 8,954 |
| ZLC | 5,326 |
| 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 | 173,543 | 13,902 | -159,641 |
| East Midlands Airport | 3,481 | 9,906 | +6,425 |
| London Gateway Port | 8,954 | 0 | -8,954 |
| ZLC | 5,326 | 0 | -5,326 |
| London Stansted Airport | 997 | 3,600 | +2,603 |
| Southampton | 1,944 | 0 | -1,944 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,725 | 0 | -1,725 |
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