Import/export HS code 701820: Tiny glass microspheres
Very small glass beads, less than 1 mm in diameter, used in industrial or scientific applications
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 19,035,868 |
| United States | 18,319,058 |
| China | 3,291,993 |
| Germany | 1,634,282 |
| Australia | 1,200,917 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 8,064,342 | 10,971,526 | +2,907,184 |
| United States | 9,000,603 | 9,318,455 | +317,852 |
| China | 1,409,662 | 1,882,331 | +472,669 |
| Germany | 626,075 | 1,008,207 | +382,132 |
| Australia | 756,423 | 444,494 | -311,929 |
| Austria | 184,755 | 198,273 | +13,518 |
| Belgium | 90,827 | 129,520 | +38,693 |
| Colombia | 90,211 | 0 | -90,211 |
| Tunisia | 58,344 | 9,858 | -48,486 |
| Oman | 0 | 64,076 | +64,076 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 18,789,354 |
| France | 18,388,328 |
| China | 3,333,445 |
| Germany | 1,600,702 |
| Australia | 1,200,917 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 9,238,046 | 9,551,308 | +313,262 |
| France | 7,776,990 | 10,611,338 | +2,834,348 |
| China | 1,397,347 | 1,936,098 | +538,751 |
| Germany | 651,362 | 949,340 | +297,978 |
| Australia | 756,423 | 444,494 | -311,929 |
| Austria | 195,247 | 208,304 | +13,057 |
| Belgium | 147,009 | 150,636 | +3,627 |
| Tunisia | 58,344 | 9,858 | -48,486 |
| Netherlands | 17,266 | 21,985 | +4,719 |
| United Kingdom | 26,686 | 3,481 | -23,205 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 6 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 5 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 4 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 3 |
| Kent | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 5 | 3 | -2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Kent | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| South East Wales | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| Cheshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Merseyside | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 20,752,532 |
| Air transport | 13,940,138 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 9,495,030 |
| Other | 335,975 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 8,862,284 | 11,890,248 | +3,027,964 |
| Air transport | 6,911,535 | 7,028,603 | +117,068 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,502,851 | 4,992,179 | +489,328 |
| Other | 156,105 | 179,870 | +23,765 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 13,625,730 |
| Dover | 6,427,882 |
| Middlesbrough | 5,879,640 |
| Southampton | 4,671,478 |
| Immingham Docks | 4,446,927 |
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 | 6,824,772 | 6,800,958 | -23,814 |
| Dover | 1,027,821 | 5,400,061 | +4,372,240 |
| Middlesbrough | 2,495,120 | 3,384,520 | +889,400 |
| Southampton | 2,154,467 | 2,517,011 | +362,544 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,823,574 | 2,623,353 | +799,779 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 3,156,682 | 60,952 | -3,095,730 |
| Felixstowe | 792,833 | 1,226,748 | +433,915 |
| London Gateway Port | 712,916 | 624,811 | -88,105 |
| Liverpool Docks | 591,916 | 344,856 | -247,060 |
| Eurotunnel | 147,654 | 341,039 | +193,385 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 13 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 12 |
| Other manufacturing | 7 |
| Manufacture of other non-metallic mineral products | 4 |
| Other professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 14 |
| 2025-11 | 10 |
| 2025-10 | 14 |
| 2025-09 | 16 |
| 2025-08 | 16 |
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 | 18 |
| 54m+ | 18 |
| 15m-54m | 13 |
| 0-1m | 4 |
| Other | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Denmark | 4,013,861 |
| Sweden | 1,792,078 |
| Norway | 1,780,426 |
| Ireland | 1,436,667 |
| United States | 1,198,282 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Denmark | 2,189,578 | 1,824,283 | -365,295 |
| Sweden | 1,340,732 | 451,346 | -889,386 |
| Norway | 861,232 | 919,194 | +57,962 |
| Ireland | 908,429 | 528,238 | -380,191 |
| United States | 801,558 | 396,724 | -404,834 |
| India | 692,816 | 467,851 | -224,965 |
| Germany | 221,568 | 286,298 | +64,730 |
| Italy | 172,087 | 216,950 | +44,863 |
| France | 217,745 | 109,426 | -108,319 |
| Austria | 193,675 | 112,128 | -81,547 |
Exports by country of origin
What this shows: Export volume by production origin country. For re-exports, indicates where goods originated before UK export.
Top 5 values
| Origin | £ |
|---|---|
| XI | 128,920 |
Export origin countries 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 export value, right side by second 12-month export value, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Origin | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| XI | 69,925 | 58,995 | -10,930 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 7,555,890 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 6,054,657 |
| Air transport | 732,433 |
| Other | 130,781 |
| Road transport | 2,091 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,123,550 | 3,432,340 | -691,210 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,767,015 | 2,287,642 | -1,479,373 |
| Air transport | 467,221 | 265,212 | -202,009 |
| Other | 70,273 | 60,508 | -9,765 |
| Road transport | 2,091 | 0 | -2,091 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 7,917,634 |
| Felixstowe | 1,216,715 |
| Heysham | 795,938 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 792,435 |
| Dover | 689,969 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 4,616,211 | 3,301,423 | -1,314,788 |
| Felixstowe | 742,486 | 474,229 | -268,257 |
| Heysham | 711,619 | 84,319 | -627,300 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 385,147 | 407,288 | +22,141 |
| Dover | 275,096 | 414,873 | +139,777 |
| London Gateway Port | 499,006 | 122,818 | -376,188 |
| Southampton | 119,380 | 395,702 | +276,322 |
| Liverpool Docks | 10,837 | 392,316 | +381,479 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 346,313 | 0 | -346,313 |
| East Midlands Airport | 156,842 | 143,998 | -12,844 |
Quick facts
HS code: 701820
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Very small glass beads, less than 1 mm in diameter, used in industrial or scientific applications