Import/export HS code 70189010: Glass eyes and small glass items
Glass eyes (not for medical use) and other small glassware
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.
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* 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 | 687,674 |
| Austria | 343,012 |
| Taiwan | 141,749 |
| Netherlands | 42,941 |
| India | 39,191 |
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 | 241,122 | 446,552 | +205,430 |
| Austria | 172,054 | 170,958 | -1,096 |
| Taiwan | 33,764 | 107,985 | +74,221 |
| Netherlands | 42,941 | 0 | -42,941 |
| India | 39,191 | 0 | -39,191 |
| United States | 24,381 | 5,643 | -18,738 |
| Czechia | 15,946 | 14,053 | -1,893 |
| Turkey | 5,718 | 14,181 | +8,463 |
| Japan | 11,577 | 4,422 | -7,155 |
| Denmark | 10,006 | 0 | -10,006 |
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 | 772,748 |
| Austria | 339,253 |
| United States | 71,120 |
| Taiwan | 60,511 |
| India | 43,749 |
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 | 244,958 | 527,790 | +282,832 |
| Austria | 172,054 | 167,199 | -4,855 |
| United States | 67,322 | 3,798 | -63,524 |
| Taiwan | 33,764 | 26,747 | -7,017 |
| India | 41,470 | 2,279 | -39,191 |
| Czechia | 15,946 | 14,053 | -1,893 |
| Turkey | 5,718 | 14,181 | +8,463 |
| Japan | 11,577 | 4,422 | -7,155 |
| United Kingdom | 10,006 | 0 | -10,006 |
| Germany | 1,800 | 7,021 | +5,221 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 8 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 5 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 2 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 2 |
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 | 4 | 5 | +1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 5 | 1 | -4 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Outer London - South | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 714,195 |
| Air transport | 636,264 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 36,214 |
| Other | 1,029 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 228,111 | 486,084 | +257,973 |
| Air transport | 364,098 | 272,166 | -91,932 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 18,470 | 17,744 | -726 |
| Other | 46 | 983 | +937 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 517,678 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 411,257 |
| Southampton | 179,837 |
| East Midlands Airport | 112,825 |
| London Stansted Airport | 47,623 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 165,779 | 351,899 | +186,120 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 196,473 | 214,784 | +18,311 |
| Southampton | 58,193 | 121,644 | +63,451 |
| East Midlands Airport | 93,376 | 19,449 | -73,927 |
| London Stansted Airport | 26,551 | 21,072 | -5,479 |
| Luton Airport | 27,741 | 9,505 | -18,236 |
| Birmingham Airport | 15,973 | 3,684 | -12,289 |
| London Gateway Port | 5,527 | 10,177 | +4,650 |
| Thamesport | 1,397 | 12,750 | +11,353 |
| 499 | 3,984 | 5,852 | +1,868 |
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 | 20 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 9 |
| Manufacture of wearing apparel | 3 |
| 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 | 5 |
| 2026-03 | 4 |
| 2026-01 | 3 |
| 2025-12 | 4 |
| 2025-11 | 1 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| SWAROVSKI UK LIMITED | 41 |
| NAGOOK LIMITED | 26 |
| GROVES OF THAME LIMITED | 10 |
| LIBERTY RETAIL LIMITED | 10 |
| OMICWAYS LIMITED | 8 |
| TAMARA RALPH LIMITED | 6 |
| EVERBUY LONDON LTD | 6 |
| DEREK BURRIDGE (WHOLESALE) LIMITED | 6 |
| THORNESS LTD | 5 |
| DESIGNER 12 LIMITED | 5 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 14 |
| 0-1m | 12 |
| 54m+ | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| 15m-54m | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 83,984 |
| Ireland | 38,682 |
| Sweden | 24,300 |
| Germany | 14,953 |
| China | 14,370 |
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 | 35,750 | 48,234 | +12,484 |
| Ireland | 16,036 | 22,646 | +6,610 |
| Sweden | 24,300 | 0 | -24,300 |
| Germany | 10,864 | 4,089 | -6,775 |
| China | 0 | 14,370 | +14,370 |
| Spain | 9,951 | 1,461 | -8,490 |
| France | 1,071 | 7,919 | +6,848 |
| United Arab Emirates | 2,541 | 6,324 | +3,783 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 7,672 | 0 | -7,672 |
| Malaysia | 0 | 5,318 | +5,318 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 8,416 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 6,683 | 1,733 | -4,950 |
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 | 171,760 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 41,341 |
| Other | 15,280 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 7,001 |
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 | 87,487 | 84,273 | -3,214 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 20,096 | 21,245 | +1,149 |
| Other | 6,962 | 8,318 | +1,356 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 0 | 7,001 | +7,001 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 115,809 |
| East Midlands Airport | 42,798 |
| Holyhead | 18,090 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 17,410 |
| 000 | 15,280 |
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 | 62,241 | 53,568 | -8,673 |
| East Midlands Airport | 23,225 | 19,573 | -3,652 |
| Holyhead | 7,479 | 10,611 | +3,132 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 11,022 | 6,388 | -4,634 |
| 000 | 6,962 | 8,318 | +1,356 |
| London Gateway Port | 0 | 7,001 | +7,001 |
| Manchester Airport | 0 | 6,134 | +6,134 |
| London Stansted Airport | 0 | 4,998 | +4,998 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,595 | 2,246 | +651 |
| ZLC | 2,021 | 0 | -2,021 |
Quick facts
HS code: 70189010
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Glass eyes (not for medical use) and other small glassware