Import/export HS code 70200008: Finished glass products
Glass items that are fully processed and ready for use
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 | 2,413,580 |
| United States | 148,380 |
| Italy | 91,603 |
| Poland | 75,084 |
| Japan | 72,406 |
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 | 1,658,809 | 754,771 | -904,038 |
| United States | 91,349 | 57,031 | -34,318 |
| Italy | 28,667 | 62,936 | +34,269 |
| Poland | 1,896 | 73,188 | +71,292 |
| Japan | 8,083 | 64,323 | +56,240 |
| United Arab Emirates | 68,294 | 0 | -68,294 |
| Indonesia | 37,809 | 23,462 | -14,347 |
| India | 59,194 | 0 | -59,194 |
| Germany | 46,099 | 12,191 | -33,908 |
| Czechia | 50,004 | 2,373 | -47,631 |
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 | 2,452,911 |
| United States | 161,339 |
| Italy | 81,970 |
| Japan | 76,529 |
| Poland | 75,084 |
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 | 1,691,604 | 761,307 | -930,297 |
| United States | 103,168 | 58,171 | -44,997 |
| Italy | 16,418 | 65,552 | +49,134 |
| Japan | 12,206 | 64,323 | +52,117 |
| Poland | 1,896 | 73,188 | +71,292 |
| United Arab Emirates | 68,294 | 0 | -68,294 |
| Indonesia | 37,809 | 23,462 | -14,347 |
| India | 59,194 | 0 | -59,194 |
| Germany | 47,518 | 10,205 | -37,313 |
| Czechia | 50,004 | 2,373 | -47,631 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 6 |
| Greater Manchester | 5 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 4 |
| Lancashire | 4 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 4 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Midlands | 5 | 3 | -2 |
| Greater Manchester | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Lancashire | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Devon | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| Inner London - West | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 3 | 1 | -2 |
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) | 2,561,576 |
| Air transport | 396,344 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 369,186 |
| Road transport | 5,414 |
| Other | 2,195 |
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) | 1,783,032 | 778,544 | -1,004,488 |
| Air transport | 234,412 | 161,932 | -72,480 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 188,416 | 180,770 | -7,646 |
| Road transport | 5,414 | 0 | -5,414 |
| Other | 2,065 | 130 | -1,935 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 862,586 |
| Felixstowe | 830,746 |
| Southampton | 714,898 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 262,087 |
| Dover | 188,352 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 772,664 | 89,922 | -682,742 |
| Felixstowe | 542,637 | 288,109 | -254,528 |
| Southampton | 379,966 | 334,932 | -45,034 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 140,476 | 121,611 | -18,865 |
| Dover | 98,016 | 90,336 | -7,680 |
| Eurotunnel | 68,760 | 77,146 | +8,386 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 52,434 | 20,060 | -32,374 |
| London Gateway Port | 29,212 | 41,403 | +12,191 |
| East Midlands Airport | 39,456 | 21,277 | -18,179 |
| Manchester Airport | 34,717 | 0 | -34,717 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 21 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 19 |
| Manufacture of computer, electronic and optical products | 7 |
| Specialised construction activities | 6 |
| Manufacture of electrical equipment | 4 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 4 |
| 2025-11 | 7 |
| 2025-10 | 8 |
| 2025-09 | 5 |
| 2025-08 | 9 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| METAL YAPI (UK) LIMITED | 36 |
| BYSTRONIC UK LIMITED | 28 |
| REGALEAD LIMITED | 23 |
| KARTELL UK LIMITED | 21 |
| TOSOH QUARTZ, INC. | 21 |
| JOE DAVIES (MANCHESTER) LIMITED | 20 |
| SMART GARDEN PRODUCTS LTD | 18 |
| NEW RIVER HOLDINGS LIMITED | 18 |
| CORAM UK HOLDING LIMITED | 14 |
| BUILDING SUPPLIES DISTRIBUTION LIMITED | 13 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 20 |
| 0-1m | 19 |
| 1m-15m | 17 |
| 15m-54m | 9 |
| Other | 5 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 135,176 |
| United States | 49,478 |
| Canada | 38,218 |
| Israel | 33,032 |
| Italy | 24,212 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 74,877 | 60,299 | -14,578 |
| United States | 32,100 | 17,378 | -14,722 |
| Canada | 38,218 | 0 | -38,218 |
| Israel | 33,032 | 0 | -33,032 |
| Italy | 20,010 | 4,202 | -15,808 |
| Spain | 6,143 | 7,395 | +1,252 |
| Netherlands | 9,148 | 3,764 | -5,384 |
| India | 2,000 | 10,694 | +8,694 |
| France | 985 | 11,436 | +10,451 |
| Ireland | 7,947 | 4,302 | -3,645 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 3,515 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 2,453 | 1,062 | -1,391 |
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 | 373,043 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 41,835 |
| Other | 3,515 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,347 |
| Road transport | 956 |
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 | 238,951 | 134,092 | -104,859 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 33,165 | 8,670 | -24,495 |
| Other | 2,453 | 1,062 | -1,391 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,227 | 1,120 | -107 |
| Road transport | 956 | 0 | -956 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 99,509 |
| East Midlands Airport | 75,236 |
| London Stansted Airport | 64,831 |
| ZLC | 55,664 |
| Glasgow Airport | 55,375 |
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 | 87,134 | 12,375 | -74,759 |
| East Midlands Airport | 63,044 | 12,192 | -50,852 |
| London Stansted Airport | 39,838 | 24,993 | -14,845 |
| ZLC | 26,507 | 29,157 | +2,650 |
| Glasgow Airport | 0 | 55,375 | +55,375 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 18,681 | 1,492 | -17,189 |
| Newcastle Airport | 19,535 | 0 | -19,535 |
| Eurotunnel | 8,222 | 0 | -8,222 |
| Holyhead | 4,538 | 2,024 | -2,514 |
| Dover | 0 | 5,154 | +5,154 |
Quick facts
HS code: 70200008
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Glass items that are fully processed and ready for use