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:
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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 | 2,735,598 |
| United States | 178,600 |
| Spain | 75,453 |
| Poland | 75,084 |
| Japan | 73,557 |
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 | 1,626,793 | 1,108,805 | -517,988 |
| United States | 99,848 | 78,752 | -21,096 |
| Spain | 10,061 | 65,392 | +55,331 |
| Poland | 44,292 | 30,792 | -13,500 |
| Japan | 10,121 | 63,436 | +53,315 |
| Italy | 12,331 | 60,382 | +48,051 |
| Indonesia | 32,454 | 31,212 | -1,242 |
| Germany | 53,599 | 8,235 | -45,364 |
| India | 58,072 | 2,323 | -55,749 |
| Greece | 38,321 | 0 | -38,321 |
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 | 2,750,660 |
| United States | 191,833 |
| Italy | 77,726 |
| Japan | 77,680 |
| 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 | 1,630,311 | 1,120,349 | -509,962 |
| United States | 112,807 | 79,026 | -33,781 |
| Italy | 16,449 | 61,277 | +44,828 |
| Japan | 14,244 | 63,436 | +49,192 |
| Poland | 44,292 | 30,792 | -13,500 |
| Spain | 2,632 | 65,392 | +62,760 |
| Indonesia | 32,454 | 31,212 | -1,242 |
| India | 58,072 | 2,323 | -55,749 |
| Germany | 55,018 | 2,705 | -52,313 |
| Greece | 38,321 | 0 | -38,321 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 8 |
| Greater Manchester | 5 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 4 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 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 | 5 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 3 | 5 | +2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Inner London - West | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 3 | 0 | -3 |
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) | 2,879,800 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 367,754 |
| Air transport | 350,641 |
| Road transport | 5,414 |
| Other | 2,450 |
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) | 1,722,531 | 1,157,269 | -565,262 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 166,948 | 200,806 | +33,858 |
| Air transport | 186,804 | 163,837 | -22,967 |
| Road transport | 5,414 | 0 | -5,414 |
| Other | 2,065 | 385 | -1,680 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 955,635 |
| Liverpool Docks | 900,812 |
| Southampton | 858,762 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 193,355 |
| Dover | 181,711 |
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 | 547,847 | 407,788 | -140,059 |
| Liverpool Docks | 772,664 | 128,148 | -644,516 |
| Southampton | 325,068 | 533,694 | +208,626 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 83,538 | 109,817 | +26,279 |
| Dover | 101,102 | 80,609 | -20,493 |
| Eurotunnel | 62,343 | 37,147 | -25,196 |
| London Gateway Port | 20,823 | 67,579 | +46,756 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 51,275 | 20,060 | -31,215 |
| Portsmouth | 0 | 65,392 | +65,392 |
| Manchester Airport | 34,717 | 23,332 | -11,385 |
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 | 20 |
| Manufacture of computer, electronic and optical products | 7 |
| Specialised construction activities | 6 |
| Manufacture of electrical equipment | 5 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 4 |
| 2026-03 | 6 |
| 2026-02 | 6 |
| 2026-01 | 4 |
| 2025-12 | 6 |
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 | 27 |
| TOSOH QUARTZ, INC. | 22 |
| KARTELL UK LIMITED | 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+ | 22 |
| 1m-15m | 18 |
| 0-1m | 17 |
| 15m-54m | 9 |
| Other | 6 |
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 | 146,702 |
| United States | 124,361 |
| Italy | 46,315 |
| Sweden | 42,532 |
| Canada | 38,218 |
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 | 71,825 | -3,052 |
| United States | 26,538 | 97,823 | +71,285 |
| Italy | 20,834 | 25,481 | +4,647 |
| Sweden | 982 | 41,550 | +40,568 |
| Canada | 38,218 | 0 | -38,218 |
| France | 4,341 | 10,473 | +6,132 |
| Finland | 0 | 14,108 | +14,108 |
| Spain | 6,143 | 7,395 | +1,252 |
| Norway | 11,912 | 0 | -11,912 |
| Australia | 5,771 | 5,981 | +210 |
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 | 3,197 |
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 | 1,732 | 1,465 | -267 |
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 | 483,309 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 46,021 |
| Other | 3,197 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,120 |
| 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 | 188,303 | 295,006 | +106,703 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 24,948 | 21,073 | -3,875 |
| Other | 1,732 | 1,465 | -267 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 0 | 1,120 | +1,120 |
| Road transport | 956 | 0 | -956 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 130,078 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 94,033 |
| ZLC | 78,725 |
| London Stansted Airport | 64,420 |
| 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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 62,526 | 67,552 | +5,026 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 50,573 | 43,460 | -7,113 |
| ZLC | 21,350 | 57,375 | +36,025 |
| London Stansted Airport | 39,826 | 24,594 | -15,232 |
| Glasgow Airport | 0 | 55,375 | +55,375 |
| Manchester Airport | 1,542 | 46,650 | +45,108 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 13,258 | 13,895 | +637 |
| Newcastle Airport | 13,442 | 0 | -13,442 |
| Eurotunnel | 8,222 | 0 | -8,222 |
| 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