Import/export HS code 32074040: Special glass flakes
Glass flakes of specific sizes and silicon dioxide content
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Japan | 2,346,126 |
| United States | 821,368 |
| China | 431,102 |
| South Korea | 411,054 |
| Belgium | 88,232 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Japan | 574,128 | 1,771,998 | +1,197,870 |
| United States | 531,926 | 289,442 | -242,484 |
| China | 272,605 | 158,497 | -114,108 |
| South Korea | 92,244 | 318,810 | +226,566 |
| Belgium | 47,755 | 40,477 | -7,278 |
| Turkey | 0 | 78,328 | +78,328 |
| Australia | 44,122 | 0 | -44,122 |
| Germany | 20,502 | 21,672 | +1,170 |
| France | 3,441 | 14,383 | +10,942 |
| Netherlands | 4,367 | 0 | -4,367 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Japan | 2,451,132 |
| United States | 1,264,137 |
| China | 355,724 |
| Turkey | 78,328 |
| Mexico | 37,674 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Japan | 679,134 | 1,771,998 | +1,092,864 |
| United States | 624,303 | 639,834 | +15,531 |
| China | 194,779 | 160,945 | -33,834 |
| Turkey | 0 | 78,328 | +78,328 |
| Mexico | 10,440 | 27,234 | +16,794 |
| India | 37,596 | 0 | -37,596 |
| Switzerland | 16,160 | 15,410 | -750 |
| Australia | 22,032 | 0 | -22,032 |
| Taiwan | 5,645 | 0 | -5,645 |
| Spain | 1,823 | 1,833 | +10 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 |
| Devon | 2 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 2 |
| Merseyside | 2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Devon | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Merseyside | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Inner London - East | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| South East Wales | 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) | 3,890,089 |
| Air transport | 277,754 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 126,187 |
| Other | 1,867 |
| Road transport | 1,181 |
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) | 1,310,528 | 2,579,561 | +1,269,033 |
| Air transport | 232,440 | 45,314 | -187,126 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 54,795 | 71,392 | +16,597 |
| Other | 1,285 | 582 | -703 |
| Road transport | 0 | 1,181 | +1,181 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 2,993,300 |
| Felixstowe | 398,156 |
| London Gateway Port | 274,239 |
| London Stansted Airport | 174,238 |
| Liverpool Docks | 160,051 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southampton | 744,872 | 2,248,428 | +1,503,556 |
| Felixstowe | 240,310 | 157,846 | -82,464 |
| London Gateway Port | 204,901 | 69,338 | -135,563 |
| London Stansted Airport | 153,297 | 20,941 | -132,356 |
| Liverpool Docks | 112,322 | 47,729 | -64,593 |
| East Midlands Airport | 37,159 | 4,525 | -32,634 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 24,604 | 15,640 | -8,964 |
| Dover | 12,603 | 22,949 | +10,346 |
| Belfast Port | 0 | 34,178 | +34,178 |
| Eurotunnel | 9,084 | 20,787 | +11,703 |
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 | 3 |
| Manufacture of computer, electronic and optical products | 3 |
| Manufacture of other non-metallic mineral products | 3 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 3 |
| Land transport and transport via pipelines | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 3 |
| 2025-10 | 2 |
| 2025-09 | 1 |
| 2025-08 | 5 |
| 2025-07 | 3 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| KYOCERA AVX COMPONENTS LIMITED | 49 |
| PETER SKINNER LIMITED | 45 |
| ESSCHEM EUROPE LIMITED | 40 |
| JOTUN PAINTS (EUROPE) LIMITED | 33 |
| HOWMET LIMITED | 27 |
| MARTIN-BROWER UK LTD | 16 |
| NGF EUROPE LIMITED | 12 |
| DUPRE MINERALS LIMITED | 10 |
| DSF REFRACTORIES & MINERALS LIMITED | 9 |
| GOODWIN PLC | 8 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 8 |
| 1m-15m | 5 |
| 0-1m | 3 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 764,357 |
| China | 460,828 |
| United States | 420,477 |
| Italy | 381,365 |
| India | 262,123 |
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 | 348,177 | 416,180 | +68,003 |
| China | 357,715 | 103,113 | -254,602 |
| United States | 196,483 | 223,994 | +27,511 |
| Italy | 50,827 | 330,538 | +279,711 |
| India | 209,116 | 53,007 | -156,109 |
| France | 91,526 | 88,839 | -2,687 |
| Australia | 72,410 | 84,784 | +12,374 |
| Turkey | 76,861 | 65,269 | -11,592 |
| South Korea | 137,106 | 0 | -137,106 |
| Indonesia | 0 | 127,740 | +127,740 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 11,568 |
| Belgium | 125 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 7,397 | 4,171 | -3,226 |
| Belgium | 125 | 0 | -125 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,622,703 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,545,345 |
| Air transport | 394,783 |
| Other | 11,693 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 682,968 | 939,735 | +256,767 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,131,271 | 414,074 | -717,197 |
| Air transport | 112,647 | 282,136 | +169,489 |
| Other | 7,522 | 4,171 | -3,351 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,454,710 |
| Southampton | 632,109 |
| London Gateway Port | 458,400 |
| ZLC | 218,517 |
| Felixstowe | 201,321 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 598,744 | 855,966 | +257,222 |
| Southampton | 475,879 | 156,230 | -319,649 |
| London Gateway Port | 267,829 | 190,571 | -77,258 |
| ZLC | 15,083 | 203,434 | +188,351 |
| Felixstowe | 160,077 | 41,244 | -118,833 |
| Immingham Docks | 133,811 | 3,728 | -130,083 |
| Dover | 33,773 | 64,830 | +31,057 |
| London | 86,202 | 0 | -86,202 |
| East Midlands Airport | 21,543 | 25,896 | +4,353 |
| Durham Tees Valley Airport | 38,121 | 0 | -38,121 |
Quick facts
HS code: 32074040
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Glass flakes of specific sizes and silicon dioxide content