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 | 2,329,240 |
| United States | 819,269 |
| South Korea | 469,288 |
| China | 431,102 |
| Belgium | 92,509 |
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 | 490,800 | 1,838,440 | +1,347,640 |
| United States | 546,086 | 273,183 | -272,903 |
| South Korea | 92,244 | 377,044 | +284,800 |
| China | 315,788 | 115,314 | -200,474 |
| Belgium | 54,105 | 38,404 | -15,701 |
| 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 | 2,439,555 |
| United States | 1,319,240 |
| 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 | 595,806 | 1,843,749 | +1,247,943 |
| United States | 638,362 | 680,878 | +42,516 |
| China | 237,962 | 117,762 | -120,200 |
| Turkey | 0 | 78,328 | +78,328 |
| Mexico | 10,440 | 27,234 | +16,794 |
| India | 37,596 | 0 | -37,596 |
| Switzerland | 22,611 | 8,959 | -13,652 |
| 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 | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| 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) | 3,923,353 |
| Air transport | 279,883 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 130,464 |
| Road transport | 5,037 |
| Other | 1,016 |
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) | 1,277,968 | 2,645,385 | +1,367,417 |
| Air transport | 239,015 | 40,868 | -198,147 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 61,145 | 69,319 | +8,174 |
| Road transport | 0 | 5,037 | +5,037 |
| Other | 374 | 642 | +268 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 3,022,240 |
| Felixstowe | 398,156 |
| London Gateway Port | 257,397 |
| London Stansted Airport | 176,367 |
| 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 | 662,747 | 2,359,493 | +1,696,746 |
| Felixstowe | 257,389 | 140,767 | -116,622 |
| London Gateway Port | 237,387 | 20,010 | -217,377 |
| London Stansted Airport | 159,872 | 16,495 | -143,377 |
| Liverpool Docks | 112,322 | 47,729 | -64,593 |
| Belfast Port | 0 | 44,410 | +44,410 |
| East Midlands Airport | 37,159 | 4,525 | -32,634 |
| London | 13,908 | 26,699 | +12,791 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 24,604 | 15,640 | -8,964 |
| Dover | 13,534 | 22,018 | +8,484 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 1 |
| 2025-11 | 3 |
| 2025-10 | 2 |
| 2025-09 | 1 |
| 2025-08 | 5 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| KYOCERA AVX COMPONENTS LIMITED | 50 |
| 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 | 6 |
| Other | 2 |
| 0-1m | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 744,112 |
| China | 604,642 |
| United States | 406,531 |
| Italy | 358,429 |
| India | 247,142 |
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 | 414,146 | 329,966 | -84,180 |
| China | 357,715 | 246,927 | -110,788 |
| United States | 172,098 | 234,433 | +62,335 |
| Italy | 28,893 | 329,536 | +300,643 |
| India | 188,941 | 58,201 | -130,740 |
| Indonesia | 62,400 | 127,740 | +65,340 |
| France | 84,574 | 88,786 | +4,212 |
| Australia | 94,680 | 62,514 | -32,166 |
| South Korea | 137,106 | 0 | -137,106 |
| Turkey | 40,447 | 67,377 | +26,930 |
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 | 10,428 |
| Belgium | 1 |
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 | 6,788 | 3,640 | -3,148 |
| Belgium | 1 | 0 | -1 |
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) | 1,609,782 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,510,777 |
| Air transport | 429,035 |
| Other | 10,429 |
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) | 1,101,580 | 508,202 | -593,378 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 656,992 | 853,785 | +196,793 |
| Air transport | 130,085 | 298,950 | +168,865 |
| Other | 6,789 | 3,640 | -3,149 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,339,894 |
| Southampton | 838,323 |
| London Gateway Port | 443,428 |
| ZLC | 229,417 |
| Felixstowe | 156,032 |
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 | 570,792 | 769,102 | +198,310 |
| Southampton | 475,879 | 362,444 | -113,435 |
| London Gateway Port | 342,673 | 100,755 | -241,918 |
| ZLC | 39,135 | 190,282 | +151,147 |
| Felixstowe | 114,788 | 41,244 | -73,544 |
| Dover | 33,773 | 64,830 | +31,057 |
| London | 86,202 | 0 | -86,202 |
| Immingham Docks | 52,295 | 3,728 | -48,567 |
| East Midlands Airport | 14,929 | 35,983 | +21,054 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 8,580 | 31,751 | +23,171 |
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