Import/export HS code 350610: Retail glues and adhesives under 1 kg
Small-sized glues and adhesives sold in stores, ideal for everyday use in homes, schools, or offices
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 45,086,914 |
| United States | 25,698,379 |
| Belgium | 21,341,104 |
| China | 17,889,475 |
| Netherlands | 14,983,047 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 23,052,028 | 22,034,886 | -1,017,142 |
| United States | 13,332,556 | 12,365,823 | -966,733 |
| Belgium | 9,714,913 | 11,626,191 | +1,911,278 |
| China | 9,524,143 | 8,365,332 | -1,158,811 |
| Netherlands | 8,294,815 | 6,688,232 | -1,606,583 |
| Poland | 5,350,142 | 5,067,605 | -282,537 |
| Ireland | 5,167,443 | 4,023,113 | -1,144,330 |
| France | 4,222,964 | 3,122,128 | -1,100,836 |
| Bulgaria | 2,785,925 | 2,515,863 | -270,062 |
| South Korea | 1,474,898 | 1,112,221 | -362,677 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 36,019,757 |
| Germany | 34,051,012 |
| China | 21,478,404 |
| Belgium | 16,361,476 |
| Ireland | 12,697,918 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 18,388,797 | 17,630,960 | -757,837 |
| Germany | 17,524,936 | 16,526,076 | -998,860 |
| China | 11,556,323 | 9,922,081 | -1,634,242 |
| Belgium | 7,581,974 | 8,779,502 | +1,197,528 |
| Ireland | 6,638,849 | 6,059,069 | -579,780 |
| Netherlands | 4,917,337 | 4,331,049 | -586,288 |
| France | 4,743,061 | 3,067,112 | -1,675,949 |
| Bulgaria | 2,791,842 | 2,514,452 | -277,390 |
| South Korea | 2,404,774 | 1,931,309 | -473,465 |
| United Kingdom | 1,514,664 | 1,686,139 | +171,475 |
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 | 58 |
| Inner London - West | 43 |
| Greater Manchester | 36 |
| West Midlands | 36 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 29 |
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 | 45 | 46 | +1 |
| Inner London - West | 31 | 26 | -5 |
| Greater Manchester | 27 | 27 | +0 |
| West Midlands | 28 | 30 | +2 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 23 | 21 | -2 |
| West Yorkshire | 24 | 22 | -2 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 17 | 21 | +4 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 24 | 18 | -6 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 23 | 22 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 18 | 22 | +4 |
Import volume by transport
What this shows: Import value by transport mode used to bring goods into the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 99,687,560 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 48,120,129 |
| Air transport | 21,411,997 |
| Other | 4,415,239 |
| Road transport | 943,650 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 51,950,843 | 47,736,717 | -4,214,126 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 25,276,597 | 22,843,532 | -2,433,065 |
| Air transport | 10,636,680 | 10,775,317 | +138,637 |
| Other | 2,352,955 | 2,062,284 | -290,671 |
| Road transport | 510,631 | 433,019 | -77,612 |
| Rail transport | 22,978 | 69,037 | +46,059 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 35,663,533 |
| Southampton | 22,755,001 |
| Eurotunnel | 20,543,528 |
| Felixstowe | 16,166,149 |
| Immingham Docks | 13,925,036 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover | 17,813,278 | 17,850,255 | +36,977 |
| Southampton | 12,094,692 | 10,660,309 | -1,434,383 |
| Eurotunnel | 11,509,494 | 9,034,034 | -2,475,460 |
| Felixstowe | 8,876,774 | 7,289,375 | -1,587,399 |
| Immingham Docks | 6,077,858 | 7,847,178 | +1,769,320 |
| Harwich | 6,149,193 | 6,665,227 | +516,034 |
| London | 2,118,679 | 4,142,336 | +2,023,657 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 4,110,549 | 1,137,216 | -2,973,333 |
| London Stansted Airport | 2,170,666 | 2,499,843 | +329,177 |
| East Midlands Airport | 2,460,357 | 2,039,543 | -420,814 |
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 | 265 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 110 |
| Other manufacturing | 38 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 32 |
| Manufacture of rubber and plastic products | 24 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 137 |
| 2025-11 | 165 |
| 2025-10 | 186 |
| 2025-09 | 129 |
| 2025-08 | 147 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| ORIGINAL ADDITIONS (BEAUTY PRODUCTS) LIMITED | 119 |
| GORILLA GLUE EUROPE LIMITED | 119 |
| 151 PRODUCTS LIMITED | 115 |
| POUNDLAND LIMITED | 114 |
| HOBBYCRAFT TRADING LIMITED | 112 |
| ELLSWORTH ADHESIVES LIMITED | 112 |
| WOOLBRO (DISTRIBUTION) LIMITED | 108 |
| ASDA STORES LIMITED | 103 |
| F.D.D. INTERNATIONAL LIMITED | 95 |
| WESCO AIRCRAFT EMEA, LTD. | 95 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 256 |
| 54m+ | 237 |
| 15m-54m | 84 |
| 0-1m | 64 |
| Other | 46 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 13,028,321 |
| United States | 12,206,415 |
| Turkey | 11,692,583 |
| Germany | 11,217,036 |
| Ireland | 10,466,663 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 6,633,983 | 6,394,338 | -239,645 |
| United States | 8,351,758 | 3,854,657 | -4,497,101 |
| Turkey | 4,004,548 | 7,688,035 | +3,683,487 |
| Germany | 5,597,715 | 5,619,321 | +21,606 |
| Ireland | 5,537,379 | 4,929,284 | -608,095 |
| Poland | 4,306,244 | 4,052,163 | -254,081 |
| France | 3,553,416 | 3,081,616 | -471,800 |
| Italy | 2,012,794 | 1,705,106 | -307,688 |
| Sweden | 1,321,016 | 2,034,911 | +713,895 |
| Spain | 1,696,899 | 1,373,417 | -323,482 |
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 | 328,525 |
| Ireland | 201,869 |
| XI | 181,942 |
| China | 39,566 |
| Belgium | 32,240 |
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 | 263,325 | 65,200 | -198,125 |
| Ireland | 62,338 | 139,531 | +77,193 |
| XI | 156,120 | 25,822 | -130,298 |
| China | 12,405 | 27,161 | +14,756 |
| Belgium | 15,170 | 17,070 | +1,900 |
| Nicaragua | 9,321 | 11,623 | +2,302 |
| France | 7,601 | 4,487 | -3,114 |
| Germany | 4,504 | 2,711 | -1,793 |
| Poland | 3,523 | 2,455 | -1,068 |
| Netherlands | 2,629 | 2,180 | -449 |
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) | 68,369,872 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 28,195,810 |
| Air transport | 22,489,885 |
| Other | 1,319,676 |
| Road transport | 81,655 |
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) | 32,376,654 | 35,993,218 | +3,616,564 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 17,054,030 | 11,141,780 | -5,912,250 |
| Air transport | 11,864,468 | 10,625,417 | -1,239,051 |
| Other | 788,821 | 530,855 | -257,966 |
| Road transport | 81,655 | 0 | -81,655 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 44,244,598 |
| Immingham Docks | 17,374,702 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 8,463,032 |
| East Midlands Airport | 7,874,608 |
| London Gateway Port | 7,448,524 |
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 | 21,358,837 | 22,885,761 | +1,526,924 |
| Immingham Docks | 7,799,107 | 9,575,595 | +1,776,488 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 4,436,790 | 4,026,242 | -410,548 |
| East Midlands Airport | 4,340,968 | 3,533,640 | -807,328 |
| London Gateway Port | 4,973,158 | 2,475,366 | -2,497,792 |
| Southampton | 4,200,555 | 3,069,146 | -1,131,409 |
| Holyhead | 2,261,464 | 2,196,774 | -64,690 |
| Liverpool Docks | 2,188,976 | 1,378,409 | -810,567 |
| Harwich | 1,913,055 | 1,354,863 | -558,192 |
| ZLC | 1,329,217 | 1,520,788 | +191,571 |
Quick facts
HS code: 350610
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Small-sized glues and adhesives sold in stores, ideal for everyday use in homes, schools, or offices