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 | 44,992,620 |
| United States | 25,500,393 |
| Belgium | 21,114,920 |
| China | 17,831,147 |
| Netherlands | 14,818,312 |
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 | 23,255,562 | 21,737,058 | -1,518,504 |
| United States | 13,390,993 | 12,109,400 | -1,281,593 |
| Belgium | 10,028,916 | 11,086,004 | +1,057,088 |
| China | 9,662,830 | 8,168,317 | -1,494,513 |
| Netherlands | 8,164,821 | 6,653,491 | -1,511,330 |
| Poland | 5,525,913 | 4,576,337 | -949,576 |
| Ireland | 4,912,188 | 4,249,748 | -662,440 |
| France | 4,131,478 | 3,201,105 | -930,373 |
| Bulgaria | 2,807,483 | 2,495,927 | -311,556 |
| South Korea | 1,355,898 | 1,137,961 | -217,937 |
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 | 35,707,141 |
| Germany | 33,577,191 |
| China | 21,470,832 |
| Belgium | 16,046,608 |
| Ireland | 12,634,184 |
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 | 18,222,808 | 17,484,333 | -738,475 |
| Germany | 17,303,552 | 16,273,639 | -1,029,913 |
| China | 11,641,834 | 9,828,998 | -1,812,836 |
| Belgium | 7,884,544 | 8,162,064 | +277,520 |
| Ireland | 6,883,026 | 5,751,158 | -1,131,868 |
| Netherlands | 4,799,659 | 4,399,317 | -400,342 |
| France | 4,738,983 | 2,995,575 | -1,743,408 |
| Bulgaria | 2,811,284 | 2,495,425 | -315,859 |
| South Korea | 2,266,008 | 1,982,005 | -284,003 |
| United Kingdom | 1,737,123 | 1,640,818 | -96,305 |
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 | 59 |
| 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 | 47 | +2 |
| Inner London - West | 30 | 28 | -2 |
| Greater Manchester | 26 | 29 | +3 |
| West Midlands | 28 | 29 | +1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 21 | 23 | +2 |
| West Yorkshire | 24 | 21 | -3 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 22 | 19 | -3 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 18 | 20 | +2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 18 | 21 | +3 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 22 | 21 | -1 |
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) | 99,103,644 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 47,730,439 |
| Air transport | 21,104,915 |
| Other | 4,441,162 |
| Road transport | 967,131 |
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) | 52,402,530 | 46,701,114 | -5,701,416 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 25,316,234 | 22,414,205 | -2,902,029 |
| Air transport | 10,191,005 | 10,913,910 | +722,905 |
| Other | 2,348,907 | 2,092,255 | -256,652 |
| Road transport | 560,904 | 406,227 | -154,677 |
| Rail transport | 22,978 | 58,066 | +35,088 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 35,392,995 |
| Southampton | 22,638,334 |
| Eurotunnel | 20,887,876 |
| Felixstowe | 16,264,375 |
| Immingham Docks | 13,516,122 |
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 | 17,690,410 | 17,702,585 | +12,175 |
| Southampton | 12,362,289 | 10,276,045 | -2,086,244 |
| Eurotunnel | 12,042,318 | 8,845,558 | -3,196,760 |
| Felixstowe | 8,840,317 | 7,424,058 | -1,416,259 |
| Immingham Docks | 5,664,557 | 7,851,565 | +2,187,008 |
| Harwich | 6,317,692 | 6,419,266 | +101,574 |
| London | 2,081,712 | 3,475,470 | +1,393,758 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 4,345,653 | 1,186,199 | -3,159,454 |
| London Stansted Airport | 2,174,958 | 2,505,377 | +330,419 |
| East Midlands Airport | 2,295,119 | 2,245,635 | -49,484 |
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 | 266 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 112 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 165 |
| 2025-10 | 186 |
| 2025-09 | 129 |
| 2025-08 | 147 |
| 2025-07 | 160 |
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 | 118 |
| GORILLA GLUE EUROPE LIMITED | 118 |
| 151 PRODUCTS LIMITED | 114 |
| POUNDLAND LIMITED | 113 |
| HOBBYCRAFT TRADING LIMITED | 111 |
| ELLSWORTH ADHESIVES LIMITED | 111 |
| WOOLBRO (DISTRIBUTION) LIMITED | 107 |
| ASDA STORES LIMITED | 102 |
| F.D.D. INTERNATIONAL LIMITED | 94 |
| WESCO AIRCRAFT EMEA, LTD. | 94 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 261 |
| 54m+ | 241 |
| 15m-54m | 84 |
| 0-1m | 63 |
| 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 | 13,004,277 |
| United States | 12,374,163 |
| Germany | 11,214,025 |
| Ireland | 10,481,960 |
| Turkey | 9,596,485 |
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 | 6,801,564 | 6,202,713 | -598,851 |
| United States | 7,986,876 | 4,387,287 | -3,599,589 |
| Germany | 5,407,569 | 5,806,456 | +398,887 |
| Ireland | 5,541,861 | 4,940,099 | -601,762 |
| Turkey | 4,022,214 | 5,574,271 | +1,552,057 |
| Poland | 4,293,827 | 4,135,819 | -158,008 |
| France | 3,524,639 | 3,100,026 | -424,613 |
| Italy | 2,062,762 | 1,615,784 | -446,978 |
| Sweden | 1,349,698 | 1,803,365 | +453,667 |
| Spain | 1,677,696 | 1,374,310 | -303,386 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| XU | 468,641 |
| United States | 355,471 |
| Ireland | 199,576 |
| XI | 198,510 |
| China | 35,413 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| XU | 234,934 | 233,707 | -1,227 |
| United States | 270,574 | 84,897 | -185,677 |
| Ireland | 61,556 | 138,020 | +76,464 |
| XI | 167,552 | 30,958 | -136,594 |
| China | 11,197 | 24,216 | +13,019 |
| Belgium | 15,695 | 17,284 | +1,589 |
| Nicaragua | 11,287 | 12,172 | +885 |
| France | 8,812 | 4,907 | -3,905 |
| Germany | 4,650 | 2,939 | -1,711 |
| Poland | 3,529 | 2,551 | -978 |
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) | 65,369,817 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 28,938,720 |
| Air transport | 22,462,012 |
| Other | 1,356,460 |
| Road transport | 88,696 |
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) | 31,999,590 | 33,370,227 | +1,370,637 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 17,102,487 | 11,836,233 | -5,266,254 |
| Air transport | 11,919,475 | 10,542,537 | -1,376,938 |
| Other | 797,361 | 559,099 | -238,262 |
| Road transport | 88,696 | 0 | -88,696 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 42,193,917 |
| Immingham Docks | 16,939,498 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 8,308,886 |
| East Midlands Airport | 8,076,273 |
| London Gateway Port | 7,559,575 |
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 | 21,270,445 | 20,923,472 | -346,973 |
| Immingham Docks | 7,842,853 | 9,096,645 | +1,253,792 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 4,527,271 | 3,781,615 | -745,656 |
| East Midlands Airport | 4,319,278 | 3,756,995 | -562,283 |
| London Gateway Port | 4,556,349 | 3,003,226 | -1,553,123 |
| Southampton | 4,088,393 | 3,201,334 | -887,059 |
| Holyhead | 2,382,734 | 2,130,343 | -252,391 |
| Liverpool Docks | 2,240,296 | 1,319,079 | -921,217 |
| Harwich | 1,902,030 | 1,423,740 | -478,290 |
| ZLC | 1,256,683 | 1,461,925 | +205,242 |
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