Import/export HS code 70010010: Glass waste and scrap
Broken or leftover glass pieces, like cullet, used for recycling or melting
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- 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 15,538,055 |
| Belgium | 10,184,193 |
| Norway | 5,118,715 |
| Germany | 4,793,156 |
| Denmark | 2,825,281 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 7,710,005 | 7,828,050 | +118,045 |
| Belgium | 4,985,852 | 5,198,341 | +212,489 |
| Norway | 2,607,717 | 2,510,998 | -96,719 |
| Germany | 1,995,875 | 2,797,281 | +801,406 |
| Denmark | 1,540,745 | 1,284,536 | -256,209 |
| Finland | 1,976,538 | 659,516 | -1,317,022 |
| Sweden | 867,642 | 433,502 | -434,140 |
| Netherlands | 456,216 | 460,344 | +4,128 |
| France | 317,826 | 285,938 | -31,888 |
| China | 188,510 | 155,178 | -33,332 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Belgium | 7,048,342 |
| Norway | 5,722,371 |
| Ireland | 4,817,611 |
| Germany | 4,120,561 |
| Finland | 2,881,880 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belgium | 2,852,471 | 4,195,871 | +1,343,400 |
| Norway | 2,607,717 | 3,114,654 | +506,937 |
| Ireland | 2,453,023 | 2,364,588 | -88,435 |
| Germany | 1,498,023 | 2,622,538 | +1,124,515 |
| Finland | 2,222,364 | 659,516 | -1,562,848 |
| Luxembourg | 0 | 955,303 | +955,303 |
| Japan | 528,323 | 426,907 | -101,416 |
| Sweden | 549,337 | 200,642 | -348,695 |
| Netherlands | 433,014 | 3,841 | -429,173 |
| Denmark | 405,579 | 0 | -405,579 |
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 | 9 |
| West Yorkshire | 4 |
| Devon | 3 |
| Inner London - East | 3 |
| Inner London - West | 3 |
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 | 5 | 6 | +1 |
| West Yorkshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Devon | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Inner London - East | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Inner London - West | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Northern Ireland | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Essex | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 | 2 | +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) | 24,442,808 |
| Other | 15,472,621 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,447,021 |
| Air transport | 1,606,668 |
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) | 12,326,293 | 12,116,515 | -209,778 |
| Other | 8,606,103 | 6,866,518 | -1,739,585 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,261,600 | 2,185,421 | +923,821 |
| Air transport | 722,314 | 884,354 | +162,040 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| 000 | 15,472,621 |
| Ellesmere Port | 11,944,003 |
| Immingham Docks | 3,573,338 |
| Goole | 3,416,899 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,355,460 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| 000 | 8,606,103 | 6,866,518 | -1,739,585 |
| Ellesmere Port | 5,862,808 | 6,081,195 | +218,387 |
| Immingham Docks | 629,037 | 2,944,301 | +2,315,264 |
| Goole | 1,733,572 | 1,683,327 | -50,245 |
| Eurotunnel | 560,318 | 795,142 | +234,824 |
| Liverpool Docks | 899,769 | 414,216 | -485,553 |
| London | 1,190,110 | 19,799 | -1,170,311 |
| Londonderry | 527,813 | 619,616 | +91,803 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 537,071 | 512,319 | -24,752 |
| Dover | 410,959 | 286,645 | -124,314 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Manufacture of other non-metallic mineral products | 17 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 11 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 9 |
| Other manufacturing | 8 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 3 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 8 |
| 2025-11 | 10 |
| 2025-10 | 13 |
| 2025-09 | 9 |
| 2025-08 | 9 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| TY MAWR LIME LIMITED | 48 |
| MIKE WYE LIMITED | 48 |
| GPE SCIENTIFIC LIMITED | 41 |
| ENCIRC LIMITED | 39 |
| PHOENIX OPTICAL TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED | 19 |
| O-I GLASS LIMITED | 16 |
| HOT LIME MORTAR LIMITED | 15 |
| VENTAS BROKERING LTD | 13 |
| KILROCK PRODUCTS LTD | 12 |
| STARNA SCIENTIFIC LIMITED | 12 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 21 |
| 54m+ | 16 |
| 0-1m | 7 |
| 15m-54m | 6 |
| Other | 3 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Portugal | 26,288,547 |
| Spain | 11,668,618 |
| Belgium | 4,742,517 |
| South Korea | 2,406,445 |
| Ireland | 2,129,261 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portugal | 13,381,853 | 12,906,694 | -475,159 |
| Spain | 6,666,783 | 5,001,835 | -1,664,948 |
| Belgium | 1,998,458 | 2,744,059 | +745,601 |
| South Korea | 198,636 | 2,207,809 | +2,009,173 |
| Ireland | 986,095 | 1,143,166 | +157,071 |
| Netherlands | 718,873 | 180,305 | -538,568 |
| Sweden | 141,041 | 172,818 | +31,777 |
| Germany | 54,913 | 118,241 | +63,328 |
| China | 97,382 | 0 | -97,382 |
| Finland | 31,487 | 23,103 | -8,384 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| XI | 252,604 |
| Ireland | 2,037 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| XI | 78,777 | 173,827 | +95,050 |
| Ireland | 831 | 1,206 | +375 |
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) | 45,099,836 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,372,037 |
| Other | 254,641 |
| Air transport | 237,362 |
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) | 22,788,385 | 22,311,451 | -476,934 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,358,447 | 2,013,590 | +655,143 |
| Other | 79,608 | 175,033 | +95,425 |
| Air transport | 178,393 | 58,969 | -119,424 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 12,679,947 |
| Ellesmere Port | 11,205,008 |
| London | 8,586,608 |
| Newport | 5,911,376 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,852,483 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southampton | 6,565,946 | 6,114,001 | -451,945 |
| Ellesmere Port | 6,545,816 | 4,659,192 | -1,886,624 |
| London | 4,486,377 | 4,100,231 | -386,146 |
| Newport | 2,178,684 | 3,732,692 | +1,554,008 |
| Liverpool Docks | 827,784 | 1,024,699 | +196,915 |
| Shoreham – Penney’s Wharf | 550,704 | 590,116 | +39,412 |
| Goole | 33,347 | 991,990 | +958,643 |
| Runcorn | 705,529 | 312,885 | -392,644 |
| Leith | 634,479 | 382,277 | -252,202 |
| Heysham | 771,050 | 123,668 | -647,382 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 70010010
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Broken or leftover glass pieces, like cullet, used for recycling or melting