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 | 15,661,921 |
| Belgium | 10,648,475 |
| Norway | 5,118,715 |
| Germany | 4,833,841 |
| Denmark | 3,223,478 |
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 | 7,441,193 | 8,220,728 | +779,535 |
| Belgium | 5,060,862 | 5,587,613 | +526,751 |
| Norway | 2,258,223 | 2,860,492 | +602,269 |
| Germany | 2,050,269 | 2,783,572 | +733,303 |
| Denmark | 1,685,744 | 1,537,734 | -148,010 |
| Finland | 2,360,229 | 659,516 | -1,700,713 |
| Sweden | 867,642 | 433,502 | -434,140 |
| Netherlands | 454,403 | 462,157 | +7,754 |
| France | 322,555 | 276,281 | -46,274 |
| China | 185,323 | 157,770 | -27,553 |
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 | 4,611,611 |
| Germany | 4,099,673 |
| Finland | 3,265,571 |
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 | 2,258,223 | 3,464,148 | +1,205,925 |
| Ireland | 2,225,443 | 2,386,168 | +160,725 |
| Germany | 1,510,724 | 2,588,949 | +1,078,225 |
| Finland | 2,606,055 | 659,516 | -1,946,539 |
| Japan | 557,294 | 431,698 | -125,596 |
| Luxembourg | 0 | 955,303 | +955,303 |
| Denmark | 803,776 | 0 | -803,776 |
| Sweden | 549,337 | 200,642 | -348,695 |
| Netherlands | 433,014 | 2,430 | -430,584 |
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 | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| 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) | 24,764,581 |
| Other | 16,179,120 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,820,374 |
| Air transport | 1,597,799 |
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) | 12,235,775 | 12,528,806 | +293,031 |
| Other | 8,299,034 | 7,880,086 | -418,948 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,673,632 | 2,146,742 | +473,110 |
| Air transport | 755,103 | 842,696 | +87,593 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| 000 | 16,179,120 |
| Ellesmere Port | 11,845,648 |
| Goole | 3,815,096 |
| Immingham Docks | 3,579,337 |
| London | 1,599,631 |
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 | 8,299,034 | 7,880,086 | -418,948 |
| Ellesmere Port | 5,901,698 | 5,943,950 | +42,252 |
| Goole | 2,131,769 | 1,683,327 | -448,442 |
| Immingham Docks | 285,542 | 3,293,795 | +3,008,253 |
| London | 1,572,255 | 27,376 | -1,544,879 |
| Liverpool Docks | 901,744 | 411,603 | -490,141 |
| Eurotunnel | 555,193 | 749,584 | +194,391 |
| Londonderry | 527,813 | 619,616 | +91,803 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 566,535 | 497,200 | -69,335 |
| Dover | 462,417 | 301,053 | -161,364 |
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 | 16 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 10 |
| 2025-10 | 13 |
| 2025-09 | 9 |
| 2025-08 | 9 |
| 2025-07 | 15 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| TY MAWR LIME LIMITED | 47 |
| MIKE WYE LIMITED | 47 |
| GPE SCIENTIFIC LIMITED | 40 |
| ENCIRC LIMITED | 38 |
| PHOENIX OPTICAL TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED | 19 |
| O-I GLASS LIMITED | 16 |
| HOT LIME MORTAR LIMITED | 15 |
| VENTAS BROKERING LTD | 12 |
| 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+ | 15 |
| 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 | 26,589,099 |
| Spain | 11,668,618 |
| Belgium | 4,536,923 |
| South Korea | 2,406,445 |
| Ireland | 2,045,277 |
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 | 13,556,067 | 13,033,032 | -523,035 |
| Spain | 6,666,783 | 5,001,835 | -1,664,948 |
| Belgium | 1,939,670 | 2,597,253 | +657,583 |
| South Korea | 198,636 | 2,207,809 | +2,009,173 |
| Ireland | 905,709 | 1,139,568 | +233,859 |
| Netherlands | 718,226 | 180,952 | -537,274 |
| Sweden | 132,964 | 180,744 | +47,780 |
| Germany | 38,623 | 133,986 | +95,363 |
| China | 24,757 | 72,625 | +47,868 |
| 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 | 253,026 |
| 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 | 45,781 | 207,245 | +161,464 |
| 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) | 45,319,967 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,192,766 |
| Other | 255,063 |
| Air transport | 239,407 |
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) | 22,960,969 | 22,358,998 | -601,971 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,252,544 | 1,940,222 | +687,678 |
| Other | 46,612 | 208,451 | +161,839 |
| Air transport | 103,037 | 136,370 | +33,333 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 12,870,662 |
| Ellesmere Port | 11,308,751 |
| London | 8,564,032 |
| Newport | 5,931,898 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,784,979 |
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 | 6,567,448 | 6,303,214 | -264,234 |
| Ellesmere Port | 6,649,559 | 4,659,192 | -1,990,367 |
| London | 4,739,075 | 3,824,957 | -914,118 |
| Newport | 2,199,206 | 3,732,692 | +1,533,486 |
| Liverpool Docks | 760,833 | 1,024,146 | +263,313 |
| Shoreham – Penney’s Wharf | 550,704 | 590,116 | +39,412 |
| Runcorn | 705,529 | 312,885 | -392,644 |
| Leith | 421,354 | 595,402 | +174,048 |
| Goole | 33,347 | 905,854 | +872,507 |
| 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