Import/export HS code 70010010: Glass waste and scrap
Broken or leftover glass pieces, like cullet, used for recycling or melting
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.
- It provides you with a list of potential leads who have bought similar products.
* 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 | 14,984,955 |
| Belgium | 10,182,993 |
| Norway | 5,118,715 |
| Denmark | 2,825,281 |
| Finland | 2,636,054 |
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 | 7,458,187 | 7,526,768 | +68,581 |
| Belgium | 4,985,852 | 5,197,141 | +211,289 |
| Norway | 2,607,717 | 2,510,998 | -96,719 |
| Denmark | 1,540,745 | 1,284,536 | -256,209 |
| Finland | 1,976,538 | 659,516 | -1,317,022 |
| Germany | 8,310 | 1,325,400 | +1,317,090 |
| Sweden | 867,642 | 431,496 | -436,146 |
| Netherlands | 436,929 | 457,914 | +20,985 |
| France | 249,817 | 0 | -249,817 |
| Estonia | 144,054 | 95,089 | -48,965 |
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 | 7,047,142 |
| Norway | 5,722,371 |
| Ireland | 4,327,279 |
| Finland | 2,881,880 |
| Germany | 1,322,595 |
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 | 4,194,671 | +1,342,200 |
| Norway | 2,607,717 | 3,114,654 | +506,937 |
| Ireland | 2,233,105 | 2,094,174 | -138,931 |
| Finland | 2,222,364 | 659,516 | -1,562,848 |
| Germany | 5,345 | 1,317,250 | +1,311,905 |
| Luxembourg | 0 | 955,303 | +955,303 |
| Sweden | 549,337 | 198,636 | -350,701 |
| Netherlands | 433,014 | 0 | -433,014 |
| Denmark | 405,579 | 0 | -405,579 |
| United Kingdom | 234,658 | 15,765 | -218,893 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Yorkshire | 2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 |
| Devon | 1 |
| Essex | 1 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Yorkshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Devon | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Essex | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Lincolnshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Northern Ireland | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| South Yorkshire | 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) | 23,433,681 |
| Other | 15,412,926 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,024,986 |
| Air transport | 59,579 |
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) | 11,614,933 | 11,818,748 | +203,815 |
| Other | 8,577,276 | 6,835,650 | -1,741,626 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 132,271 | 892,715 | +760,444 |
| Air transport | 23,981 | 35,598 | +11,617 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| 000 | 15,412,926 |
| Ellesmere Port | 11,944,003 |
| Immingham Docks | 3,522,356 |
| Goole | 3,416,899 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,273,989 |
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 | 8,577,276 | 6,835,650 | -1,741,626 |
| Ellesmere Port | 5,862,808 | 6,081,195 | +218,387 |
| Immingham Docks | 581,122 | 2,941,234 | +2,360,112 |
| Goole | 1,733,572 | 1,683,327 | -50,245 |
| Liverpool Docks | 887,509 | 386,480 | -501,029 |
| London | 1,176,968 | 1,788 | -1,175,180 |
| Londonderry | 527,813 | 619,616 | +91,803 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 225,700 | 380,886 | +155,186 |
| Ayr Harbour | 0 | 431,496 | +431,496 |
| Harwich | 295,460 | 0 | -295,460 |
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 | 6 |
| Other manufacturing | 2 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 2 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 2 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 1 |
| 2025-11 | 2 |
| 2025-10 | 4 |
| 2025-09 | 2 |
| 2025-08 | 2 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| ENCIRC LIMITED | 39 |
| O-I GLASS LIMITED | 16 |
| KILROCK PRODUCTS LTD | 11 |
| VERALLIA UK LIMITED | 11 |
| DUPRE MINERALS LIMITED | 11 |
| ARDAGH GLASS LIMITED | 8 |
| GLASSWORKS SERVICES LIMITED | 7 |
| GEORGE WILLCOX (GRANITE) LIMITED | 6 |
| LIGHTHOUSE POOLS LIMITED | 4 |
| BOUD MINERALS LIMITED | 4 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 6 |
| 54m+ | 6 |
| 15m-54m | 2 |
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 |
| Ireland | 2,125,399 |
| Netherlands | 899,178 |
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 |
| Ireland | 983,439 | 1,141,960 | +158,521 |
| Netherlands | 718,873 | 180,305 | -538,568 |
| Sweden | 141,041 | 172,818 | +31,777 |
| Germany | 44,757 | 118,241 | +73,484 |
| China | 78,370 | 0 | -78,370 |
| Finland | 31,487 | 23,103 | -8,384 |
| France | 39,550 | 2,318 | -37,232 |
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 |
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 |
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) | 42,693,391 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,349,850 |
| Other | 252,604 |
| Air transport | 165,143 |
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) | 22,589,749 | 20,103,642 | -2,486,107 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,336,260 | 2,013,590 | +677,330 |
| Other | 78,777 | 173,827 | +95,050 |
| Air transport | 130,684 | 34,459 | -96,225 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Ellesmere Port | 11,205,008 |
| Southampton | 11,138,671 |
| 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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ellesmere Port | 6,545,816 | 4,659,192 | -1,886,624 |
| Southampton | 6,367,310 | 4,771,361 | -1,595,949 |
| 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 |
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