Import/export HS code 70031210: Optical glass sheets
Colored or coated glass sheets used for optical purposes
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 94,192 |
| China | 86,422 |
| Canada | 66,701 |
| India | 34,708 |
| Germany | 12,746 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 42,479 | 51,713 | +9,234 |
| China | 48,888 | 37,534 | -11,354 |
| Canada | 66,701 | 0 | -66,701 |
| India | 15,761 | 18,947 | +3,186 |
| Germany | 12,746 | 0 | -12,746 |
| Italy | 12,527 | 0 | -12,527 |
| Turkey | 12,151 | 0 | -12,151 |
| Slovakia | 0 | 8,174 | +8,174 |
| Spain | 3,618 | 2,548 | -1,070 |
| Netherlands | 3,980 | 0 | -3,980 |
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 | 93,164 |
| China | 86,422 |
| United Kingdom | 80,044 |
| India | 34,708 |
| Italy | 12,527 |
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 | 41,451 | 51,713 | +10,262 |
| China | 48,888 | 37,534 | -11,354 |
| United Kingdom | 77,102 | 2,942 | -74,160 |
| India | 15,761 | 18,947 | +3,186 |
| Italy | 12,527 | 0 | -12,527 |
| Turkey | 12,151 | 0 | -12,151 |
| Germany | 5,670 | 2,548 | -3,122 |
| Slovakia | 0 | 8,174 | +8,174 |
| Spain | 3,618 | 0 | -3,618 |
| Netherlands | 1,683 | 0 | -1,683 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 |
| Cumbria | 1 |
| Mid and South West Wales | 1 |
| Suffolk | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Cumbria | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Mid and South West Wales | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Suffolk | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| West Midlands | 0 | 1 | +1 |
Import volume by transport
What this shows: Import value by transport mode used to bring goods into the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Air transport | 208,132 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 87,776 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 44,801 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air transport | 119,659 | 88,473 | -31,186 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 56,939 | 30,837 | -26,102 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 42,253 | 2,548 | -39,705 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Stansted Airport | 75,036 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 66,701 |
| Felixstowe | 62,111 |
| East Midlands Airport | 59,698 |
| London | 41,632 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Stansted Airport | 38,996 | 36,040 | -2,956 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 66,701 | 0 | -66,701 |
| Felixstowe | 55,219 | 6,892 | -48,327 |
| East Midlands Airport | 13,962 | 45,736 | +31,774 |
| London | 17,687 | 23,945 | +6,258 |
| Dover | 18,140 | 2,548 | -15,592 |
| Birmingham Airport | 0 | 6,697 | +6,697 |
| Thamesport | 3,581 | 0 | -3,581 |
| Portsmouth | 2,739 | 0 | -2,739 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,826 | 0 | -1,826 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Manufacture of computer, electronic and optical products | 2 |
| Other manufacturing | 2 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 1 |
| Architectural and engineering activities; technical testing and analysis | 1 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 2 |
| 2025-01 | 2 |
| 2024-12 | 2 |
| 2024-10 | 3 |
| 2024-08 | 3 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| G.E.W. (EC) LIMITED | 7 |
| OXLEY DEVELOPMENTS COMPANY LIMITED | 6 |
| VIDENDUM PLC | 3 |
| THALES UK LIMITED | 2 |
| DIAMOND COATINGS LIMITED | 1 |
| MOLOGIC LTD. | 1 |
| CYDEN LIMITED | 1 |
| HSY DISTRIBUTION LTD | 1 |
| DUNCAN AND TODD LIMITED | 1 |
| NATIVE & CO LTD | 1 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 3 |
| 1m-15m | 2 |
| 15m-54m | 1 |
| Other | 1 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 555,517 |
| Germany | 422,483 |
| India | 208,820 |
| Slovakia | 164,575 |
| France | 115,884 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 302,553 | 252,964 | -49,589 |
| Germany | 195,893 | 226,590 | +30,697 |
| India | 5,554 | 203,266 | +197,712 |
| Slovakia | 95,840 | 68,735 | -27,105 |
| France | 50,948 | 64,936 | +13,988 |
| Iceland | 0 | 94,418 | +94,418 |
| Canada | 29,886 | 27,465 | -2,421 |
| Poland | 18,878 | 23,504 | +4,626 |
| Mexico | 4,989 | 24,786 | +19,797 |
| Italy | 6,742 | 9,886 | +3,144 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Air transport | 1,558,200 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 135,228 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 94,418 |
| Road transport | 3,688 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air transport | 681,111 | 877,089 | +195,978 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 70,664 | 64,564 | -6,100 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 0 | 94,418 | +94,418 |
| Road transport | 3,688 | 0 | -3,688 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 1,174,578 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 231,461 |
| London Stansted Airport | 123,351 |
| Dover | 108,747 |
| Middlesbrough | 94,418 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 550,825 | 623,753 | +72,928 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 49,730 | 181,731 | +132,001 |
| London Stansted Airport | 73,567 | 49,784 | -23,783 |
| Dover | 56,435 | 52,312 | -4,123 |
| Middlesbrough | 0 | 94,418 | +94,418 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 13,255 | 11,074 | -2,181 |
| ZLC | 8,933 | 14,675 | +5,742 |
| Manchester Airport | 1,744 | 7,146 | +5,402 |
| Harwich | 0 | 1,178 | +1,178 |
| Holyhead | 974 | 0 | -974 |
Quick facts
HS code: 70031210
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Colored or coated glass sheets used for optical purposes