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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 86,422 |
| United States | 84,852 |
| Canada | 66,701 |
| India | 33,369 |
| Turkey | 15,974 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 41,146 | 45,276 | +4,130 |
| United States | 42,479 | 42,373 | -106 |
| Canada | 66,701 | 0 | -66,701 |
| India | 15,761 | 17,608 | +1,847 |
| Turkey | 15,974 | 0 | -15,974 |
| Germany | 10,920 | 1,826 | -9,094 |
| Italy | 12,527 | 0 | -12,527 |
| Slovakia | 0 | 8,174 | +8,174 |
| Netherlands | 2,297 | 1,683 | -614 |
| Spain | 3,618 | 0 | -3,618 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 86,422 |
| United States | 83,824 |
| United Kingdom | 80,044 |
| India | 33,369 |
| Turkey | 15,974 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 41,146 | 45,276 | +4,130 |
| United States | 41,451 | 42,373 | +922 |
| United Kingdom | 77,102 | 2,942 | -74,160 |
| India | 15,761 | 17,608 | +1,847 |
| Turkey | 15,974 | 0 | -15,974 |
| Italy | 12,527 | 0 | -12,527 |
| Slovakia | 0 | 8,174 | +8,174 |
| Germany | 3,844 | 1,826 | -2,018 |
| Spain | 3,618 | 0 | -3,618 |
| Netherlands | 0 | 1,683 | +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 | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Cumbria | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Mid and South West Wales | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Suffolk | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Air transport | 197,453 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 87,776 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 46,076 |
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 | 117,976 | 79,477 | -38,499 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 47,371 | 40,405 | -6,966 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 46,076 | 0 | -46,076 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Stansted Airport | 73,697 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 66,701 |
| Felixstowe | 62,111 |
| East Midlands Airport | 50,358 |
| 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 | 37,313 | 36,384 | -929 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 66,701 | 0 | -66,701 |
| Felixstowe | 47,477 | 14,634 | -32,843 |
| East Midlands Airport | 13,962 | 36,396 | +22,434 |
| London | 17,687 | 23,945 | +6,258 |
| Dover | 21,963 | 0 | -21,963 |
| Birmingham Airport | 0 | 6,697 | +6,697 |
| Thamesport | 3,581 | 0 | -3,581 |
| Portsmouth | 2,739 | 0 | -2,739 |
| London Gateway Port | 0 | 1,826 | +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 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 1 |
| Architectural and engineering activities; technical testing and analysis | 1 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 1 |
| Other manufacturing | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-01 | 2 |
| 2024-12 | 2 |
| 2024-10 | 3 |
| 2024-08 | 3 |
| 2024-06 | 2 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| OXLEY DEVELOPMENTS COMPANY LIMITED | 6 |
| G.E.W. (EC) LIMITED | 6 |
| VIDENDUM PLC | 3 |
| THALES UK LIMITED | 2 |
| MOLOGIC LTD. | 1 |
| CYDEN LIMITED | 1 |
| HSY DISTRIBUTION LTD | 1 |
| DUNCAN AND TODD LIMITED | 1 |
| NATIVE & CO LTD | 1 |
| CREATIVE GLASS GUILD 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 |
| 15m-54m | 1 |
| 1m-15m | 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 | 559,314 |
| Germany | 422,226 |
| India | 207,929 |
| Slovakia | 177,035 |
| France | 129,311 |
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 | 282,177 | 277,137 | -5,040 |
| Germany | 183,499 | 238,727 | +55,228 |
| India | 5,554 | 202,375 | +196,821 |
| Slovakia | 109,284 | 67,751 | -41,533 |
| France | 73,925 | 55,386 | -18,539 |
| Iceland | 0 | 94,418 | +94,418 |
| Canada | 27,722 | 31,813 | +4,091 |
| Poland | 18,878 | 21,148 | +2,270 |
| Mexico | 4,989 | 24,786 | +19,797 |
| Italy | 6,742 | 8,757 | +2,015 |
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 | 1,598,217 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 128,876 |
| 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 | 702,256 | 895,961 | +193,705 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 55,120 | 73,756 | +18,636 |
| 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 | 1,208,880 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 231,026 |
| London Stansted Airport | 127,851 |
| Dover | 104,751 |
| 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 | 581,006 | 627,874 | +46,868 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 38,892 | 192,134 | +153,242 |
| London Stansted Airport | 73,719 | 54,132 | -19,587 |
| Dover | 41,865 | 62,886 | +21,021 |
| Middlesbrough | 0 | 94,418 | +94,418 |
| ZLC | 10,583 | 14,675 | +4,092 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 13,255 | 9,896 | -3,359 |
| Manchester Airport | 1,744 | 7,146 | +5,402 |
| Holyhead | 0 | 974 | +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