Import/export HS code 70031910: Optical glass sheets (uncolored)
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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 | 546,364 |
| Japan | 294,951 |
| France | 34,730 |
| United States | 31,851 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 21,712 |
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 | 247,676 | 298,688 | +51,012 |
| Japan | 292,193 | 2,758 | -289,435 |
| France | 0 | 34,730 | +34,730 |
| United States | 18,969 | 12,882 | -6,087 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 15,710 | 6,002 | -9,708 |
| Taiwan | 2,492 | 18,410 | +15,918 |
| China | 0 | 7,440 | +7,440 |
| Sweden | 2,156 | 1,455 | -701 |
| Switzerland | 0 | 3,085 | +3,085 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Japan | 294,951 |
| France | 34,730 |
| United States | 31,851 |
| China | 29,152 |
| Taiwan | 20,902 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Japan | 292,193 | 2,758 | -289,435 |
| France | 0 | 34,730 | +34,730 |
| United States | 18,969 | 12,882 | -6,087 |
| China | 15,710 | 13,442 | -2,268 |
| Taiwan | 2,492 | 18,410 | +15,918 |
| Sweden | 2,156 | 1,455 | -701 |
| Switzerland | 0 | 3,085 | +3,085 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 1 |
| West Yorkshire | 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 Midlands | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| West Yorkshire | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Other | 546,364 |
| Air transport | 368,202 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 36,185 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 13,895 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other | 247,676 | 298,688 | +51,012 |
| Air transport | 329,364 | 38,838 | -290,526 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 0 | 36,185 | +36,185 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,156 | 11,739 | +9,583 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| 000 | 546,364 |
| East Midlands Airport | 327,188 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 39,871 |
| Eurotunnel | 34,730 |
| London | 11,739 |
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 | 247,676 | 298,688 | +51,012 |
| East Midlands Airport | 307,903 | 19,285 | -288,618 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 21,461 | 18,410 | -3,051 |
| Eurotunnel | 0 | 34,730 | +34,730 |
| London | 0 | 11,739 | +11,739 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,156 | 1,455 | -701 |
| London Stansted Airport | 0 | 1,143 | +1,143 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 1 |
| Human health activities | 1 |
| Manufacture of other transport equipment | 1 |
| Other manufacturing | 1 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-06 | 2 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| GKN AEROSPACE SERVICES LIMITED | 1 |
| DEPUY INTERNATIONAL LIMITED | 1 |
| GLASS BLOCKS DIRECT LIMITED | 1 |
| WRIGHT & OFFLAND HOLDINGS LIMITED | 1 |
| BE MODERN HOLDINGS LIMITED | 1 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 188,239 |
| Italy | 45,929 |
| Germany | 3,429 |
| Ireland | 1,560 |
| United Arab Emirates | 1,020 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 115,061 | 73,178 | -41,883 |
| Italy | 34,020 | 11,909 | -22,111 |
| Germany | 1,260 | 2,169 | +909 |
| Ireland | 0 | 1,560 | +1,560 |
| United Arab Emirates | 0 | 1,020 | +1,020 |
| Norway | 0 | 1,000 | +1,000 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 235,728 |
| Air transport | 5,449 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 149,081 | 86,647 | -62,434 |
| Air transport | 1,260 | 4,189 | +2,929 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 234,168 |
| East Midlands Airport | 3,429 |
| Holyhead | 1,560 |
| ZLC | 1,020 |
| London Stansted Airport | 1,000 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 149,081 | 85,087 | -63,994 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,260 | 2,169 | +909 |
| Holyhead | 0 | 1,560 | +1,560 |
| ZLC | 0 | 1,020 | +1,020 |
| London Stansted Airport | 0 | 1,000 | +1,000 |
Quick facts
HS code: 70031910
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Clear glass sheets used for optical purposes