Import/export HS code 7004: Drawn and blown glass sheets
Glass sheets made by drawing or blowing, with or without special layers like absorbent, reflective, or non-reflective coatings. Not further processed
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| India | 1,559,721 |
| Germany | 1,203,222 |
| France | 262,766 |
| Netherlands | 197,344 |
| Belgium | 153,104 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| India | 755,582 | 804,139 | +48,557 |
| Germany | 580,792 | 622,430 | +41,638 |
| France | 80,961 | 181,805 | +100,844 |
| Netherlands | 43,254 | 154,090 | +110,836 |
| Belgium | 0 | 153,104 | +153,104 |
| China | 109,504 | 14,054 | -95,450 |
| Italy | 35,873 | 50,178 | +14,305 |
| United States | 25,156 | 8,159 | -16,997 |
| Denmark | 30,680 | 0 | -30,680 |
| Austria | 20,693 | 0 | -20,693 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| India | 1,560,733 |
| Germany | 1,087,939 |
| China | 233,511 |
| Netherlands | 187,851 |
| South Korea | 153,104 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| India | 755,582 | 805,151 | +49,569 |
| Germany | 584,428 | 503,511 | -80,917 |
| China | 106,303 | 127,208 | +20,905 |
| Netherlands | 33,761 | 154,090 | +120,329 |
| South Korea | 0 | 153,104 | +153,104 |
| France | 77,290 | 59,765 | -17,525 |
| United Kingdom | 6,098 | 121,247 | +115,149 |
| Italy | 35,873 | 46,037 | +10,164 |
| Denmark | 30,680 | 0 | -30,680 |
| United States | 16,303 | 13,523 | -2,780 |
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 | 7 |
| Devon | 4 |
| Inner London - West | 3 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 3 |
| Inner London - East | 2 |
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 | 6 | 4 | -2 |
| Devon | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Inner London - West | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Inner London - East | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Merseyside | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| West Midlands | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 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 | 1,795,141 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,660,825 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 256,047 |
| Other | 3,578 |
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 | 827,305 | 967,836 | +140,531 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 651,420 | 1,009,405 | +357,985 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 220,288 | 35,759 | -184,529 |
| Other | 3,484 | 94 | -3,390 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Stansted Airport | 1,592,370 |
| Dover | 739,427 |
| Eurotunnel | 569,900 |
| East Midlands Airport | 162,007 |
| Thamesport | 146,072 |
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 | 779,152 | 813,218 | +34,066 |
| Dover | 353,349 | 386,078 | +32,729 |
| Eurotunnel | 199,931 | 369,969 | +170,038 |
| East Midlands Airport | 21,022 | 140,985 | +119,963 |
| Thamesport | 125,799 | 20,273 | -105,526 |
| Immingham Docks | 28,905 | 103,992 | +75,087 |
| Harwich | 31,150 | 87,648 | +56,498 |
| Felixstowe | 23,121 | 42,586 | +19,465 |
| Southampton | 56,123 | 8,476 | -47,647 |
| London | 33,950 | 1,235 | -32,715 |
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 | 9 |
| Other manufacturing | 5 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 5 |
| Specialised construction activities | 4 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 4 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 5 |
| 2025-11 | 4 |
| 2025-10 | 3 |
| 2025-09 | 6 |
| 2025-08 | 4 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 27 |
| 54m+ | 9 |
| 0-1m | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| 15m-54m | 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 | 12,109,363 |
| Germany | 5,929,998 |
| Japan | 2,238,897 |
| France | 1,325,655 |
| Italy | 452,499 |
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 | 8,006,426 | 4,102,937 | -3,903,489 |
| Germany | 3,797,076 | 2,132,922 | -1,664,154 |
| Japan | 1,412,021 | 826,876 | -585,145 |
| France | 1,060,004 | 265,651 | -794,353 |
| Italy | 240,132 | 212,367 | -27,765 |
| Spain | 163,563 | 251,571 | +88,008 |
| Luxembourg | 0 | 244,417 | +244,417 |
| Qatar | 1,533 | 225,722 | +224,189 |
| United Arab Emirates | 85,211 | 78,853 | -6,358 |
| Netherlands | 60,139 | 79,095 | +18,956 |
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 | 23,143,463 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,231,281 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 122,309 |
| Road transport | 12,580 |
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 | 14,553,358 | 8,590,105 | -5,963,253 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 934,835 | 296,446 | -638,389 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 118,982 | 3,327 | -115,655 |
| Road transport | 12,580 | 0 | -12,580 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Stansted Airport | 7,550,176 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 6,006,645 |
| ZLC | 4,470,044 |
| Manchester Airport | 3,816,018 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,312,000 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Stansted Airport | 6,044,870 | 1,505,306 | -4,539,564 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 2,348,903 | 3,657,742 | +1,308,839 |
| ZLC | 2,048,003 | 2,422,041 | +374,038 |
| Manchester Airport | 3,334,287 | 481,731 | -2,852,556 |
| East Midlands Airport | 789,875 | 522,125 | -267,750 |
| Dover | 657,435 | 167,839 | -489,596 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 219,508 | 70,858 | -148,650 |
| Holyhead | 22,748 | 44,224 | +21,476 |
| Immingham Docks | 41,956 | 9,879 | -32,077 |
| Felixstowe | 44,640 | 922 | -43,718 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 7004
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Glass sheets made by drawing or blowing, with or without special layers like absorbent, reflective, or non-reflective coatings. Not further processed