Import/export HS code 70052130: Medium colored or surface-ground glass (3.5mm to 4.5mm)
Colored or surface-ground glass sheets with a thickness between 3.5mm and 4.5mm
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 1,027,001 |
| Belgium | 842,322 |
| France | 399,598 |
| Italy | 151,715 |
| Germany | 139,051 |
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 | 222,522 | 804,479 | +581,957 |
| Belgium | 440,143 | 402,179 | -37,964 |
| France | 312,611 | 86,987 | -225,624 |
| Italy | 93,930 | 57,785 | -36,145 |
| Germany | 128,149 | 10,902 | -117,247 |
| Ireland | 24,676 | 35,401 | +10,725 |
| United States | 28,611 | 0 | -28,611 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 0 | 16,935 | +16,935 |
| Finland | 0 | 13,308 | +13,308 |
| Indonesia | 9,063 | 0 | -9,063 |
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 | 1,158,299 |
| Belgium | 752,834 |
| France | 220,555 |
| Italy | 151,715 |
| Germany | 129,222 |
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 | 336,885 | 821,414 | +484,529 |
| Belgium | 442,657 | 310,177 | -132,480 |
| France | 133,568 | 86,987 | -46,581 |
| Italy | 93,930 | 57,785 | -36,145 |
| Germany | 121,140 | 8,082 | -113,058 |
| Czechia | 14,122 | 94,822 | +80,700 |
| Poland | 55,053 | 0 | -55,053 |
| United States | 28,611 | 0 | -28,611 |
| Finland | 0 | 13,308 | +13,308 |
| Indonesia | 9,063 | 0 | -9,063 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 |
| Lancashire | 2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 |
| Cheshire | 1 |
| Highlands and Islands | 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 | 2 | +1 |
| Lancashire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Cheshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Highlands and Islands | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Inner London - West | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| South Yorkshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,549,483 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,055,537 |
| Other | 60,077 |
| Air transport | 32,167 |
| Road transport | 6,691 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 978,602 | 570,881 | -407,721 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 231,585 | 823,952 | +592,367 |
| Other | 24,676 | 35,401 | +10,725 |
| Air transport | 29,872 | 2,295 | -27,577 |
| Road transport | 0 | 6,691 | +6,691 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Eurotunnel | 679,214 |
| Dover | 651,265 |
| Felixstowe | 572,617 |
| London Gateway Port | 472,938 |
| London | 100,760 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eurotunnel | 387,887 | 291,327 | -96,560 |
| Dover | 463,651 | 187,614 | -276,037 |
| Felixstowe | 194,993 | 377,624 | +182,631 |
| London Gateway Port | 35,733 | 437,205 | +401,472 |
| London | 47,531 | 53,229 | +5,698 |
| 000 | 24,676 | 35,401 | +10,725 |
| Hull | 20,083 | 23,388 | +3,305 |
| Immingham Docks | 21,797 | 13,308 | -8,489 |
| London Stansted Airport | 29,872 | 0 | -29,872 |
| Killingholme | 29,449 | 0 | -29,449 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Manufacture of furniture | 3 |
| Manufacture of other non-metallic mineral products | 3 |
| Architectural and engineering activities; technical testing and analysis | 1 |
| Manufacture of electrical equipment | 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 |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 4 |
| 2025-10 | 2 |
| 2025-09 | 2 |
| 2025-08 | 3 |
| 2025-07 | 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 |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 7 |
| 1m-15m | 4 |
| 0-1m | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Austria | 13,472 |
| Ireland | 12,551 |
| Germany | 8,654 |
| United States | 975 |
| Luxembourg | 806 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Austria | 0 | 13,472 | +13,472 |
| Ireland | 5,016 | 7,535 | +2,519 |
| Germany | 0 | 8,654 | +8,654 |
| United States | 975 | 0 | -975 |
| Luxembourg | 806 | 0 | -806 |
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) | 35,483 |
| Air transport | 975 |
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) | 5,822 | 29,661 | +23,839 |
| Air transport | 975 | 0 | -975 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 22,932 |
| Holyhead | 12,551 |
| London Stansted Airport | 975 |
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 | 806 | 22,126 | +21,320 |
| Holyhead | 5,016 | 7,535 | +2,519 |
| London Stansted Airport | 975 | 0 | -975 |
Quick facts
HS code: 70052130
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Colored or surface-ground glass sheets with a thickness between 3.5mm and 4.5mm