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 | 1,065,287 |
| Belgium | 913,271 |
| France | 363,669 |
| Italy | 163,300 |
| Germany | 129,295 |
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 | 259,875 | 805,412 | +545,537 |
| Belgium | 443,207 | 470,064 | +26,857 |
| France | 290,612 | 73,057 | -217,555 |
| Italy | 87,392 | 75,908 | -11,484 |
| Germany | 118,393 | 10,902 | -107,491 |
| 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 | 1,192,518 |
| Belgium | 795,255 |
| France | 204,789 |
| Italy | 163,300 |
| Czechia | 128,386 |
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 | 370,171 | 822,347 | +452,176 |
| Belgium | 442,797 | 352,458 | -90,339 |
| France | 122,646 | 82,143 | -40,503 |
| Italy | 87,392 | 75,908 | -11,484 |
| Czechia | 17,046 | 111,340 | +94,294 |
| Germany | 104,374 | 8,082 | -96,292 |
| 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) | 1,586,332 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,093,823 |
| 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) | 943,373 | 642,959 | -300,414 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 268,938 | 824,885 | +555,947 |
| 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 | 757,350 |
| Dover | 598,393 |
| Felixstowe | 569,343 |
| London Gateway Port | 502,319 |
| London | 112,345 |
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 | 390,951 | 366,399 | -24,552 |
| Dover | 431,896 | 166,497 | -265,399 |
| Felixstowe | 232,346 | 336,997 | +104,651 |
| London Gateway Port | 35,733 | 466,586 | +430,853 |
| London | 40,993 | 71,352 | +30,359 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 2 |
| 2025-11 | 4 |
| 2025-10 | 2 |
| 2025-09 | 2 |
| 2025-08 | 3 |
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