Import/export HS code 70052180: Thick colored or surface-ground glass (over 4.5mm)
Colored or surface-ground glass sheets with a thickness over 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Belgium | 2,523,953 |
| France | 522,071 |
| Netherlands | 189,542 |
| Germany | 160,394 |
| Bosnia and Herzegovina | 112,333 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belgium | 1,467,740 | 1,056,213 | -411,527 |
| France | 211,838 | 310,233 | +98,395 |
| Netherlands | 100,366 | 89,176 | -11,190 |
| Germany | 125,397 | 34,997 | -90,400 |
| Bosnia and Herzegovina | 83,562 | 28,771 | -54,791 |
| United States | 34,874 | 9,135 | -25,739 |
| China | 11,083 | 29,862 | +18,779 |
| Thailand | 0 | 25,172 | +25,172 |
| South Korea | 22,257 | 0 | -22,257 |
| Ireland | 12,822 | 5,512 | -7,310 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Belgium | 2,397,544 |
| France | 318,502 |
| Netherlands | 254,765 |
| Czechia | 195,566 |
| Germany | 166,720 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belgium | 1,494,215 | 903,329 | -590,886 |
| France | 155,205 | 163,297 | +8,092 |
| Netherlands | 100,366 | 154,399 | +54,033 |
| Czechia | 23,486 | 172,080 | +148,594 |
| Germany | 80,844 | 85,876 | +5,032 |
| Bosnia and Herzegovina | 83,562 | 28,771 | -54,791 |
| China | 62,308 | 29,862 | -32,446 |
| United States | 34,874 | 7,114 | -27,760 |
| Thailand | 0 | 25,172 | +25,172 |
| South Korea | 22,257 | 0 | -22,257 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Lancashire | 2 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 1 |
| Inner London - West | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lancashire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Inner London - West | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Suffolk | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| West Midlands | 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) | 3,401,980 |
| Road transport | 112,333 |
| Air transport | 79,393 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 74,375 |
| Other | 17,635 |
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) | 1,906,615 | 1,495,365 | -411,250 |
| Road transport | 83,562 | 28,771 | -54,791 |
| Air transport | 72,773 | 6,620 | -66,153 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 13,736 | 60,639 | +46,903 |
| Other | 13,644 | 3,991 | -9,653 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Eurotunnel | 2,236,826 |
| Dover | 943,109 |
| Hull | 142,177 |
| ZLC | 112,333 |
| London Stansted Airport | 60,001 |
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 | 1,308,897 | 927,929 | -380,968 |
| Dover | 451,362 | 491,747 | +40,385 |
| Hull | 107,180 | 34,997 | -72,183 |
| ZLC | 83,562 | 28,771 | -54,791 |
| London Stansted Airport | 58,738 | 1,263 | -57,475 |
| London Gateway Port | 10,269 | 28,742 | +18,473 |
| Felixstowe | 5,659 | 26,999 | +21,340 |
| Harwich | 20,959 | 10,287 | -10,672 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 0 | 23,832 | +23,832 |
| 000 | 13,644 | 3,991 | -9,653 |
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 | 4 |
| Manufacture of computer, electronic and optical products | 2 |
| Other manufacturing | 2 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 2 |
| Architectural and engineering activities; technical testing and analysis | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-10 | 1 |
| 2025-09 | 1 |
| 2025-08 | 1 |
| 2025-07 | 1 |
| 2025-05 | 1 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| PILKINGTON UNITED KINGDOM LIMITED | 32 |
| THORN LIGHTING LIMITED | 12 |
| COMAR OPTICS LIMITED | 8 |
| UNIGLASS LIMITED | 7 |
| PILKINGTON AUTOMOTIVE LIMITED | 5 |
| HSF LONDON LTD | 5 |
| OPTICAL FILTERS LIMITED | 4 |
| OPTIDEK LTD | 4 |
| MI GLASS LIMITED | 3 |
| VISTALUX LIMITED | 3 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 4 |
| 1m-15m | 3 |
| 0-1m | 1 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 156,600 |
| Luxembourg | 105,964 |
| Austria | 92,819 |
| Oman | 46,802 |
| Germany | 44,132 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 120,117 | 36,483 | -83,634 |
| Luxembourg | 4,469 | 101,495 | +97,026 |
| Austria | 0 | 92,819 | +92,819 |
| Oman | 0 | 46,802 | +46,802 |
| Germany | 0 | 44,132 | +44,132 |
| United States | 2,889 | 16,719 | +13,830 |
| United Arab Emirates | 0 | 4,760 | +4,760 |
| Poland | 1,310 | 2,428 | +1,118 |
| Spain | 0 | 1,717 | +1,717 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 1,484 | 0 | -1,484 |
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) | 366,881 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 63,217 |
| Air transport | 48,823 |
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) | 127,187 | 239,694 | +112,507 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 996 | 62,221 | +61,225 |
| Air transport | 3,377 | 45,446 | +42,069 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 211,693 |
| Holyhead | 151,564 |
| London Gateway Port | 46,802 |
| London Stansted Airport | 25,312 |
| ZLC | 17,175 |
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 | 3,446 | 208,247 | +204,801 |
| Holyhead | 120,117 | 31,447 | -88,670 |
| London Gateway Port | 0 | 46,802 | +46,802 |
| London Stansted Airport | 3,377 | 21,935 | +18,558 |
| ZLC | 0 | 17,175 | +17,175 |
| Southampton | 0 | 15,419 | +15,419 |
| East Midlands Airport | 0 | 5,036 | +5,036 |
| Eurotunnel | 3,624 | 0 | -3,624 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 0 | 1,300 | +1,300 |
| Felixstowe | 996 | 0 | -996 |
Quick facts
HS code: 70052180
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Colored or surface-ground glass sheets with a thickness over 4.5mm