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 | 2,563,026 |
| France | 527,606 |
| Netherlands | 185,684 |
| Germany | 182,490 |
| Bosnia and Herzegovina | 120,666 |
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 | 1,482,270 | 1,080,756 | -401,514 |
| France | 223,351 | 304,255 | +80,904 |
| Netherlands | 94,635 | 91,049 | -3,586 |
| Germany | 112,379 | 70,111 | -42,268 |
| Bosnia and Herzegovina | 91,895 | 28,771 | -63,124 |
| United States | 33,160 | 10,849 | -22,311 |
| China | 11,083 | 29,862 | +18,779 |
| Spain | 34,532 | 0 | -34,532 |
| Thailand | 0 | 25,172 | +25,172 |
| South Korea | 22,257 | 0 | -22,257 |
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 | 2,447,262 |
| France | 327,128 |
| Netherlands | 247,816 |
| Czechia | 184,921 |
| Germany | 180,200 |
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 | 1,478,525 | 968,737 | -509,788 |
| France | 166,718 | 160,410 | -6,308 |
| Netherlands | 94,635 | 153,181 | +58,546 |
| Czechia | 23,486 | 161,435 | +137,949 |
| Germany | 89,430 | 90,770 | +1,340 |
| Bosnia and Herzegovina | 91,895 | 28,771 | -63,124 |
| China | 70,924 | 29,862 | -41,062 |
| United States | 33,160 | 8,828 | -24,332 |
| Spain | 33,710 | 0 | -33,710 |
| Thailand | 0 | 25,172 | +25,172 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 2 |
| Lancashire | 2 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| 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 |
| 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) | 3,497,561 |
| Road transport | 120,666 |
| 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) | 1,950,111 | 1,547,450 | -402,661 |
| Road transport | 91,895 | 28,771 | -63,124 |
| Air transport | 71,059 | 8,334 | -62,725 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 10,269 | 64,106 | +53,837 |
| Other | 6,388 | 11,247 | +4,859 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Eurotunnel | 2,292,288 |
| Dover | 964,569 |
| Hull | 155,657 |
| ZLC | 120,666 |
| 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 | 1,371,492 | 920,796 | -450,696 |
| Dover | 450,982 | 513,587 | +62,605 |
| Hull | 85,546 | 70,111 | -15,435 |
| ZLC | 91,895 | 28,771 | -63,124 |
| 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 | 18,695 | 12,551 | -6,144 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 0 | 23,832 | +23,832 |
| 000 | 6,388 | 11,247 | +4,859 |
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 |
| Accommodation | 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 |
| 15m-54m | 2 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 160,851 |
| Luxembourg | 105,964 |
| Austria | 92,819 |
| Oman | 46,802 |
| Germany | 32,461 |
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 | 124,368 | 36,483 | -87,885 |
| Luxembourg | 4,469 | 101,495 | +97,026 |
| Austria | 0 | 92,819 | +92,819 |
| Oman | 0 | 46,802 | +46,802 |
| Germany | 0 | 32,461 | +32,461 |
| United States | 2,889 | 15,419 | +12,530 |
| 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) | 359,461 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 63,217 |
| Air transport | 47,523 |
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) | 131,438 | 228,023 | +96,585 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 996 | 62,221 | +61,225 |
| Air transport | 3,377 | 44,146 | +40,769 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 200,022 |
| Holyhead | 155,815 |
| 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 | 196,576 | +193,130 |
| Holyhead | 124,368 | 31,447 | -92,921 |
| 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 |
| 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