Import/export HS code 70052925: Thin other float or polished glass (up to 3.5mm)
Other float or polished glass sheets with a thickness of 3.5mm or less
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.
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 1,781,206 |
| Belgium | 1,214,466 |
| Indonesia | 795,852 |
| Germany | 354,431 |
| Poland | 183,106 |
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 | 825,176 | 956,030 | +130,854 |
| Belgium | 704,879 | 509,587 | -195,292 |
| Indonesia | 411,471 | 384,381 | -27,090 |
| Germany | 127,287 | 227,144 | +99,857 |
| Poland | 21,491 | 161,615 | +140,124 |
| Saudi Arabia | 92,365 | 35,329 | -57,036 |
| France | 61,486 | 61,075 | -411 |
| United States | 32,758 | 84,214 | +51,456 |
| Italy | 115,587 | 0 | -115,587 |
| Japan | 26,319 | 24,517 | -1,802 |
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 | 1,812,890 |
| Belgium | 1,154,888 |
| Indonesia | 764,296 |
| Germany | 385,272 |
| Poland | 209,100 |
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 | 856,232 | 956,658 | +100,426 |
| Belgium | 675,135 | 479,753 | -195,382 |
| Indonesia | 411,471 | 352,825 | -58,646 |
| Germany | 125,914 | 259,358 | +133,444 |
| Poland | 47,485 | 161,615 | +114,130 |
| United States | 32,758 | 84,214 | +51,456 |
| Italy | 115,587 | 0 | -115,587 |
| Saudi Arabia | 62,682 | 35,329 | -27,353 |
| France | 10,803 | 52,129 | +41,326 |
| Japan | 26,319 | 24,517 | -1,802 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 4 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 |
| Inner London - West | 2 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Inner London - West | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| South East Wales | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| West Yorkshire | 2 | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,695,552 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,955,051 |
| Air transport | 261,173 |
| Other | 102 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,322,651 | 1,372,901 | +50,250 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,012,679 | 942,372 | -70,307 |
| Air transport | 105,435 | 155,738 | +50,303 |
| Other | 102 | 0 | -102 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 1,735,889 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,260,841 |
| London Gateway Port | 553,409 |
| Dover | 411,665 |
| Southampton | 327,206 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 972,872 | 763,017 | -209,855 |
| Eurotunnel | 749,903 | 510,938 | -238,965 |
| London Gateway Port | 159,010 | 394,399 | +235,389 |
| Dover | 181,811 | 229,854 | +48,043 |
| Southampton | 172,309 | 154,897 | -17,412 |
| Hull | 54,116 | 162,696 | +108,580 |
| London Stansted Airport | 40,618 | 51,181 | +10,563 |
| East Midlands Airport | 45,537 | 30,659 | -14,878 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 15,406 | 56,573 | +41,167 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 19,004 | 43,873 | +24,869 |
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 | 8 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 8 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 5 |
| Architectural and engineering activities; technical testing and analysis | 4 |
| Manufacture of computer, electronic and optical products | 4 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 4 |
| 2025-11 | 8 |
| 2025-10 | 6 |
| 2025-09 | 6 |
| 2025-08 | 5 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| CENTRADO TRADING LIMITED | 83 |
| OPTICAL FILTERS LIMITED | 52 |
| PI-KEM LIMITED | 36 |
| NICHOLLS & CLARKE LIMITED | 29 |
| PYROGUARD UK LIMITED | 28 |
| CONCORDE GLASS LIMITED | 20 |
| A.L. YOUNGER LIMITED | 18 |
| OSSILA LTD | 17 |
| SANDER GLASS LIMITED | 15 |
| MOBITEK TRADING LTD | 14 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 20 |
| 54m+ | 7 |
| 0-1m | 5 |
| 15m-54m | 2 |
| Other | 2 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Spain | 713,518 |
| Netherlands | 230,308 |
| Ireland | 201,258 |
| United States | 142,791 |
| France | 46,427 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spain | 1,690 | 711,828 | +710,138 |
| Netherlands | 174,118 | 56,190 | -117,928 |
| Ireland | 108,420 | 92,838 | -15,582 |
| United States | 8,505 | 134,286 | +125,781 |
| France | 2,652 | 43,775 | +41,123 |
| Kenya | 0 | 34,784 | +34,784 |
| Germany | 27,656 | 5,208 | -22,448 |
| Portugal | 0 | 23,616 | +23,616 |
| Poland | 0 | 20,205 | +20,205 |
| Turkey | 12,106 | 7,146 | -4,960 |
Exports by country of origin
What this shows: Export volume by production origin country. For re-exports, indicates where goods originated before UK export.
Top 5 values
| Origin | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 95,685 |
| Latvia | 31,772 |
| Indonesia | 27,244 |
| Hungary | 7,316 |
| XI | 2,925 |
Export origin countries 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 export value, right side by second 12-month export value, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Origin | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 49,437 | 46,248 | -3,189 |
| Latvia | 18,484 | 13,288 | -5,196 |
| Indonesia | 16,796 | 10,448 | -6,348 |
| Hungary | 3,196 | 4,120 | +924 |
| XI | 1,501 | 1,424 | -77 |
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) | 829,720 |
| Air transport | 509,882 |
| Other | 164,942 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 31,050 |
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) | 20,591 | 809,129 | +788,538 |
| Air transport | 236,364 | 273,518 | +37,154 |
| Other | 89,414 | 75,528 | -13,886 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 31,050 | 0 | -31,050 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 408,442 |
| Immingham Docks | 398,787 |
| East Midlands Airport | 304,196 |
| 000 | 164,942 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 164,056 |
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 | 11,558 | 396,884 | +385,326 |
| Immingham Docks | 11,404 | 387,383 | +375,979 |
| East Midlands Airport | 215,657 | 88,539 | -127,118 |
| 000 | 89,414 | 75,528 | -13,886 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 0 | 164,056 | +164,056 |
| ZLC | 23,858 | 7,555 | -16,303 |
| London Stansted Airport | 16,495 | 12,157 | -4,338 |
| Dover | 4,026 | 14,579 | +10,553 |
| Holyhead | 2,532 | 10,283 | +7,751 |
| Harwich | 2,475 | 0 | -2,475 |
Quick facts
HS code: 70052925
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Other float or polished glass sheets with a thickness of 3.5mm or less