Import/export HS code 70052980: Thick other float or polished glass (over 4.5mm)
Other float or polished 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 | 6,918,627 |
| France | 4,948,507 |
| Germany | 3,390,866 |
| Italy | 3,188,875 |
| Thailand | 866,487 |
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 | 4,125,552 | 2,793,075 | -1,332,477 |
| France | 2,767,534 | 2,180,973 | -586,561 |
| Germany | 1,239,511 | 2,151,355 | +911,844 |
| Italy | 1,597,955 | 1,590,920 | -7,035 |
| Thailand | 580,860 | 285,627 | -295,233 |
| China | 187,142 | 418,071 | +230,929 |
| Ireland | 390,923 | 187,811 | -203,112 |
| Turkey | 267,996 | 153,850 | -114,146 |
| Netherlands | 95,134 | 195,684 | +100,550 |
| United States | 174,493 | 92,090 | -82,403 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 5,863,066 |
| Belgium | 4,149,901 |
| Italy | 3,874,013 |
| Luxembourg | 1,953,660 |
| Spain | 1,459,741 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 2,426,716 | 3,436,350 | +1,009,634 |
| Belgium | 2,807,869 | 1,342,032 | -1,465,837 |
| Italy | 2,021,547 | 1,852,466 | -169,081 |
| Luxembourg | 787,487 | 1,166,173 | +378,686 |
| Spain | 1,088,131 | 371,610 | -716,521 |
| France | 706,034 | 527,171 | -178,863 |
| Thailand | 580,860 | 285,627 | -295,233 |
| China | 244,977 | 476,534 | +231,557 |
| Turkey | 261,400 | 153,850 | -107,550 |
| Netherlands | 95,672 | 105,975 | +10,303 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 10 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 4 |
| West Midlands | 4 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 5 | 6 | +1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| West Midlands | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Merseyside | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Northern Ireland | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
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) | 19,032,063 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,070,564 |
| Other | 583,455 |
| Air transport | 250,770 |
| Road transport | 5,914 |
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) | 10,076,136 | 8,955,927 | -1,120,209 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,144,254 | 926,310 | -217,944 |
| Other | 396,547 | 186,908 | -209,639 |
| Air transport | 113,051 | 137,719 | +24,668 |
| Road transport | 4,340 | 1,574 | -2,766 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Eurotunnel | 9,771,852 |
| Dover | 7,022,745 |
| Hull | 1,952,264 |
| Southampton | 985,265 |
| Felixstowe | 747,956 |
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 | 5,734,685 | 4,037,167 | -1,697,518 |
| Dover | 3,564,379 | 3,458,366 | -106,013 |
| Hull | 665,292 | 1,286,972 | +621,680 |
| Southampton | 551,686 | 433,579 | -118,107 |
| Felixstowe | 412,207 | 335,749 | -76,458 |
| 000 | 396,547 | 186,908 | -209,639 |
| London Gateway Port | 126,247 | 130,784 | +4,537 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 100,803 | 108,659 | +7,856 |
| East Midlands Airport | 88,287 | 87,594 | -693 |
| Harwich | 12,554 | 51,897 | +39,343 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 11 |
| Manufacture of other non-metallic mineral products | 9 |
| Specialised construction activities | 7 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 6 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 4 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 6 |
| 2025-10 | 11 |
| 2025-09 | 10 |
| 2025-08 | 12 |
| 2025-07 | 10 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 18 |
| 54m+ | 13 |
| Other | 6 |
| 0-1m | 5 |
| 15m-54m | 4 |
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 | 4,781,309 |
| Spain | 1,110,689 |
| Germany | 850,997 |
| France | 592,297 |
| Poland | 263,535 |
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 | 2,374,647 | 2,406,662 | +32,015 |
| Spain | 514 | 1,110,175 | +1,109,661 |
| Germany | 348,673 | 502,324 | +153,651 |
| France | 154,151 | 438,146 | +283,995 |
| Poland | 13,240 | 250,295 | +237,055 |
| Luxembourg | 16,578 | 224,017 | +207,439 |
| Italy | 2,256 | 229,323 | +227,067 |
| Austria | 0 | 135,035 | +135,035 |
| United Arab Emirates | 0 | 126,274 | +126,274 |
| Switzerland | 77,496 | 47,360 | -30,136 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 5,129 |
| Spain | 20 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 5,129 | 0 | -5,129 |
| Spain | 0 | 20 | +20 |
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) | 8,347,712 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 312,686 |
| Air transport | 180,342 |
| Rail transport | 11,102 |
| Other | 5,149 |
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) | 2,966,746 | 5,380,966 | +2,414,220 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 127,425 | 185,261 | +57,836 |
| Air transport | 35,980 | 144,362 | +108,382 |
| Rail transport | 0 | 11,102 | +11,102 |
| Other | 5,129 | 20 | -5,109 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Holyhead | 4,649,648 |
| Dover | 1,364,311 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,302,992 |
| Immingham Docks | 728,781 |
| Hull | 125,507 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holyhead | 2,352,532 | 2,297,116 | -55,416 |
| Dover | 399,550 | 964,761 | +565,211 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 73,761 | 1,229,231 | +1,155,470 |
| Immingham Docks | 5,600 | 723,181 | +717,581 |
| Hull | 69,176 | 56,331 | -12,845 |
| East Midlands Airport | 8,750 | 114,148 | +105,398 |
| Southampton | 0 | 113,046 | +113,046 |
| Eurotunnel | 77,496 | 20,211 | -57,285 |
| Liverpool Docks | 10,941 | 77,451 | +66,510 |
| London Gateway Port | 48,572 | 33,317 | -15,255 |
Quick facts
HS code: 70052980
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Other float or polished glass sheets with a thickness over 4.5mm