Import/export HS code 7009: Glass mirrors, framed or unframed
All types of glass mirrors, including those with or without frames, and rear-view mirrors
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 | 232,791,518 |
| United States | 82,054,735 |
| Germany | 61,629,289 |
| Taiwan | 15,727,947 |
| France | 15,197,986 |
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 | 123,583,763 | 109,207,755 | -14,376,008 |
| United States | 50,999,674 | 31,055,061 | -19,944,613 |
| Germany | 30,661,514 | 30,967,775 | +306,261 |
| Taiwan | 8,325,021 | 7,402,926 | -922,095 |
| France | 8,421,748 | 6,776,238 | -1,645,510 |
| Spain | 7,595,174 | 5,252,902 | -2,342,272 |
| Netherlands | 6,623,813 | 6,096,391 | -527,422 |
| Italy | 6,723,510 | 4,728,549 | -1,994,961 |
| Slovakia | 6,233,950 | 4,851,591 | -1,382,359 |
| Belgium | 4,936,918 | 4,570,354 | -366,564 |
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 | 242,287,220 |
| United States | 105,231,918 |
| Germany | 37,814,573 |
| Slovakia | 19,477,507 |
| Taiwan | 16,496,889 |
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 | 128,343,382 | 113,943,838 | -14,399,544 |
| United States | 63,613,915 | 41,618,003 | -21,995,912 |
| Germany | 17,968,732 | 19,845,841 | +1,877,109 |
| Slovakia | 10,618,269 | 8,859,238 | -1,759,031 |
| Taiwan | 8,678,938 | 7,817,951 | -860,987 |
| Spain | 7,661,644 | 5,241,502 | -2,420,142 |
| Italy | 6,431,440 | 4,535,094 | -1,896,346 |
| Poland | 4,599,017 | 3,858,661 | -740,356 |
| France | 4,540,714 | 3,232,410 | -1,308,304 |
| Belgium | 3,770,887 | 3,628,866 | -142,021 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 324 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 118 |
| Inner London - East | 101 |
| Greater Manchester | 93 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 92 |
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 | 221 | 211 | -10 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 87 | 79 | -8 |
| Inner London - East | 65 | 67 | +2 |
| Greater Manchester | 70 | 62 | -8 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 73 | 62 | -11 |
| West Midlands | 64 | 59 | -5 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 50 | 58 | +8 |
| West Yorkshire | 49 | 48 | -1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 43 | 42 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 38 | 37 | -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) | 291,673,002 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 126,790,238 |
| Air transport | 50,701,331 |
| Other | 28,769,256 |
| Road transport | 4,501,276 |
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) | 157,111,308 | 134,561,694 | -22,549,614 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 69,392,625 | 57,397,613 | -11,995,012 |
| Air transport | 24,490,804 | 26,210,527 | +1,719,723 |
| Other | 19,066,572 | 9,702,684 | -9,363,888 |
| Road transport | 3,527,696 | 973,580 | -2,554,116 |
| Rail transport | 63,110 | 31,624 | -31,486 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 121,908,130 |
| Southampton | 99,882,391 |
| Dover | 50,253,564 |
| 000 | 28,769,256 |
| Oxford Airport | 27,712,093 |
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 | 74,509,699 | 47,398,431 | -27,111,268 |
| Southampton | 55,080,995 | 44,801,396 | -10,279,599 |
| Dover | 30,097,216 | 20,156,348 | -9,940,868 |
| 000 | 19,066,572 | 9,702,684 | -9,363,888 |
| Oxford Airport | 12,657,633 | 15,054,460 | +2,396,827 |
| London Gateway Port | 4,182,287 | 23,285,236 | +19,102,949 |
| 499 | 13,557,388 | 8,679,406 | -4,877,982 |
| Eurotunnel | 11,118,130 | 8,348,163 | -2,769,967 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 8,476,419 | 10,778,025 | +2,301,606 |
| Liverpool Docks | 5,134,699 | 5,339,739 | +205,040 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 625 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 500 |
| Wholesale and retail trade and repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 130 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 98 |
| Specialised construction activities | 66 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 332 |
| 2025-11 | 353 |
| 2025-10 | 404 |
| 2025-09 | 327 |
| 2025-08 | 317 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| JOHN LEWIS PLC | 120 |
| ARGOS LIMITED | 120 |
| B & M RETAIL LIMITED | 120 |
| JAGUAR LAND ROVER LIMITED | 120 |
| LKQ GROUP (UK) LIMITED | 120 |
| FORD MOTOR COMPANY LIMITED | 119 |
| ROPER RHODES LIMITED | 119 |
| DUNELM (SOFT FURNISHINGS) LTD | 119 |
| CHAIRS LIMITED | 119 |
| TRIUMPH MOTORCYCLES LIMITED | 118 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 721 |
| 54m+ | 402 |
| 0-1m | 328 |
| 15m-54m | 204 |
| Other | 158 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Belgium | 57,219,174 |
| China | 10,925,176 |
| United States | 10,429,383 |
| Ireland | 9,562,172 |
| France | 7,763,838 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belgium | 28,796,060 | 28,423,114 | -372,946 |
| China | 7,346,110 | 3,579,066 | -3,767,044 |
| United States | 5,606,588 | 4,822,795 | -783,793 |
| Ireland | 4,826,940 | 4,735,232 | -91,708 |
| France | 4,215,879 | 3,547,959 | -667,920 |
| Sweden | 3,926,353 | 2,046,587 | -1,879,766 |
| Italy | 2,764,498 | 2,072,613 | -691,885 |
| Germany | 2,168,024 | 1,591,997 | -576,027 |
| Netherlands | 1,892,313 | 1,729,063 | -163,250 |
| United Arab Emirates | 591,526 | 885,031 | +293,505 |
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 | 3,252,817 |
| XI | 341,823 |
| Ireland | 177,489 |
| Poland | 43,635 |
| Spain | 32,295 |
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 | 1,608,198 | 1,644,619 | +36,421 |
| XI | 39,703 | 302,120 | +262,417 |
| Ireland | 69,719 | 107,770 | +38,051 |
| Poland | 19,414 | 24,221 | +4,807 |
| Spain | 31,793 | 502 | -31,291 |
| Germany | 13,050 | 11,112 | -1,938 |
| Taiwan | 12,107 | 9,093 | -3,014 |
| Italy | 11,607 | 7,414 | -4,193 |
| France | 11,389 | 2,299 | -9,090 |
| Turkey | 8,778 | 299 | -8,479 |
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) | 85,842,113 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 28,307,188 |
| Air transport | 12,266,449 |
| Other | 4,016,276 |
| Road transport | 64,491 |
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) | 40,850,268 | 44,991,845 | +4,141,577 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 22,094,519 | 6,212,669 | -15,881,850 |
| Air transport | 5,989,079 | 6,277,370 | +288,291 |
| Other | 1,880,011 | 2,136,265 | +256,254 |
| Road transport | 64,491 | 0 | -64,491 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 45,630,841 |
| Immingham Docks | 43,906,255 |
| Felixstowe | 6,910,317 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 5,377,885 |
| London Gateway Port | 4,660,713 |
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 | 31,333,952 | 14,296,889 | -17,037,063 |
| Immingham Docks | 17,249,656 | 26,656,599 | +9,406,943 |
| Felixstowe | 5,280,845 | 1,629,472 | -3,651,373 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 2,385,712 | 2,992,173 | +606,461 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,144,202 | 2,516,511 | +372,309 |
| 000 | 1,880,011 | 2,136,265 | +256,254 |
| Holyhead | 1,920,516 | 1,939,293 | +18,777 |
| East Midlands Airport | 2,175,815 | 1,524,826 | -650,989 |
| Southampton | 1,272,383 | 1,610,630 | +338,247 |
| Liverpool Docks | 857,803 | 895,659 | +37,856 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 7009
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: All types of glass mirrors, including those with or without frames, and rear-view mirrors