Import/export HS code 701010: Glass ampoules
Small sealed glass containers used for storing liquids, often for medical or scientific purposes
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- 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 | 2,325,613 |
| Germany | 560,553 |
| Italy | 346,188 |
| Denmark | 288,437 |
| France | 136,476 |
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 | 1,383,824 | 941,789 | -442,035 |
| Germany | 190,791 | 369,762 | +178,971 |
| Italy | 224,758 | 121,430 | -103,328 |
| Denmark | 313 | 288,124 | +287,811 |
| France | 105,240 | 31,236 | -74,004 |
| Netherlands | 99,206 | 15,908 | -83,298 |
| United States | 96,010 | 7,290 | -88,720 |
| Belgium | 46,146 | 982 | -45,164 |
| Egypt | 0 | 35,535 | +35,535 |
| South Korea | 23,194 | 1,260 | -21,934 |
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 | 2,414,411 |
| Germany | 656,368 |
| Italy | 348,504 |
| Hungary | 114,983 |
| United States | 106,879 |
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 | 1,467,683 | 946,728 | -520,955 |
| Germany | 272,259 | 384,109 | +111,850 |
| Italy | 228,298 | 120,206 | -108,092 |
| Hungary | 98,007 | 16,976 | -81,031 |
| United States | 94,506 | 12,373 | -82,133 |
| Egypt | 0 | 35,535 | +35,535 |
| Lebanon | 11,582 | 12,866 | +1,284 |
| France | 8,477 | 12,691 | +4,214 |
| Austria | 1,208 | 18,440 | +17,232 |
| Ukraine | 0 | 15,696 | +15,696 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 6 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 5 |
| Northern Ireland | 5 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 4 |
| Inner London - East | 4 |
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 | 3 | -2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Northern Ireland | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Inner London - East | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| East Central Scotland | 0 | 2 | +2 |
Import volume by transport
What this shows: Import value by transport mode used to bring goods into the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Air transport | 1,499,233 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,402,808 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 859,446 |
| Other | 303,420 |
| Road transport | 40,946 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air transport | 683,534 | 815,699 | +132,165 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,056,656 | 346,152 | -710,504 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 461,066 | 398,380 | -62,686 |
| Other | 313 | 303,107 | +302,794 |
| Road transport | 23,104 | 17,842 | -5,262 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 1,175,859 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 824,207 |
| Eurotunnel | 371,821 |
| Birmingham Airport | 308,189 |
| 000 | 303,420 |
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 | 926,511 | 249,348 | -677,163 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 183,672 | 640,535 | +456,863 |
| Eurotunnel | 111,942 | 259,879 | +147,937 |
| Birmingham Airport | 269,755 | 38,434 | -231,321 |
| 000 | 313 | 303,107 | +302,794 |
| Dover | 135,170 | 97,608 | -37,562 |
| London | 152,417 | 1,884 | -150,533 |
| Luton Airport | 60,287 | 83,175 | +22,888 |
| London Stansted Airport | 99,307 | 6,865 | -92,442 |
| London Gateway Port | 45,928 | 39,085 | -6,843 |
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 | 19 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 13 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 7 |
| Scientific research and development | 4 |
| Manufacture of computer, electronic and optical products | 3 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 8 |
| 2025-11 | 9 |
| 2025-10 | 5 |
| 2025-09 | 5 |
| 2025-08 | 3 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| RAWLINGS & SON(BRISTOL)LIMITED | 28 |
| WOCKHARDT UK HOLDINGS LIMITED | 18 |
| ADELPHI HOLDINGS LIMITED | 17 |
| KEEPME LIFESTYLE LIMITED | 17 |
| KEEP ME PROMOTIONS LIMITED | 15 |
| KROMEK LIMITED | 13 |
| LABCO LIMITED | 12 |
| ACHESON & ACHESON LIMITED | 11 |
| NIP AND FAB LIMITED | 11 |
| FORTRESS DIAGNOSTICS LTD | 10 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 0-1m | 19 |
| 1m-15m | 17 |
| 54m+ | 8 |
| Other | 8 |
| 15m-54m | 7 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 404,190 |
| Ireland | 234,715 |
| Germany | 156,722 |
| France | 123,623 |
| Canada | 66,160 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 190,295 | 213,895 | +23,600 |
| Ireland | 136,621 | 98,094 | -38,527 |
| Germany | 59,478 | 97,244 | +37,766 |
| France | 39,984 | 83,639 | +43,655 |
| Canada | 65,000 | 1,160 | -63,840 |
| Trinidad and Tobago | 62,364 | 0 | -62,364 |
| Netherlands | 26,478 | 32,843 | +6,365 |
| Kuwait | 35,831 | 21,372 | -14,459 |
| Poland | 24,237 | 23,213 | -1,024 |
| Bulgaria | 18,856 | 10,562 | -8,294 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Air transport | 655,866 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 584,641 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 221,495 |
| Road transport | 9,246 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air transport | 309,567 | 346,299 | +36,732 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 278,825 | 305,816 | +26,991 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 188,502 | 32,993 | -155,509 |
| Road transport | 9,246 | 0 | -9,246 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Stansted Airport | 323,854 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 314,280 |
| East Midlands Airport | 144,656 |
| Liverpool Docks | 110,348 |
| London Gateway Port | 108,854 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Stansted Airport | 133,946 | 189,908 | +55,962 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 136,791 | 177,489 | +40,698 |
| East Midlands Airport | 81,627 | 63,029 | -18,598 |
| Liverpool Docks | 81,687 | 28,661 | -53,026 |
| London Gateway Port | 79,973 | 28,881 | -51,092 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 45,270 | 51,709 | +6,439 |
| ZLC | 52,969 | 23,555 | -29,414 |
| Heysham | 43,251 | 14,907 | -28,344 |
| Holyhead | 28,515 | 29,250 | +735 |
| Harwich | 25,021 | 30,097 | +5,076 |
Quick facts
HS code: 701010
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Small sealed glass containers used for storing liquids, often for medical or scientific purposes