Import/export HS code 701020: Glass stoppers, lids, and closures
Glass parts used to seal containers like bottles and jars
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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 | 3,359,486 |
| Austria | 1,210,587 |
| Czechia | 454,909 |
| Netherlands | 244,719 |
| France | 221,110 |
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 | 1,878,613 | 1,480,873 | -397,740 |
| Austria | 811,883 | 398,704 | -413,179 |
| Czechia | 406,588 | 48,321 | -358,267 |
| Netherlands | 142,647 | 102,072 | -40,575 |
| France | 139,604 | 81,506 | -58,098 |
| Taiwan | 99,125 | 51,325 | -47,800 |
| India | 22,265 | 92,937 | +70,672 |
| Spain | 52,813 | 37,264 | -15,549 |
| Germany | 67,215 | 4,671 | -62,544 |
| Italy | 7,064 | 63,131 | +56,067 |
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 | 3,660,512 |
| Austria | 1,315,387 |
| Czechia | 456,184 |
| Japan | 244,654 |
| Taiwan | 150,450 |
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 | 1,971,375 | 1,689,137 | -282,238 |
| Austria | 916,683 | 398,704 | -517,979 |
| Czechia | 406,726 | 49,458 | -357,268 |
| Japan | 97,799 | 146,855 | +49,056 |
| Taiwan | 99,125 | 51,325 | -47,800 |
| Viet Nam | 63,574 | 57,689 | -5,885 |
| Spain | 53,306 | 37,120 | -16,186 |
| Mexico | 1,474 | 69,667 | +68,193 |
| United States | 34,607 | 13,528 | -21,079 |
| Portugal | 42,192 | 984 | -41,208 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 12 |
| Greater Manchester | 8 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 5 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 4 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 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 | 6 | 7 | +1 |
| Greater Manchester | 4 | 7 | +3 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| West Yorkshire | 2 | 4 | +2 |
| East Central Scotland | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Inner London - East | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Kent | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 3 | 2 | -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) | 3,871,719 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,055,589 |
| Air transport | 355,711 |
| Other | 86,609 |
| Road transport | 12,805 |
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) | 2,123,246 | 1,748,473 | -374,773 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,401,473 | 654,116 | -747,357 |
| Air transport | 162,239 | 193,472 | +31,233 |
| Other | 66,704 | 19,905 | -46,799 |
| Road transport | 0 | 12,805 | +12,805 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 2,864,745 |
| Dover | 702,995 |
| Southampton | 540,769 |
| Purfleet | 488,277 |
| Eurotunnel | 359,235 |
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 | 1,714,658 | 1,150,087 | -564,571 |
| Dover | 533,960 | 169,035 | -364,925 |
| Southampton | 192,814 | 347,955 | +155,141 |
| Purfleet | 116,878 | 371,399 | +254,521 |
| Eurotunnel | 314,874 | 44,361 | -270,513 |
| Killingholme | 281,553 | 0 | -281,553 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 44,741 | 146,245 | +101,504 |
| Harwich | 162,781 | 3,776 | -159,005 |
| London Gateway Port | 42,374 | 101,005 | +58,631 |
| London | 56,855 | 81,728 | +24,873 |
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 | 38 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 24 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 7 |
| Other manufacturing | 5 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 4 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 13 |
| 2025-10 | 13 |
| 2025-09 | 14 |
| 2025-08 | 19 |
| 2025-07 | 20 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| PARGAT & CO LIMITED | 111 |
| QUADPACK UK LTD | 100 |
| WHITMAN LABORATORIES LIMITED | 73 |
| LIFETIME BRANDS EUROPE LIMITED | 67 |
| RAYWARE LIMITED | 55 |
| GROUPE SEB UK LIMITED | 50 |
| HORWOOD HOMEWARES LIMITED | 50 |
| LE CREUSET U.K. LIMITED | 34 |
| BERLIN PACKAGING HOLDING UK LTD | 32 |
| WAX ART LIMITED | 32 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 35 |
| 15m-54m | 18 |
| 54m+ | 18 |
| 0-1m | 12 |
| Other | 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 | 182,709 |
| United States | 176,433 |
| Canada | 49,847 |
| Iceland | 27,476 |
| Portugal | 20,845 |
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 | 74,289 | 108,420 | +34,131 |
| United States | 55,840 | 120,593 | +64,753 |
| Canada | 5,551 | 44,296 | +38,745 |
| Iceland | 14,535 | 12,941 | -1,594 |
| Portugal | 3,505 | 17,340 | +13,835 |
| China | 20,398 | 0 | -20,398 |
| Singapore | 18,540 | 0 | -18,540 |
| Australia | 4,010 | 10,526 | +6,516 |
| Norway | 14,400 | 0 | -14,400 |
| Barbados | 13,047 | 0 | -13,047 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| XI | 70,213 |
| XU | 59,584 |
| Turkey | 16,793 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| XI | 11,970 | 58,243 | +46,273 |
| XU | 39,141 | 20,443 | -18,698 |
| Turkey | 16,793 | 0 | -16,793 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 262,751 |
| Air transport | 165,679 |
| Other | 146,590 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 82,959 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 79,966 | 182,785 | +102,819 |
| Air transport | 109,764 | 55,915 | -53,849 |
| Other | 67,904 | 78,686 | +10,782 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 41,436 | 41,523 | +87 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 149,577 |
| 000 | 146,590 |
| East Midlands Airport | 84,818 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 55,929 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 44,793 |
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 Gateway Port | 30,958 | 118,619 | +87,661 |
| 000 | 67,904 | 78,686 | +10,782 |
| East Midlands Airport | 36,467 | 48,351 | +11,884 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 54,705 | 1,224 | -53,481 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 31,186 | 13,607 | -17,579 |
| Liverpool Docks | 0 | 44,296 | +44,296 |
| Immingham Docks | 26,642 | 13,836 | -12,806 |
| Holyhead | 6,385 | 27,021 | +20,636 |
| ZLC | 9,393 | 7,660 | -1,733 |
| Portsmouth | 13,047 | 0 | -13,047 |
Quick facts
HS code: 701020
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Glass parts used to seal containers like bottles and jars