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 | 3,270,628 |
| Austria | 1,192,463 |
| Czechia | 454,909 |
| Netherlands | 271,993 |
| France | 220,029 |
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 | 1,861,354 | 1,409,274 | -452,080 |
| Austria | 691,348 | 501,115 | -190,233 |
| Czechia | 410,754 | 44,155 | -366,599 |
| Netherlands | 120,114 | 151,879 | +31,765 |
| France | 136,130 | 83,899 | -52,231 |
| Taiwan | 123,514 | 22,798 | -100,716 |
| India | 22,265 | 92,937 | +70,672 |
| Italy | 7,054 | 64,453 | +57,399 |
| Mexico | 0 | 69,667 | +69,667 |
| Spain | 33,466 | 33,843 | +377 |
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 | 3,612,804 |
| Austria | 1,297,263 |
| Czechia | 440,245 |
| Japan | 229,770 |
| Taiwan | 146,312 |
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 | 1,946,626 | 1,666,178 | -280,448 |
| Austria | 796,148 | 501,115 | -295,033 |
| Czechia | 394,953 | 45,292 | -349,661 |
| Japan | 82,915 | 146,855 | +63,940 |
| Taiwan | 123,514 | 22,798 | -100,716 |
| Viet Nam | 61,922 | 58,757 | -3,165 |
| Mexico | 1,474 | 69,667 | +68,193 |
| Spain | 33,925 | 33,741 | -184 |
| United States | 42,169 | 5,058 | -37,111 |
| 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 | 9 |
| West Yorkshire | 6 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 5 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 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 | 8 | +4 |
| West Yorkshire | 2 | 6 | +4 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Inner London - East | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Kent | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 2 | 3 | +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) | 3,780,774 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,034,090 |
| Air transport | 357,291 |
| Other | 72,895 |
| 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) | 2,096,668 | 1,684,106 | -412,562 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,286,286 | 747,804 | -538,482 |
| Air transport | 149,516 | 207,775 | +58,259 |
| Other | 58,368 | 14,527 | -43,841 |
| 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 | 2,764,000 |
| Dover | 719,597 |
| Southampton | 532,301 |
| Purfleet | 488,277 |
| Eurotunnel | 338,691 |
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 | 1,644,486 | 1,119,514 | -524,972 |
| Dover | 517,951 | 201,646 | -316,305 |
| Southampton | 224,002 | 308,299 | +84,297 |
| Purfleet | 116,878 | 371,399 | +254,521 |
| Eurotunnel | 260,193 | 78,498 | -181,695 |
| Killingholme | 228,537 | 0 | -228,537 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 50,810 | 162,787 | +111,977 |
| Harwich | 162,781 | 7,938 | -154,843 |
| London | 61,021 | 95,757 | +34,736 |
| London Gateway Port | 64,553 | 86,038 | +21,485 |
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 | 39 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 26 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 7 |
| Other manufacturing | 5 |
| Manufacture of other non-metallic mineral products | 4 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 11 |
| 2025-11 | 13 |
| 2025-10 | 13 |
| 2025-09 | 14 |
| 2025-08 | 19 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| PARGAT & CO LIMITED | 112 |
| QUADPACK UK LTD | 101 |
| WHITMAN LABORATORIES LIMITED | 73 |
| LIFETIME BRANDS EUROPE LIMITED | 67 |
| RAYWARE LIMITED | 55 |
| GROUPE SEB UK LIMITED | 51 |
| 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 | 33 |
| 15m-54m | 19 |
| 54m+ | 19 |
| 0-1m | 13 |
| 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 | 185,958 |
| United States | 177,916 |
| Canada | 49,847 |
| Iceland | 24,460 |
| 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 | 79,891 | 106,067 | +26,176 |
| United States | 55,840 | 122,076 | +66,236 |
| Canada | 5,551 | 44,296 | +38,745 |
| Iceland | 15,777 | 8,683 | -7,094 |
| 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 | 13,303 | 0 | -13,303 |
| 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 |
| 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 | 16,776 | 53,437 | +36,661 |
| 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) | 257,488 |
| Air transport | 166,078 |
| Other | 146,316 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 86,482 |
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) | 81,901 | 175,587 | +93,686 |
| Air transport | 109,646 | 56,432 | -53,214 |
| Other | 72,436 | 73,880 | +1,444 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 42,506 | 43,976 | +1,470 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 149,577 |
| 000 | 146,316 |
| East Midlands Airport | 85,217 |
| 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 | 32,261 | 117,316 | +85,055 |
| 000 | 72,436 | 73,880 | +1,444 |
| East Midlands Airport | 36,349 | 48,868 | +12,519 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 54,705 | 1,224 | -53,481 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 31,186 | 13,607 | -17,579 |
| Liverpool Docks | 0 | 44,296 | +44,296 |
| Holyhead | 7,455 | 29,474 | +22,019 |
| Immingham Docks | 26,787 | 9,578 | -17,209 |
| 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