Import/export HS code 701090: Various glass containers
Various glass containers not specifically listed in other codes
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 161,728,381 |
| France | 141,670,226 |
| Germany | 110,571,148 |
| China | 107,072,213 |
| Poland | 43,355,726 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 113,729,606 | 47,998,775 | -65,730,831 |
| France | 71,745,835 | 69,924,391 | -1,821,444 |
| Germany | 57,625,763 | 52,945,385 | -4,680,378 |
| China | 55,175,991 | 51,896,222 | -3,279,769 |
| Poland | 19,173,728 | 24,181,998 | +5,008,270 |
| Italy | 21,727,101 | 18,955,368 | -2,771,733 |
| Turkey | 16,972,015 | 18,912,569 | +1,940,554 |
| Austria | 14,430,075 | 10,612,338 | -3,817,737 |
| Bulgaria | 9,541,629 | 10,504,409 | +962,780 |
| Netherlands | 7,237,645 | 6,665,824 | -571,821 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 138,353,148 |
| France | 137,653,573 |
| China | 113,850,815 |
| Germany | 111,269,851 |
| Poland | 53,191,574 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 100,852,354 | 37,500,794 | -63,351,560 |
| France | 71,464,457 | 66,189,116 | -5,275,341 |
| China | 58,361,581 | 55,489,234 | -2,872,347 |
| Germany | 59,196,344 | 52,073,507 | -7,122,837 |
| Poland | 22,840,938 | 30,350,636 | +7,509,698 |
| Turkey | 17,645,559 | 18,936,374 | +1,290,815 |
| Italy | 17,702,044 | 15,484,528 | -2,217,516 |
| Austria | 13,222,514 | 7,998,937 | -5,223,577 |
| Bulgaria | 10,372,830 | 10,580,369 | +207,539 |
| Mexico | 8,135,847 | 6,530,180 | -1,605,667 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 203 |
| Inner London - East | 97 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 90 |
| Greater Manchester | 88 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 83 |
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 | 143 | 135 | -8 |
| Inner London - East | 63 | 64 | +1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 53 | 63 | +10 |
| Greater Manchester | 64 | 56 | -8 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 66 | 51 | -15 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 62 | 60 | -2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 45 | 32 | -13 |
| West Yorkshire | 39 | 30 | -9 |
| Kent | 35 | 32 | -3 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 35 | 31 | -4 |
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) | 361,718,286 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 293,740,633 |
| Other | 94,234,554 |
| Air transport | 30,669,105 |
| Road transport | 12,529,758 |
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) | 214,992,250 | 146,726,036 | -68,266,214 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 149,949,706 | 143,790,927 | -6,158,779 |
| Other | 56,810,455 | 37,424,099 | -19,386,356 |
| Air transport | 15,432,692 | 15,236,413 | -196,279 |
| Road transport | 547,761 | 11,981,997 | +11,434,236 |
| Rail transport | 13,605 | 0 | -13,605 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Ellesmere Port | 134,257,607 |
| Dover | 129,000,470 |
| Felixstowe | 104,802,768 |
| 000 | 94,234,554 |
| Middlesbrough | 60,591,591 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ellesmere Port | 99,560,012 | 34,697,595 | -64,862,417 |
| Dover | 64,220,026 | 64,780,444 | +560,418 |
| Felixstowe | 55,976,029 | 48,826,739 | -7,149,290 |
| 000 | 56,810,455 | 37,424,099 | -19,386,356 |
| Middlesbrough | 31,983,319 | 28,608,272 | -3,375,047 |
| Eurotunnel | 23,324,314 | 15,984,156 | -7,340,158 |
| Immingham Docks | 13,169,806 | 19,104,220 | +5,934,414 |
| Harwich | 13,558,970 | 16,112,147 | +2,553,177 |
| Southampton | 14,745,087 | 11,176,101 | -3,568,986 |
| 499 | 295,293 | 15,496,810 | +15,201,517 |
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 | 500 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 440 |
| Manufacture of beverages | 148 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 118 |
| Other manufacturing | 85 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 314 |
| 2025-10 | 326 |
| 2025-09 | 310 |
| 2025-08 | 303 |
| 2025-07 | 335 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| SIGMA-ALDRICH COMPANY LIMITED | 118 |
| CONTINENTAL BOTTLE CO. LIMITED | 118 |
| WHITMAN LABORATORIES LIMITED | 118 |
| RAYWARE LIMITED | 117 |
| B & M RETAIL LIMITED | 117 |
| LAURELLE LONDON LTD | 115 |
| ASDA STORES LIMITED | 113 |
| NEVILLE & MORE LIMITED | 111 |
| TJX UK | 111 |
| ORIGIN PACKAGING LIMITED | 108 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 586 |
| 0-1m | 433 |
| 54m+ | 296 |
| 15m-54m | 151 |
| Other | 90 |
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 | 231,177,634 |
| France | 26,542,615 |
| Netherlands | 11,192,976 |
| United States | 10,723,366 |
| Belgium | 10,174,805 |
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 | 118,918,084 | 112,259,550 | -6,658,534 |
| France | 12,162,822 | 14,379,793 | +2,216,971 |
| Netherlands | 5,198,516 | 5,994,460 | +795,944 |
| United States | 6,130,206 | 4,593,160 | -1,537,046 |
| Belgium | 6,754,397 | 3,420,408 | -3,333,989 |
| Germany | 4,972,568 | 4,649,731 | -322,837 |
| Italy | 5,128,695 | 3,689,624 | -1,439,071 |
| Dominican Republic | 4,646,231 | 3,671,190 | -975,041 |
| Spain | 4,040,142 | 2,444,992 | -1,595,150 |
| Finland | 1,999,763 | 910,957 | -1,088,806 |
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 | 128,777,191 |
| XU | 28,806,368 |
| Ireland | 166,737 |
| China | 90,080 |
| Germany | 50,429 |
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 | 66,037,319 | 62,739,872 | -3,297,447 |
| XU | 15,821,761 | 12,984,607 | -2,837,154 |
| Ireland | 166,737 | 0 | -166,737 |
| China | 47,557 | 42,523 | -5,034 |
| Germany | 3,917 | 46,512 | +42,595 |
| Switzerland | 5,253 | 2,572 | -2,681 |
| Italy | 1,946 | 687 | -1,259 |
| United States | 968 | 0 | -968 |
| France | 547 | 405 | -142 |
| Japan | 619 | 38 | -581 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Other | 157,904,739 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 149,714,238 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 33,192,821 |
| Air transport | 10,325,035 |
| Road transport | 166,803 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other | 82,087,006 | 75,817,733 | -6,269,273 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 76,703,637 | 73,010,601 | -3,693,036 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 18,193,586 | 14,999,235 | -3,194,351 |
| Air transport | 5,390,072 | 4,934,963 | -455,109 |
| Road transport | 165,769 | 1,034 | -164,735 |
| Rail transport | 10,279 | 0 | -10,279 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| 000 | 157,904,739 |
| Liverpool Docks | 65,229,158 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 55,273,293 |
| Immingham Docks | 16,782,707 |
| London Gateway Port | 12,174,818 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| 000 | 82,087,006 | 75,817,733 | -6,269,273 |
| Liverpool Docks | 34,105,255 | 31,123,903 | -2,981,352 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 29,945,582 | 25,327,711 | -4,617,871 |
| Immingham Docks | 6,914,210 | 9,868,497 | +2,954,287 |
| London Gateway Port | 6,389,613 | 5,785,205 | -604,408 |
| Holyhead | 4,852,100 | 5,066,352 | +214,252 |
| Southampton | 2,213,510 | 2,728,365 | +514,855 |
| Dover | 2,650,481 | 1,669,363 | -981,118 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,635,161 | 2,230,501 | +595,340 |
| Felixstowe | 1,209,903 | 1,696,884 | +486,981 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
- 70109010 – Glass preserving jars
- 70109021 – Glass containers made from tubing
- 70109031 – Large glass containers (2.5 liters or more)
- 70109041 – Glass containers (1 liter or more)
- 70109043 – Glass containers (0.33 to 1 liter)
- 70109045 – Small glass containers (0.15 to 0.33 liters)
- 70109047 – Tiny glass containers (less than 0.15 liters)
- 70109051 – Glass containers (1 liter or more)
- 70109053 – Glass containers (0.33 to 1 liter)
- 70109055 – Glass containers (0.15 to 0.33 liters)
- 70109057 – Tiny glass containers (less than 0.15 liters)
- 70109061 – Glass containers (0.25 liters or more)
- 70109067 – Small glass containers (less than 0.25 liters)
- 70109071 – Glass containers (more than 0.055 liters)
- 70109079 – Tiny glass containers (0.055 liters or less)
- 70109091 – Colorless glass containers
- 70109099 – Colored glass containers
Quick facts
HS code: 701090
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Various glass containers not specifically listed in other codes