Import/export HS code 70109010: Glass preserving jars
Glass jars designed for preserving food, often used for canning or sterilizing
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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 | 13,216,357 |
| Turkey | 8,702,472 |
| Ukraine | 1,937,916 |
| India | 1,648,264 |
| Moldova | 674,370 |
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 | 6,362,602 | 6,853,755 | +491,153 |
| Turkey | 5,435,206 | 3,267,266 | -2,167,940 |
| Ukraine | 933,684 | 1,004,232 | +70,548 |
| India | 476,202 | 1,172,062 | +695,860 |
| Moldova | 312,122 | 362,248 | +50,126 |
| Germany | 404,130 | 254,034 | -150,096 |
| Mexico | 175,087 | 451,801 | +276,714 |
| Bulgaria | 382,939 | 173,617 | -209,322 |
| France | 163,540 | 271,119 | +107,579 |
| Netherlands | 277,978 | 67,907 | -210,071 |
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 | 13,566,717 |
| Turkey | 8,665,215 |
| Ukraine | 2,017,130 |
| India | 1,567,145 |
| Germany | 793,902 |
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 | 6,436,247 | 7,130,470 | +694,223 |
| Turkey | 5,411,690 | 3,253,525 | -2,158,165 |
| Ukraine | 968,336 | 1,048,794 | +80,458 |
| India | 508,398 | 1,058,747 | +550,349 |
| Germany | 434,315 | 359,587 | -74,728 |
| Moldova | 356,192 | 394,501 | +38,309 |
| Mexico | 175,087 | 431,542 | +256,455 |
| Bulgaria | 402,238 | 184,394 | -217,844 |
| Italy | 190,357 | 146,163 | -44,194 |
| Oman | 150,171 | 100,352 | -49,819 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 15 |
| West Midlands | 13 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 10 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 10 |
| Inner London - West | 9 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 11 | 10 | -1 |
| West Midlands | 7 | 10 | +3 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 5 | 8 | +3 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 6 | 7 | +1 |
| Inner London - West | 5 | 7 | +2 |
| West Yorkshire | 7 | 7 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 8 | 4 | -4 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Inner London - East | 4 | 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) | 21,115,934 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 5,160,594 |
| Air transport | 2,009,541 |
| Other | 1,368,603 |
| Road transport | 374,662 |
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) | 11,092,017 | 10,023,917 | -1,068,100 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,772,479 | 2,388,115 | -384,364 |
| Air transport | 850,604 | 1,158,937 | +308,333 |
| Other | 551,564 | 817,039 | +265,475 |
| Road transport | 216,243 | 158,419 | -57,824 |
| Rail transport | 11,758 | 0 | -11,758 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 13,416,782 |
| ZLC | 2,781,851 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,535,296 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 2,335,426 |
| Southampton | 1,989,157 |
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 | 8,399,993 | 5,016,789 | -3,383,204 |
| ZLC | 1,337,815 | 1,444,036 | +106,221 |
| London Gateway Port | 222,700 | 2,312,596 | +2,089,896 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 980,301 | 1,355,125 | +374,824 |
| Southampton | 1,365,142 | 624,015 | -741,127 |
| 000 | 551,564 | 817,039 | +265,475 |
| Dover | 588,998 | 297,150 | -291,848 |
| 499 | 90,743 | 648,683 | +557,940 |
| Immingham Docks | 412,442 | 281,892 | -130,550 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 280,114 | 350,298 | +70,184 |
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 | 62 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 57 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 11 |
| Manufacture of food products | 9 |
| Other manufacturing | 9 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 31 |
| 2025-10 | 35 |
| 2025-09 | 31 |
| 2025-08 | 28 |
| 2025-07 | 26 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| RAYWARE LIMITED | 117 |
| ASDA STORES LIMITED | 92 |
| ORIGIN PACKAGING LIMITED | 75 |
| NISBETS LIMITED | 70 |
| CONTINENTAL BOTTLE CO. LIMITED | 68 |
| RINKIT LIMITED | 67 |
| TJX UK | 45 |
| PATTESONS GLASS LIMITED | 44 |
| ASHLEIGH AND BURWOOD LIMITED | 42 |
| GR REALISATIONS 2024 LIMITED | 42 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 60 |
| 0-1m | 41 |
| 15m-54m | 33 |
| 54m+ | 31 |
| Other | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 1,165,067 |
| United States | 299,297 |
| Finland | 160,134 |
| Italy | 143,432 |
| Belgium | 136,649 |
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 | 306,027 | 859,040 | +553,013 |
| United States | 224,194 | 75,103 | -149,091 |
| Finland | 160,134 | 0 | -160,134 |
| Italy | 35,304 | 108,128 | +72,824 |
| Belgium | 92,480 | 44,169 | -48,311 |
| Germany | 78,625 | 51,453 | -27,172 |
| France | 39,920 | 85,297 | +45,377 |
| Singapore | 49,936 | 72,713 | +22,777 |
| Guyana | 0 | 107,583 | +107,583 |
| Netherlands | 58,163 | 35,491 | -22,672 |
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 | 8,542 |
| China | 1,734 |
| Italy | 1,247 |
| Germany | 209 |
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 | 4,343 | 4,199 | -144 |
| China | 1,505 | 229 | -1,276 |
| Italy | 1,136 | 111 | -1,025 |
| Germany | 209 | 0 | -209 |
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) | 2,066,473 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 764,717 |
| Air transport | 551,781 |
| Other | 11,732 |
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) | 859,371 | 1,207,102 | +347,731 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 359,290 | 405,427 | +46,137 |
| Air transport | 353,993 | 197,788 | -156,205 |
| Other | 7,193 | 4,539 | -2,654 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 998,434 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 359,454 |
| East Midlands Airport | 351,071 |
| Immingham Docks | 319,474 |
| Dover | 305,926 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 227,702 | 770,732 | +543,030 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 204,166 | 155,288 | -48,878 |
| East Midlands Airport | 203,642 | 147,429 | -56,213 |
| Immingham Docks | 208,282 | 111,192 | -97,090 |
| Dover | 200,701 | 105,225 | -95,476 |
| London Gateway Port | 71,014 | 168,275 | +97,261 |
| Southampton | 110,295 | 71,909 | -38,386 |
| Felixstowe | 68,283 | 109,860 | +41,577 |
| Holyhead | 90,878 | 51,823 | -39,055 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 95,468 | 10,581 | -84,887 |
Quick facts
HS code: 70109010
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Glass jars designed for preserving food, often used for canning or sterilizing