Import/export HS code 70109031: Large glass containers (2.5 liters or more)
Big glass containers used for storing or transporting liquids
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 5,677,760 |
| China | 1,572,996 |
| France | 1,344,196 |
| Italy | 92,801 |
| Poland | 59,797 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 2,974,057 | 2,703,703 | -270,354 |
| China | 723,187 | 849,809 | +126,622 |
| France | 671,125 | 673,071 | +1,946 |
| Italy | 24,736 | 68,065 | +43,329 |
| Poland | 53,519 | 6,278 | -47,241 |
| Netherlands | 17,238 | 9,310 | -7,928 |
| Turkey | 22,492 | 0 | -22,492 |
| United States | 17,578 | 0 | -17,578 |
| Belgium | 8,824 | 5,379 | -3,445 |
| Hungary | 6,846 | 7,172 | +326 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 5,718,928 |
| China | 1,653,172 |
| France | 1,258,384 |
| Poland | 64,706 |
| Italy | 44,689 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 2,986,934 | 2,731,994 | -254,940 |
| China | 749,318 | 903,854 | +154,536 |
| France | 666,352 | 592,032 | -74,320 |
| Poland | 55,933 | 8,773 | -47,160 |
| Italy | 21,859 | 22,830 | +971 |
| Slovenia | 0 | 36,647 | +36,647 |
| Taiwan | 0 | 24,260 | +24,260 |
| Hungary | 7,846 | 7,172 | -674 |
| Switzerland | 14,529 | 0 | -14,529 |
| Turkey | 13,848 | 0 | -13,848 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 11 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 6 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 6 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 6 |
| Suffolk | 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 | 9 | 7 | -2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 6 | 4 | -2 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Suffolk | 4 | 0 | -4 |
| West of England | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Kent | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Lancashire | 0 | 3 | +3 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 3 | 1 | -2 |
Import volume by transport
What this shows: Import value by transport mode used to bring goods into the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 6,237,321 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,205,542 |
| Air transport | 386,607 |
| Other | 43,352 |
| Road transport | 2,519 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,451,525 | 2,785,796 | -665,729 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 846,768 | 1,358,774 | +512,006 |
| Air transport | 228,103 | 158,504 | -69,599 |
| Other | 9,576 | 33,776 | +24,200 |
| Road transport | 0 | 2,519 | +2,519 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 5,244,058 |
| Middlesbrough | 1,191,654 |
| Immingham Docks | 855,894 |
| Eurotunnel | 318,662 |
| Dover | 212,667 |
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 | 2,725,266 | 2,518,792 | -206,474 |
| Middlesbrough | 528,351 | 663,303 | +134,952 |
| Immingham Docks | 503,621 | 352,273 | -151,348 |
| Eurotunnel | 267,530 | 51,132 | -216,398 |
| Dover | 58,298 | 154,369 | +96,071 |
| Birmingham Airport | 96,617 | 103,500 | +6,883 |
| Southampton | 100,358 | 74,045 | -26,313 |
| Harwich | 29,178 | 87,056 | +57,878 |
| London Gateway Port | 4,171 | 89,161 | +84,990 |
| 499 | 9,927 | 67,806 | +57,879 |
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 | 34 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 20 |
| Manufacture of beverages | 9 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 4 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 4 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 7 |
| 2025-11 | 7 |
| 2025-10 | 13 |
| 2025-09 | 6 |
| 2025-08 | 10 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| FISHER SCIENTIFIC U.K., LIMITED | 47 |
| NEPTUNE (EUROPE) LTD | 46 |
| TJX UK | 40 |
| WL REALISATIONS (2023) LIMITED | 38 |
| CHIVAS BROTHERS LIMITED | 34 |
| INTERPET LIMITED | 28 |
| EDDINGTONS LIMITED | 21 |
| HAMBLETON BARD LIMITED | 20 |
| ROYAL SANDERS (UK) LIMITED | 18 |
| SIGMA-ALDRICH COMPANY LIMITED | 17 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 32 |
| 54m+ | 16 |
| 0-1m | 12 |
| 15m-54m | 10 |
| Other | 5 |
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 | 142,202 |
| Netherlands | 53,849 |
| Ireland | 46,009 |
| France | 16,581 |
| Estonia | 13,594 |
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 | 13,919 | 128,283 | +114,364 |
| Netherlands | 936 | 52,913 | +51,977 |
| Ireland | 31,358 | 14,651 | -16,707 |
| France | 1,036 | 15,545 | +14,509 |
| Estonia | 0 | 13,594 | +13,594 |
| China | 0 | 11,700 | +11,700 |
| Sweden | 9,904 | 1,631 | -8,273 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 9,122 | 0 | -9,122 |
| Germany | 3,449 | 4,351 | +902 |
| Belgium | 0 | 6,854 | +6,854 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 1,610 |
| France | 405 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 1,305 | 305 | -1,000 |
| France | 0 | 405 | +405 |
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 | 157,380 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 140,791 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 35,384 |
| Other | 4,404 |
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 | 14,623 | 142,757 | +128,134 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 42,538 | 98,253 | +55,715 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 21,415 | 13,969 | -7,446 |
| Other | 2,585 | 1,819 | -766 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Stansted Airport | 123,525 |
| Immingham Docks | 63,386 |
| Holyhead | 24,130 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 21,301 |
| East Midlands Airport | 17,063 |
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 | 1,750 | 121,775 | +120,025 |
| Immingham Docks | 11,224 | 52,162 | +40,938 |
| Holyhead | 15,147 | 8,983 | -6,164 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 7,292 | 14,009 | +6,717 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,951 | 15,112 | +13,161 |
| Southampton | 13,919 | 638 | -13,281 |
| Heysham | 11,301 | 2,331 | -8,970 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 9,122 | 3,592 | -5,530 |
| London Gateway Port | 0 | 11,700 | +11,700 |
| Felixstowe | 1,809 | 6,854 | +5,045 |
Quick facts
HS code: 70109031
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Big glass containers used for storing or transporting liquids