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 | 5,770,598 |
| China | 1,466,365 |
| France | 1,311,265 |
| Italy | 85,373 |
| 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 | 3,076,180 | 2,694,418 | -381,762 |
| China | 720,305 | 746,060 | +25,755 |
| France | 539,837 | 771,428 | +231,591 |
| Italy | 24,736 | 60,637 | +35,901 |
| Poland | 53,519 | 6,278 | -47,241 |
| Netherlands | 18,780 | 8,245 | -10,535 |
| Turkey | 22,492 | 0 | -22,492 |
| United States | 14,357 | 3,221 | -11,136 |
| Hungary | 8,406 | 7,172 | -1,234 |
| Belgium | 8,824 | 5,379 | -3,445 |
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 | 5,810,102 |
| China | 1,541,034 |
| France | 1,235,861 |
| Poland | 64,706 |
| Italy | 37,261 |
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 | 3,088,432 | 2,721,670 | -366,762 |
| China | 746,256 | 794,778 | +48,522 |
| France | 534,190 | 701,671 | +167,481 |
| Poland | 55,933 | 8,773 | -47,160 |
| Italy | 21,859 | 15,402 | -6,457 |
| Slovenia | 0 | 36,647 | +36,647 |
| Taiwan | 0 | 22,565 | +22,565 |
| Hungary | 9,406 | 7,172 | -2,234 |
| 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 | 8 | -1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 5 | 5 | +0 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 4 | 5 | +1 |
| Suffolk | 4 | 0 | -4 |
| West of England | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Kent | 1 | 2 | +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) | 6,262,268 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,137,336 |
| Air transport | 377,751 |
| 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) | 3,377,771 | 2,884,497 | -493,274 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 891,831 | 1,245,505 | +353,674 |
| Air transport | 221,019 | 156,732 | -64,287 |
| 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 | 5,219,243 |
| Middlesbrough | 1,170,305 |
| Immingham Docks | 927,003 |
| Eurotunnel | 318,662 |
| Dover | 205,585 |
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 | 2,876,605 | 2,342,638 | -533,967 |
| Middlesbrough | 493,321 | 676,984 | +183,663 |
| Immingham Docks | 478,099 | 448,904 | -29,195 |
| Eurotunnel | 202,760 | 115,902 | -86,858 |
| Dover | 43,560 | 162,025 | +118,465 |
| Birmingham Airport | 91,729 | 102,070 | +10,341 |
| Southampton | 84,991 | 80,975 | -4,016 |
| Harwich | 10,058 | 107,050 | +96,992 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,259 | 74,882 | +73,623 |
| London Stansted Airport | 53,504 | 13,184 | -40,320 |
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 | 32 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 7 |
| 2025-10 | 13 |
| 2025-09 | 6 |
| 2025-08 | 10 |
| 2025-07 | 11 |
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 | 46 |
| NEPTUNE (EUROPE) LTD | 46 |
| TJX UK | 39 |
| WL REALISATIONS (2023) LIMITED | 38 |
| CHIVAS BROTHERS LIMITED | 33 |
| 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 | 33 |
| 54m+ | 16 |
| 0-1m | 12 |
| 15m-54m | 9 |
| 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 | 139,924 |
| Ireland | 47,548 |
| Netherlands | 30,137 |
| 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 | 126,005 | +112,086 |
| Ireland | 28,219 | 19,329 | -8,890 |
| Netherlands | 936 | 29,201 | +28,265 |
| 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 | 1,699 | 6,101 | +4,402 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| XU | 2,380 |
| China | 1,665 |
| France | 405 |
| Ireland | 186 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| XU | 1,240 | 1,140 | -100 |
| China | 1,334 | 331 | -1,003 |
| France | 0 | 405 | +405 |
| Ireland | 186 | 0 | -186 |
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 | 155,102 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 118,386 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 35,384 |
| Other | 4,636 |
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 | 12,873 | 142,229 | +129,356 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 39,224 | 79,162 | +39,938 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 21,415 | 13,969 | -7,446 |
| Other | 2,760 | 1,876 | -884 |
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 | 39,674 |
| 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 | 0 | 123,525 | +123,525 |
| Immingham Docks | 11,224 | 28,450 | +17,226 |
| Holyhead | 15,147 | 8,983 | -6,164 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 7,292 | 14,009 | +6,717 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,951 | 15,112 | +13,161 |
| Heysham | 7,987 | 6,952 | -1,035 |
| Southampton | 13,919 | 638 | -13,281 |
| 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