Import/export HS code 70109055: Glass containers (0.15 to 0.33 liters)
Small glass containers, often used for samples or small portions
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 4,056,555 |
| Ireland | 2,843,166 |
| Slovakia | 1,758,852 |
| India | 992,478 |
| Turkey | 939,196 |
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 | 1,896,628 | 2,159,927 | +263,299 |
| Ireland | 2,184,208 | 658,958 | -1,525,250 |
| Slovakia | 1,059,049 | 699,803 | -359,246 |
| India | 701,397 | 291,081 | -410,316 |
| Turkey | 918,346 | 20,850 | -897,496 |
| China | 446,968 | 472,221 | +25,253 |
| Bulgaria | 232,672 | 184,139 | -48,533 |
| France | 30,471 | 123,578 | +93,107 |
| Poland | 24,304 | 100,817 | +76,513 |
| Oman | 78,451 | 37,160 | -41,291 |
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 | 4,233,442 |
| United Kingdom | 2,798,872 |
| Slovakia | 1,758,852 |
| India | 1,005,405 |
| China | 936,444 |
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 | 1,921,848 | 2,311,594 | +389,746 |
| United Kingdom | 2,148,810 | 650,062 | -1,498,748 |
| Slovakia | 1,059,049 | 699,803 | -359,246 |
| India | 714,324 | 291,081 | -423,243 |
| China | 464,329 | 472,115 | +7,786 |
| Turkey | 912,704 | 18,953 | -893,751 |
| Bulgaria | 260,292 | 184,139 | -76,153 |
| Poland | 24,304 | 100,817 | +76,513 |
| Oman | 78,451 | 37,160 | -41,291 |
| Italy | 14,224 | 33,027 | +18,803 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 9 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 9 |
| Essex | 4 |
| Inner London - East | 4 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 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 | 6 | +0 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 5 | 5 | +0 |
| Essex | 1 | 4 | +3 |
| Inner London - East | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 2 | 4 | +2 |
| West Yorkshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Cornwall and Isles of Scilly | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 | 1 | -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) | 7,274,778 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 5,050,529 |
| Air transport | 214,178 |
| Other | 61,546 |
| Road transport | 2,256 |
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) | 4,567,185 | 2,707,593 | -1,859,592 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,007,623 | 2,042,906 | -964,717 |
| Air transport | 110,537 | 103,641 | -6,896 |
| Other | 36,338 | 25,208 | -11,130 |
| Road transport | 0 | 2,256 | +2,256 |
| Rail transport | 1,847 | 0 | -1,847 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 3,226,778 |
| Felixstowe | 2,841,137 |
| Ellesmere Port | 2,793,745 |
| Dover | 2,350,232 |
| Middlesbrough | 360,465 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 1,440,063 | 1,786,715 | +346,652 |
| Felixstowe | 2,115,806 | 725,331 | -1,390,475 |
| Ellesmere Port | 2,148,810 | 644,935 | -1,503,875 |
| Dover | 1,363,304 | 986,928 | -376,376 |
| Middlesbrough | 247,596 | 112,869 | -134,727 |
| Harwich | 17,443 | 195,683 | +178,240 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 59,285 | 77,328 | +18,043 |
| London Gateway Port | 59,295 | 33,394 | -25,901 |
| Southampton | 48,111 | 40,998 | -7,113 |
| 000 | 36,338 | 25,208 | -11,130 |
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 | 21 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 19 |
| Manufacture of beverages | 9 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 7 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 6 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 10 |
| 2025-11 | 12 |
| 2025-10 | 15 |
| 2025-09 | 12 |
| 2025-08 | 13 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| PONT PACKAGING LIMITED | 64 |
| RAWLINGS & SON(BRISTOL)LIMITED | 46 |
| ENCIRC LIMITED | 45 |
| GLASSWORKS INTERNATIONAL LIMITED | 44 |
| THORNTON & ROSS LIMITED | 40 |
| PATTESONS GLASS LIMITED | 27 |
| CELEBRATION DRINKS LIMITED | 27 |
| TJX UK | 21 |
| CONTINENTAL BOTTLE CO. LIMITED | 21 |
| INNOVATIVE NAIL KREATIONS LTD | 16 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 31 |
| 0-1m | 15 |
| 15m-54m | 11 |
| 54m+ | 11 |
| Other | 1 |
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 | 4,614,181 |
| France | 3,860,311 |
| United States | 235,803 |
| Germany | 103,752 |
| Austria | 48,363 |
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 | 2,293,873 | 2,320,308 | +26,435 |
| France | 100,611 | 3,759,700 | +3,659,089 |
| United States | 29,801 | 206,002 | +176,201 |
| Germany | 84,978 | 18,774 | -66,204 |
| Austria | 14,255 | 34,108 | +19,853 |
| Angola | 23,267 | 23,448 | +181 |
| Netherlands | 27,108 | 2,396 | -24,712 |
| Czechia | 16,058 | 0 | -16,058 |
| Barbados | 0 | 9,704 | +9,704 |
| Belgium | 4,013 | 0 | -4,013 |
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 | 2,070,238 |
| Ireland | 166,551 |
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 | 887,972 | 1,182,266 | +294,294 |
| Ireland | 166,551 | 0 | -166,551 |
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) | 6,401,079 |
| Other | 2,236,789 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 325,545 |
| Air transport | 13,381 |
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) | 1,462,075 | 4,939,004 | +3,476,929 |
| Other | 1,054,523 | 1,182,266 | +127,743 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 71,939 | 253,606 | +181,667 |
| Air transport | 9,724 | 3,657 | -6,067 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 3,846,934 |
| 000 | 2,236,789 |
| Liverpool Docks | 2,079,684 |
| Holyhead | 244,458 |
| Southampton | 173,964 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 89,918 | 3,757,016 | +3,667,098 |
| 000 | 1,054,523 | 1,182,266 | +127,743 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,100,069 | 979,615 | -120,454 |
| Holyhead | 119,038 | 125,420 | +6,382 |
| Southampton | 8,947 | 165,017 | +156,070 |
| Dover | 103,054 | 29,816 | -73,238 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 23,267 | 43,083 | +19,816 |
| Heysham | 12,778 | 34,509 | +21,731 |
| Immingham Docks | 30,209 | 13,291 | -16,918 |
| London Gateway Port | 19,688 | 8,787 | -10,901 |
Quick facts
HS code: 70109055
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Small glass containers, often used for samples or small portions