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 | 4,048,423 |
| Ireland | 3,021,851 |
| Slovakia | 1,809,921 |
| India | 1,012,923 |
| China | 983,656 |
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 | 1,848,538 | 2,199,885 | +351,347 |
| Ireland | 2,162,078 | 859,773 | -1,302,305 |
| Slovakia | 998,269 | 811,652 | -186,617 |
| India | 720,858 | 292,065 | -428,793 |
| China | 479,847 | 503,809 | +23,962 |
| Turkey | 892,060 | 34,391 | -857,669 |
| Bulgaria | 255,943 | 135,522 | -120,421 |
| France | 30,471 | 111,122 | +80,651 |
| Poland | 27,632 | 103,316 | +75,684 |
| 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 | 4,225,310 |
| United Kingdom | 2,976,992 |
| Slovakia | 1,809,921 |
| India | 1,025,850 |
| China | 1,013,801 |
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 | 1,862,432 | 2,362,878 | +500,446 |
| United Kingdom | 2,133,499 | 843,493 | -1,290,006 |
| Slovakia | 998,269 | 811,652 | -186,617 |
| India | 720,858 | 304,992 | -415,866 |
| China | 492,840 | 520,961 | +28,121 |
| Turkey | 899,345 | 19,567 | -879,778 |
| Bulgaria | 273,675 | 145,410 | -128,265 |
| Poland | 27,632 | 103,316 | +75,684 |
| 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 |
| Inner London - East | 4 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 4 |
| West Yorkshire | 3 |
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 | 4 | 7 | +3 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 5 | 5 | +0 |
| 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 |
| Essex | 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) | 7,476,133 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 5,087,903 |
| Air transport | 239,178 |
| Other | 62,111 |
| 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) | 4,600,899 | 2,875,234 | -1,725,665 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,889,950 | 2,197,953 | -691,997 |
| Air transport | 99,866 | 139,312 | +39,446 |
| Other | 28,135 | 33,976 | +5,841 |
| 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 |
| Ellesmere Port | 2,971,865 |
| Felixstowe | 2,907,166 |
| Dover | 2,356,743 |
| Middlesbrough | 356,342 |
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 | 1,379,472 | 1,847,306 | +467,834 |
| Ellesmere Port | 2,133,499 | 838,366 | -1,295,133 |
| Felixstowe | 2,144,459 | 762,707 | -1,381,752 |
| Dover | 1,310,525 | 1,046,218 | -264,307 |
| Middlesbrough | 260,979 | 95,363 | -165,616 |
| Harwich | 3,455 | 209,671 | +206,216 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 49,697 | 111,982 | +62,285 |
| London Gateway Port | 59,295 | 33,394 | -25,901 |
| Southampton | 48,111 | 28,108 | -20,003 |
| Eurotunnel | 50,291 | 14,744 | -35,547 |
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 | 20 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 12 |
| 2025-10 | 15 |
| 2025-09 | 12 |
| 2025-08 | 13 |
| 2025-07 | 11 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| PONT PACKAGING LIMITED | 63 |
| RAWLINGS & SON(BRISTOL)LIMITED | 45 |
| ENCIRC LIMITED | 44 |
| GLASSWORKS INTERNATIONAL LIMITED | 43 |
| THORNTON & ROSS LIMITED | 40 |
| CELEBRATION DRINKS LIMITED | 27 |
| PATTESONS GLASS LIMITED | 26 |
| 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 | 30 |
| 0-1m | 15 |
| 15m-54m | 12 |
| 54m+ | 10 |
| 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 | 4,539,699 |
| France | 3,087,365 |
| United States | 235,803 |
| Sweden | 148,286 |
| Germany | 105,090 |
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 | 2,394,800 | 2,144,899 | -249,901 |
| France | 87,192 | 3,000,173 | +2,912,981 |
| United States | 29,801 | 206,002 | +176,201 |
| Sweden | 148,286 | 0 | -148,286 |
| Germany | 86,452 | 18,638 | -67,814 |
| Austria | 14,255 | 34,108 | +19,853 |
| Netherlands | 28,731 | 2,396 | -26,335 |
| Angola | 23,267 | 0 | -23,267 |
| Czechia | 16,058 | 0 | -16,058 |
| Barbados | 0 | 9,704 | +9,704 |
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 | 2,004,990 |
| 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 | 1,017,172 | 987,818 | -29,354 |
| 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) | 5,620,469 |
| Other | 2,171,541 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 453,344 |
| 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) | 1,421,953 | 4,198,516 | +2,776,563 |
| Other | 1,183,723 | 987,818 | -195,905 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 223,322 | 230,022 | +6,700 |
| 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 | 3,075,558 |
| 000 | 2,171,541 |
| Liverpool Docks | 2,052,974 |
| Holyhead | 262,976 |
| Immingham Docks | 188,549 |
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 | 94,404 | 2,981,154 | +2,886,750 |
| 000 | 1,183,723 | 987,818 | -195,905 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,053,278 | 999,696 | -53,582 |
| Holyhead | 137,556 | 125,420 | -12,136 |
| Immingham Docks | 175,394 | 13,155 | -162,239 |
| Southampton | 8,947 | 165,017 | +156,070 |
| Dover | 88,861 | 44,009 | -44,852 |
| Heysham | 12,778 | 33,467 | +20,689 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 23,267 | 19,635 | -3,632 |
| 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