Import/export HS code 70109057: Tiny glass containers (less than 0.15 liters)
Very small glass containers, ideal for miniatures or samples
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 | 2,184,914 |
| China | 443,597 |
| Japan | 314,189 |
| United States | 186,582 |
| Singapore | 105,148 |
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 | 991,454 | 1,193,460 | +202,006 |
| China | 122,390 | 321,207 | +198,817 |
| Japan | 150,425 | 163,764 | +13,339 |
| United States | 32,932 | 153,650 | +120,718 |
| Singapore | 69,825 | 35,323 | -34,502 |
| Netherlands | 33,193 | 25,501 | -7,692 |
| Poland | 5,080 | 23,252 | +18,172 |
| France | 16,395 | 0 | -16,395 |
| Ireland | 0 | 15,502 | +15,502 |
| Italy | 8,204 | 1,027 | -7,177 |
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 | 2,162,818 |
| China | 429,116 |
| Japan | 419,337 |
| United States | 181,008 |
| United Kingdom | 32,075 |
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 | 992,068 | 1,170,750 | +178,682 |
| China | 130,155 | 298,961 | +168,806 |
| Japan | 220,250 | 199,087 | -21,163 |
| United States | 31,874 | 149,134 | +117,260 |
| United Kingdom | 0 | 32,075 | +32,075 |
| Poland | 5,803 | 23,252 | +17,449 |
| India | 11,186 | 16,882 | +5,696 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 0 | 25,825 | +25,825 |
| France | 16,395 | 3,735 | -12,660 |
| Italy | 17,185 | 1,027 | -16,158 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 4 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 2 |
| East Central Scotland | 2 |
| Inner London - West | 2 |
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 | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| East Central Scotland | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Inner London - West | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Kent | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Lincolnshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Essex | 1 | 1 | +0 |
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) | 1,593,031 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,233,849 |
| Other | 412,676 |
| Air transport | 143,048 |
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) | 401,441 | 1,191,590 | +790,149 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 778,990 | 454,859 | -324,131 |
| Other | 220,250 | 192,426 | -27,824 |
| Air transport | 35,292 | 107,756 | +72,464 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 1,333,841 |
| Felixstowe | 781,313 |
| 000 | 412,676 |
| Harwich | 224,093 |
| Hull | 110,714 |
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 | 640,432 | 693,409 | +52,977 |
| Felixstowe | 331,553 | 449,760 | +118,207 |
| 000 | 220,250 | 192,426 | -27,824 |
| Harwich | 50,126 | 173,967 | +123,841 |
| Hull | 29,873 | 80,841 | +50,968 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 18,744 | 91,767 | +73,023 |
| Southampton | 37,569 | 52,910 | +15,341 |
| Middlesbrough | 47,366 | 39,744 | -7,622 |
| Dover | 15,768 | 50,581 | +34,813 |
| Eurotunnel | 16,233 | 14,376 | -1,857 |
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 | 10 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 7 |
| Other manufacturing | 5 |
| Manufacture of basic pharmaceutical products and pharmaceutical preparations | 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 | 5 |
| 2025-10 | 6 |
| 2025-09 | 2 |
| 2025-08 | 7 |
| 2025-07 | 4 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| DWK LIFE SCIENCES LIMITED | 49 |
| WHITMAN LABORATORIES LIMITED | 27 |
| WHITMAN LABORATORIES LIMITED | 27 |
| PONT PACKAGING LIMITED | 20 |
| O-I GLASS LIMITED | 20 |
| WITCH CASKET LTD | 11 |
| THE FOX BUSINESSES LIMITED | 10 |
| 2TECH LIMITED | 8 |
| PRINCES GROUP PLC | 6 |
| GOLD 22 (UK) LIMITED | 5 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 13 |
| 15m-54m | 8 |
| 54m+ | 7 |
| 0-1m | 5 |
| Other | 3 |
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 | 131,414 |
| United States | 80,255 |
| Germany | 63,929 |
| Netherlands | 45,305 |
| France | 27,420 |
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 | 33,872 | 97,542 | +63,670 |
| United States | 68,078 | 12,177 | -55,901 |
| Germany | 27,145 | 36,784 | +9,639 |
| Netherlands | 34,439 | 10,866 | -23,573 |
| France | 4,108 | 23,312 | +19,204 |
| Singapore | 12,005 | 9,287 | -2,718 |
| Barbados | 19,345 | 0 | -19,345 |
| Australia | 0 | 7,784 | +7,784 |
| Malaysia | 1,606 | 5,872 | +4,266 |
| Belgium | 6,231 | 0 | -6,231 |
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 | 72,239 |
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 | 25,110 | 47,129 | +22,019 |
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) | 174,171 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 130,521 |
| Other | 72,239 |
| Air transport | 37,623 |
| Road transport | 4,987 |
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) | 61,344 | 112,827 | +51,483 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 104,193 | 26,328 | -77,865 |
| Other | 25,110 | 47,129 | +22,019 |
| Air transport | 11,195 | 26,428 | +15,233 |
| Road transport | 4,987 | 0 | -4,987 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 79,126 |
| Liverpool Docks | 73,961 |
| 000 | 72,239 |
| ZLC | 35,390 |
| Dover | 24,820 |
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 | 21,437 | 57,689 | +36,252 |
| Liverpool Docks | 61,912 | 12,049 | -49,863 |
| 000 | 25,110 | 47,129 | +22,019 |
| ZLC | 21,678 | 13,712 | -7,966 |
| Dover | 24,820 | 0 | -24,820 |
| Southampton | 9,045 | 12,771 | +3,726 |
| Portsmouth | 21,681 | 0 | -21,681 |
| Holyhead | 6,693 | 11,241 | +4,548 |
| London Stansted Airport | 6,789 | 8,905 | +2,116 |
| Immingham Docks | 6,058 | 7,305 | +1,247 |
Quick facts
HS code: 70109057
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Very small glass containers, ideal for miniatures or samples