Import/export HS code 70109061: Glass containers (0.25 liters or more)
Medium-sized glass containers, suitable for liquids or food storage
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Turkey | 9,979,108 |
| Germany | 8,544,331 |
| China | 6,961,475 |
| Netherlands | 4,028,841 |
| Poland | 1,764,083 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turkey | 3,003,726 | 6,975,382 | +3,971,656 |
| Germany | 5,191,559 | 3,352,772 | -1,838,787 |
| China | 3,889,789 | 3,071,686 | -818,103 |
| Netherlands | 2,467,514 | 1,561,327 | -906,187 |
| Poland | 913,737 | 850,346 | -63,391 |
| Oman | 28,257 | 1,043,272 | +1,015,015 |
| France | 360,311 | 217,593 | -142,718 |
| Bulgaria | 210,240 | 215,614 | +5,374 |
| India | 26,891 | 46,981 | +20,090 |
| Spain | 62,236 | 1,618 | -60,618 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Turkey | 9,979,108 |
| Germany | 8,852,960 |
| China | 7,082,446 |
| Netherlands | 3,926,505 |
| Poland | 1,657,622 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turkey | 3,003,726 | 6,975,382 | +3,971,656 |
| Germany | 5,301,177 | 3,551,783 | -1,749,394 |
| China | 3,955,429 | 3,127,017 | -828,412 |
| Netherlands | 2,452,782 | 1,473,723 | -979,059 |
| Poland | 844,733 | 812,889 | -31,844 |
| Oman | 28,257 | 1,043,272 | +1,015,015 |
| Bulgaria | 296,087 | 217,815 | -78,272 |
| France | 272,994 | 145,110 | -127,884 |
| India | 26,891 | 46,981 | +20,090 |
| Spain | 39,632 | 1,585 | -38,047 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 10 |
| Inner London - East | 5 |
| West Midlands | 5 |
| West Yorkshire | 5 |
| Merseyside | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 4 | 7 | +3 |
| Inner London - East | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| West Midlands | 2 | 4 | +2 |
| West Yorkshire | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Merseyside | 2 | 4 | +2 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Outer London - South | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| East Central Scotland | 0 | 3 | +3 |
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) | 19,811,674 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 13,388,888 |
| Other | 463,869 |
| Air transport | 158,092 |
| Road transport | 2,906 |
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) | 7,757,622 | 12,054,052 | +4,296,430 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 8,198,645 | 5,190,243 | -3,008,402 |
| Other | 318,161 | 145,708 | -172,453 |
| Air transport | 76,017 | 82,075 | +6,058 |
| Road transport | 0 | 2,906 | +2,906 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 14,289,694 |
| Immingham Docks | 6,789,305 |
| Dover | 5,995,093 |
| Southampton | 2,636,891 |
| London Gateway Port | 900,168 |
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 | 5,246,637 | 9,043,057 | +3,796,420 |
| Immingham Docks | 4,884,951 | 1,904,354 | -2,980,597 |
| Dover | 3,145,302 | 2,849,791 | -295,511 |
| Southampton | 1,196,356 | 1,440,535 | +244,179 |
| London Gateway Port | 141,079 | 759,089 | +618,010 |
| Middlesbrough | 412,317 | 216,971 | -195,346 |
| Killingholme | 202,671 | 340,543 | +137,872 |
| 000 | 318,161 | 145,708 | -172,453 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 226,591 | 136,748 | -89,843 |
| Harwich | 200,147 | 74,810 | -125,337 |
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 | 40 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 34 |
| Manufacture of food products | 10 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 5 |
| Manufacture of beverages | 4 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 23 |
| 2025-11 | 20 |
| 2025-10 | 28 |
| 2025-09 | 21 |
| 2025-08 | 17 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| MILTON-LLOYD LIMITED | 102 |
| DAYES LIMITED | 88 |
| HOBBYCRAFT TRADING LIMITED | 73 |
| ASDA STORES LIMITED | 67 |
| TJX UK | 62 |
| WILLIAM CROXSON & SON,LIMITED | 48 |
| O-I GLASS LIMITED | 47 |
| WL REALISATIONS (2023) LIMITED | 45 |
| ARGOS LIMITED | 44 |
| PATTESONS GLASS LIMITED | 43 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 36 |
| 54m+ | 27 |
| 0-1m | 15 |
| 15m-54m | 12 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 1,965,521 |
| Ireland | 1,108,562 |
| Netherlands | 432,558 |
| Germany | 255,483 |
| Tunisia | 252,042 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 1,001,846 | 963,675 | -38,171 |
| Ireland | 708,835 | 399,727 | -309,108 |
| Netherlands | 180,146 | 252,412 | +72,266 |
| Germany | 138,587 | 116,896 | -21,691 |
| Tunisia | 14,826 | 237,216 | +222,390 |
| Italy | 23,255 | 54,339 | +31,084 |
| Cyprus | 37,515 | 33,896 | -3,619 |
| Belgium | 50,403 | 0 | -50,403 |
| United States | 26,242 | 19,889 | -6,353 |
| Spain | 22,483 | 18,567 | -3,916 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Japan | 530 |
| Czechia | 266 |
| China | 77 |
| Netherlands | 58 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Japan | 495 | 35 | -460 |
| Czechia | 90 | 176 | +86 |
| China | 56 | 21 | -35 |
| Netherlands | 58 | 0 | -58 |
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) | 4,003,985 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 480,922 |
| Air transport | 16,976 |
| Road transport | 15,184 |
| Other | 931 |
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) | 2,036,539 | 1,967,446 | -69,093 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 237,580 | 243,342 | +5,762 |
| Air transport | 7,253 | 9,723 | +2,470 |
| Road transport | 15,184 | 0 | -15,184 |
| Other | 699 | 232 | -467 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,875,192 |
| Holyhead | 713,194 |
| Immingham Docks | 416,381 |
| Liverpool Docks | 396,879 |
| Portsmouth | 271,021 |
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 | 763,455 | 1,111,737 | +348,282 |
| Holyhead | 540,580 | 172,614 | -367,966 |
| Immingham Docks | 176,891 | 239,490 | +62,599 |
| Liverpool Docks | 171,716 | 225,163 | +53,447 |
| Portsmouth | 80,260 | 190,761 | +110,501 |
| Dover | 218,941 | 28,829 | -190,112 |
| Newhaven | 75,385 | 28,405 | -46,980 |
| Poole | 44,158 | 54,590 | +10,432 |
| Felixstowe | 44,242 | 36,078 | -8,164 |
| ZLC | 66,503 | 5,661 | -60,842 |
Quick facts
HS code: 70109061
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Medium-sized glass containers, suitable for liquids or food storage