Import/export HS code 701110: Glass parts for electric lighting
Glass components used in electric lamps and light sources
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 1,388,164 |
| France | 1,082,116 |
| Czechia | 560,355 |
| Italy | 125,441 |
| Ireland | 39,742 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 631,204 | 756,960 | +125,756 |
| France | 636,673 | 445,443 | -191,230 |
| Czechia | 299,204 | 261,151 | -38,053 |
| Italy | 42,445 | 82,996 | +40,551 |
| Ireland | 37,313 | 2,429 | -34,884 |
| Portugal | 20,977 | 12,425 | -8,552 |
| India | 6,227 | 18,897 | +12,670 |
| United States | 17,866 | 3,027 | -14,839 |
| Netherlands | 14,091 | 2,674 | -11,417 |
| United Arab Emirates | 2,214 | 11,495 | +9,281 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 1,418,263 |
| Czechia | 570,452 |
| Italy | 125,408 |
| Portugal | 33,402 |
| India | 25,124 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 647,850 | 770,413 | +122,563 |
| Czechia | 309,301 | 261,151 | -48,150 |
| Italy | 42,445 | 82,963 | +40,518 |
| Portugal | 20,977 | 12,425 | -8,552 |
| India | 6,227 | 18,897 | +12,670 |
| United States | 15,146 | 1,086 | -14,060 |
| France | 10,744 | 3,483 | -7,261 |
| Hungary | 6,274 | 1,448 | -4,826 |
| Netherlands | 3,994 | 2,674 | -1,320 |
| Brazil | 4,883 | 0 | -4,883 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 3 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 |
| Greater Manchester | 3 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 3 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 3 | 0 | -3 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Inner London - East | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Inner London - West | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Cheshire | 0 | 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) | 1,499,269 |
| Other | 1,099,406 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 493,517 |
| Air transport | 250,644 |
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) | 659,183 | 840,086 | +180,903 |
| Other | 652,785 | 446,621 | -206,164 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 280,008 | 213,509 | -66,499 |
| Air transport | 134,791 | 115,853 | -18,938 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| 000 | 1,099,406 |
| Felixstowe | 549,363 |
| London Gateway Port | 538,488 |
| London | 451,190 |
| Thamesport | 157,523 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| 000 | 652,785 | 446,621 | -206,164 |
| Felixstowe | 466,715 | 82,648 | -384,067 |
| London Gateway Port | 6,227 | 532,261 | +526,034 |
| London | 244,464 | 206,726 | -37,738 |
| Thamesport | 62,101 | 95,422 | +33,321 |
| Liverpool Docks | 61,295 | 79,922 | +18,627 |
| East Midlands Airport | 23,469 | 49,496 | +26,027 |
| Southampton | 22,389 | 42,705 | +20,316 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 22,975 | 36,265 | +13,290 |
| London Stansted Airport | 44,949 | 6,507 | -38,442 |
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 | 12 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 7 |
| Other manufacturing | 4 |
| Manufacture of basic metals | 3 |
| Air transport | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 5 |
| 2025-11 | 3 |
| 2025-10 | 4 |
| 2025-09 | 3 |
| 2025-08 | 2 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
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 | 9 |
| 54m+ | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| 0-1m | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Switzerland | 251,248 |
| Germany | 126,369 |
| Poland | 83,001 |
| Thailand | 76,414 |
| Ireland | 69,187 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Switzerland | 132,748 | 118,500 | -14,248 |
| Germany | 40,974 | 85,395 | +44,421 |
| Poland | 2,167 | 80,834 | +78,667 |
| Thailand | 41,361 | 35,053 | -6,308 |
| Ireland | 39,388 | 29,799 | -9,589 |
| France | 4,602 | 54,510 | +49,908 |
| Norway | 35,639 | 12,221 | -23,418 |
| Spain | 45,713 | 1,236 | -44,477 |
| Saudi Arabia | 38,218 | 3,250 | -34,968 |
| South Africa | 16,127 | 17,125 | +998 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 7,339 |
| China | 2,990 |
| XI | 1,154 |
| Germany | 860 |
| Ireland | 181 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 4,301 | 3,038 | -1,263 |
| China | 2,745 | 245 | -2,500 |
| XI | 424 | 730 | +306 |
| Germany | 860 | 0 | -860 |
| Ireland | 63 | 118 | +55 |
| Hungary | 142 | 0 | -142 |
| Italy | 37 | 80 | +43 |
| France | 91 | 0 | -91 |
| South Korea | 55 | 0 | -55 |
| Viet Nam | 25 | 0 | -25 |
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 | 664,359 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 227,857 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 55,073 |
| Road transport | 17,500 |
| Other | 13,702 |
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 | 340,931 | 323,428 | -17,503 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 55,784 | 172,073 | +116,289 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 50,197 | 4,876 | -45,321 |
| Road transport | 17,500 | 0 | -17,500 |
| Other | 9,214 | 4,488 | -4,726 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 263,984 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 173,878 |
| ZLC | 134,911 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 110,153 |
| Dover | 88,380 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 109,175 | 154,809 | +45,634 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 56,486 | 117,392 | +60,906 |
| ZLC | 117,417 | 17,494 | -99,923 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 35,819 | 74,334 | +38,515 |
| Dover | 0 | 88,380 | +88,380 |
| London Stansted Airport | 46,686 | 29,700 | -16,986 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 45,431 | 0 | -45,431 |
| Manchester Airport | 28,667 | 1,449 | -27,218 |
| Holyhead | 8,513 | 8,015 | -498 |
| 000 | 9,214 | 4,488 | -4,726 |
Quick facts
HS code: 701110
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Glass components used in electric lamps and light sources