Import/export HS code 701310: Glass ceramic tableware
Durable glass ceramic items used for dining or kitchen purposes
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.
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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 | 4,489,294 |
| United States | 404,000 |
| Italy | 308,130 |
| Belgium | 265,583 |
| Spain | 210,236 |
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 | 2,097,214 | 2,392,080 | +294,866 |
| United States | 267,480 | 136,520 | -130,960 |
| Italy | 234,360 | 73,770 | -160,590 |
| Belgium | 196,315 | 69,268 | -127,047 |
| Spain | 69,219 | 141,017 | +71,798 |
| Denmark | 57,052 | 130,593 | +73,541 |
| Netherlands | 63,513 | 123,915 | +60,402 |
| Iraq | 90,737 | 93,443 | +2,706 |
| Turkey | 106,676 | 71,526 | -35,150 |
| Germany | 68,505 | 88,351 | +19,846 |
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 | 4,732,394 |
| United States | 391,473 |
| Italy | 322,088 |
| Denmark | 190,999 |
| Spain | 188,721 |
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 | 2,215,295 | 2,517,099 | +301,804 |
| United States | 269,401 | 122,072 | -147,329 |
| Italy | 259,881 | 62,207 | -197,674 |
| Denmark | 63,577 | 127,422 | +63,845 |
| Spain | 76,382 | 112,339 | +35,957 |
| Iraq | 90,737 | 95,259 | +4,522 |
| Turkey | 106,676 | 69,710 | -36,966 |
| Romania | 97,933 | 64,427 | -33,506 |
| Egypt | 64,799 | 84,503 | +19,704 |
| Czechia | 72,577 | 67,933 | -4,644 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 50 |
| Inner London - East | 21 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 18 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 18 |
| West Midlands | 16 |
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 | 27 | 31 | +4 |
| Inner London - East | 12 | 10 | -2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 13 | 10 | -3 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 11 | 11 | +0 |
| West Midlands | 10 | 10 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 7 | 11 | +4 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 6 | 4 | -2 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 7 | 4 | -3 |
| West Yorkshire | 6 | 3 | -3 |
| Essex | 3 | 5 | +2 |
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) | 4,352,161 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,511,671 |
| Air transport | 1,481,138 |
| Other | 259,607 |
| Road transport | 13,781 |
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) | 2,012,266 | 2,339,895 | +327,629 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 790,266 | 721,405 | -68,861 |
| Air transport | 866,568 | 614,570 | -251,998 |
| Other | 171,056 | 88,551 | -82,505 |
| Road transport | 4,029 | 9,752 | +5,723 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 1,882,131 |
| Southampton | 1,098,727 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 596,887 |
| London Gateway Port | 501,939 |
| Liverpool Docks | 485,322 |
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 | 1,048,903 | 833,228 | -215,675 |
| Southampton | 402,129 | 696,598 | +294,469 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 380,570 | 216,317 | -164,253 |
| London Gateway Port | 171,277 | 330,662 | +159,385 |
| Liverpool Docks | 121,636 | 363,686 | +242,050 |
| Dover | 179,636 | 249,522 | +69,886 |
| London | 233,395 | 145,566 | -87,829 |
| Eurotunnel | 153,594 | 149,744 | -3,850 |
| 000 | 171,056 | 88,551 | -82,505 |
| East Midlands Airport | 69,190 | 105,068 | +35,878 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 117 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 85 |
| Food and beverage service activities | 17 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 13 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 12 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 20 |
| 2025-11 | 24 |
| 2025-10 | 25 |
| 2025-09 | 26 |
| 2025-08 | 23 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| LESSER & PAVEY LTD. | 113 |
| LIFETIME BRANDS EUROPE LIMITED | 88 |
| DENBY HOLDINGS LIMITED | 63 |
| QVC UK | 55 |
| REGAY GOIZHA LTD | 49 |
| BRAVILOR LIMITED | 46 |
| JUDGE SAMPSON LIMITED | 45 |
| AL REALISATIONS LIMITED | 43 |
| EASTWEST (EUROPE) LIMITED | 40 |
| PALADONE PRODUCTS LIMITED | 38 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 105 |
| 0-1m | 71 |
| 54m+ | 46 |
| 15m-54m | 25 |
| Other | 25 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 991,474 |
| France | 269,640 |
| Ireland | 262,959 |
| Italy | 143,935 |
| South Korea | 138,127 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 541,604 | 449,870 | -91,734 |
| France | 79,885 | 189,755 | +109,870 |
| Ireland | 124,648 | 138,311 | +13,663 |
| Italy | 100,128 | 43,807 | -56,321 |
| South Korea | 94,955 | 43,172 | -51,783 |
| Portugal | 0 | 127,109 | +127,109 |
| Germany | 45,558 | 67,590 | +22,032 |
| United Arab Emirates | 72,511 | 16,476 | -56,035 |
| Nigeria | 36,270 | 50,753 | +14,483 |
| China | 62,906 | 1,469 | -61,437 |
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 | 9,848 |
| Ireland | 2,523 |
| Italy | 356 |
| China | 47 |
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 | 5,887 | 3,961 | -1,926 |
| Ireland | 2,523 | 0 | -2,523 |
| Italy | 356 | 0 | -356 |
| China | 16 | 31 | +15 |
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 | 1,660,471 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 930,849 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 482,937 |
| Other | 12,955 |
| Road transport | 1,000 |
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 | 1,080,798 | 579,673 | -501,125 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 324,664 | 606,185 | +281,521 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 232,322 | 250,615 | +18,293 |
| Other | 8,916 | 4,039 | -4,877 |
| Road transport | 1,000 | 0 | -1,000 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 640,239 |
| East Midlands Airport | 534,372 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 473,068 |
| ZLC | 235,301 |
| Dover | 185,972 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 400,422 | 239,817 | -160,605 |
| East Midlands Airport | 374,856 | 159,516 | -215,340 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 156,713 | 316,355 | +159,642 |
| ZLC | 199,018 | 36,283 | -162,735 |
| Dover | 43,171 | 142,801 | +99,630 |
| Holyhead | 70,500 | 103,066 | +32,566 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 9,660 | 127,109 | +117,449 |
| Southampton | 82,631 | 51,872 | -30,759 |
| London Stansted Airport | 82,560 | 44,287 | -38,273 |
| London Gateway Port | 75,996 | 11,952 | -64,044 |
Quick facts
HS code: 701310
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Durable glass ceramic items used for dining or kitchen purposes