Import/export HS code 701610: Glass cubes and small decorative items
Small glass pieces, often used in mosaics or decorative art, with or without a backing
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- 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 | 4,033,764 |
| Spain | 3,040,026 |
| Italy | 1,067,283 |
| Netherlands | 274,516 |
| France | 253,510 |
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 | 2,296,574 | 1,737,190 | -559,384 |
| Spain | 1,502,556 | 1,537,470 | +34,914 |
| Italy | 575,320 | 491,963 | -83,357 |
| Netherlands | 130,060 | 144,456 | +14,396 |
| France | 106,217 | 147,293 | +41,076 |
| Germany | 111,844 | 83,721 | -28,123 |
| Switzerland | 188,225 | 0 | -188,225 |
| United States | 115,678 | 29,706 | -85,972 |
| Ireland | 57,330 | 62,889 | +5,559 |
| Poland | 73,010 | 32,484 | -40,526 |
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 | 4,543,258 |
| Spain | 2,916,014 |
| Italy | 982,807 |
| Tunisia | 342,330 |
| Poland | 214,906 |
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 | 2,538,159 | 2,005,099 | -533,060 |
| Spain | 1,503,394 | 1,412,620 | -90,774 |
| Italy | 538,954 | 443,853 | -95,101 |
| Tunisia | 177,092 | 165,238 | -11,854 |
| Poland | 135,556 | 79,350 | -56,206 |
| Turkey | 123,061 | 67,575 | -55,486 |
| Mexico | 91,387 | 17,639 | -73,748 |
| France | 18,321 | 72,899 | +54,578 |
| Switzerland | 43,188 | 0 | -43,188 |
| United States | 29,235 | 13,797 | -15,438 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 14 |
| Greater Manchester | 9 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 8 |
| West Midlands | 8 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 7 |
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 | 11 | 8 | -3 |
| Greater Manchester | 7 | 6 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 4 | 6 | +2 |
| West Midlands | 6 | 4 | -2 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 6 | 5 | -1 |
| Lancashire | 7 | 2 | -5 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 6 | 3 | -3 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 4 | 5 | +1 |
| Inner London - East | 6 | 3 | -3 |
| Essex | 5 | 1 | -4 |
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) | 4,852,013 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 4,007,909 |
| Air transport | 710,907 |
| Other | 129,177 |
| Road transport | 11,258 |
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) | 2,724,107 | 2,127,906 | -596,201 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,150,453 | 1,857,456 | -292,997 |
| Air transport | 314,966 | 395,941 | +80,975 |
| Other | 75,600 | 53,577 | -22,023 |
| Road transport | 11,258 | 0 | -11,258 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 1,487,498 |
| Portsmouth | 1,376,653 |
| Southampton | 1,352,977 |
| London | 1,157,986 |
| Dover | 987,215 |
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 | 874,863 | 612,635 | -262,228 |
| Portsmouth | 668,941 | 707,712 | +38,771 |
| Southampton | 849,813 | 503,164 | -346,649 |
| London | 620,516 | 537,470 | -83,046 |
| Dover | 421,897 | 565,318 | +143,421 |
| London Gateway Port | 128,621 | 624,558 | +495,937 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 389,831 | 21,341 | -368,490 |
| Liverpool Docks | 324,677 | 27,760 | -296,917 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 175,994 | 141,020 | -34,974 |
| Eurotunnel | 140,724 | 67,910 | -72,814 |
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 | 46 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 44 |
| Specialised construction activities | 25 |
| Manufacture of other non-metallic mineral products | 7 |
| Construction of buildings | 5 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 20 |
| 2025-10 | 27 |
| 2025-09 | 20 |
| 2025-08 | 21 |
| 2025-07 | 32 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| ORIGINAL STYLE LIMITED | 112 |
| TOPPS TILES PLC | 105 |
| REGALEAD LIMITED | 98 |
| THE MOSAIC TILE COMPANY LIMITED | 91 |
| WAXMAN CERAMICS LIMITED | 83 |
| AL. MURAD D.I.Y. LIMITED | 76 |
| ARG CORPORATE SERVICES LIMITED | 58 |
| HOUSE OF MOSAICS LIMITED | 53 |
| WAXMAN INTERNATIONAL LIMITED | 51 |
| ON REFLECTION CERAMICS LIMITED | 49 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 68 |
| 0-1m | 38 |
| 15m-54m | 14 |
| 54m+ | 13 |
| Other | 11 |
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 | 723,962 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 543,419 |
| Qatar | 101,925 |
| France | 94,688 |
| Netherlands | 92,831 |
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 | 488,837 | 235,125 | -253,712 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 540,360 | 3,059 | -537,301 |
| Qatar | 0 | 101,925 | +101,925 |
| France | 78,406 | 16,282 | -62,124 |
| Netherlands | 43,636 | 49,195 | +5,559 |
| Turkey | 68,528 | 2,382 | -66,146 |
| Germany | 7,558 | 32,401 | +24,843 |
| Norway | 10,563 | 15,256 | +4,693 |
| Saudi Arabia | 22,072 | 3,580 | -18,492 |
| Ireland | 13,940 | 10,042 | -3,898 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 631 |
| XI | 110 |
| XU | 68 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 391 | 240 | -151 |
| XI | 110 | 0 | -110 |
| XU | 68 | 0 | -68 |
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 | 1,229,241 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 369,568 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 263,304 |
| Other | 809 |
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 | 924,483 | 304,758 | -619,725 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 208,656 | 160,912 | -47,744 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 192,812 | 70,492 | -122,320 |
| Other | 569 | 240 | -329 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 681,361 |
| East Midlands Airport | 342,257 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 271,849 |
| Southampton | 205,292 |
| Manchester Airport | 130,940 |
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 | 563,776 | 117,585 | -446,191 |
| East Midlands Airport | 205,685 | 136,572 | -69,113 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 176,936 | 94,913 | -82,023 |
| Southampton | 147,513 | 57,779 | -89,734 |
| Manchester Airport | 128,646 | 2,294 | -126,352 |
| Harwich | 38,023 | 46,283 | +8,260 |
| Birmingham Airport | 3,639 | 31,545 | +27,906 |
| Immingham Docks | 11,590 | 18,168 | +6,578 |
| Bristol Airport | 13,615 | 13,345 | -270 |
| Holyhead | 12,382 | 9,516 | -2,866 |
Quick facts
HS code: 701610
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Small glass pieces, often used in mosaics or decorative art, with or without a backing