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
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 4,189,423 |
| Spain | 3,040,465 |
| Italy | 1,096,432 |
| Netherlands | 273,531 |
| France | 251,985 |
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 | 2,337,287 | 1,852,136 | -485,151 |
| Spain | 1,523,868 | 1,516,597 | -7,271 |
| Italy | 566,968 | 529,464 | -37,504 |
| Netherlands | 132,091 | 141,440 | +9,349 |
| France | 103,362 | 148,623 | +45,261 |
| Germany | 111,348 | 83,914 | -27,434 |
| Switzerland | 188,225 | 0 | -188,225 |
| United States | 115,678 | 29,706 | -85,972 |
| Ireland | 62,703 | 65,830 | +3,127 |
| Poland | 73,462 | 28,101 | -45,361 |
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 | 4,659,761 |
| Spain | 2,903,599 |
| Italy | 1,023,822 |
| Tunisia | 328,938 |
| Poland | 214,565 |
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 | 2,542,640 | 2,117,121 | -425,519 |
| Spain | 1,494,191 | 1,409,408 | -84,783 |
| Italy | 564,998 | 458,824 | -106,174 |
| Tunisia | 173,766 | 155,172 | -18,594 |
| Poland | 141,381 | 73,184 | -68,197 |
| Turkey | 122,708 | 74,045 | -48,663 |
| Mexico | 91,387 | 17,639 | -73,748 |
| France | 41,112 | 47,253 | +6,141 |
| 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 | 13 |
| Greater Manchester | 9 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 8 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 8 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 8 |
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 | 10 | 9 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 7 | 6 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 4 | 6 | +2 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 6 | 6 | +0 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 8 | 2 | -6 |
| Lancashire | 7 | 2 | -5 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 3 | 6 | +3 |
| West Midlands | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 5 | 3 | -2 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 4 | 4 | +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) | 5,002,659 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 4,016,216 |
| Air transport | 689,765 |
| Other | 129,964 |
| Road transport | 9,548 |
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) | 2,754,032 | 2,248,627 | -505,405 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,171,567 | 1,844,649 | -326,918 |
| Air transport | 314,639 | 375,126 | +60,487 |
| Other | 76,046 | 53,918 | -22,128 |
| Road transport | 9,548 | 0 | -9,548 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 1,480,055 |
| Southampton | 1,433,742 |
| Portsmouth | 1,378,898 |
| London | 1,193,000 |
| Dover | 992,059 |
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 | 798,265 | 681,790 | -116,475 |
| Southampton | 919,690 | 514,052 | -405,638 |
| Portsmouth | 697,494 | 681,404 | -16,090 |
| London | 613,865 | 579,135 | -34,730 |
| Dover | 445,230 | 546,829 | +101,599 |
| London Gateway Port | 138,845 | 657,304 | +518,459 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 389,831 | 21,341 | -368,490 |
| Liverpool Docks | 316,948 | 43,056 | -273,892 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 163,531 | 142,072 | -21,459 |
| Eurotunnel | 128,464 | 69,170 | -59,294 |
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 | 47 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 45 |
| Specialised construction activities | 24 |
| Manufacture of other non-metallic mineral products | 7 |
| Other personal service activities | 6 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 19 |
| 2025-11 | 20 |
| 2025-10 | 27 |
| 2025-09 | 20 |
| 2025-08 | 21 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| ORIGINAL STYLE LIMITED | 113 |
| TOPPS TILES PLC | 106 |
| REGALEAD LIMITED | 99 |
| THE MOSAIC TILE COMPANY LIMITED | 92 |
| WAXMAN CERAMICS LIMITED | 84 |
| AL. MURAD D.I.Y. LIMITED | 77 |
| ARG CORPORATE SERVICES LIMITED | 58 |
| HOUSE OF MOSAICS LIMITED | 53 |
| WAXMAN INTERNATIONAL LIMITED | 51 |
| ON REFLECTION CERAMICS LIMITED | 50 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 71 |
| 0-1m | 37 |
| 15m-54m | 15 |
| Other | 11 |
| 54m+ | 10 |
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 | 776,709 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 543,419 |
| Qatar | 101,925 |
| France | 99,221 |
| Netherlands | 85,916 |
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 | 498,166 | 278,543 | -219,623 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 540,360 | 3,059 | -537,301 |
| Qatar | 0 | 101,925 | +101,925 |
| France | 78,406 | 20,815 | -57,591 |
| Netherlands | 33,715 | 52,201 | +18,486 |
| Turkey | 68,528 | 2,382 | -66,146 |
| Germany | 2,846 | 32,401 | +29,555 |
| Norway | 6,789 | 17,573 | +10,784 |
| Ireland | 12,817 | 9,802 | -3,015 |
| Austria | 0 | 20,273 | +20,273 |
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 |
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 | 631 | 0 | -631 |
| XI | 110 | 0 | -110 |
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 | 1,275,073 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 360,949 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 251,875 |
| 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 | 930,543 | 344,530 | -586,013 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 191,398 | 169,551 | -21,847 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 181,383 | 70,492 | -110,891 |
| Other | 809 | 0 | -809 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 696,647 |
| East Midlands Airport | 376,094 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 261,536 |
| 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 | 132,871 | -430,905 |
| East Midlands Airport | 215,240 | 160,854 | -54,386 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 163,307 | 98,229 | -65,078 |
| Southampton | 147,513 | 57,779 | -89,734 |
| Manchester Airport | 128,646 | 2,294 | -126,352 |
| Harwich | 28,102 | 49,289 | +21,187 |
| Birmingham Airport | 3,639 | 31,545 | +27,906 |
| Immingham Docks | 7,816 | 20,485 | +12,669 |
| Bristol Airport | 15,762 | 12,332 | -3,430 |
| Holyhead | 11,019 | 9,516 | -1,503 |
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