Import/export HS code 701710: Glassware made of fused quartz or silica
Glassware made from melted quartz or silica, often used for high-temperature applications
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 3,719,085 |
| Japan | 1,337,743 |
| Germany | 733,653 |
| Netherlands | 553,974 |
| China | 383,433 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 2,297,514 | 1,421,571 | -875,943 |
| Japan | 892,212 | 445,531 | -446,681 |
| Germany | 428,620 | 305,033 | -123,587 |
| Netherlands | 393,385 | 160,589 | -232,796 |
| China | 146,302 | 237,131 | +90,829 |
| Hungary | 94,801 | 86,358 | -8,443 |
| Belgium | 73,041 | 65,463 | -7,578 |
| India | 49,057 | 58,725 | +9,668 |
| Ireland | 52,936 | 38,402 | -14,534 |
| Singapore | 2,416 | 80,101 | +77,685 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 4,079,282 |
| Japan | 1,445,991 |
| Germany | 560,059 |
| China | 541,256 |
| Netherlands | 458,732 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 2,441,272 | 1,638,010 | -803,262 |
| Japan | 900,518 | 545,473 | -355,045 |
| Germany | 355,527 | 204,532 | -150,995 |
| China | 259,039 | 282,217 | +23,178 |
| Netherlands | 358,942 | 99,790 | -259,152 |
| India | 49,057 | 69,751 | +20,694 |
| United Kingdom | 30,910 | 30,471 | -439 |
| South Africa | 0 | 54,860 | +54,860 |
| France | 43,139 | 4,864 | -38,275 |
| Malaysia | 1,587 | 42,691 | +41,104 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 20 |
| Greater Manchester | 13 |
| Inner London - West | 10 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 10 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 9 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 12 | 16 | +4 |
| Greater Manchester | 8 | 10 | +2 |
| Inner London - West | 4 | 10 | +6 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 7 | 7 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 7 | 6 | -1 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 5 | 5 | +0 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 7 | 6 | -1 |
| West Midlands | 3 | 7 | +4 |
| Cheshire | 5 | 6 | +1 |
Import volume by transport
What this shows: Import value by transport mode used to bring goods into the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Air transport | 5,286,319 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,843,551 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 302,417 |
| Road transport | 214,841 |
| Other | 59,412 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air transport | 3,084,446 | 2,201,873 | -882,573 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,020,849 | 822,702 | -198,147 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 219,825 | 82,592 | -137,233 |
| Road transport | 211,560 | 3,281 | -208,279 |
| Other | 43,658 | 15,754 | -27,904 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Stansted Airport | 2,315,970 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,567,049 |
| Thamesport | 1,181,408 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 935,453 |
| Birmingham Airport | 291,417 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Stansted Airport | 1,462,954 | 853,016 | -609,938 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,133,006 | 434,043 | -698,963 |
| Thamesport | 679,914 | 501,494 | -178,420 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 226,374 | 709,079 | +482,705 |
| Birmingham Airport | 168,133 | 123,284 | -44,849 |
| ZLC | 207,790 | 19,120 | -188,670 |
| Felixstowe | 140,605 | 75,334 | -65,271 |
| Southampton | 147,994 | 56,637 | -91,357 |
| London Gateway Port | 51,382 | 110,582 | +59,200 |
| Dover | 143,360 | 6,099 | -137,261 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Manufacture of computer, electronic and optical products | 27 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 26 |
| Other manufacturing | 18 |
| Scientific research and development | 17 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 15 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 29 |
| 2025-10 | 31 |
| 2025-09 | 28 |
| 2025-08 | 22 |
| 2025-07 | 26 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| STARNA SCIENTIFIC LIMITED | 109 |
| CM SCIENTIFIC LIMITED | 103 |
| GOSS SCIENTIFIC INSTRUMENTS LIMITED | 87 |
| MARKES INTERNATIONAL LIMITED | 71 |
| COVARIS LIMITED | 62 |
| WORLD PRECISION INSTRUMENTS LIMITED | 57 |
| FLUOROCHEM LIMITED | 57 |
| PHENOMENEX LIMITED | 56 |
| SIGMA-ALDRICH COMPANY LIMITED | 55 |
| THERMO ONIX LIMITED | 55 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 71 |
| 1m-15m | 53 |
| 15m-54m | 15 |
| 0-1m | 12 |
| Other | 9 |
Import seasonality
What this shows: Average monthly import pattern from historical data.
Quick facts
HS code: 701710
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Glassware made from melted quartz or silica, often used for high-temperature applications