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 | 3,526,430 |
| Japan | 1,211,178 |
| Germany | 726,499 |
| Netherlands | 451,698 |
| China | 359,898 |
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 | 2,130,396 | 1,396,034 | -734,362 |
| Japan | 781,326 | 429,852 | -351,474 |
| Germany | 429,827 | 296,672 | -133,155 |
| Netherlands | 285,782 | 165,916 | -119,866 |
| China | 131,053 | 228,845 | +97,792 |
| Hungary | 86,638 | 93,240 | +6,602 |
| Belgium | 67,883 | 68,803 | +920 |
| India | 71,179 | 38,364 | -32,815 |
| Ireland | 50,365 | 32,655 | -17,710 |
| Singapore | 0 | 80,101 | +80,101 |
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 | 3,880,296 |
| Japan | 1,317,451 |
| Germany | 558,762 |
| China | 516,763 |
| Netherlands | 354,152 |
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 | 2,275,975 | 1,604,321 | -671,654 |
| Japan | 790,694 | 526,757 | -263,937 |
| Germany | 355,997 | 202,765 | -153,232 |
| China | 242,774 | 273,989 | +31,215 |
| Netherlands | 235,498 | 118,654 | -116,844 |
| India | 71,179 | 49,390 | -21,789 |
| United Kingdom | 33,051 | 29,214 | -3,837 |
| South Africa | 0 | 54,860 | +54,860 |
| France | 43,139 | 4,864 | -38,275 |
| Malaysia | 31,198 | 14,823 | -16,375 |
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 | 12 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 9 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 12 | 16 | +4 |
| Greater Manchester | 9 | 10 | +1 |
| Inner London - West | 6 | 11 | +5 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 6 | 7 | +1 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 6 | 5 | -1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 7 | 5 | -2 |
| West Midlands | 4 | 6 | +2 |
| Cheshire | 5 | 6 | +1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 4 | 3 | -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 | 5,060,755 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,718,821 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 299,219 |
| Road transport | 106,154 |
| Other | 58,353 |
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 | 2,935,582 | 2,125,173 | -810,409 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 911,990 | 806,831 | -105,159 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 220,696 | 78,523 | -142,173 |
| Road transport | 102,873 | 3,281 | -99,592 |
| Other | 43,236 | 15,117 | -28,119 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Stansted Airport | 2,131,112 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,528,272 |
| Thamesport | 1,082,636 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 940,281 |
| Birmingham Airport | 287,449 |
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 | 1,272,206 | 858,906 | -413,300 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,143,467 | 384,805 | -758,662 |
| Thamesport | 582,280 | 500,356 | -81,924 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 258,240 | 682,041 | +423,801 |
| Birmingham Airport | 161,580 | 125,869 | -35,711 |
| Southampton | 147,994 | 56,637 | -91,357 |
| Felixstowe | 120,108 | 72,296 | -47,812 |
| London Gateway Port | 59,744 | 98,577 | +38,833 |
| Dover | 142,265 | 6,099 | -136,166 |
| ZLC | 99,103 | 19,120 | -79,983 |
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 | 25 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 25 |
| Other manufacturing | 18 |
| Scientific research and development | 18 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 13 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 20 |
| 2025-11 | 29 |
| 2025-10 | 31 |
| 2025-09 | 28 |
| 2025-08 | 22 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| STARNA SCIENTIFIC LIMITED | 110 |
| CM SCIENTIFIC LIMITED | 103 |
| GOSS SCIENTIFIC INSTRUMENTS LIMITED | 87 |
| MARKES INTERNATIONAL LIMITED | 72 |
| COVARIS LIMITED | 62 |
| PHENOMENEX LIMITED | 57 |
| WORLD PRECISION INSTRUMENTS LIMITED | 57 |
| FLUOROCHEM LIMITED | 57 |
| 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+ | 68 |
| 1m-15m | 51 |
| 15m-54m | 17 |
| 0-1m | 11 |
| 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