Import/export HS code 70181030: Imitation pearls
Fake pearls made from glass, often used in jewelry or crafts
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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 | 160,923 |
| Austria | 45,484 |
| Japan | 14,308 |
| Italy | 2,716 |
| Morocco | 1,723 |
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 | 126,275 | 34,648 | -91,627 |
| Austria | 27,818 | 17,666 | -10,152 |
| Japan | 7,512 | 6,796 | -716 |
| Italy | 167 | 2,549 | +2,382 |
| Morocco | 1,723 | 0 | -1,723 |
| Czechia | 0 | 1,372 | +1,372 |
| Belgium | 0 | 1,361 | +1,361 |
| France | 1,252 | 0 | -1,252 |
| Ireland | 787 | 57 | -730 |
| Spain | 240 | 38 | -202 |
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 | 160,923 |
| Austria | 45,484 |
| Japan | 14,308 |
| Italy | 2,549 |
| Morocco | 1,723 |
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 | 126,275 | 34,648 | -91,627 |
| Austria | 27,818 | 17,666 | -10,152 |
| Japan | 7,512 | 6,796 | -716 |
| Italy | 0 | 2,549 | +2,549 |
| Morocco | 1,723 | 0 | -1,723 |
| Czechia | 0 | 1,372 | +1,372 |
| Belgium | 0 | 1,361 | +1,361 |
| France | 1,252 | 0 | -1,252 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Outer London - West and North West | 2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 1 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 1 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outer London - West and North West | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Outer London - South | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| West Midlands | 1 | 0 | -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 | 120,221 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 108,751 |
| Other | 1,340 |
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 | 80,852 | 39,369 | -41,483 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 83,728 | 25,023 | -58,705 |
| Other | 1,245 | 95 | -1,150 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 79,971 |
| Southampton | 40,372 |
| Liverpool Docks | 40,365 |
| East Midlands Airport | 28,718 |
| Felixstowe | 26,653 |
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 Heathrow Airport | 63,562 | 16,409 | -47,153 |
| Southampton | 29,143 | 11,229 | -17,914 |
| Liverpool Docks | 32,248 | 8,117 | -24,131 |
| East Midlands Airport | 15,267 | 13,451 | -1,816 |
| Felixstowe | 22,337 | 4,316 | -18,021 |
| Birmingham Airport | 0 | 5,760 | +5,760 |
| London Stansted Airport | 0 | 3,749 | +3,749 |
| Luton Airport | 2,023 | 0 | -2,023 |
| Thamesport | 0 | 1,361 | +1,361 |
| 000 | 1,245 | 95 | -1,150 |
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 | 5 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 3 |
| Manufacture of wearing apparel | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-06 | 2 |
| 2025-05 | 2 |
| 2025-02 | 3 |
| 2025-01 | 1 |
| 2024-12 | 3 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 0-1m | 3 |
| 1m-15m | 3 |
| 54m+ | 1 |
| Other | 1 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 80,000 |
| United States | 58,342 |
| Germany | 15,755 |
| Sweden | 8,081 |
| Czechia | 4,823 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 80,000 | 0 | -80,000 |
| United States | 52,770 | 5,572 | -47,198 |
| Germany | 15,755 | 0 | -15,755 |
| Sweden | 3,471 | 4,610 | +1,139 |
| Czechia | 0 | 4,823 | +4,823 |
| Panama | 4,583 | 0 | -4,583 |
| India | 0 | 3,066 | +3,066 |
| Netherlands | 0 | 1,553 | +1,553 |
| Ireland | 0 | 955 | +955 |
| Taiwan | 0 | 940 | +940 |
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 | 177,143 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 955 |
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 | 156,579 | 20,564 | -136,015 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 0 | 955 | +955 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 127,188 |
| East Midlands Airport | 25,172 |
| ZLC | 15,755 |
| London Stansted Airport | 9,028 |
| Holyhead | 955 |
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 | 124,438 | 2,750 | -121,688 |
| East Midlands Airport | 14,483 | 10,689 | -3,794 |
| ZLC | 15,755 | 0 | -15,755 |
| London Stansted Airport | 1,903 | 7,125 | +5,222 |
| Holyhead | 0 | 955 | +955 |
Quick facts
HS code: 70181030
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Fake pearls made from glass, often used in jewelry or crafts