Import/export HS code 70181051: Cut and polished imitation gemstones
Fake gemstones made from glass, cut, and polished for decoration
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Austria | 2,953,543 |
| Czechia | 757,708 |
| China | 305,636 |
| Thailand | 48,327 |
| Ireland | 34,447 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Austria | 1,728,333 | 1,225,210 | -503,123 |
| Czechia | 392,550 | 365,158 | -27,392 |
| China | 132,904 | 172,732 | +39,828 |
| Thailand | 36,011 | 12,316 | -23,695 |
| Ireland | 28,036 | 6,411 | -21,625 |
| Germany | 13,345 | 18,989 | +5,644 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 0 | 16,887 | +16,887 |
| Colombia | 11,114 | 970 | -10,144 |
| United States | 0 | 9,174 | +9,174 |
| France | 5,296 | 3,642 | -1,654 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Austria | 2,892,381 |
| Czechia | 762,186 |
| China | 310,184 |
| Thailand | 48,327 |
| XS | 41,149 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Austria | 1,699,074 | 1,193,307 | -505,767 |
| Czechia | 394,667 | 367,519 | -27,148 |
| China | 134,345 | 175,839 | +41,494 |
| Thailand | 36,011 | 12,316 | -23,695 |
| XS | 18,353 | 22,796 | +4,443 |
| Germany | 11,904 | 17,369 | +5,465 |
| Japan | 23,808 | 0 | -23,808 |
| India | 9,169 | 11,643 | +2,474 |
| Switzerland | 0 | 15,400 | +15,400 |
| Colombia | 11,114 | 970 | -10,144 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 8 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 4 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 |
| Inner London - East | 3 |
| Outer London - South | 3 |
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 | 3 | 6 | +3 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Inner London - East | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Outer London - South | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 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 | 3,938,006 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 250,321 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 13,336 |
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 | 2,229,082 | 1,708,924 | -520,158 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 129,659 | 120,662 | -8,997 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 4,587 | 8,749 | +4,162 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Stansted Airport | 1,478,208 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,478,195 |
| East Midlands Airport | 911,871 |
| Southampton | 152,389 |
| Liverpool Docks | 63,718 |
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 | 817,192 | 661,016 | -156,176 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 819,933 | 658,262 | -161,671 |
| East Midlands Airport | 578,037 | 333,834 | -244,203 |
| Southampton | 74,356 | 78,033 | +3,677 |
| Liverpool Docks | 24,165 | 39,553 | +15,388 |
| Manchester Airport | 1,216 | 40,454 | +39,238 |
| Thamesport | 24,717 | 1,456 | -23,261 |
| Birmingham Airport | 8,948 | 15,358 | +6,410 |
| Felixstowe | 9,453 | 0 | -9,453 |
| London | 0 | 4,531 | +4,531 |
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 | 20 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 8 |
| Manufacture of wearing apparel | 3 |
| Other manufacturing | 2 |
| Dormant Company | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 6 |
| 2025-10 | 7 |
| 2025-09 | 7 |
| 2025-08 | 5 |
| 2025-07 | 10 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| CHRISANNE CLOVER LIMITED | 47 |
| RICHARD DESIGNS LIMITED | 47 |
| SWAROVSKI UK LIMITED | 46 |
| DANCESPORT INTERNATIONAL LIMITED | 42 |
| BLUESTREAK CRYSTALS LTD | 36 |
| VATRE TERRACOTTA LIMITED | 19 |
| ROWELL ROCKS LIMITED | 17 |
| DOODLE PRODUCTS LIMITED | 16 |
| GINA SHOES LIMITED | 15 |
| GEMPORIA CRAFT LIMITED | 14 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 19 |
| 0-1m | 8 |
| 54m+ | 6 |
| 15m-54m | 2 |
| 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 | 1,025,916 |
| United States | 226,911 |
| Qatar | 159,128 |
| China, Macao Special Administrative Region | 145,464 |
| United Arab Emirates | 118,565 |
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 | 399,928 | 625,988 | +226,060 |
| United States | 171,141 | 55,770 | -115,371 |
| Qatar | 54,064 | 105,064 | +51,000 |
| China, Macao Special Administrative Region | 21,591 | 123,873 | +102,282 |
| United Arab Emirates | 47,393 | 71,172 | +23,779 |
| Switzerland | 44,526 | 0 | -44,526 |
| Saudi Arabia | 20,136 | 13,933 | -6,203 |
| Lithuania | 20,292 | 9,034 | -11,258 |
| Kuwait | 10,317 | 17,381 | +7,064 |
| Netherlands | 19,577 | 4,260 | -15,317 |
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 | 1,928,177 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 58,369 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,944 |
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 | 854,985 | 1,073,192 | +218,207 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 42,824 | 15,545 | -27,279 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,944 | 0 | -1,944 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,114,924 |
| East Midlands Airport | 759,850 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 32,016 |
| London Stansted Airport | 28,776 |
| Immingham Docks | 14,162 |
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 | 458,026 | 656,898 | +198,872 |
| East Midlands Airport | 362,112 | 397,738 | +35,626 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 20,292 | 11,724 | -8,568 |
| London Stansted Airport | 14,723 | 14,053 | -670 |
| Immingham Docks | 14,162 | 0 | -14,162 |
| ZLC | 8,741 | 3,469 | -5,272 |
| Dover | 7,418 | 3,821 | -3,597 |
| Manchester Airport | 9,000 | 1,034 | -7,966 |
| Holyhead | 2,896 | 0 | -2,896 |
| Birmingham Airport | 2,383 | 0 | -2,383 |
Quick facts
HS code: 70181051
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Fake gemstones made from glass, cut, and polished for decoration