Import/export HS code 701820: Tiny glass microspheres
Very small glass beads, less than 1 mm in diameter, used in industrial or scientific applications
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.
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 20,076,935 |
| United States | 18,968,619 |
| China | 3,361,646 |
| Germany | 1,701,171 |
| Australia | 1,357,533 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 8,254,349 | 11,822,586 | +3,568,237 |
| United States | 8,915,560 | 10,053,059 | +1,137,499 |
| China | 1,320,557 | 2,041,089 | +720,532 |
| Germany | 652,925 | 1,048,246 | +395,321 |
| Australia | 889,701 | 467,832 | -421,869 |
| Austria | 204,485 | 198,273 | -6,212 |
| Belgium | 94,167 | 132,986 | +38,819 |
| Colombia | 90,211 | 0 | -90,211 |
| Tunisia | 53,168 | 15,034 | -38,134 |
| Netherlands | 40,523 | 23,916 | -16,607 |
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 | 19,440,122 |
| France | 19,431,470 |
| China | 3,403,098 |
| Germany | 1,666,384 |
| Australia | 1,357,533 |
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 | 9,149,347 | 10,290,775 | +1,141,428 |
| France | 7,952,208 | 11,479,262 | +3,527,054 |
| China | 1,308,242 | 2,094,856 | +786,614 |
| Germany | 702,787 | 963,597 | +260,810 |
| Australia | 889,701 | 467,832 | -421,869 |
| Austria | 214,977 | 208,304 | -6,673 |
| Belgium | 150,349 | 154,102 | +3,753 |
| Tunisia | 53,168 | 15,034 | -38,134 |
| Netherlands | 23,458 | 21,985 | -1,473 |
| United Kingdom | 26,686 | 3,481 | -23,205 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 6 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 5 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 5 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 3 |
| Kent | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Kent | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| South East Wales | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| Cheshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Merseyside | 1 | 1 | +0 |
Import volume by transport
What this shows: Import value by transport mode used to bring goods into the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 21,850,370 |
| Air transport | 14,506,658 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 9,849,261 |
| Other | 335,975 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 9,090,616 | 12,759,754 | +3,669,138 |
| Air transport | 6,739,311 | 7,767,347 | +1,028,036 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,652,946 | 5,196,315 | +543,369 |
| Other | 135,153 | 200,822 | +65,669 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 14,163,678 |
| Dover | 6,467,976 |
| Middlesbrough | 6,257,234 |
| Southampton | 4,783,091 |
| Immingham Docks | 4,723,498 |
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 | 6,629,150 | 7,534,528 | +905,378 |
| Dover | 818,886 | 5,649,090 | +4,830,204 |
| Middlesbrough | 2,711,683 | 3,545,551 | +833,868 |
| Southampton | 2,266,080 | 2,517,011 | +250,931 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,727,688 | 2,995,810 | +1,268,122 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 3,578,084 | 70,447 | -3,507,637 |
| Felixstowe | 650,136 | 1,390,682 | +740,546 |
| London Gateway Port | 822,149 | 648,149 | -174,000 |
| Liverpool Docks | 640,332 | 344,856 | -295,476 |
| Eurotunnel | 70,160 | 418,533 | +348,373 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 13 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 13 |
| Other manufacturing | 7 |
| Manufacture of other non-metallic mineral products | 4 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 3 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 14 |
| 2025-11 | 10 |
| 2025-10 | 14 |
| 2025-09 | 16 |
| 2025-08 | 16 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 19 |
| 1m-15m | 18 |
| 15m-54m | 13 |
| 0-1m | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Denmark | 4,222,061 |
| Norway | 1,829,494 |
| Sweden | 1,804,345 |
| Ireland | 1,485,646 |
| India | 1,265,502 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Denmark | 2,235,142 | 1,986,919 | -248,223 |
| Norway | 826,188 | 1,003,306 | +177,118 |
| Sweden | 1,271,405 | 532,940 | -738,465 |
| Ireland | 931,690 | 553,956 | -377,734 |
| India | 728,409 | 537,093 | -191,316 |
| United States | 745,090 | 453,192 | -291,898 |
| Germany | 195,096 | 316,249 | +121,153 |
| Italy | 157,537 | 253,685 | +96,148 |
| France | 181,073 | 146,098 | -34,975 |
| Austria | 194,495 | 121,056 | -73,439 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| XI | 130,409 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| XI | 71,414 | 58,995 | -12,419 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 7,936,771 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 6,124,627 |
| Air transport | 747,842 |
| Other | 132,272 |
| Road transport | 17,257 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,133,927 | 3,802,844 | -331,083 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,542,219 | 2,582,408 | -959,811 |
| Air transport | 435,132 | 312,710 | -122,422 |
| Other | 71,748 | 60,524 | -11,224 |
| Road transport | 17,257 | 0 | -17,257 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 8,187,169 |
| Felixstowe | 1,316,925 |
| Heysham | 840,295 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 813,654 |
| Dover | 691,232 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 4,535,610 | 3,651,559 | -884,051 |
| Felixstowe | 728,600 | 588,325 | -140,275 |
| Heysham | 733,804 | 106,491 | -627,313 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 357,661 | 455,993 | +98,332 |
| Dover | 246,408 | 444,824 | +198,416 |
| London Gateway Port | 474,872 | 154,418 | -320,454 |
| Southampton | 66,702 | 452,050 | +385,348 |
| Liverpool Docks | 11,218 | 392,996 | +381,778 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 340,489 | 5,824 | -334,665 |
| East Midlands Airport | 163,652 | 147,300 | -16,352 |
Quick facts
HS code: 701820
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Very small glass beads, less than 1 mm in diameter, used in industrial or scientific applications