Import/export HS code 70200030: Special low-expansion glass products
Glass with very low thermal expansion, used in specific temperature ranges
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 4,460,072 |
| United States | 452,250 |
| Netherlands | 293,613 |
| Japan | 149,361 |
| Croatia | 140,560 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 2,586,313 | 1,873,759 | -712,554 |
| United States | 375,531 | 76,719 | -298,812 |
| Netherlands | 111,923 | 181,690 | +69,767 |
| Japan | 124,918 | 24,443 | -100,475 |
| Croatia | 120,397 | 20,163 | -100,234 |
| China | 29,484 | 98,593 | +69,109 |
| France | 0 | 22,941 | +22,941 |
| Italy | 16,100 | 36 | -16,064 |
| Turkey | 9,206 | 0 | -9,206 |
| Switzerland | 0 | 4,849 | +4,849 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 4,479,819 |
| United States | 432,113 |
| China | 422,587 |
| Japan | 149,361 |
| Croatia | 140,560 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 2,585,366 | 1,894,453 | -690,913 |
| United States | 354,200 | 77,913 | -276,287 |
| China | 144,046 | 278,541 | +134,495 |
| Japan | 124,918 | 24,443 | -100,475 |
| Croatia | 120,397 | 20,163 | -100,234 |
| United Kingdom | 27,288 | 4,284 | -23,004 |
| Italy | 16,100 | 0 | -16,100 |
| Switzerland | 1,801 | 3,961 | +2,160 |
| Poland | 3,910 | 0 | -3,910 |
| Netherlands | 0 | 1,742 | +1,742 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 7 |
| Inner London - West | 5 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 4 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 3 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 6 | 2 | -4 |
| Inner London - West | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Eastern Scotland | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Lancashire | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Suffolk | 1 | 2 | +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 | 4,095,086 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 972,688 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 618,746 |
| Other | 1,597 |
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 | 2,471,270 | 1,623,816 | -847,454 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 386,969 | 585,719 | +198,750 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 521,230 | 97,516 | -423,714 |
| Other | 1,095 | 502 | -593 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Birmingham Airport | 2,939,659 |
| London Stansted Airport | 474,371 |
| London | 318,059 |
| East Midlands Airport | 316,864 |
| London Gateway Port | 300,359 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birmingham Airport | 1,778,338 | 1,161,321 | -617,017 |
| London Stansted Airport | 349,532 | 124,839 | -224,693 |
| London | 83,888 | 234,171 | +150,283 |
| East Midlands Airport | 239,890 | 76,974 | -162,916 |
| London Gateway Port | 240,055 | 60,304 | -179,751 |
| Dover | 139,236 | 104,851 | -34,385 |
| Harwich | 86,743 | 119,738 | +32,995 |
| Thamesport | 150,996 | 15,306 | -135,690 |
| Southampton | 124,148 | 0 | -124,148 |
| Edinburgh Airport | 0 | 121,452 | +121,452 |
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 | 7 |
| Other manufacturing | 7 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 5 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 5 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 4 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 5 |
| 2025-11 | 9 |
| 2025-10 | 5 |
| 2025-09 | 4 |
| 2025-08 | 6 |
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+ | 21 |
| 1m-15m | 14 |
| 15m-54m | 5 |
| 0-1m | 2 |
| Other | 2 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 3,747,678 |
| Germany | 635,038 |
| China | 256,865 |
| Ireland | 138,077 |
| South Africa | 104,044 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 2,312,973 | 1,434,705 | -878,268 |
| Germany | 370,656 | 264,382 | -106,274 |
| China | 249,935 | 6,930 | -243,005 |
| Ireland | 49,910 | 88,167 | +38,257 |
| South Africa | 87,074 | 16,970 | -70,104 |
| Canada | 26,103 | 60,049 | +33,946 |
| Netherlands | 30,885 | 15,642 | -15,243 |
| Israel | 21,000 | 20,800 | -200 |
| Czechia | 32,763 | 1,258 | -31,505 |
| Nigeria | 0 | 32,411 | +32,411 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 65 |
| Switzerland | 17 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 0 | 65 | +65 |
| Switzerland | 17 | 0 | -17 |
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 | 4,661,157 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 442,936 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 74,767 |
| Road transport | 1,430 |
| Other | 187 |
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 | 2,845,345 | 1,815,812 | -1,029,533 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 328,237 | 114,699 | -213,538 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 38,498 | 36,269 | -2,229 |
| Road transport | 1,430 | 0 | -1,430 |
| Other | 17 | 170 | +153 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 2,699,752 |
| London Stansted Airport | 786,173 |
| East Midlands Airport | 333,397 |
| Glasgow Airport | 306,591 |
| ZLC | 229,970 |
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 | 1,753,410 | 946,342 | -807,068 |
| London Stansted Airport | 586,777 | 199,396 | -387,381 |
| East Midlands Airport | 112,500 | 220,897 | +108,397 |
| Glasgow Airport | 77,598 | 228,993 | +151,395 |
| ZLC | 156,985 | 72,985 | -84,000 |
| Edinburgh Airport | 58,707 | 133,349 | +74,642 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 126,578 | 28,083 | -98,495 |
| Dover | 137,674 | 0 | -137,674 |
| Holyhead | 29,832 | 86,616 | +56,784 |
| Newcastle Airport | 97,970 | 13,850 | -84,120 |
Quick facts
HS code: 70200030
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Glass with very low thermal expansion, used in specific temperature ranges