Import/export HS code 854610: Glass insulators
Insulators made of glass, used to prevent electrical current from passing through
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 7,117,290 |
| Italy | 6,306,084 |
| France | 994,307 |
| United States | 321,881 |
| Germany | 156,608 |
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 | 1,571,039 | 5,546,251 | +3,975,212 |
| Italy | 3,675,544 | 2,630,540 | -1,045,004 |
| France | 795,968 | 198,339 | -597,629 |
| United States | 70,679 | 251,202 | +180,523 |
| Germany | 52,879 | 103,729 | +50,850 |
| Spain | 51,479 | 0 | -51,479 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 0 | 47,915 | +47,915 |
| Canada | 1,170 | 24,862 | +23,692 |
| Czechia | 0 | 13,508 | +13,508 |
| Austria | 10,385 | 0 | -10,385 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Italy | 6,502,647 |
| China | 6,223,785 |
| France | 1,739,775 |
| United States | 331,321 |
| Germany | 142,318 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | 3,675,544 | 2,827,103 | -848,441 |
| China | 633,548 | 5,590,237 | +4,956,689 |
| France | 1,734,868 | 4,907 | -1,729,961 |
| United States | 71,709 | 259,612 | +187,903 |
| Germany | 51,906 | 90,412 | +38,506 |
| Spain | 43,729 | 0 | -43,729 |
| Canada | 3,467 | 24,862 | +21,395 |
| Czechia | 0 | 13,508 | +13,508 |
| Austria | 10,385 | 0 | -10,385 |
| Poland | 7,750 | 0 | -7,750 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 3 |
| Inner London - West | 3 |
| Merseyside | 2 |
| Northern Ireland | 2 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 3 | 0 | -3 |
| Inner London - West | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Merseyside | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Northern Ireland | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| West Central Scotland | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| West Yorkshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 0 | 1 | +1 |
Import volume by transport
What this shows: Import value by transport mode used to bring goods into the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 8,560,395 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 5,945,142 |
| Air transport | 551,841 |
| Other | 656 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,931,712 | 5,628,683 | +2,696,971 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,169,116 | 2,776,026 | -393,090 |
| Air transport | 138,465 | 413,376 | +274,911 |
| Other | 362 | 294 | -68 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 6,188,957 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 3,276,103 |
| Felixstowe | 2,275,933 |
| Southampton | 2,182,217 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 309,417 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover | 3,505,224 | 2,683,733 | -821,491 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 1,638,356 | 1,637,747 | -609 |
| Felixstowe | 41,632 | 2,234,301 | +2,192,669 |
| Southampton | 515,245 | 1,666,972 | +1,151,727 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 39,750 | 269,667 | +229,917 |
| London | 212,783 | 20,311 | -192,472 |
| Eurotunnel | 151,549 | 48,149 | -103,400 |
| East Midlands Airport | 59,665 | 89,182 | +29,517 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,109 | 96,623 | +95,514 |
| Manchester Airport | 17,398 | 23,947 | +6,549 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 6 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 5 |
| Other manufacturing | 5 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 4 |
| Manufacture of computer, electronic and optical products | 3 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 8 |
| 2025-11 | 4 |
| 2025-10 | 4 |
| 2025-09 | 3 |
| 2025-08 | 3 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| DISTAG QCS (UK) LTD | 48 |
| INDUCTION MELTING REPAIRS LIMITED | 34 |
| NATIONAL GRID ELECTRICITY TRANSMISSION PLC | 27 |
| PYROGLASS LIMITED | 26 |
| ALLIED INSULATORS LIMITED | 23 |
| WITZENMANN UK LIMITED | 20 |
| INDUCTOTHERM EUROPE LIMITED | 20 |
| RELIANCE PRECISION LIMITED | 18 |
| BALFOUR BEATTY PLC | 17 |
| VINK UK LIMITED | 17 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 16 |
| 1m-15m | 13 |
| Other | 3 |
| 0-1m | 1 |
| 15m-54m | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 1,027,769 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 716,600 |
| India | 356,798 |
| Thailand | 300,863 |
| United States | 265,684 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 463,545 | 564,224 | +100,679 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 545,300 | 171,300 | -374,000 |
| India | 128,130 | 228,668 | +100,538 |
| Thailand | 125,895 | 174,968 | +49,073 |
| United States | 143,946 | 121,738 | -22,208 |
| China | 37,936 | 135,825 | +97,889 |
| Norway | 57,430 | 48,732 | -8,698 |
| Germany | 47,700 | 48,790 | +1,090 |
| Philippines | 8,600 | 55,200 | +46,600 |
| Switzerland | 26,205 | 12,116 | -14,089 |
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 | 3,209,852 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 107,712 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 6,778 |
| Other | 643 |
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 | 1,601,365 | 1,608,487 | +7,122 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 78,316 | 29,396 | -48,920 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 6,778 | 0 | -6,778 |
| Other | 0 | 643 | +643 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Stansted Airport | 1,764,793 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,237,754 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 166,958 |
| Dover | 48,684 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 42,535 |
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 Stansted Airport | 934,404 | 830,389 | -104,015 |
| East Midlands Airport | 605,823 | 631,931 | +26,108 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 43,954 | 123,004 | +79,050 |
| Dover | 30,074 | 18,610 | -11,464 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 38,231 | 4,304 | -33,927 |
| ZLC | 10,941 | 20,843 | +9,902 |
| Immingham Docks | 10,269 | 3,211 | -7,058 |
| Aberdeen Airport | 6,243 | 0 | -6,243 |
| Portsmouth | 3,600 | 0 | -3,600 |
| Holyhead | 0 | 3,271 | +3,271 |
Quick facts
HS code: 854610
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Insulators made of glass, used to prevent electrical current from passing through