Import/export HS code 7019: Glass fibers and products made from them
Includes glass wool, yarn, rovings, woven fabrics, and other glass fiber items
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 94,468,736 |
| France | 83,795,909 |
| China | 74,147,189 |
| Belgium | 49,897,474 |
| Germany | 46,427,838 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 49,404,554 | 45,064,182 | -4,340,372 |
| France | 42,136,327 | 41,659,582 | -476,745 |
| China | 35,530,786 | 38,616,403 | +3,085,617 |
| Belgium | 24,886,842 | 25,010,632 | +123,790 |
| Germany | 23,412,857 | 23,014,981 | -397,876 |
| Sweden | 15,840,483 | 16,494,114 | +653,631 |
| Netherlands | 12,254,767 | 15,245,675 | +2,990,908 |
| Ireland | 10,757,835 | 15,181,951 | +4,424,116 |
| Poland | 12,941,764 | 12,119,189 | -822,575 |
| Japan | 10,218,341 | 11,034,182 | +815,841 |
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 | 104,658,720 |
| China | 82,809,874 |
| France | 72,074,565 |
| Germany | 38,526,784 |
| Belgium | 31,784,115 |
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 | 52,494,629 | 52,164,091 | -330,538 |
| China | 40,213,089 | 42,596,785 | +2,383,696 |
| France | 35,762,624 | 36,311,941 | +549,317 |
| Germany | 19,881,343 | 18,645,441 | -1,235,902 |
| Belgium | 16,301,442 | 15,482,673 | -818,769 |
| Czechia | 15,264,934 | 15,142,380 | -122,554 |
| Poland | 14,509,644 | 13,522,268 | -987,376 |
| Sweden | 11,624,548 | 12,987,682 | +1,363,134 |
| Slovakia | 9,501,995 | 11,524,376 | +2,022,381 |
| Japan | 10,516,275 | 10,445,291 | -70,984 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 100 |
| Greater Manchester | 94 |
| Inner London - West | 92 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 74 |
| West Midlands | 72 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 73 | 73 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 76 | 74 | -2 |
| Inner London - West | 61 | 62 | +1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 62 | 56 | -6 |
| West Midlands | 58 | 45 | -13 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 45 | 46 | +1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 40 | 46 | +6 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 39 | 41 | +2 |
| West Yorkshire | 40 | 40 | +0 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 36 | 41 | +5 |
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) | 303,103,868 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 230,120,215 |
| Air transport | 77,506,621 |
| Other | 16,051,007 |
| Road transport | 14,785,499 |
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) | 153,738,797 | 149,365,071 | -4,373,726 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 116,395,419 | 113,724,796 | -2,670,623 |
| Air transport | 36,333,580 | 41,173,041 | +4,839,461 |
| Other | 6,324,698 | 9,726,309 | +3,401,611 |
| Road transport | 7,166,032 | 7,619,467 | +453,435 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 113,497,092 |
| Immingham Docks | 77,914,590 |
| Felixstowe | 70,930,948 |
| Southampton | 66,164,221 |
| Eurotunnel | 40,102,671 |
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 | 56,553,106 | 56,943,986 | +390,880 |
| Immingham Docks | 41,101,656 | 36,812,934 | -4,288,722 |
| Felixstowe | 38,623,958 | 32,306,990 | -6,316,968 |
| Southampton | 31,024,792 | 35,139,429 | +4,114,637 |
| Eurotunnel | 19,941,310 | 20,161,361 | +220,051 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 15,997,052 | 18,836,566 | +2,839,514 |
| London Gateway Port | 17,052,872 | 10,983,924 | -6,068,948 |
| London | 10,781,215 | 12,391,815 | +1,610,600 |
| Hull | 8,723,064 | 9,871,018 | +1,147,954 |
| Killingholme | 9,762,164 | 8,314,329 | -1,447,835 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 354 |
| Other manufacturing | 149 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 140 |
| Specialised construction activities | 120 |
| Manufacture of rubber and plastic products | 84 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 401 |
| 2026-03 | 378 |
| 2026-02 | 340 |
| 2026-01 | 326 |
| 2025-12 | 306 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| OMYA UK LIMITED | 124 |
| NGF EUROPE LIMITED | 124 |
| THS INDUSTRIAL TEXTILES LIMITED | 123 |
| BRITISH AIRWAYS PLC | 121 |
| FOTHERGILL ENGINEERED FABRICS LIMITED | 121 |
| TECHBELT LTD | 121 |
| GATES (U.K.) LIMITED | 121 |
| GKN AEROSPACE SERVICES LIMITED | 116 |
| GRP SOLUTIONS LTD | 116 |
| AEROSPHERES (UK) LIMITED | 115 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 619 |
| 54m+ | 517 |
| 0-1m | 190 |
| 15m-54m | 167 |
| Other | 93 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 173,749,132 |
| Ireland | 63,881,762 |
| United States | 57,620,577 |
| Italy | 52,753,243 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 43,705,985 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 95,925,519 | 77,823,613 | -18,101,906 |
| Ireland | 29,283,023 | 34,598,739 | +5,315,716 |
| United States | 27,414,712 | 30,205,865 | +2,791,153 |
| Italy | 25,877,206 | 26,876,037 | +998,831 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 16,101,094 | 27,604,891 | +11,503,797 |
| Poland | 18,812,070 | 16,897,466 | -1,914,604 |
| France | 17,410,587 | 14,147,000 | -3,263,587 |
| Singapore | 7,984,387 | 11,853,294 | +3,868,907 |
| Turkey | 6,884,426 | 12,624,392 | +5,739,966 |
| Spain | 8,319,111 | 10,204,357 | +1,885,246 |
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 | 1,542,553 |
| Sweden | 1,323,913 |
| Germany | 274,767 |
| Nicaragua | 219,520 |
| Czechia | 138,653 |
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 | 809,448 | 733,105 | -76,343 |
| Sweden | 379,986 | 943,927 | +563,941 |
| Germany | 70,617 | 204,150 | +133,533 |
| Nicaragua | 170,613 | 48,907 | -121,706 |
| Czechia | 69,758 | 68,895 | -863 |
| Turkey | 43,041 | 68,830 | +25,789 |
| Ireland | 23,104 | 56,973 | +33,869 |
| China | 34,670 | 31,767 | -2,903 |
| Belgium | 1,955 | 20,693 | +18,738 |
| Lithuania | 0 | 18,372 | +18,372 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 469,776,266 |
| Air transport | 147,478,728 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 130,412,338 |
| Other | 5,100,131 |
| Road transport | 72,022 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 239,864,790 | 229,911,476 | -9,953,314 |
| Air transport | 61,070,464 | 86,408,264 | +25,337,800 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 72,382,380 | 58,029,958 | -14,352,422 |
| Other | 2,306,803 | 2,793,328 | +486,525 |
| Road transport | 72,022 | 0 | -72,022 |
| Rail transport | 0 | 6,961 | +6,961 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 273,130,076 |
| Immingham Docks | 101,384,100 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 98,025,971 |
| Southampton | 34,401,841 |
| London Gateway Port | 32,803,207 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 140,207,968 | 132,922,108 | -7,285,860 |
| Immingham Docks | 60,170,458 | 41,213,642 | -18,956,816 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 42,481,421 | 55,544,550 | +13,063,129 |
| Southampton | 14,662,666 | 19,739,175 | +5,076,509 |
| London Gateway Port | 18,515,189 | 14,288,018 | -4,227,171 |
| Liverpool Docks | 11,720,906 | 15,307,859 | +3,586,953 |
| Harwich | 9,703,095 | 9,199,932 | -503,163 |
| Dover | 7,604,235 | 11,288,236 | +3,684,001 |
| Felixstowe | 11,163,540 | 6,855,745 | -4,307,795 |
| East Midlands Airport | 6,909,891 | 10,755,972 | +3,846,081 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
- 701911 – Short glass fiber strands
- 701912 – Glass fiber rovings
- 701913 – Various glass fiber yarns and slivers
- 701914 – Mechanically bonded glass fiber mats
- 701915 – Chemically bonded glass fiber mats
- 701919 – Various glass fiber products
- 701961 – Woven glass fiber fabrics (rovings)
- 701962 – Various glass fiber fabrics (rovings)
- 701963 – Plain woven glass fiber fabrics (yarns)
- 701964 – Coated or laminated glass fiber fabrics (yarns)
- 701965 – Narrow open woven glass fiber fabrics
- 701966 – Wide open woven glass fiber fabrics
- 701969 – Various glass fiber woven fabrics
- 701971 – Glass fiber veils
- 701972 – Various closed glass fiber fabrics
- 701973 – Various open glass fiber fabrics
- 701980 – Glass wool and products made from it
- 701990 – Various glass fiber products
Quick facts
HS code: 7019
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Includes glass wool, yarn, rovings, woven fabrics, and other glass fiber items