Import/export HS code 701911: Short glass fiber strands
Chopped glass fibers, each strand no longer than 50 mm
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 14,622,153 |
| Netherlands | 6,121,419 |
| Slovakia | 3,878,647 |
| Belgium | 3,835,245 |
| Canada | 3,755,347 |
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 | 8,804,124 | 5,818,029 | -2,986,095 |
| Netherlands | 1,454,822 | 4,666,597 | +3,211,775 |
| Slovakia | 2,180,974 | 1,697,673 | -483,301 |
| Belgium | 2,436,722 | 1,398,523 | -1,038,199 |
| Canada | 2,231,636 | 1,523,711 | -707,925 |
| Malaysia | 692,519 | 1,183,032 | +490,513 |
| Egypt | 557,242 | 606,307 | +49,065 |
| Latvia | 364,568 | 427,964 | +63,396 |
| Germany | 441,074 | 236,352 | -204,722 |
| Taiwan | 302,238 | 143,373 | -158,865 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 13,966,480 |
| Slovakia | 10,195,561 |
| Canada | 3,705,808 |
| Belgium | 2,741,284 |
| Malaysia | 2,268,200 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 7,774,692 | 6,191,788 | -1,582,904 |
| Slovakia | 4,984,988 | 5,210,573 | +225,585 |
| Canada | 2,231,636 | 1,474,172 | -757,464 |
| Belgium | 1,486,786 | 1,254,498 | -232,288 |
| Malaysia | 892,675 | 1,375,525 | +482,850 |
| China | 890,458 | 667,072 | -223,386 |
| Egypt | 559,904 | 607,142 | +47,238 |
| Latvia | 466,098 | 494,101 | +28,003 |
| Taiwan | 302,238 | 144,214 | -158,024 |
| Germany | 250,799 | 129,907 | -120,892 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 4 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 4 |
| Lancashire | 3 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 3 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 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 | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Lancashire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Northern Ireland | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| North Yorkshire | 2 | 2 | +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) | 30,211,445 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 8,352,763 |
| Air transport | 299,520 |
| Road transport | 239,695 |
| Other | 99,195 |
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) | 15,847,548 | 14,363,897 | -1,483,651 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,728,763 | 3,624,000 | -1,104,763 |
| Air transport | 134,364 | 165,156 | +30,792 |
| Road transport | 0 | 239,695 | +239,695 |
| Other | 12,648 | 86,547 | +73,899 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 14,121,475 |
| Killingholme | 5,000,853 |
| Eurotunnel | 4,962,486 |
| Liverpool Docks | 3,794,711 |
| Purfleet | 2,926,011 |
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 | 7,210,862 | 6,910,613 | -300,249 |
| Killingholme | 2,075,961 | 2,924,892 | +848,931 |
| Eurotunnel | 3,632,427 | 1,330,059 | -2,302,368 |
| Liverpool Docks | 2,231,636 | 1,563,075 | -668,561 |
| Purfleet | 811,559 | 2,114,452 | +1,302,893 |
| Southampton | 1,187,578 | 1,124,512 | -63,066 |
| Immingham Docks | 924,713 | 471,915 | -452,798 |
| London | 1,049,830 | 253,740 | -796,090 |
| Felixstowe | 988,487 | 241,164 | -747,323 |
| London Gateway Port | 113,545 | 490,396 | +376,851 |
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 | 6 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 5 |
| Manufacture of other non-metallic mineral products | 5 |
| Other manufacturing | 5 |
| Manufacture of rubber and plastic products | 4 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 13 |
| 2025-11 | 14 |
| 2025-10 | 16 |
| 2025-09 | 14 |
| 2025-08 | 13 |
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+ | 17 |
| 1m-15m | 12 |
| 15m-54m | 7 |
| Other | 4 |
| 0-1m | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Finland | 10,056,844 |
| United States | 4,241,748 |
| France | 685,285 |
| Germany | 378,433 |
| Ireland | 356,110 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Finland | 7,382,774 | 2,674,070 | -4,708,704 |
| United States | 3,457,274 | 784,474 | -2,672,800 |
| France | 204,499 | 480,786 | +276,287 |
| Germany | 224,240 | 154,193 | -70,047 |
| Ireland | 121,587 | 234,523 | +112,936 |
| South Korea | 240,768 | 81,578 | -159,190 |
| Italy | 133,943 | 106,339 | -27,604 |
| Romania | 130,155 | 48,272 | -81,883 |
| China | 16,889 | 125,775 | +108,886 |
| Poland | 53,194 | 65,206 | +12,012 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Belgium | 17,937 |
| Germany | 12,127 |
| XI | 6,209 |
| Nicaragua | 3,860 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belgium | 0 | 17,937 | +17,937 |
| Germany | 10,157 | 1,970 | -8,187 |
| XI | 6,209 | 0 | -6,209 |
| Nicaragua | 3,860 | 0 | -3,860 |
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) | 8,702,437 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 7,840,888 |
| Air transport | 843,916 |
| Other | 40,133 |
| Road transport | 5,177 |
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) | 5,260,706 | 3,441,731 | -1,818,975 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 6,585,498 | 1,255,390 | -5,330,108 |
| Air transport | 575,344 | 268,572 | -306,772 |
| Other | 20,226 | 19,907 | -319 |
| Road transport | 5,177 | 0 | -5,177 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Hull | 3,411,282 |
| Felixstowe | 3,077,248 |
| London | 2,833,173 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,961,445 |
| Medway | 1,477,628 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hull | 3,411,282 | 0 | -3,411,282 |
| Felixstowe | 2,586,642 | 490,606 | -2,096,036 |
| London | 1,716,147 | 1,117,026 | -599,121 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,762,053 | 199,392 | -1,562,661 |
| Medway | 104,248 | 1,373,380 | +1,269,132 |
| London Gateway Port | 956,907 | 357,250 | -599,657 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 319,367 | 604,426 | +285,059 |
| Middlesbrough | 644,617 | 181,427 | -463,190 |
| East Midlands Airport | 308,935 | 120,363 | -188,572 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 240,009 | 125,654 | -114,355 |
Quick facts
HS code: 701911
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Chopped glass fibers, each strand no longer than 50 mm