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 | 14,840,245 |
| Netherlands | 7,754,158 |
| Belgium | 4,695,438 |
| Slovakia | 3,937,695 |
| Canada | 3,800,717 |
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 | 8,513,651 | 6,326,594 | -2,187,057 |
| Netherlands | 2,231,586 | 5,522,572 | +3,290,986 |
| Belgium | 2,515,988 | 2,179,450 | -336,538 |
| Slovakia | 1,942,257 | 1,995,438 | +53,181 |
| Canada | 1,924,724 | 1,875,993 | -48,731 |
| Malaysia | 878,010 | 1,296,910 | +418,900 |
| Egypt | 726,064 | 685,775 | -40,289 |
| Latvia | 374,586 | 446,978 | +72,392 |
| Germany | 461,409 | 323,359 | -138,050 |
| Taiwan | 345,458 | 132,237 | -213,221 |
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 | 14,917,679 |
| Slovakia | 11,327,945 |
| Canada | 3,751,178 |
| Belgium | 3,065,697 |
| Malaysia | 2,635,373 |
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 | 7,621,439 | 7,296,240 | -325,199 |
| Slovakia | 5,293,196 | 6,034,749 | +741,553 |
| Canada | 1,924,724 | 1,826,454 | -98,270 |
| Belgium | 1,521,240 | 1,544,457 | +23,217 |
| Malaysia | 1,060,687 | 1,574,686 | +513,999 |
| China | 734,928 | 859,093 | +124,165 |
| Egypt | 726,064 | 686,610 | -39,454 |
| Latvia | 493,809 | 480,572 | -13,237 |
| Germany | 253,142 | 315,902 | +62,760 |
| United States | 230,530 | 320,123 | +89,593 |
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 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 |
| Lancashire | 3 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| Lancashire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Northern Ireland | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| North Yorkshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 0 | 2 | +2 |
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) | 33,069,139 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 9,048,451 |
| Road transport | 437,846 |
| Air transport | 349,432 |
| Other | 104,125 |
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) | 16,215,639 | 16,853,500 | +637,861 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,528,372 | 4,520,079 | -8,293 |
| Road transport | 19,787 | 418,059 | +398,272 |
| Air transport | 171,814 | 177,618 | +5,804 |
| Other | 12,648 | 91,477 | +78,829 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 15,639,283 |
| Killingholme | 5,640,640 |
| Eurotunnel | 4,780,589 |
| Liverpool Docks | 3,840,081 |
| Purfleet | 3,455,313 |
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 | 6,944,880 | 8,694,403 | +1,749,523 |
| Killingholme | 2,365,723 | 3,274,917 | +909,194 |
| Eurotunnel | 3,666,419 | 1,114,170 | -2,552,249 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,924,724 | 1,915,357 | -9,367 |
| Purfleet | 1,056,909 | 2,398,404 | +1,341,495 |
| Southampton | 1,200,228 | 1,315,633 | +115,405 |
| Immingham Docks | 775,356 | 982,003 | +206,647 |
| London | 1,039,385 | 333,362 | -706,023 |
| Felixstowe | 993,535 | 298,322 | -695,213 |
| London Gateway Port | 215,339 | 663,654 | +448,315 |
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 | 5 |
| Manufacture of other non-metallic mineral products | 5 |
| Manufacture of rubber and plastic products | 5 |
| Other manufacturing | 5 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 5 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 19 |
| 2026-03 | 15 |
| 2026-02 | 12 |
| 2026-01 | 13 |
| 2025-12 | 9 |
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+ | 18 |
| 1m-15m | 13 |
| 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 | 8,535,569 |
| United States | 4,257,526 |
| France | 642,754 |
| Ireland | 363,394 |
| Germany | 347,671 |
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 | 6,757,152 | 1,778,417 | -4,978,735 |
| United States | 3,862,877 | 394,649 | -3,468,228 |
| France | 238,717 | 404,037 | +165,320 |
| Ireland | 154,547 | 208,847 | +54,300 |
| Germany | 229,881 | 117,790 | -112,091 |
| South Korea | 160,512 | 162,468 | +1,956 |
| Italy | 114,650 | 67,777 | -46,873 |
| Romania | 133,340 | 24,303 | -109,037 |
| China | 14,245 | 138,086 | +123,841 |
| Poland | 50,161 | 68,228 | +18,067 |
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 | 22,615 |
| Germany | 11,853 |
| XI | 5,235 |
| 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 | 1,922 | 20,693 | +18,771 |
| Germany | 9,883 | 1,970 | -7,913 |
| XI | 5,235 | 0 | -5,235 |
| 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) | 8,659,513 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 6,307,911 |
| Air transport | 777,313 |
| Other | 43,563 |
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) | 6,094,773 | 2,564,740 | -3,530,033 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 5,578,285 | 729,626 | -4,848,659 |
| Air transport | 507,332 | 269,981 | -237,351 |
| Other | 20,900 | 22,663 | +1,763 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 3,113,636 |
| London | 2,833,173 |
| Hull | 2,751,661 |
| Medway | 1,477,628 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,278,250 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 3,028,558 | 85,078 | -2,943,480 |
| London | 2,047,907 | 785,266 | -1,262,641 |
| Hull | 2,751,661 | 0 | -2,751,661 |
| Medway | 486,714 | 990,914 | +504,200 |
| London Gateway Port | 879,924 | 398,326 | -481,598 |
| Immingham Docks | 933,483 | 135,577 | -797,906 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 423,751 | 500,713 | +76,962 |
| Middlesbrough | 826,044 | 0 | -826,044 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 241,475 | 143,673 | -97,802 |
| East Midlands Airport | 243,062 | 102,320 | -140,742 |
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