Import/export HS code 701912: Glass fiber rovings
Long, untwisted bundles of glass fibers used for reinforcement
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Slovakia | 7,576,900 |
| Egypt | 4,738,079 |
| Belgium | 4,257,988 |
| China | 3,909,991 |
| Spain | 2,020,383 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Slovakia | 3,534,826 | 4,042,074 | +507,248 |
| Egypt | 2,599,068 | 2,139,011 | -460,057 |
| Belgium | 1,897,133 | 2,360,855 | +463,722 |
| China | 2,119,043 | 1,790,948 | -328,095 |
| Spain | 1,055,925 | 964,458 | -91,467 |
| United States | 903,197 | 967,302 | +64,105 |
| Italy | 705,470 | 429,761 | -275,709 |
| Thailand | 353,177 | 592,282 | +239,105 |
| Turkey | 271,817 | 207,449 | -64,368 |
| Japan | 269,853 | 191,661 | -78,192 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Slovakia | 7,643,930 |
| Egypt | 5,350,190 |
| China | 4,093,099 |
| United States | 3,457,615 |
| Italy | 2,282,228 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Slovakia | 3,601,856 | 4,042,074 | +440,218 |
| Egypt | 2,867,932 | 2,482,258 | -385,674 |
| China | 2,246,051 | 1,847,048 | -399,003 |
| United States | 1,528,253 | 1,929,362 | +401,109 |
| Italy | 1,456,534 | 825,694 | -630,840 |
| Spain | 765,251 | 661,935 | -103,316 |
| France | 517,165 | 805,565 | +288,400 |
| Thailand | 353,177 | 592,282 | +239,105 |
| Turkey | 271,817 | 236,295 | -35,522 |
| Japan | 269,853 | 191,661 | -78,192 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 7 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 6 |
| West Midlands | 6 |
| Lancashire | 5 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 4 |
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 | 6 | +3 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| West Midlands | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| Lancashire | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Inner London - West | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Cornwall and Isles of Scilly | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Essex | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Northern Ireland | 2 | 3 | +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) | 16,689,342 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 11,781,977 |
| Air transport | 735,441 |
| Road transport | 70,889 |
| Other | 1,763 |
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) | 8,266,167 | 8,423,175 | +157,008 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 5,894,932 | 5,887,045 | -7,887 |
| Air transport | 418,487 | 316,954 | -101,533 |
| Road transport | 13,162 | 57,727 | +44,565 |
| Other | 1,753 | 10 | -1,743 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 6,173,435 |
| Felixstowe | 5,661,801 |
| Killingholme | 4,713,276 |
| London Gateway Port | 3,278,082 |
| London | 1,801,162 |
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 | 2,985,402 | 3,188,033 | +202,631 |
| Felixstowe | 2,916,862 | 2,744,939 | -171,923 |
| Killingholme | 2,111,946 | 2,601,330 | +489,384 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,966,327 | 1,311,755 | -654,572 |
| London | 1,201,087 | 600,075 | -601,012 |
| Eurotunnel | 859,577 | 890,104 | +30,527 |
| Southampton | 609,415 | 856,640 | +247,225 |
| Immingham Docks | 153,667 | 991,615 | +837,948 |
| Liverpool Docks | 296,779 | 315,219 | +18,440 |
| Belfast Port | 317,338 | 177,197 | -140,141 |
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 | 23 |
| Manufacture of rubber and plastic products | 11 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 8 |
| Specialised construction activities | 6 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 5 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 23 |
| 2026-03 | 21 |
| 2026-02 | 18 |
| 2026-01 | 20 |
| 2025-12 | 17 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| OMYA UK LIMITED | 124 |
| HEXCEL REINFORCEMENTS UK LIMITED | 113 |
| BRETT MARTIN LIMITED | 89 |
| FIBRE TECHNOLOGIES INTERNATIONAL LIMITED | 84 |
| GAZECHIM COMPOSITES UK LIMITED | 78 |
| BUFA COMPOSITES UK LTD. | 60 |
| GRP SOLUTIONS LTD | 57 |
| MENZOLIT LTD. | 56 |
| GRINTERLEY LIMITED | 47 |
| COMMSCOPE CONNECTIVITY UK LIMITED | 46 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 28 |
| 54m+ | 27 |
| 15m-54m | 16 |
| 0-1m | 6 |
| Other | 3 |
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 | 25,033,514 |
| Italy | 7,825,210 |
| Belgium | 5,013,476 |
| Croatia | 2,097,143 |
| Poland | 1,793,826 |
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 | 20,336,100 | 4,697,414 | -15,638,686 |
| Italy | 5,966,646 | 1,858,564 | -4,108,082 |
| Belgium | 3,813,942 | 1,199,534 | -2,614,408 |
| Croatia | 1,399,527 | 697,616 | -701,911 |
| Poland | 1,406,576 | 387,250 | -1,019,326 |
| France | 1,150,696 | 324,920 | -825,776 |
| Slovakia | 909,437 | 196,123 | -713,314 |
| Portugal | 1,042,789 | 22,922 | -1,019,867 |
| Latvia | 879,571 | 26,841 | -852,730 |
| Austria | 528,109 | 68,835 | -459,274 |
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 | 497,985 |
| Denmark | 8 |
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 | 283,301 | 214,684 | -68,617 |
| Denmark | 0 | 8 | +8 |
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) | 29,242,344 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 20,790,670 |
| Other | 497,993 |
| Air transport | 292,716 |
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) | 23,110,662 | 6,131,682 | -16,978,980 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 16,567,219 | 4,223,451 | -12,343,768 |
| Other | 283,301 | 214,692 | -68,609 |
| Air transport | 224,740 | 67,976 | -156,764 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 39,512,620 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 8,054,903 |
| Hull | 1,421,922 |
| 000 | 497,993 |
| Felixstowe | 392,661 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 31,637,225 | 7,875,395 | -23,761,830 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 5,800,214 | 2,254,689 | -3,545,525 |
| Hull | 1,402,713 | 19,209 | -1,383,504 |
| 000 | 283,301 | 214,692 | -68,609 |
| Felixstowe | 380,539 | 12,122 | -368,417 |
| Harwich | 134,723 | 0 | -134,723 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 112,812 | 7,985 | -104,827 |
| Portsmouth | 77,296 | 17,315 | -59,981 |
| London | 87,057 | 35 | -87,022 |
| East Midlands Airport | 57,627 | 26,768 | -30,859 |
Quick facts
HS code: 701912
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Long, untwisted bundles of glass fibers used for reinforcement