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 | 6,390,121 |
| Egypt | 4,338,393 |
| Belgium | 3,968,026 |
| China | 3,762,931 |
| Spain | 2,015,342 |
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 | 3,107,853 | 3,282,268 | +174,415 |
| Egypt | 2,406,778 | 1,931,615 | -475,163 |
| Belgium | 1,796,454 | 2,171,572 | +375,118 |
| China | 2,060,833 | 1,702,098 | -358,735 |
| Spain | 1,083,459 | 931,883 | -151,576 |
| United States | 724,803 | 673,275 | -51,528 |
| Italy | 700,640 | 407,810 | -292,830 |
| Netherlands | 532,167 | 191,498 | -340,669 |
| Thailand | 313,063 | 326,499 | +13,436 |
| Turkey | 270,214 | 178,970 | -91,244 |
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 | 6,801,362 |
| Egypt | 4,890,682 |
| China | 3,832,438 |
| United States | 2,876,260 |
| Italy | 2,345,768 |
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 | 3,519,094 | 3,282,268 | -236,826 |
| Egypt | 2,642,454 | 2,248,228 | -394,226 |
| China | 2,067,174 | 1,765,264 | -301,910 |
| United States | 1,362,488 | 1,513,772 | +151,284 |
| Italy | 1,350,949 | 994,819 | -356,130 |
| Spain | 839,487 | 642,480 | -197,007 |
| France | 501,757 | 576,705 | +74,948 |
| Thailand | 387,379 | 326,499 | -60,880 |
| Turkey | 270,214 | 207,816 | -62,398 |
| Japan | 289,854 | 158,836 | -131,018 |
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 |
| Lancashire | 5 |
| West Midlands | 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 | 5 | 5 | +0 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Lancashire | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| West Midlands | 5 | 3 | -2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 | 4 | +2 |
| Inner London - West | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Essex | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Northern Ireland | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 3 | 2 | -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) | 15,118,126 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 10,733,407 |
| Air transport | 737,789 |
| Road transport | 28,463 |
| 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) | 7,850,790 | 7,267,336 | -583,454 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 5,695,587 | 5,037,820 | -657,767 |
| Air transport | 487,353 | 250,436 | -236,917 |
| Road transport | 0 | 28,463 | +28,463 |
| Other | 0 | 1,763 | +1,763 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 5,574,235 |
| Felixstowe | 5,231,568 |
| Killingholme | 4,199,468 |
| London Gateway Port | 3,098,131 |
| London | 1,824,092 |
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 | 3,085,025 | 2,489,210 | -595,815 |
| Felixstowe | 2,769,092 | 2,462,476 | -306,616 |
| Killingholme | 1,939,098 | 2,260,370 | +321,272 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,049,328 | 1,048,803 | -1,000,525 |
| London | 1,118,665 | 705,427 | -413,238 |
| Eurotunnel | 775,797 | 748,502 | -27,295 |
| Southampton | 424,731 | 810,250 | +385,519 |
| Immingham Docks | 160,442 | 757,109 | +596,667 |
| Liverpool Docks | 237,208 | 314,968 | +77,760 |
| Belfast Port | 331,171 | 170,013 | -161,158 |
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 | 18 |
| Manufacture of rubber and plastic products | 11 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 5 |
| Architectural and engineering activities; technical testing and analysis | 5 |
| Retail 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 20 |
| 2025-11 | 27 |
| 2025-10 | 24 |
| 2025-09 | 20 |
| 2025-08 | 18 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| OMYA UK LIMITED | 120 |
| HEXCEL REINFORCEMENTS UK LIMITED | 110 |
| BRETT MARTIN LIMITED | 87 |
| FIBRE TECHNOLOGIES INTERNATIONAL LIMITED | 83 |
| GAZECHIM COMPOSITES UK LIMITED | 74 |
| BUFA COMPOSITES UK LTD. | 57 |
| GRP SOLUTIONS LTD | 53 |
| MENZOLIT LTD. | 52 |
| GRINTERLEY LIMITED | 44 |
| COMMSCOPE CONNECTIVITY UK LIMITED | 42 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 28 |
| 1m-15m | 26 |
| 15m-54m | 15 |
| 0-1m | 4 |
| Other | 4 |
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 | 28,086,255 |
| Italy | 8,866,688 |
| Belgium | 5,768,874 |
| Croatia | 2,253,744 |
| Poland | 2,132,630 |
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 | 18,791,147 | 9,295,108 | -9,496,039 |
| Italy | 6,064,208 | 2,802,480 | -3,261,728 |
| Belgium | 3,879,424 | 1,889,450 | -1,989,974 |
| Croatia | 1,173,014 | 1,080,730 | -92,284 |
| Poland | 1,343,301 | 789,329 | -553,972 |
| France | 1,058,777 | 517,333 | -541,444 |
| Slovakia | 809,073 | 462,290 | -346,783 |
| Portugal | 1,027,005 | 86,601 | -940,404 |
| Latvia | 969,655 | 60,001 | -909,654 |
| Austria | 474,065 | 178,909 | -295,156 |
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 | 420,219 |
| 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 | 213,695 | 206,524 | -7,171 |
| 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) | 31,143,508 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 25,093,183 |
| Other | 420,227 |
| Air transport | 269,761 |
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) | 19,831,171 | 11,312,337 | -8,518,834 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 18,123,034 | 6,970,149 | -11,152,885 |
| Other | 213,695 | 206,532 | -7,163 |
| Air transport | 203,375 | 66,386 | -136,989 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 44,177,230 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 7,970,211 |
| Hull | 2,015,229 |
| Dover | 975,287 |
| 000 | 420,227 |
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 | 29,627,977 | 14,549,253 | -15,078,724 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 4,658,478 | 3,311,733 | -1,346,745 |
| Hull | 1,902,849 | 112,380 | -1,790,469 |
| Dover | 942,482 | 32,805 | -909,677 |
| 000 | 213,695 | 206,532 | -7,163 |
| Felixstowe | 339,725 | 52,936 | -286,789 |
| Harwich | 129,384 | 37,698 | -91,686 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 109,603 | 16,930 | -92,673 |
| Portsmouth | 76,732 | 29,822 | -46,910 |
| London Gateway Port | 55,101 | 39,640 | -15,461 |
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