Import/export HS code 701914: Mechanically bonded glass fiber mats
Mats made by mechanically bonding glass fibers together
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- 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 7,170,246 |
| Ireland | 4,796,726 |
| Egypt | 3,318,354 |
| Czechia | 1,055,072 |
| Latvia | 707,022 |
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 | 3,176,543 | 3,993,703 | +817,160 |
| Ireland | 2,176,896 | 2,619,830 | +442,934 |
| Egypt | 2,002,809 | 1,315,545 | -687,264 |
| Czechia | 552,002 | 503,070 | -48,932 |
| Latvia | 300,176 | 406,846 | +106,670 |
| China | 345,878 | 311,897 | -33,981 |
| Germany | 201,793 | 198,018 | -3,775 |
| Turkey | 54,102 | 167,153 | +113,051 |
| Netherlands | 119,199 | 35,426 | -83,773 |
| Poland | 89,692 | 56,334 | -33,358 |
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 | 7,200,863 |
| Egypt | 3,300,759 |
| Czechia | 1,040,584 |
| Latvia | 817,810 |
| China | 670,265 |
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 | 3,119,641 | 4,081,222 | +961,581 |
| Egypt | 2,002,453 | 1,298,306 | -704,147 |
| Czechia | 610,202 | 430,382 | -179,820 |
| Latvia | 365,948 | 451,862 | +85,914 |
| China | 358,368 | 311,897 | -46,471 |
| Germany | 164,077 | 126,969 | -37,108 |
| Turkey | 54,102 | 167,153 | +113,051 |
| Slovakia | 36,698 | 135,422 | +98,724 |
| Croatia | 33,963 | 105,426 | +71,463 |
| Ireland | 38,850 | 78,447 | +39,597 |
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 | 6 |
| Lancashire | 4 |
| Merseyside | 4 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 4 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 4 | 5 | +1 |
| Lancashire | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Merseyside | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Inner London - East | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Devon | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Kent | 2 | 1 | -1 |
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) | 9,706,987 |
| Other | 4,864,602 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,333,840 |
| Air transport | 303,953 |
| Road transport | 22,241 |
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) | 4,382,250 | 5,324,737 | +942,487 |
| Other | 2,206,214 | 2,658,388 | +452,174 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,452,971 | 1,880,869 | -572,102 |
| Air transport | 155,859 | 148,094 | -7,765 |
| Road transport | 22,241 | 0 | -22,241 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 5,266,571 |
| 000 | 4,864,602 |
| Eurotunnel | 2,947,977 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,397,159 |
| Southampton | 1,078,025 |
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 | 2,592,585 | 2,673,986 | +81,401 |
| 000 | 2,206,214 | 2,658,388 | +452,174 |
| Eurotunnel | 956,095 | 1,991,882 | +1,035,787 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,768,179 | 628,980 | -1,139,199 |
| Southampton | 298,149 | 779,876 | +481,727 |
| Felixstowe | 283,954 | 252,382 | -31,572 |
| Hull | 71,459 | 351,171 | +279,712 |
| Immingham Docks | 210,336 | 42,583 | -167,753 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 160,509 | 15,368 | -145,141 |
| Portsmouth | 938 | 162,714 | +161,776 |
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
|
12 |
|
Manufacture of textiles
|
7 |
|
Other manufacturing
|
6 |
|
Architectural and engineering activities; technical testing and analysis
|
5 |
|
Manufacture of other non-metallic mineral products
|
5 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 12 |
| 2026-04 | 13 |
| 2026-03 | 15 |
| 2026-02 | 14 |
| 2026-01 | 18 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| TBA PROTECTIVE TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED | 50 |
| LINDAB LIMITED | 49 |
| VALMIERA GLASS UK LIMITED | 49 |
| GRP SOLUTIONS LTD | 47 |
| AVON GROUP MANUFACTURING LIMITED | 46 |
| RUBIX INDUSTRIAL SERVICES LIMITED | 43 |
| UNIFRAX LIMITED | 42 |
| GAZECHIM COMPOSITES UK LIMITED | 41 |
| STUDWELDPRO - U.K. LIMITED | 27 |
| CRISTEX LIMITED | 24 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 27 |
| 54m+ | 21 |
| 15m-54m | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| 0-1m | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 2,278,634 |
| Singapore | 478,837 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 421,044 |
| United States | 375,325 |
| Mexico | 135,978 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 1,210,607 | 1,068,027 | -142,580 |
| Singapore | 206,120 | 272,717 | +66,597 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 180,131 | 240,913 | +60,782 |
| United States | 180,122 | 195,203 | +15,081 |
| Mexico | 0 | 135,978 | +135,978 |
| Germany | 40,238 | 81,850 | +41,612 |
| Canada | 57,776 | 32,546 | -25,230 |
| China | 22,915 | 48,449 | +25,534 |
| Viet Nam | 35,857 | 27,067 | -8,790 |
| Slovakia | 40,392 | 13,380 | -27,012 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| XI | 586,973 |
| Lithuania | 23,451 |
| Poland | 536 |
| Germany | 312 |
| China | 51 |
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 | 288,423 | 298,550 | +10,127 |
| Lithuania | 0 | 23,451 | +23,451 |
| Poland | 174 | 362 | +188 |
| Germany | 294 | 18 | -276 |
| China | 0 | 51 | +51 |
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) | 1,416,935 |
| Air transport | 1,237,524 |
| Other | 993,015 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 891,055 |
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) | 895,576 | 521,359 | -374,217 |
| Air transport | 571,865 | 665,659 | +93,794 |
| Other | 533,297 | 459,718 | -73,579 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 204,031 | 687,024 | +482,993 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| 000 | 993,015 |
| Heysham | 957,720 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 780,801 |
| Southampton | 413,613 |
| Birmingham Airport | 363,394 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| 000 | 533,297 | 459,718 | -73,579 |
| Heysham | 646,241 | 311,479 | -334,762 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 403,357 | 377,444 | -25,913 |
| Southampton | 55,142 | 358,471 | +303,329 |
| Birmingham Airport | 148,284 | 215,110 | +66,826 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 191,171 | 148,906 | -42,265 |
| Ayr Harbour | 18,233 | 272,996 | +254,763 |
| Liverpool Docks | 45,233 | 53,956 | +8,723 |
| London Gateway Port | 42,480 | 24,433 | -18,047 |
| Manchester Airport | 14,539 | 44,246 | +29,707 |
Quick facts
HS code: 701914
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Mats made by mechanically bonding glass fibers together