Import/export HS code 701914: Mechanically bonded glass fiber mats
Mats made by mechanically bonding glass fibers together
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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 | 7,587,256 |
| Ireland | 4,792,405 |
| Egypt | 3,372,071 |
| Czechia | 1,090,122 |
| Latvia | 782,084 |
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 | 3,503,811 | 4,083,445 | +579,634 |
| Ireland | 2,032,505 | 2,759,900 | +727,395 |
| Egypt | 1,779,560 | 1,592,511 | -187,049 |
| Czechia | 544,867 | 545,255 | +388 |
| Latvia | 373,567 | 408,517 | +34,950 |
| China | 349,345 | 331,707 | -17,638 |
| Germany | 261,361 | 180,860 | -80,501 |
| Turkey | 54,102 | 145,450 | +91,348 |
| Netherlands | 119,334 | 41,326 | -78,008 |
| Poland | 89,692 | 51,682 | -38,010 |
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 | 7,617,873 |
| Egypt | 3,354,476 |
| Czechia | 1,112,150 |
| Latvia | 877,308 |
| China | 693,542 |
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 | 3,456,260 | 4,161,613 | +705,353 |
| Egypt | 1,779,204 | 1,575,272 | -203,932 |
| Czechia | 639,583 | 472,567 | -167,016 |
| Latvia | 439,339 | 437,969 | -1,370 |
| China | 349,345 | 344,197 | -5,148 |
| Germany | 172,065 | 124,307 | -47,758 |
| Turkey | 54,102 | 145,450 | +91,348 |
| Slovakia | 29,514 | 138,029 | +108,515 |
| Croatia | 8,721 | 131,944 | +123,223 |
| Ireland | 21,697 | 95,600 | +73,903 |
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 |
| Merseyside | 6 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 5 |
| Lancashire | 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 | 3 | 5 | +2 |
| Merseyside | 6 | 2 | -4 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Lancashire | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| Greater Manchester | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Inner London - East | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Kent | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Devon | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 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) | 10,250,601 |
| Other | 4,836,417 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,402,289 |
| Air transport | 314,181 |
| 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) | 4,770,839 | 5,479,762 | +708,923 |
| Other | 2,078,976 | 2,757,441 | +678,465 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,228,082 | 2,174,207 | -53,875 |
| Air transport | 149,922 | 164,259 | +14,337 |
| 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 | 5,989,012 |
| 000 | 4,836,417 |
| Eurotunnel | 2,787,857 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,534,328 |
| Southampton | 994,573 |
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 | 2,996,492 | 2,992,520 | -3,972 |
| 000 | 2,078,976 | 2,757,441 | +678,465 |
| Eurotunnel | 935,652 | 1,852,205 | +916,553 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,680,107 | 854,221 | -825,886 |
| Southampton | 121,805 | 872,768 | +750,963 |
| Felixstowe | 334,591 | 203,319 | -131,272 |
| Hull | 57,320 | 372,161 | +314,841 |
| Immingham Docks | 227,570 | 39,325 | -188,245 |
| Middlesbrough | 170,100 | 8,740 | -161,360 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 133,641 | 42,236 | -91,405 |
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 | 13 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 13 |
| 2026-03 | 15 |
| 2026-02 | 14 |
| 2026-01 | 18 |
| 2025-12 | 13 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| TBA PROTECTIVE TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED | 49 |
| LINDAB LIMITED | 48 |
| VALMIERA GLASS UK LIMITED | 48 |
| GRP SOLUTIONS LTD | 46 |
| AVON GROUP MANUFACTURING LIMITED | 45 |
| RUBIX INDUSTRIAL SERVICES LIMITED | 42 |
| UNIFRAX LIMITED | 42 |
| GAZECHIM COMPOSITES UK LIMITED | 41 |
| STUDWELDPRO - U.K. LIMITED | 27 |
| CRISTEX LIMITED | 23 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 29 |
| 54m+ | 22 |
| 15m-54m | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| 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 | 2,436,363 |
| Singapore | 475,076 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 450,334 |
| United States | 323,134 |
| France | 262,142 |
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 | 1,220,747 | 1,215,616 | -5,131 |
| Singapore | 164,524 | 310,552 | +146,028 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 173,233 | 277,101 | +103,868 |
| United States | 108,180 | 214,954 | +106,774 |
| France | 255,284 | 6,858 | -248,426 |
| Germany | 35,828 | 81,709 | +45,881 |
| Mexico | 0 | 109,040 | +109,040 |
| Canada | 46,934 | 43,388 | -3,546 |
| China | 22,915 | 48,449 | +25,534 |
| Viet Nam | 11,259 | 51,665 | +40,406 |
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 | 643,134 |
| Lithuania | 669 |
| Poland | 498 |
| 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 | 329,950 | 313,184 | -16,766 |
| Lithuania | 0 | 669 | +669 |
| Poland | 128 | 370 | +242 |
| 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) | 1,749,526 |
| Air transport | 1,302,738 |
| Other | 1,049,893 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 809,793 |
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) | 1,066,713 | 682,813 | -383,900 |
| Air transport | 533,242 | 769,496 | +236,254 |
| Other | 584,029 | 465,864 | -118,165 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 133,888 | 675,905 | +542,017 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| 000 | 1,049,893 |
| Heysham | 1,049,554 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 809,679 |
| Birmingham Airport | 363,394 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 336,966 |
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 | 584,029 | 465,864 | -118,165 |
| Heysham | 616,764 | 432,790 | -183,974 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 378,687 | 430,992 | +52,305 |
| Birmingham Airport | 101,298 | 262,096 | +160,798 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 161,330 | 175,636 | +14,306 |
| Southampton | 25,952 | 300,492 | +274,540 |
| Ayr Harbour | 18,233 | 272,996 | +254,763 |
| Dover | 211,343 | 7,368 | -203,975 |
| Liverpool Docks | 19,519 | 82,132 | +62,613 |
| Manchester Airport | 47,572 | 47,549 | -23 |
Quick facts
HS code: 701914
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Mats made by mechanically bonding glass fibers together