Import/export HS code 701915: Chemically bonded glass fiber mats
Mats made by chemically bonding glass fibers together
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.
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 4,773,764 |
| China | 3,540,450 |
| Belgium | 2,587,640 |
| Thailand | 1,862,297 |
| Spain | 870,988 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 1,838,324 | 2,935,440 | +1,097,116 |
| China | 1,760,034 | 1,780,416 | +20,382 |
| Belgium | 1,438,493 | 1,149,147 | -289,346 |
| Thailand | 954,119 | 908,178 | -45,941 |
| Spain | 704,324 | 166,664 | -537,660 |
| Germany | 602,311 | 92,263 | -510,048 |
| Egypt | 508,200 | 31,244 | -476,956 |
| Italy | 308,078 | 225,892 | -82,186 |
| India | 356,729 | 0 | -356,729 |
| Viet Nam | 85,031 | 266,489 | +181,458 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 4,577,012 |
| Italy | 2,251,462 |
| Thailand | 1,853,314 |
| Germany | 777,598 |
| India | 720,127 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 2,506,325 | 2,070,687 | -435,638 |
| Italy | 1,142,884 | 1,108,578 | -34,306 |
| Thailand | 945,136 | 908,178 | -36,958 |
| Germany | 679,541 | 98,057 | -581,484 |
| India | 532,793 | 187,334 | -345,459 |
| Egypt | 421,726 | 32,878 | -388,848 |
| Viet Nam | 85,031 | 266,489 | +181,458 |
| Czechia | 165,439 | 185,384 | +19,945 |
| Taiwan | 300,756 | 38,790 | -261,966 |
| Turkey | 177,228 | 106,866 | -70,362 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 6 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 4 |
| Lancashire | 4 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 4 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 3 | 5 | +2 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Lancashire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| West Yorkshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 1 | 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) | 7,622,518 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 5,139,711 |
| Other | 4,672,501 |
| Air transport | 94,640 |
| Road transport | 8,020 |
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) | 4,292,803 | 3,329,715 | -963,088 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,389,856 | 1,749,855 | -1,640,001 |
| Other | 1,745,505 | 2,926,996 | +1,181,491 |
| Air transport | 47,067 | 47,573 | +506 |
| Road transport | 0 | 8,020 | +8,020 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 4,678,907 |
| 000 | 4,672,501 |
| Dover | 2,758,044 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,166,999 |
| Purfleet | 969,179 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 2,685,744 | 1,993,163 | -692,581 |
| 000 | 1,745,505 | 2,926,996 | +1,181,491 |
| Dover | 2,127,683 | 630,361 | -1,497,322 |
| London Gateway Port | 755,250 | 411,749 | -343,501 |
| Purfleet | 523,070 | 446,109 | -76,961 |
| London | 384,454 | 484,177 | +99,723 |
| Southampton | 439,197 | 340,390 | -98,807 |
| Belfast Port | 283,692 | 376,083 | +92,391 |
| Eurotunnel | 252,357 | 190,488 | -61,869 |
| Thamesport | 49,733 | 87,960 | +38,227 |
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
|
11 |
|
Manufacture of rubber and plastic products
|
6 |
|
Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products
|
5 |
|
Warehousing and support activities for transportation
|
5 |
|
Architectural and engineering activities; technical testing and analysis
|
4 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 15 |
| 2026-04 | 15 |
| 2026-03 | 15 |
| 2026-02 | 11 |
| 2026-01 | 13 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| GAZECHIM COMPOSITES UK LIMITED | 53 |
| GRUPO ANTOLIN LEAMINGTON LIMITED | 50 |
| CAMFIL LIMITED | 40 |
| VOLZ FILTERS UK LIMITED | 36 |
| BUFA COMPOSITES UK LTD. | 34 |
| CURE IT COMPOSITES LIMITED | 32 |
| GRINTERLEY LIMITED | 31 |
| FILON PRODUCTS LIMITED | 28 |
| CROMAR BUILDING PRODUCTS LIMITED | 25 |
| OMYA UK LIMITED | 22 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 24 |
| 1m-15m | 17 |
| 15m-54m | 11 |
| Other | 5 |
| 0-1m | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 8,459,691 |
| United States | 996,226 |
| Germany | 295,221 |
| France | 289,735 |
| Italy | 289,116 |
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 | 7,470,611 | 989,080 | -6,481,531 |
| United States | 363,720 | 632,506 | +268,786 |
| Germany | 178,472 | 116,749 | -61,723 |
| France | 231,701 | 58,034 | -173,667 |
| Italy | 181,140 | 107,976 | -73,164 |
| Finland | 79,233 | 175,533 | +96,300 |
| Canada | 27,659 | 140,521 | +112,862 |
| Netherlands | 97,285 | 64,683 | -32,602 |
| China | 136,022 | 20,883 | -115,139 |
| Sweden | 83,088 | 69,709 | -13,379 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Finland | 6 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Finland | 6 | 0 | -6 |
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) | 9,484,385 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,528,625 |
| Other | 466,554 |
| Air transport | 462,683 |
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) | 8,237,544 | 1,246,841 | -6,990,703 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 631,754 | 896,871 | +265,117 |
| Other | 162,923 | 303,631 | +140,708 |
| Air transport | 258,456 | 204,227 | -54,229 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 5,164,528 |
| Holyhead | 1,879,193 |
| Heysham | 1,795,578 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,108,007 |
| Immingham Docks | 543,279 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 4,212,097 | 952,431 | -3,259,666 |
| Holyhead | 1,622,171 | 257,022 | -1,365,149 |
| Heysham | 1,672,082 | 123,496 | -1,548,586 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 725,707 | 382,300 | -343,407 |
| Immingham Docks | 234,887 | 308,392 | +73,505 |
| 000 | 162,923 | 303,631 | +140,708 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 174,909 | 54,568 | -120,341 |
| Dover | 117,484 | 24,682 | -92,802 |
| Southampton | 91,378 | 39,869 | -51,509 |
| London Gateway Port | 88,048 | 40,217 | -47,831 |
Quick facts
HS code: 701915
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Mats made by chemically bonding glass fibers together