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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 3,442,356 |
| Ireland | 3,253,060 |
| Belgium | 2,771,829 |
| Thailand | 1,642,315 |
| Spain | 997,590 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 1,888,668 | 1,553,688 | -334,980 |
| Ireland | 1,619,355 | 1,633,705 | +14,350 |
| Belgium | 1,753,931 | 1,017,898 | -736,033 |
| Thailand | 924,529 | 717,786 | -206,743 |
| Spain | 744,568 | 253,022 | -491,546 |
| Germany | 923,398 | 57,117 | -866,281 |
| Egypt | 551,702 | 185,862 | -365,840 |
| India | 469,378 | 94,654 | -374,724 |
| Italy | 300,805 | 172,951 | -127,854 |
| Czechia | 252,658 | 155,203 | -97,455 |
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 | 4,568,752 |
| Italy | 1,990,124 |
| Thailand | 1,653,299 |
| Germany | 1,065,108 |
| India | 954,501 |
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 | 2,656,190 | 1,912,562 | -743,628 |
| Italy | 1,169,863 | 820,261 | -349,602 |
| Thailand | 925,159 | 728,140 | -197,019 |
| Germany | 992,909 | 72,199 | -920,710 |
| India | 631,540 | 322,961 | -308,579 |
| Egypt | 476,036 | 175,054 | -300,982 |
| Taiwan | 426,748 | 58,947 | -367,801 |
| Czechia | 252,658 | 155,203 | -97,455 |
| Belgium | 289,447 | 60,325 | -229,122 |
| Turkey | 229,096 | 100,071 | -129,025 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 4 |
| Lancashire | 4 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 4 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Lancashire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| 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) | 7,563,276 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 5,790,783 |
| Other | 3,151,797 |
| Air transport | 88,363 |
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) | 4,517,850 | 3,045,426 | -1,472,424 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 4,061,078 | 1,729,705 | -2,331,373 |
| Other | 1,604,627 | 1,547,170 | -57,457 |
| Air transport | 52,259 | 36,104 | -16,155 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 4,648,248 |
| Dover | 3,431,909 |
| 000 | 3,151,797 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,288,359 |
| Southampton | 904,195 |
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 | 2,876,676 | 1,771,572 | -1,105,104 |
| Dover | 2,630,790 | 801,119 | -1,829,671 |
| 000 | 1,604,627 | 1,547,170 | -57,457 |
| London Gateway Port | 784,547 | 503,812 | -280,735 |
| Southampton | 545,837 | 358,358 | -187,479 |
| London | 561,081 | 315,013 | -246,068 |
| Purfleet | 358,830 | 340,645 | -18,185 |
| Belfast Port | 142,642 | 296,613 | +153,971 |
| Eurotunnel | 231,716 | 201,614 | -30,102 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 251,640 | 7,891 | -243,749 |
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 chemicals and chemical products | 5 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 4 |
| Architectural and engineering activities; technical testing and analysis | 3 |
| Manufacture of motor vehicles, trailers and semi-trailers | 3 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 13 |
| 2025-11 | 13 |
| 2025-10 | 10 |
| 2025-09 | 11 |
| 2025-08 | 11 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 22 |
| 1m-15m | 17 |
| 15m-54m | 9 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 10,567,831 |
| United States | 1,003,759 |
| France | 342,570 |
| Italy | 304,741 |
| Germany | 297,487 |
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 | 7,486,747 | 3,081,084 | -4,405,663 |
| United States | 657,772 | 345,987 | -311,785 |
| France | 249,382 | 93,188 | -156,194 |
| Italy | 151,774 | 152,967 | +1,193 |
| Germany | 171,144 | 126,343 | -44,801 |
| Netherlands | 125,161 | 60,536 | -64,625 |
| Finland | 72,374 | 107,397 | +35,023 |
| Sweden | 88,368 | 56,544 | -31,824 |
| Spain | 59,698 | 83,434 | +23,736 |
| China | 0 | 140,373 | +140,373 |
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) | 11,870,933 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,413,957 |
| Air transport | 470,834 |
| Other | 299,029 |
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) | 8,369,482 | 3,501,451 | -4,868,031 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 811,342 | 602,615 | -208,727 |
| Air transport | 216,443 | 254,391 | +37,948 |
| Other | 126,244 | 172,785 | +46,541 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 5,844,707 |
| Holyhead | 2,739,653 |
| Heysham | 2,238,827 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,165,741 |
| Immingham Docks | 447,612 |
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 | 4,063,279 | 1,781,428 | -2,281,851 |
| Holyhead | 2,033,729 | 705,924 | -1,327,805 |
| Heysham | 1,464,839 | 773,988 | -690,851 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 685,719 | 480,022 | -205,697 |
| Immingham Docks | 230,325 | 217,287 | -13,038 |
| London Gateway Port | 291,646 | 31,318 | -260,328 |
| 000 | 126,244 | 172,785 | +46,541 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 39,357 | 160,080 | +120,723 |
| Dover | 142,922 | 53,223 | -89,699 |
| Southampton | 84,303 | 34,131 | -50,172 |
Quick facts
HS code: 701915
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Mats made by chemically bonding glass fibers together