Import/export HS code 701915: Chemically bonded glass fiber mats
Mats made by chemically 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 4,931,957 |
| China | 3,927,393 |
| Belgium | 2,956,805 |
| Thailand | 2,002,252 |
| Spain | 998,159 |
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 | 1,658,593 | 3,273,364 | +1,614,771 |
| China | 1,768,292 | 2,159,101 | +390,809 |
| Belgium | 1,586,819 | 1,369,986 | -216,833 |
| Thailand | 837,051 | 1,165,201 | +328,150 |
| Spain | 716,716 | 281,443 | -435,273 |
| Germany | 745,776 | 93,958 | -651,818 |
| Egypt | 559,624 | 151,822 | -407,802 |
| Italy | 274,153 | 274,757 | +604 |
| India | 451,333 | 57,913 | -393,420 |
| Czechia | 180,388 | 239,637 | +59,249 |
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 | 5,071,159 |
| Italy | 2,426,841 |
| Thailand | 2,013,236 |
| Germany | 928,799 |
| India | 923,079 |
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 | 2,501,089 | 2,570,070 | +68,981 |
| Italy | 1,159,496 | 1,267,345 | +107,849 |
| Thailand | 837,681 | 1,175,555 | +337,874 |
| Germany | 826,658 | 102,141 | -724,517 |
| India | 634,544 | 288,535 | -346,009 |
| Egypt | 473,150 | 153,456 | -319,694 |
| Czechia | 180,388 | 239,637 | +59,249 |
| Taiwan | 325,180 | 67,037 | -258,143 |
| Viet Nam | 16,630 | 334,890 | +318,260 |
| Turkey | 215,108 | 106,866 | -108,242 |
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 | 5 |
| 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 | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Lancashire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| West Yorkshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
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) | 8,541,297 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 5,870,776 |
| Other | 4,830,694 |
| Air transport | 105,214 |
| 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) | 4,289,466 | 4,251,831 | -37,635 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,607,149 | 2,263,627 | -1,343,522 |
| Other | 1,624,778 | 3,205,916 | +1,581,138 |
| Air transport | 57,641 | 47,573 | -10,068 |
| 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 | 5,283,467 |
| 000 | 4,830,694 |
| Dover | 3,214,137 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,371,094 |
| London | 1,069,392 |
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 | 2,810,246 | 2,473,221 | -337,025 |
| 000 | 1,624,778 | 3,205,916 | +1,581,138 |
| Dover | 2,294,262 | 919,875 | -1,374,387 |
| London Gateway Port | 748,941 | 622,153 | -126,788 |
| London | 530,204 | 539,188 | +8,984 |
| Purfleet | 472,717 | 496,462 | +23,745 |
| Southampton | 434,464 | 434,831 | +367 |
| Belfast Port | 179,549 | 499,107 | +319,558 |
| Eurotunnel | 187,415 | 255,430 | +68,015 |
| Thamesport | 47,170 | 92,058 | +44,888 |
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 chemicals and chemical products | 5 |
| Manufacture of rubber and plastic 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+ | 25 |
| 1m-15m | 18 |
| 15m-54m | 11 |
| 0-1m | 5 |
| Other | 5 |
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 | 9,676,792 |
| United States | 1,020,853 |
| France | 332,581 |
| Germany | 316,878 |
| Italy | 316,567 |
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 | 7,510,944 | 2,165,848 | -5,345,096 |
| United States | 388,347 | 632,506 | +244,159 |
| France | 231,397 | 101,184 | -130,213 |
| Germany | 170,283 | 146,595 | -23,688 |
| Italy | 145,414 | 171,153 | +25,739 |
| Finland | 86,778 | 182,434 | +95,656 |
| Netherlands | 134,165 | 87,201 | -46,964 |
| Canada | 38,833 | 140,521 | +101,688 |
| China | 0 | 156,905 | +156,905 |
| Spain | 96,514 | 58,916 | -37,598 |
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) | 10,865,095 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,584,510 |
| Other | 483,941 |
| Air transport | 468,326 |
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) | 8,321,209 | 2,543,886 | -5,777,323 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 562,912 | 1,021,598 | +458,686 |
| Other | 142,193 | 341,748 | +199,555 |
| Air transport | 108,558 | 359,768 | +251,210 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 5,665,234 |
| Holyhead | 2,419,466 |
| Heysham | 1,965,487 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,248,837 |
| Immingham Docks | 563,588 |
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 | 4,101,159 | 1,564,075 | -2,537,084 |
| Holyhead | 1,863,742 | 555,724 | -1,308,018 |
| Heysham | 1,562,481 | 403,006 | -1,159,475 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 720,379 | 528,458 | -191,921 |
| Immingham Docks | 211,464 | 352,124 | +140,660 |
| 000 | 142,193 | 341,748 | +199,555 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 41,029 | 192,042 | +151,013 |
| Dover | 127,589 | 43,964 | -83,625 |
| Southampton | 92,746 | 39,869 | -52,877 |
| London Gateway Port | 75,295 | 52,970 | -22,325 |
Quick facts
HS code: 701915
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Mats made by chemically bonding glass fibers together