Import/export HS code 70196210: Glass fiber waste and scrap
Waste or leftover materials from glass fiber production
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 1,280,474 |
| Ireland | 855,488 |
| United States | 397,721 |
| Poland | 166,358 |
| France | 85,867 |
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 | 1,117,948 | 162,526 | -955,422 |
| Ireland | 370,456 | 485,032 | +114,576 |
| United States | 230,287 | 167,434 | -62,853 |
| Poland | 140,479 | 25,879 | -114,600 |
| France | 40,979 | 44,888 | +3,909 |
| Germany | 56,139 | 0 | -56,139 |
| Spain | 23,320 | 2,099 | -21,221 |
| Thailand | 20,299 | 0 | -20,299 |
| Turkey | 14,715 | 0 | -14,715 |
| Italy | 5,837 | 0 | -5,837 |
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 | 1,280,474 |
| United States | 1,165,210 |
| Poland | 96,080 |
| France | 90,418 |
| Mexico | 36,252 |
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 | 1,117,948 | 162,526 | -955,422 |
| United States | 568,770 | 596,440 | +27,670 |
| Poland | 90,541 | 5,539 | -85,002 |
| France | 41,955 | 48,463 | +6,508 |
| Mexico | 13,372 | 22,880 | +9,508 |
| Denmark | 0 | 20,340 | +20,340 |
| Thailand | 20,299 | 0 | -20,299 |
| Turkey | 14,715 | 0 | -14,715 |
| United Kingdom | 2,247 | 0 | -2,247 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Cheshire | 1 |
| East Central Scotland | 1 |
| Eastern Scotland | 1 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 1 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| East Central Scotland | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Eastern Scotland | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 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) | 1,450,201 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 792,675 |
| Air transport | 387,079 |
| Other | 186,927 |
| Road transport | 96,080 |
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) | 1,291,722 | 158,479 | -1,133,243 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 271,986 | 520,689 | +248,703 |
| Air transport | 215,598 | 171,481 | -44,117 |
| Other | 151,682 | 35,245 | -116,437 |
| Road transport | 90,541 | 5,539 | -85,002 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Grangemouth Docks | 1,083,042 |
| Holyhead | 555,980 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 250,932 |
| Felixstowe | 223,708 |
| Liverpool Docks | 215,349 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grangemouth Docks | 1,006,628 | 76,414 | -930,214 |
| Holyhead | 106,193 | 449,787 | +343,594 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 83,498 | 167,434 | +83,936 |
| Felixstowe | 141,643 | 82,065 | -59,578 |
| Liverpool Docks | 215,349 | 0 | -215,349 |
| 000 | 151,682 | 35,245 | -116,437 |
| ZLC | 90,541 | 5,539 | -85,002 |
| London Stansted Airport | 93,222 | 0 | -93,222 |
| Portsmouth | 30,893 | 44,888 | +13,995 |
| Eurotunnel | 41,367 | 20,340 | -21,027 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Air transport | 1 |
| Civil engineering | 1 |
| Manufacture of electrical equipment | 1 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 1 |
| Manufacture of rubber and plastic products | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-05 | 2 |
| 2025-04 | 3 |
| 2025-03 | 4 |
| 2025-02 | 2 |
| 2025-01 | 4 |
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+ | 4 |
| 15m-54m | 2 |
| Other | 1 |
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 | 126,840 |
| Lithuania | 109,167 |
| Poland | 84,999 |
| Germany | 82,622 |
| United Arab Emirates | 50,454 |
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 | 71,686 | 55,154 | -16,532 |
| Lithuania | 102,581 | 6,586 | -95,995 |
| Poland | 66,310 | 18,689 | -47,621 |
| Germany | 9,108 | 73,514 | +64,406 |
| United Arab Emirates | 29,950 | 20,504 | -9,446 |
| Spain | 18,261 | 9,836 | -8,425 |
| Belgium | 13,058 | 14,428 | +1,370 |
| Turkey | 20,989 | 3,420 | -17,569 |
| Italy | 5,879 | 2,900 | -2,979 |
| France | 0 | 6,832 | +6,832 |
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 | 2,196 |
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 | 1,724 | 472 | -1,252 |
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) | 328,745 |
| Air transport | 232,377 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,677 |
| Other | 2,196 |
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) | 209,406 | 119,339 | -90,067 |
| Air transport | 132,950 | 99,427 | -33,523 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,692 | 1,985 | -707 |
| Other | 1,724 | 472 | -1,252 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 208,095 |
| London Stansted Airport | 138,534 |
| East Midlands Airport | 93,843 |
| Holyhead | 88,075 |
| Harwich | 31,467 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 162,274 | 45,821 | -116,453 |
| London Stansted Airport | 72,395 | 66,139 | -6,256 |
| East Midlands Airport | 60,555 | 33,288 | -27,267 |
| Holyhead | 46,024 | 42,051 | -3,973 |
| Harwich | 0 | 31,467 | +31,467 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,205 | 0 | -2,205 |
| 000 | 1,724 | 472 | -1,252 |
| London Gateway Port | 0 | 1,985 | +1,985 |
| Southampton | 1,595 | 0 | -1,595 |
Quick facts
HS code: 70196210
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Waste or leftover materials from glass fiber production