Import/export HS code 701969: Various glass fiber woven fabrics
Other types of woven glass fiber fabrics not listed elsewhere
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.
- It provides you with a list of potential leads who have bought similar products.
* 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 8,531,298 |
| China | 6,242,776 |
| Latvia | 4,129,657 |
| Ireland | 3,293,604 |
| Germany | 3,010,994 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 3,808,889 | 4,722,409 | +913,520 |
| China | 2,988,705 | 3,254,071 | +265,366 |
| Latvia | 2,056,431 | 2,073,226 | +16,795 |
| Ireland | 1,214,204 | 2,079,400 | +865,196 |
| Germany | 1,362,087 | 1,648,907 | +286,820 |
| France | 1,028,823 | 1,682,437 | +653,614 |
| Netherlands | 1,335,605 | 1,194,306 | -141,299 |
| Belgium | 604,389 | 722,255 | +117,866 |
| Poland | 721,784 | 520,385 | -201,399 |
| Finland | 272,805 | 448,986 | +176,181 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 9,523,801 |
| China | 6,807,983 |
| Latvia | 4,305,464 |
| Germany | 3,469,045 |
| France | 2,727,976 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 4,278,041 | 5,245,760 | +967,719 |
| China | 3,509,792 | 3,298,191 | -211,601 |
| Latvia | 2,122,340 | 2,183,124 | +60,784 |
| Germany | 1,755,252 | 1,713,793 | -41,459 |
| France | 1,005,937 | 1,722,039 | +716,102 |
| Poland | 819,869 | 596,381 | -223,488 |
| Belgium | 602,223 | 573,566 | -28,657 |
| Finland | 277,457 | 453,570 | +176,113 |
| Ireland | 188,340 | 464,968 | +276,628 |
| Czechia | 127,441 | 406,210 | +278,769 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 13 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 12 |
| West Midlands | 11 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 10 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 10 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 9 | 10 | +1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 9 | 9 | +0 |
| West Midlands | 9 | 4 | -5 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 6 | 6 | +0 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 7 | 8 | +1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 4 | 8 | +4 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 7 | 7 | +0 |
| Lancashire | 7 | 7 | +0 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 7 | 4 | -3 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 7 | 6 | -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) | 14,966,157 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 10,019,511 |
| Air transport | 8,515,045 |
| Other | 2,639,538 |
| Road transport | 9,867 |
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) | 7,297,397 | 7,668,760 | +371,363 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 5,069,271 | 4,950,240 | -119,031 |
| Air transport | 3,151,532 | 5,363,513 | +2,211,981 |
| Other | 992,697 | 1,646,841 | +654,144 |
| Road transport | 8,326 | 1,541 | -6,785 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 5,301,059 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 5,003,960 |
| Felixstowe | 4,982,974 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,704,268 |
| 000 | 2,639,538 |
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 | 2,980,657 | 2,320,402 | -660,255 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,701,977 | 3,301,983 | +1,600,006 |
| Felixstowe | 2,778,179 | 2,204,795 | -573,384 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,656,306 | 1,047,962 | -608,344 |
| 000 | 992,697 | 1,646,841 | +654,144 |
| Southampton | 1,447,965 | 1,174,246 | -273,719 |
| Hull | 222,326 | 1,790,831 | +1,568,505 |
| Eurotunnel | 667,455 | 774,492 | +107,037 |
| Harwich | 538,830 | 499,137 | -39,693 |
| Manchester Airport | 471,093 | 535,223 | +64,130 |
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 | 38 |
| Other manufacturing | 29 |
| Specialised construction activities | 17 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 16 |
| Manufacture of rubber and plastic products | 15 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 42 |
| 2026-03 | 47 |
| 2026-02 | 33 |
| 2026-01 | 33 |
| 2025-12 | 36 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| 3M UNITED KINGDOM PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANY | 52 |
| THS INDUSTRIAL TEXTILES LIMITED | 52 |
| SILENT GLISS LIMITED | 48 |
| BRITISH AIRWAYS PLC | 47 |
| VALMIERA GLASS UK LIMITED | 47 |
| CRISTEX LIMITED | 47 |
| SHORT BROTHERS PLC | 44 |
| HILTEX LTD | 43 |
| GAZECHIM COMPOSITES UK LIMITED | 40 |
| VESTAS OFFSHORE WIND BLADES UK LTD | 40 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 87 |
| 54m+ | 63 |
| 0-1m | 28 |
| 15m-54m | 28 |
| Other | 7 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 45,550,062 |
| Poland | 6,787,833 |
| France | 6,544,444 |
| United States | 3,020,305 |
| Portugal | 2,623,237 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 20,029,872 | 25,520,190 | +5,490,318 |
| Poland | 3,152,245 | 3,635,588 | +483,343 |
| France | 2,743,135 | 3,801,309 | +1,058,174 |
| United States | 1,439,030 | 1,581,275 | +142,245 |
| Portugal | 1,425,144 | 1,198,093 | -227,051 |
| Turkey | 598,778 | 1,694,241 | +1,095,463 |
| Czechia | 658,899 | 1,338,619 | +679,720 |
| Slovenia | 1,403,752 | 552,740 | -851,012 |
| Ireland | 679,128 | 1,263,876 | +584,748 |
| Italy | 464,617 | 956,502 | +491,885 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Sweden | 1,260,371 |
| XI | 7,056 |
| Poland | 391 |
| Czechia | 68 |
| China | 46 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sweden | 365,318 | 895,053 | +529,735 |
| XI | 325 | 6,731 | +6,406 |
| Poland | 391 | 0 | -391 |
| Czechia | 68 | 0 | -68 |
| China | 0 | 46 | +46 |
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) | 76,983,452 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 5,636,785 |
| Air transport | 4,732,775 |
| Other | 1,349,751 |
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) | 33,171,802 | 43,811,650 | +10,639,848 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,779,797 | 2,856,988 | +77,191 |
| Air transport | 1,999,099 | 2,733,676 | +734,577 |
| Other | 392,128 | 957,623 | +565,495 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 46,020,830 |
| Harwich | 14,558,467 |
| Dover | 6,802,149 |
| Portsmouth | 3,376,222 |
| London | 3,299,190 |
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 | 20,904,631 | 25,116,199 | +4,211,568 |
| Harwich | 8,039,954 | 6,518,513 | -1,521,441 |
| Dover | 296,283 | 6,505,866 | +6,209,583 |
| Portsmouth | 1,670,740 | 1,705,482 | +34,742 |
| London | 728,628 | 2,570,562 | +1,841,934 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,343,831 | 1,856,615 | +512,784 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,373,587 | 1,201,152 | -172,435 |
| Southampton | 900,207 | 1,026,435 | +126,228 |
| London Gateway Port | 826,784 | 949,349 | +122,565 |
| 000 | 392,128 | 957,623 | +565,495 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 701969
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Other types of woven glass fiber fabrics not listed elsewhere