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 | 7,061,728 |
| China | 5,997,807 |
| Latvia | 3,790,914 |
| Germany | 2,812,690 |
| France | 2,444,065 |
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 | 3,663,304 | 3,398,424 | -264,880 |
| China | 3,187,908 | 2,809,899 | -378,009 |
| Latvia | 2,019,978 | 1,770,936 | -249,042 |
| Germany | 1,443,750 | 1,368,940 | -74,810 |
| France | 1,072,085 | 1,371,980 | +299,895 |
| Netherlands | 1,475,350 | 923,176 | -552,174 |
| Ireland | 992,597 | 1,162,210 | +169,613 |
| Poland | 740,476 | 466,010 | -274,466 |
| Belgium | 640,489 | 550,022 | -90,467 |
| Finland | 237,307 | 384,941 | +147,634 |
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 | 8,006,566 |
| China | 6,576,011 |
| Latvia | 3,906,810 |
| Germany | 3,043,690 |
| France | 2,547,311 |
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 | 4,143,138 | 3,863,428 | -279,710 |
| China | 3,684,470 | 2,891,541 | -792,929 |
| Latvia | 2,082,387 | 1,824,423 | -257,964 |
| Germany | 1,761,179 | 1,282,511 | -478,668 |
| France | 1,149,100 | 1,398,211 | +249,111 |
| Poland | 877,643 | 535,745 | -341,898 |
| Belgium | 638,488 | 475,407 | -163,081 |
| Finland | 239,263 | 389,845 | +150,582 |
| Czechia | 140,982 | 345,462 | +204,480 |
| Ireland | 127,666 | 351,635 | +223,969 |
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 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 11 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 9 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 9 |
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 | 7 | 12 | +5 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 8 | 10 | +2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 5 | 7 | +2 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 6 | 8 | +2 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 7 | 6 | -1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 8 | 5 | -3 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 6 | 6 | +0 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 7 | 6 | -1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 6 | 6 | +0 |
| West Midlands | 7 | 5 | -2 |
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) | 13,780,995 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 9,490,991 |
| Air transport | 6,845,851 |
| Other | 1,689,106 |
| Road transport | 29,410 |
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) | 7,373,074 | 6,407,921 | -965,153 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 5,452,061 | 4,038,930 | -1,413,131 |
| Air transport | 2,965,114 | 3,880,737 | +915,623 |
| Other | 846,449 | 842,657 | -3,792 |
| Road transport | 19,543 | 9,867 | -9,676 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 5,100,704 |
| Felixstowe | 4,832,711 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 3,895,740 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,598,113 |
| Southampton | 2,483,500 |
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 | 3,149,344 | 1,951,360 | -1,197,984 |
| Felixstowe | 2,953,336 | 1,879,375 | -1,073,961 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,455,839 | 2,439,901 | +984,062 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,711,103 | 887,010 | -824,093 |
| Southampton | 1,529,636 | 953,864 | -575,772 |
| 000 | 846,449 | 842,657 | -3,792 |
| Hull | 137,189 | 1,268,172 | +1,130,983 |
| Eurotunnel | 679,224 | 660,903 | -18,321 |
| Harwich | 515,899 | 508,506 | -7,393 |
| London Gateway Port | 504,055 | 395,720 | -108,335 |
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 | 34 |
| Other manufacturing | 27 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 17 |
| Manufacture of rubber and plastic products | 16 |
| Specialised construction activities | 15 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 33 |
| 2025-11 | 42 |
| 2025-10 | 45 |
| 2025-09 | 39 |
| 2025-08 | 46 |
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 | 48 |
| THS INDUSTRIAL TEXTILES LIMITED | 48 |
| SILENT GLISS LIMITED | 45 |
| BRITISH AIRWAYS PLC | 43 |
| VALMIERA GLASS UK LIMITED | 43 |
| CRISTEX LIMITED | 43 |
| HILTEX LTD | 41 |
| SHORT BROTHERS PLC | 40 |
| TURNILS (UK) LIMITED | 39 |
| VESTAS OFFSHORE WIND BLADES UK LTD | 37 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 81 |
| 54m+ | 61 |
| 0-1m | 26 |
| 15m-54m | 26 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 40,538,558 |
| Poland | 6,039,998 |
| France | 5,396,544 |
| Portugal | 2,912,163 |
| United States | 2,624,603 |
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 | 20,177,017 | 20,361,541 | +184,524 |
| Poland | 3,067,989 | 2,972,009 | -95,980 |
| France | 2,590,004 | 2,806,540 | +216,536 |
| Portugal | 1,523,584 | 1,388,579 | -135,005 |
| United States | 1,159,072 | 1,465,531 | +306,459 |
| Turkey | 749,128 | 1,268,438 | +519,310 |
| Slovenia | 1,142,485 | 747,048 | -395,437 |
| Czechia | 672,725 | 858,899 | +186,174 |
| Ireland | 525,562 | 811,183 | +285,621 |
| Italy | 549,910 | 639,059 | +89,149 |
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 | 693,799 |
| 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 | 194,181 | 499,618 | +305,437 |
| 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) | 67,003,738 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 5,714,401 |
| Air transport | 4,004,599 |
| Other | 755,925 |
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) | 31,955,356 | 35,048,382 | +3,093,026 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,226,888 | 2,487,513 | -739,375 |
| Air transport | 1,962,734 | 2,041,865 | +79,131 |
| Other | 225,804 | 530,121 | +304,317 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 42,163,556 |
| Harwich | 12,850,237 |
| Dover | 4,612,710 |
| Portsmouth | 3,067,792 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 2,741,547 |
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 | 21,445,469 | 20,718,087 | -727,382 |
| Harwich | 7,719,403 | 5,130,834 | -2,588,569 |
| Dover | 9,862 | 4,602,848 | +4,592,986 |
| Portsmouth | 1,560,077 | 1,507,715 | -52,362 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,299,839 | 1,441,708 | +141,869 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,310,978 | 1,087,887 | -223,091 |
| London | 606,770 | 1,739,211 | +1,132,441 |
| Southampton | 579,372 | 1,030,229 | +450,857 |
| London Gateway Port | 669,131 | 903,083 | +233,952 |
| 000 | 225,804 | 530,121 | +304,317 |
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