Import/export HS code 70196910: Stitched or needled glass fiber fabrics
Glass fiber fabrics made by stitching or needling
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 2,200,192 |
| United States | 1,494,195 |
| Germany | 771,740 |
| Finland | 698,027 |
| China | 440,527 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 836,073 | 1,364,119 | +528,046 |
| United States | 686,533 | 807,662 | +121,129 |
| Germany | 489,227 | 282,513 | -206,714 |
| Finland | 442,285 | 255,742 | -186,543 |
| China | 264,829 | 175,698 | -89,131 |
| Austria | 74,138 | 259,686 | +185,548 |
| Belgium | 156,815 | 138,469 | -18,346 |
| Egypt | 137,993 | 46,697 | -91,296 |
| Malaysia | 114,355 | 0 | -114,355 |
| Spain | 76,239 | 4,632 | -71,607 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 2,206,684 |
| United States | 1,475,277 |
| Finland | 705,307 |
| China | 629,213 |
| Germany | 517,307 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 836,073 | 1,370,611 | +534,538 |
| United States | 682,067 | 793,210 | +111,143 |
| Finland | 447,189 | 258,118 | -189,071 |
| China | 444,998 | 184,215 | -260,783 |
| Germany | 425,310 | 91,997 | -333,313 |
| Belgium | 154,649 | 135,878 | -18,771 |
| Czechia | 73,939 | 212,127 | +138,188 |
| Slovakia | 46,092 | 161,303 | +115,211 |
| Egypt | 137,993 | 38,180 | -99,813 |
| Austria | 18,184 | 95,830 | +77,646 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 4 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 4 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 3 |
| Greater Manchester | 3 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 0 | 3 | +3 |
| Greater Manchester | 3 | 0 | -3 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Essex | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Lancashire | 2 | 1 | -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) | 4,456,493 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,261,289 |
| Air transport | 1,113,299 |
| Road transport | 9,867 |
| Other | 538 |
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) | 2,236,287 | 2,220,206 | -16,081 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 780,830 | 480,459 | -300,371 |
| Air transport | 345,048 | 768,251 | +423,203 |
| Road transport | 9,867 | 0 | -9,867 |
| Other | 0 | 538 | +538 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 1,509,859 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 923,111 |
| Immingham Docks | 801,025 |
| Southampton | 628,927 |
| Eurotunnel | 570,941 |
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 | 617,147 | 892,712 | +275,565 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 199,846 | 723,265 | +523,419 |
| Immingham Docks | 562,962 | 238,063 | -324,899 |
| Southampton | 404,979 | 223,948 | -181,031 |
| Eurotunnel | 259,048 | 311,893 | +52,845 |
| Portsmouth | 116,119 | 423,389 | +307,270 |
| Felixstowe | 326,102 | 57,519 | -268,583 |
| Poole | 154,316 | 116,286 | -38,030 |
| Purfleet | 132,841 | 135,878 | +3,037 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 3,073 | 177,935 | +174,862 |
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
|
9 |
|
Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c.
|
4 |
|
Office administrative, office support and other business support activities
|
4 |
|
Other manufacturing
|
4 |
|
Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
4 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 11 |
| 2026-04 | 9 |
| 2026-03 | 8 |
| 2026-02 | 7 |
| 2026-01 | 6 |
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 | 15 |
| 15m-54m | 5 |
| 0-1m | 4 |
| Other | 2 |
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 | 822,252 |
| Czechia | 576,822 |
| France | 412,944 |
| Poland | 212,271 |
| Angola | 170,950 |
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 | 474,167 | 348,085 | -126,082 |
| Czechia | 340,562 | 236,260 | -104,302 |
| France | 271,362 | 141,582 | -129,780 |
| Poland | 117,332 | 94,939 | -22,393 |
| Angola | 170,950 | 0 | -170,950 |
| Norway | 80,638 | 53,495 | -27,143 |
| United States | 49,208 | 68,290 | +19,082 |
| United Arab Emirates | 3,927 | 108,493 | +104,566 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 0 | 100,228 | +100,228 |
| China | 100,174 | 0 | -100,174 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| 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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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) | 2,486,966 |
| Air transport | 563,348 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 365,447 |
| Other | 46 |
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) | 1,529,976 | 956,990 | -572,986 |
| Air transport | 296,498 | 266,850 | -29,648 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 215,833 | 149,614 | -66,219 |
| Other | 0 | 46 | +46 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,748,697 |
| Immingham Docks | 643,803 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 288,724 |
| Southampton | 205,785 |
| Manchester Airport | 137,406 |
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 | 1,158,929 | 589,768 | -569,161 |
| Immingham Docks | 326,931 | 316,872 | -10,059 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 267,812 | 20,912 | -246,900 |
| Southampton | 111,294 | 94,491 | -16,803 |
| Manchester Airport | 3,862 | 133,544 | +129,682 |
| London Gateway Port | 84,984 | 23,482 | -61,502 |
| East Midlands Airport | 3,927 | 90,394 | +86,467 |
| Holyhead | 29,556 | 35,655 | +6,099 |
| Felixstowe | 19,555 | 30,259 | +10,704 |
| Aberdeen Airport | 20,897 | 0 | -20,897 |
Quick facts
HS code: 70196910
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Glass fiber fabrics made by stitching or needling