Import/export HS code 70196990: Various glass fiber fabrics
Other types of glass fiber fabrics not specified 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 5,574,821 |
| United States | 5,563,134 |
| Latvia | 3,790,914 |
| Netherlands | 2,361,625 |
| Ireland | 2,136,885 |
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 | 3,044,906 | 2,529,915 | -514,991 |
| United States | 3,044,517 | 2,518,617 | -525,900 |
| Latvia | 2,019,978 | 1,770,936 | -249,042 |
| Netherlands | 1,466,217 | 895,408 | -570,809 |
| Ireland | 981,002 | 1,155,883 | +174,881 |
| Germany | 1,131,188 | 917,305 | -213,883 |
| Poland | 720,933 | 430,051 | -290,882 |
| Belgium | 461,351 | 471,427 | +10,076 |
| France | 422,438 | 155,869 | -266,569 |
| Italy | 94,363 | 246,196 | +151,833 |
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 | 6,526,890 |
| China | 5,931,219 |
| Latvia | 3,904,138 |
| Germany | 2,524,128 |
| Poland | 1,310,477 |
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 | 3,524,351 | 3,002,539 | -521,812 |
| China | 3,375,901 | 2,555,318 | -820,583 |
| Latvia | 2,079,715 | 1,824,423 | -255,292 |
| Germany | 1,495,042 | 1,029,086 | -465,956 |
| Poland | 823,359 | 487,118 | -336,241 |
| Belgium | 461,516 | 399,403 | -62,113 |
| France | 499,453 | 167,648 | -331,805 |
| Ireland | 116,071 | 345,308 | +229,237 |
| Italy | 92,478 | 262,237 | +169,759 |
| Netherlands | 152,062 | 136,045 | -16,017 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 11 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 9 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 9 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 9 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 8 |
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 | 6 | 10 | +4 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 5 | 5 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 6 | 7 | +1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 7 | 6 | -1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 4 | 7 | +3 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 6 | 6 | +0 |
| Lancashire | 7 | 6 | -1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 7 | 5 | -2 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 6 | 5 | -1 |
| West Midlands | 6 | 5 | -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) | 9,683,728 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 8,072,772 |
| Air transport | 5,893,127 |
| Other | 1,688,568 |
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) | 5,667,171 | 4,016,557 | -1,650,614 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,532,396 | 3,540,376 | -992,020 |
| Air transport | 2,810,255 | 3,082,872 | +272,617 |
| Other | 846,449 | 842,119 | -4,330 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 4,481,923 |
| Dover | 3,800,275 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 3,114,679 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,816,699 |
| Southampton | 1,754,973 |
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 | 2,687,791 | 1,794,132 | -893,659 |
| Dover | 2,737,667 | 1,062,608 | -1,675,059 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,436,442 | 1,678,237 | +241,795 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,326,059 | 490,640 | -835,419 |
| Southampton | 1,062,321 | 692,652 | -369,669 |
| 000 | 846,449 | 842,119 | -4,330 |
| Hull | 84,618 | 1,268,172 | +1,183,554 |
| Harwich | 505,724 | 474,653 | -31,071 |
| Manchester Airport | 468,449 | 413,813 | -54,636 |
| Eurotunnel | 359,342 | 404,233 | +44,891 |
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 | 30 |
| Other manufacturing | 25 |
| Specialised construction activities | 15 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 14 |
| Manufacture of rubber and plastic products | 13 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 27 |
| 2025-11 | 34 |
| 2025-10 | 40 |
| 2025-09 | 32 |
| 2025-08 | 35 |
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 |
| HILTEX LTD | 41 |
| SHORT BROTHERS PLC | 40 |
| TURNILS (UK) LIMITED | 39 |
| SUNSOL GROUP LIMITED | 33 |
| CRISTEX LIMITED | 28 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 74 |
| 54m+ | 48 |
| 15m-54m | 24 |
| 0-1m | 23 |
| Other | 3 |
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 | 39,634,182 |
| Poland | 5,693,404 |
| France | 5,061,826 |
| Portugal | 2,830,935 |
| United States | 2,419,801 |
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 | 19,675,033 | 19,959,149 | +284,116 |
| Poland | 2,864,922 | 2,828,482 | -36,440 |
| France | 2,412,263 | 2,649,563 | +237,300 |
| Portugal | 1,460,897 | 1,370,038 | -90,859 |
| United States | 1,037,922 | 1,381,879 | +343,957 |
| Turkey | 749,128 | 1,268,438 | +519,310 |
| Slovenia | 1,142,485 | 747,048 | -395,437 |
| Ireland | 487,334 | 774,868 | +287,534 |
| Italy | 537,982 | 632,941 | +94,959 |
| Sweden | 476,561 | 536,656 | +60,095 |
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 |
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 |
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) | 64,452,603 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 5,234,288 |
| Air transport | 3,424,942 |
| Other | 755,879 |
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) | 30,360,859 | 34,091,744 | +3,730,885 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,913,925 | 2,320,363 | -593,562 |
| Air transport | 1,546,468 | 1,878,474 | +332,006 |
| Other | 225,804 | 530,075 | +304,271 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 40,285,589 |
| Harwich | 12,779,161 |
| Dover | 4,611,013 |
| Portsmouth | 3,065,813 |
| London | 2,345,981 |
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 | 20,223,111 | 20,062,478 | -160,633 |
| Harwich | 7,661,507 | 5,117,654 | -2,543,853 |
| Dover | 9,862 | 4,601,151 | +4,591,289 |
| Portsmouth | 1,558,098 | 1,507,715 | -50,383 |
| London | 606,770 | 1,739,211 | +1,132,441 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 929,677 | 1,410,670 | +480,993 |
| Immingham Docks | 886,677 | 838,004 | -48,673 |
| Southampton | 529,658 | 906,910 | +377,252 |
| London Gateway Port | 575,702 | 859,252 | +283,550 |
| 000 | 225,804 | 530,075 | +304,271 |
Quick facts
HS code: 70196990
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Other types of glass fiber fabrics not specified elsewhere