Import/export HS code 701971: Glass fiber veils
Thin sheets made from glass fibers
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 | 14,510,933 |
| Germany | 8,840,735 |
| Belgium | 7,250,014 |
| Italy | 6,817,775 |
| Netherlands | 5,333,828 |
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 | 8,788,064 | 5,722,869 | -3,065,195 |
| Germany | 4,120,594 | 4,720,141 | +599,547 |
| Belgium | 4,141,920 | 3,108,094 | -1,033,826 |
| Italy | 3,675,693 | 3,142,082 | -533,611 |
| Netherlands | 3,522,764 | 1,811,064 | -1,711,700 |
| United States | 2,266,050 | 1,395,782 | -870,268 |
| Czechia | 1,235,123 | 673,025 | -562,098 |
| Poland | 370,629 | 270,188 | -100,441 |
| China | 216,309 | 161,077 | -55,232 |
| Finland | 187,289 | 180,482 | -6,807 |
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 | 11,684,456 |
| Germany | 10,056,108 |
| Netherlands | 9,410,403 |
| Italy | 6,908,169 |
| Czechia | 5,258,750 |
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 | 7,402,340 | 4,282,116 | -3,120,224 |
| Germany | 4,881,332 | 5,174,776 | +293,444 |
| Netherlands | 5,880,453 | 3,529,950 | -2,350,503 |
| Italy | 3,883,580 | 3,024,589 | -858,991 |
| Czechia | 2,829,283 | 2,429,467 | -399,816 |
| United States | 2,466,091 | 1,507,268 | -958,823 |
| Poland | 492,489 | 539,168 | +46,679 |
| China | 261,292 | 328,344 | +67,052 |
| Finland | 187,289 | 298,957 | +111,668 |
| Belgium | 237,286 | 129,359 | -107,927 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Merseyside | 9 |
| Lancashire | 7 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 6 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 6 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 6 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Merseyside | 7 | 6 | -1 |
| Lancashire | 5 | 6 | +1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 4 | 5 | +1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 5 | 3 | -2 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| West Midlands | 3 | 4 | +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) | 41,810,216 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 6,029,540 |
| Air transport | 2,215,722 |
| Other | 52,337 |
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) | 24,229,149 | 17,581,067 | -6,648,082 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,223,694 | 2,805,846 | -417,848 |
| Air transport | 1,247,500 | 968,222 | -279,278 |
| Other | 34,300 | 18,037 | -16,263 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 13,451,438 |
| Immingham Docks | 7,632,293 |
| Hull | 5,814,904 |
| Eurotunnel | 3,580,756 |
| Middlesbrough | 3,429,712 |
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 | 7,103,240 | 6,348,198 | -755,042 |
| Immingham Docks | 4,206,572 | 3,425,721 | -780,851 |
| Hull | 3,714,216 | 2,100,688 | -1,613,528 |
| Eurotunnel | 2,240,342 | 1,340,414 | -899,928 |
| Middlesbrough | 1,853,377 | 1,576,335 | -277,042 |
| Purfleet | 1,454,006 | 1,313,679 | -140,327 |
| Felixstowe | 1,475,386 | 994,209 | -481,177 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,203,817 | 699,076 | -504,741 |
| Killingholme | 1,207,378 | 476,041 | -731,337 |
| Harwich | 236,498 | 899,574 | +663,076 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Other manufacturing | 22 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 18 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 11 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 11 |
| Manufacture of other non-metallic mineral products | 11 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 23 |
| 2025-11 | 35 |
| 2025-10 | 31 |
| 2025-09 | 33 |
| 2025-08 | 31 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| THERMAL CERAMICS UK LIMITED | 48 |
| RIVERSIDE FLOORING LIMITED | 47 |
| FORBO FLOORING UK LIMITED | 46 |
| WALKER FILTRATION LIMITED | 45 |
| KINGSPAN INSULATION LIMITED | 45 |
| ROSE ROOFING LIMITED | 44 |
| IKO PLC | 44 |
| PALL EUROPE LIMITED | 42 |
| UNILIN INSULATION UK LIMITED | 39 |
| ROCKWOOL LIMITED | 35 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 52 |
| 1m-15m | 40 |
| 15m-54m | 12 |
| Other | 7 |
| 0-1m | 4 |
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 | 22,710,288 |
| France | 9,605,540 |
| Spain | 7,041,702 |
| United States | 6,682,417 |
| Poland | 6,383,874 |
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 | 11,622,854 | 11,087,434 | -535,420 |
| France | 5,187,678 | 4,417,862 | -769,816 |
| Spain | 3,378,327 | 3,663,375 | +285,048 |
| United States | 3,726,647 | 2,955,770 | -770,877 |
| Poland | 3,443,193 | 2,940,681 | -502,512 |
| Turkey | 2,800,178 | 3,545,392 | +745,214 |
| India | 3,469,862 | 2,712,797 | -757,065 |
| Portugal | 2,517,854 | 2,949,318 | +431,464 |
| Czechia | 2,016,635 | 2,094,786 | +78,151 |
| Malaysia | 2,420,525 | 1,438,208 | -982,317 |
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) | 79,673,411 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 25,569,016 |
| Air transport | 1,782,636 |
| Road transport | 47,162 |
| Rail transport | 2,564 |
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) | 40,451,985 | 39,221,426 | -1,230,559 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 15,292,549 | 10,276,467 | -5,016,082 |
| Air transport | 889,945 | 892,691 | +2,746 |
| Road transport | 47,162 | 0 | -47,162 |
| Rail transport | 0 | 2,564 | +2,564 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 51,868,477 |
| Immingham Docks | 18,384,556 |
| London Gateway Port | 9,979,398 |
| Southampton | 9,159,895 |
| Felixstowe | 3,275,847 |
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 | 25,834,822 | 26,033,655 | +198,833 |
| Immingham Docks | 10,099,700 | 8,284,856 | -1,814,844 |
| London Gateway Port | 6,925,005 | 3,054,393 | -3,870,612 |
| Southampton | 4,475,263 | 4,684,632 | +209,369 |
| Felixstowe | 1,857,887 | 1,417,960 | -439,927 |
| Harwich | 875,970 | 1,245,758 | +369,788 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,207,967 | 866,322 | -341,645 |
| Portsmouth | 938,644 | 1,075,894 | +137,250 |
| Dover | 1,173,310 | 826,943 | -346,367 |
| Poole | 624,203 | 754,105 | +129,902 |
Quick facts
HS code: 701971
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Thin sheets made from glass fibers