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 | 14,418,713 |
| Germany | 9,266,480 |
| Belgium | 7,709,354 |
| Italy | 6,840,642 |
| Netherlands | 5,147,029 |
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 | 8,541,992 | 5,876,721 | -2,665,271 |
| Germany | 4,712,161 | 4,554,319 | -157,842 |
| Belgium | 3,755,699 | 3,953,655 | +197,956 |
| Italy | 3,963,900 | 2,876,742 | -1,087,158 |
| Netherlands | 3,178,857 | 1,968,172 | -1,210,685 |
| United States | 2,567,166 | 1,278,512 | -1,288,654 |
| Czechia | 1,183,643 | 559,775 | -623,868 |
| Poland | 366,980 | 244,909 | -122,071 |
| Finland | 251,946 | 119,887 | -132,059 |
| China | 215,682 | 131,488 | -84,194 |
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 | 11,149,497 |
| Germany | 10,787,049 |
| Netherlands | 8,633,880 |
| Italy | 7,300,021 |
| Czechia | 5,283,614 |
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 | 7,256,278 | 3,893,219 | -3,363,059 |
| Germany | 5,418,021 | 5,369,028 | -48,993 |
| Netherlands | 4,948,042 | 3,685,838 | -1,262,204 |
| Italy | 3,999,791 | 3,300,230 | -699,561 |
| Czechia | 3,039,252 | 2,244,362 | -794,890 |
| United States | 2,731,415 | 1,463,772 | -1,267,643 |
| Poland | 633,838 | 673,555 | +39,717 |
| China | 244,385 | 586,973 | +342,588 |
| Finland | 251,946 | 238,362 | -13,584 |
| Belgium | 227,913 | 246,956 | +19,043 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Merseyside | 8 |
| Lancashire | 6 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 6 |
| West Midlands | 6 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 5 |
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 | 8 | 4 | -4 |
| Lancashire | 4 | 6 | +2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 4 | 5 | +1 |
| West Midlands | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 5 | 3 | -2 |
| Greater Manchester | 3 | 5 | +2 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 4 | 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) | 41,853,442 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 6,125,601 |
| Air transport | 2,760,955 |
| Other | 46,693 |
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) | 24,255,614 | 17,597,828 | -6,657,786 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,358,973 | 2,766,628 | -592,345 |
| Air transport | 1,250,099 | 1,510,856 | +260,757 |
| Other | 42,128 | 4,565 | -37,563 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 14,365,648 |
| Immingham Docks | 7,451,894 |
| Hull | 5,707,823 |
| Middlesbrough | 3,437,476 |
| Eurotunnel | 3,349,947 |
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 | 7,869,933 | 6,495,715 | -1,374,218 |
| Immingham Docks | 4,069,991 | 3,381,903 | -688,088 |
| Hull | 3,734,846 | 1,972,977 | -1,761,869 |
| Middlesbrough | 1,782,497 | 1,654,979 | -127,518 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,834,510 | 1,515,437 | -319,073 |
| Purfleet | 1,404,749 | 1,599,975 | +195,226 |
| Felixstowe | 1,350,454 | 1,082,868 | -267,586 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,476,024 | 235,169 | -1,240,855 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 571,478 | 924,330 | +352,852 |
| Killingholme | 1,092,804 | 330,470 | -762,334 |
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
|
14 |
|
Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products
|
13 |
|
Manufacture of other non-metallic mineral products
|
11 |
|
Specialised construction activities
|
11 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 24 |
| 2026-04 | 27 |
| 2026-03 | 29 |
| 2026-02 | 28 |
| 2026-01 | 23 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| THERMAL CERAMICS UK LIMITED | 53 |
| RIVERSIDE FLOORING LIMITED | 52 |
| FORBO FLOORING UK LIMITED | 51 |
| KINGSPAN INSULATION LIMITED | 50 |
| WALKER FILTRATION LIMITED | 49 |
| IKO PLC | 49 |
| ROSE ROOFING LIMITED | 48 |
| PALL EUROPE LIMITED | 47 |
| UNILIN INSULATION UK LIMITED | 43 |
| EMCEL FILTERS LIMITED | 37 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 55 |
| 1m-15m | 39 |
| 15m-54m | 10 |
| Other | 5 |
| 0-1m | 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 | 23,649,770 |
| France | 9,734,678 |
| Spain | 7,520,523 |
| Poland | 7,046,892 |
| Turkey | 6,760,475 |
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 | 13,126,324 | 10,523,446 | -2,602,878 |
| France | 5,317,543 | 4,417,135 | -900,408 |
| Spain | 3,343,893 | 4,176,630 | +832,737 |
| Poland | 3,603,562 | 3,443,330 | -160,232 |
| Turkey | 3,621,123 | 3,139,352 | -481,771 |
| United States | 3,552,446 | 3,007,860 | -544,586 |
| Portugal | 2,938,473 | 3,505,823 | +567,350 |
| India | 3,969,805 | 1,822,600 | -2,147,205 |
| Czechia | 2,209,327 | 2,053,198 | -156,129 |
| Malaysia | 2,147,936 | 1,344,358 | -803,578 |
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) | 84,857,882 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 24,336,141 |
| Air transport | 1,887,021 |
| Road transport | 42,783 |
| Rail transport | 6,961 |
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) | 44,810,274 | 40,047,608 | -4,762,666 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 14,730,979 | 9,605,162 | -5,125,817 |
| Air transport | 975,863 | 911,158 | -64,705 |
| Road transport | 42,783 | 0 | -42,783 |
| Rail transport | 0 | 6,961 | +6,961 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 54,655,727 |
| Immingham Docks | 19,225,428 |
| Southampton | 10,249,078 |
| London Gateway Port | 9,162,975 |
| Felixstowe | 2,539,256 |
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 | 29,234,795 | 25,420,932 | -3,813,863 |
| Immingham Docks | 10,600,203 | 8,625,225 | -1,974,978 |
| Southampton | 4,820,007 | 5,429,071 | +609,064 |
| London Gateway Port | 6,738,900 | 2,424,075 | -4,314,825 |
| Felixstowe | 1,826,362 | 712,894 | -1,113,468 |
| Harwich | 1,094,592 | 1,386,323 | +291,731 |
| Dover | 918,540 | 1,231,163 | +312,623 |
| Portsmouth | 553,709 | 1,543,938 | +990,229 |
| Poole | 918,367 | 940,732 | +22,365 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,090,692 | 738,872 | -351,820 |
Quick facts
HS code: 701971
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Thin sheets made from glass fibers