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 | 15,448,790 |
| Germany | 9,478,479 |
| Belgium | 8,089,416 |
| Italy | 7,166,750 |
| Netherlands | 5,533,407 |
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 | 9,115,639 | 6,333,151 | -2,782,488 |
| Germany | 4,412,988 | 5,065,491 | +652,503 |
| Belgium | 4,113,406 | 3,976,010 | -137,396 |
| Italy | 3,878,279 | 3,288,471 | -589,808 |
| Netherlands | 3,310,365 | 2,223,042 | -1,087,323 |
| United States | 2,688,389 | 1,086,046 | -1,602,343 |
| Czechia | 1,366,072 | 537,037 | -829,035 |
| Poland | 389,248 | 263,770 | -125,478 |
| Finland | 209,981 | 161,852 | -48,129 |
| China | 208,295 | 161,508 | -46,787 |
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 | 12,099,302 |
| Germany | 10,924,690 |
| Netherlands | 9,750,863 |
| Italy | 7,454,389 |
| Czechia | 5,521,605 |
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 | 7,655,095 | 4,444,207 | -3,210,888 |
| Germany | 5,178,214 | 5,746,476 | +568,262 |
| Netherlands | 5,699,108 | 4,051,755 | -1,647,353 |
| Italy | 3,943,915 | 3,510,474 | -433,441 |
| Czechia | 3,068,255 | 2,453,350 | -614,905 |
| United States | 2,865,115 | 1,283,530 | -1,581,585 |
| Poland | 602,731 | 692,416 | +89,685 |
| China | 235,461 | 538,403 | +302,942 |
| Finland | 209,981 | 280,327 | +70,346 |
| Belgium | 224,205 | 254,773 | +30,568 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Merseyside | 9 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 6 |
| Lancashire | 6 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 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 | 5 | -3 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| Lancashire | 4 | 6 | +2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 5 | 5 | +0 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 4 | 5 | +1 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 5 | 5 | +0 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 4 | 5 | +1 |
| West Midlands | 4 | 3 | -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) | 44,206,057 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 6,488,096 |
| Air transport | 2,610,580 |
| Other | 52,370 |
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) | 24,969,297 | 19,236,760 | -5,732,537 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,631,075 | 2,857,021 | -774,054 |
| Air transport | 1,268,966 | 1,341,614 | +72,648 |
| Other | 43,575 | 8,795 | -34,780 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 14,875,305 |
| Immingham Docks | 7,979,434 |
| Hull | 6,004,948 |
| Middlesbrough | 3,649,297 |
| Eurotunnel | 3,639,299 |
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 | 7,988,573 | 6,886,732 | -1,101,841 |
| Immingham Docks | 4,158,761 | 3,820,673 | -338,088 |
| Hull | 3,893,424 | 2,111,524 | -1,781,900 |
| Middlesbrough | 1,851,160 | 1,798,137 | -53,023 |
| Eurotunnel | 2,126,219 | 1,513,080 | -613,139 |
| Purfleet | 1,373,267 | 1,674,621 | +301,354 |
| Felixstowe | 1,446,241 | 1,228,735 | -217,506 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,582,139 | 235,169 | -1,346,970 |
| Killingholme | 1,168,307 | 417,814 | -750,493 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 549,974 | 711,777 | +161,803 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Other manufacturing | 23 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 16 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 27 |
| 2026-03 | 29 |
| 2026-02 | 28 |
| 2026-01 | 23 |
| 2025-12 | 24 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| THERMAL CERAMICS UK LIMITED | 52 |
| RIVERSIDE FLOORING LIMITED | 51 |
| FORBO FLOORING UK LIMITED | 50 |
| KINGSPAN INSULATION LIMITED | 49 |
| IKO PLC | 48 |
| WALKER FILTRATION LIMITED | 48 |
| ROSE ROOFING LIMITED | 47 |
| PALL EUROPE LIMITED | 46 |
| UNILIN INSULATION UK LIMITED | 42 |
| 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 | 38 |
| 15m-54m | 11 |
| 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 | 24,489,685 |
| France | 10,325,794 |
| Spain | 7,956,687 |
| Poland | 7,250,914 |
| Turkey | 7,083,106 |
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 | 12,480,852 | 12,008,833 | -472,019 |
| France | 5,453,917 | 4,871,877 | -582,040 |
| Spain | 3,491,447 | 4,465,240 | +973,793 |
| Poland | 3,567,911 | 3,683,003 | +115,092 |
| Turkey | 3,311,733 | 3,771,373 | +459,640 |
| United States | 3,633,376 | 3,415,657 | -217,719 |
| Portugal | 2,741,455 | 3,708,500 | +967,045 |
| India | 4,117,859 | 1,985,236 | -2,132,623 |
| Czechia | 2,330,601 | 2,122,303 | -208,298 |
| Malaysia | 2,340,539 | 1,557,998 | -782,541 |
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) | 88,179,848 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 25,886,624 |
| Air transport | 1,975,896 |
| Road transport | 47,162 |
| 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) | 43,288,460 | 44,891,388 | +1,602,928 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 15,269,672 | 10,616,952 | -4,652,720 |
| Air transport | 956,001 | 1,019,895 | +63,894 |
| Road transport | 47,162 | 0 | -47,162 |
| 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 | 57,030,362 |
| Immingham Docks | 20,002,919 |
| Southampton | 10,562,615 |
| London Gateway Port | 10,018,315 |
| Felixstowe | 2,629,709 |
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 | 27,962,469 | 29,067,893 | +1,105,424 |
| Immingham Docks | 10,408,327 | 9,594,592 | -813,735 |
| Southampton | 4,453,361 | 6,109,254 | +1,655,893 |
| London Gateway Port | 7,608,502 | 2,409,813 | -5,198,689 |
| Felixstowe | 1,850,913 | 778,796 | -1,072,117 |
| Harwich | 994,717 | 1,407,856 | +413,139 |
| Portsmouth | 814,769 | 1,482,058 | +667,289 |
| Dover | 916,498 | 1,194,068 | +277,570 |
| Liverpool Docks | 905,260 | 977,747 | +72,487 |
| Poole | 798,664 | 1,055,985 | +257,321 |
Quick facts
HS code: 701971
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Thin sheets made from glass fibers