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 | 15,293,357 |
| Germany | 9,575,021 |
| Belgium | 8,236,048 |
| Italy | 7,225,933 |
| Netherlands | 5,473,174 |
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 | 9,210,762 | 6,082,595 | -3,128,167 |
| Germany | 4,604,694 | 4,970,327 | +365,633 |
| Belgium | 4,011,674 | 4,224,374 | +212,700 |
| Italy | 4,061,889 | 3,164,044 | -897,845 |
| Netherlands | 3,232,968 | 2,240,206 | -992,762 |
| United States | 2,637,808 | 1,310,608 | -1,327,200 |
| Czechia | 1,267,552 | 584,244 | -683,308 |
| Poland | 429,927 | 244,909 | -185,018 |
| Finland | 233,441 | 138,392 | -95,049 |
| 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 | 11,936,965 |
| Germany | 11,130,126 |
| Netherlands | 9,424,983 |
| Italy | 7,685,312 |
| Czechia | 5,538,619 |
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 | 7,787,349 | 4,149,616 | -3,637,733 |
| Germany | 5,358,659 | 5,771,467 | +412,808 |
| Netherlands | 5,390,924 | 4,034,059 | -1,356,865 |
| Italy | 4,127,525 | 3,557,787 | -569,738 |
| Czechia | 3,077,013 | 2,461,606 | -615,407 |
| United States | 2,803,690 | 1,504,313 | -1,299,377 |
| Poland | 645,710 | 673,555 | +27,845 |
| China | 241,696 | 589,662 | +347,966 |
| Finland | 233,441 | 256,867 | +23,426 |
| Belgium | 232,022 | 246,956 | +14,934 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Merseyside | 8 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 6 |
| Lancashire | 6 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 6 |
| West Midlands | 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 | 5 | -2 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| 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 | 4 | 5 | +1 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 5 | 5 | +0 |
| 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) | 44,238,740 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 6,404,789 |
| Air transport | 2,800,102 |
| Other | 51,373 |
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) | 25,222,936 | 19,015,804 | -6,207,132 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,540,884 | 2,863,905 | -676,979 |
| Air transport | 1,234,567 | 1,565,535 | +330,968 |
| Other | 46,808 | 4,565 | -42,243 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 15,067,146 |
| Immingham Docks | 7,934,388 |
| Hull | 6,115,081 |
| Middlesbrough | 3,602,513 |
| Eurotunnel | 3,571,116 |
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 | 8,248,372 | 6,818,774 | -1,429,598 |
| Immingham Docks | 4,189,933 | 3,744,455 | -445,478 |
| Hull | 3,940,535 | 2,174,546 | -1,765,989 |
| Middlesbrough | 1,821,873 | 1,780,640 | -41,233 |
| Eurotunnel | 2,020,484 | 1,550,632 | -469,852 |
| Purfleet | 1,465,064 | 1,700,729 | +235,665 |
| Felixstowe | 1,349,503 | 1,174,745 | -174,758 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,556,722 | 235,169 | -1,321,553 |
| Killingholme | 1,132,755 | 365,772 | -766,983 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 550,599 | 945,209 | +394,610 |
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
|
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 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 | 6 |
| 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 | 24,608,496 |
| France | 10,264,013 |
| Spain | 7,954,525 |
| Poland | 7,542,669 |
| Turkey | 7,046,473 |
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 | 13,065,428 | 11,543,068 | -1,522,360 |
| France | 5,483,350 | 4,780,663 | -702,687 |
| Spain | 3,603,821 | 4,350,704 | +746,883 |
| Poland | 3,767,103 | 3,775,566 | +8,463 |
| Turkey | 3,251,309 | 3,795,164 | +543,855 |
| United States | 3,729,842 | 3,166,986 | -562,856 |
| Portugal | 2,788,247 | 3,857,131 | +1,068,884 |
| India | 4,216,440 | 2,095,195 | -2,121,245 |
| Czechia | 2,481,277 | 2,178,647 | -302,630 |
| Malaysia | 2,075,915 | 1,494,927 | -580,988 |
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) | 89,047,207 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 25,560,423 |
| Air transport | 2,014,470 |
| 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) | 44,644,319 | 44,402,888 | -241,431 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 15,061,097 | 10,499,326 | -4,561,771 |
| Air transport | 971,008 | 1,043,462 | +72,454 |
| 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 | 57,443,144 |
| Immingham Docks | 20,126,522 |
| Southampton | 10,426,207 |
| London Gateway Port | 9,898,414 |
| Felixstowe | 2,581,870 |
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 | 29,067,696 | 28,375,448 | -692,248 |
| Immingham Docks | 10,498,322 | 9,628,200 | -870,122 |
| Southampton | 4,606,338 | 5,819,869 | +1,213,531 |
| London Gateway Port | 7,234,665 | 2,663,749 | -4,570,916 |
| Felixstowe | 1,828,390 | 753,480 | -1,074,910 |
| Harwich | 1,114,133 | 1,461,734 | +347,601 |
| Dover | 934,215 | 1,329,971 | +395,756 |
| Portsmouth | 679,011 | 1,543,938 | +864,927 |
| Poole | 915,843 | 1,005,907 | +90,064 |
| Liverpool Docks | 957,561 | 960,397 | +2,836 |
Quick facts
HS code: 701971
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Thin sheets made from glass fibers