Import/export HS code 701973: Various open glass fiber fabrics
Open glass fiber fabrics not listed in other categories
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 255,304 |
| Italy | 161,778 |
| France | 135,004 |
| United States | 48,349 |
| Hungary | 17,626 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 146,352 | 108,952 | -37,400 |
| Italy | 70,547 | 91,231 | +20,684 |
| France | 78,434 | 56,570 | -21,864 |
| United States | 17,353 | 30,996 | +13,643 |
| Hungary | 17,626 | 0 | -17,626 |
| Belgium | 11,503 | 0 | -11,503 |
| Poland | 3,936 | 3,654 | -282 |
| Finland | 3,068 | 1,753 | -1,315 |
| Netherlands | 0 | 4,484 | +4,484 |
| Austria | 2,482 | 0 | -2,482 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Italy | 177,899 |
| Germany | 151,743 |
| France | 117,737 |
| United States | 59,744 |
| China | 55,806 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | 70,276 | 107,623 | +37,347 |
| Germany | 98,771 | 52,972 | -45,799 |
| France | 65,652 | 52,085 | -13,567 |
| United States | 27,554 | 32,190 | +4,636 |
| China | 15,022 | 40,784 | +25,762 |
| Hungary | 40,862 | 0 | -40,862 |
| Netherlands | 14,596 | 0 | -14,596 |
| Poland | 3,936 | 3,654 | -282 |
| United Kingdom | 6,404 | 0 | -6,404 |
| Ireland | 2,109 | 2,492 | +383 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 2 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 2 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 2 |
| West Midlands | 2 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| West Midlands | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Cheshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Eastern Scotland | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 1 | 0 | -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) | 449,958 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 118,698 |
| Air transport | 82,639 |
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) | 232,190 | 217,768 | -14,422 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 77,758 | 40,940 | -36,818 |
| Air transport | 42,513 | 40,126 | -2,387 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 185,305 |
| Eurotunnel | 154,309 |
| Blyth Harbour | 55,654 |
| Harwich | 40,430 |
| London | 36,748 |
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 | 78,996 | 106,309 | +27,313 |
| Eurotunnel | 99,856 | 54,453 | -45,403 |
| Blyth Harbour | 55,654 | 0 | -55,654 |
| Harwich | 20,587 | 19,843 | -744 |
| London | 15,882 | 20,866 | +4,984 |
| Thamesport | 5,337 | 26,398 | +21,061 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 14,768 | 11,908 | -2,860 |
| Felixstowe | 8,194 | 14,179 | +5,985 |
| Birmingham Airport | 18,396 | 2,570 | -15,826 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 6,327 | 14,068 | +7,741 |
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 | 7 |
| Other manufacturing | 4 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 3 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 3 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 3 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 2 |
| 2026-03 | 1 |
| 2026-02 | 3 |
| 2026-01 | 1 |
| 2025-12 | 1 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| SIGMA-ALDRICH COMPANY LIMITED | 26 |
| FOTHERGILL-CRENETTE LIMITED. | 12 |
| TECHNIBOND LIMITED | 10 |
| RS COMPONENTS LIMITED | 9 |
| SILTEC LIMITED | 7 |
| VPI PRODUCTS UK LIMITED | 7 |
| PROTEKTOR GROUP UK LIMITED | 5 |
| STREME LIMITED | 4 |
| HANSCAN LIMITED | 3 |
| IBB BUILDERS MERCHANTS LTD | 3 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 11 |
| 54m+ | 7 |
| 15m-54m | 3 |
| 0-1m | 2 |
| Other | 2 |
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 | 8,455,100 |
| Netherlands | 5,146,675 |
| Italy | 2,403,263 |
| Spain | 1,738,118 |
| Turkey | 1,628,601 |
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 | 5,021,216 | 3,433,884 | -1,587,332 |
| Netherlands | 2,959,555 | 2,187,120 | -772,435 |
| Italy | 1,490,279 | 912,984 | -577,295 |
| Spain | 760,023 | 978,095 | +218,072 |
| Turkey | 968,016 | 660,585 | -307,431 |
| Poland | 564,019 | 96,393 | -467,626 |
| Switzerland | 176,367 | 207,713 | +31,346 |
| Belgium | 116,334 | 260,772 | +144,438 |
| France | 218,438 | 147,692 | -70,746 |
| Finland | 186,622 | 176,470 | -10,152 |
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) | 21,456,544 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 699,314 |
| Air transport | 4,967 |
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) | 12,366,085 | 9,090,459 | -3,275,626 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 412,599 | 286,715 | -125,884 |
| Air transport | 2,898 | 2,069 | -829 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 15,735,581 |
| Immingham Docks | 3,002,117 |
| Hull | 2,760,633 |
| London Gateway Port | 235,172 |
| Felixstowe | 182,572 |
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 | 9,389,750 | 6,345,831 | -3,043,919 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,692,335 | 1,309,782 | -382,553 |
| Hull | 1,402,979 | 1,357,654 | -45,325 |
| London Gateway Port | 8,188 | 226,984 | +218,796 |
| Felixstowe | 159,254 | 23,318 | -135,936 |
| Harwich | 48,687 | 67,017 | +18,330 |
| Southampton | 70,243 | 0 | -70,243 |
| Newhaven | 0 | 37,379 | +37,379 |
| Dover | 6,019 | 6,333 | +314 |
| Holyhead | 1,229 | 2,876 | +1,647 |
Quick facts
HS code: 701973
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Open glass fiber fabrics not listed in other categories