Import/export HS code 70198010: Glass wool boards and mattresses
Boards, mattresses, and similar products made from glass wool
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Sweden | 28,354,473 |
| United States | 8,207,856 |
| Turkey | 5,373,327 |
| France | 3,771,038 |
| Belgium | 3,669,149 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sweden | 14,070,483 | 14,283,990 | +213,507 |
| United States | 4,623,257 | 3,584,599 | -1,038,658 |
| Turkey | 3,332,179 | 2,041,148 | -1,291,031 |
| France | 2,217,344 | 1,553,694 | -663,650 |
| Belgium | 3,223,018 | 446,131 | -2,776,887 |
| Germany | 1,316,433 | 1,324,295 | +7,862 |
| China | 1,055,324 | 1,031,075 | -24,249 |
| Netherlands | 923,176 | 554,165 | -369,011 |
| Italy | 420,474 | 364,309 | -56,165 |
| Norway | 396,240 | 0 | -396,240 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Sweden | 21,881,820 |
| United States | 7,566,625 |
| Turkey | 5,386,772 |
| Belgium | 4,228,955 |
| France | 3,542,880 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sweden | 10,755,921 | 11,125,899 | +369,978 |
| United States | 4,149,574 | 3,417,051 | -732,523 |
| Turkey | 3,336,510 | 2,050,262 | -1,286,248 |
| Belgium | 3,670,025 | 558,930 | -3,111,095 |
| France | 2,099,141 | 1,443,739 | -655,402 |
| Poland | 1,565,319 | 1,511,785 | -53,534 |
| Denmark | 1,645,276 | 1,090,143 | -555,133 |
| China | 1,053,539 | 1,047,714 | -5,825 |
| Germany | 816,933 | 1,013,315 | +196,382 |
| Finland | 551,040 | 615,574 | +64,534 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 11 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 8 |
| Inner London - East | 8 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 8 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 7 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 8 | 5 | -3 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 5 | 5 | +0 |
| Inner London - East | 4 | 7 | +3 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 5 | 5 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Essex | 5 | 3 | -2 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 5 | 3 | -2 |
| South East Wales | 5 | 3 | -2 |
| West Midlands | 3 | 5 | +2 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 5 | 5 | +0 |
Import volume by transport
What this shows: Import value by transport mode used to bring goods into the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 32,463,935 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 16,233,253 |
| Air transport | 8,072,499 |
| Other | 894,064 |
| Road transport | 287,422 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 17,181,676 | 15,282,259 | -1,899,417 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 9,975,249 | 6,258,004 | -3,717,245 |
| Air transport | 4,570,195 | 3,502,304 | -1,067,891 |
| Other | 282,424 | 611,640 | +329,216 |
| Road transport | 126,004 | 161,418 | +35,414 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 31,274,399 |
| Felixstowe | 5,874,496 |
| Dover | 5,664,510 |
| London Stansted Airport | 2,487,408 |
| Glasgow Airport | 1,816,099 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 16,049,896 | 15,224,503 | -825,393 |
| Felixstowe | 3,867,671 | 2,006,825 | -1,860,846 |
| Dover | 3,691,848 | 1,972,662 | -1,719,186 |
| London Stansted Airport | 1,608,697 | 878,711 | -729,986 |
| Glasgow Airport | 1,588,701 | 227,398 | -1,361,303 |
| East Midlands Airport | 242,598 | 1,510,072 | +1,267,474 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 890,780 | 780,811 | -109,969 |
| London | 756,382 | 206,599 | -549,783 |
| Middlesbrough | 72,527 | 830,515 | +757,988 |
| 000 | 282,424 | 611,640 | +329,216 |
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
|
25 |
|
Specialised construction activities
|
22 |
|
Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
11 |
|
Air transport
|
9 |
|
Manufacture of other non-metallic mineral products
|
9 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 29 |
| 2026-04 | 29 |
| 2026-03 | 26 |
| 2026-02 | 31 |
| 2026-01 | 23 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| AUTONEUM GREAT BRITAIN LIMITED | 52 |
| GE CALEDONIAN LIMITED | 52 |
| SAINT-GOBAIN ISOVER UK LIMITED | 50 |
| AUSTEN GROUP LIMITED | 39 |
| KNAUF INSULATION LIMITED | 36 |
| SHANNON R. & D. LIMITED | 35 |
| ZENTIA LIMITED | 35 |
| KVADRAT LIMITED | 34 |
| GE AIRCRAFT ENGINE SERVICES LIMITED | 32 |
| AAF-MCQUAY UK LIMITED | 30 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 56 |
| 1m-15m | 43 |
| 15m-54m | 17 |
| 0-1m | 16 |
| Other | 12 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 39,201,140 |
| Norway | 6,235,918 |
| Denmark | 5,096,358 |
| Sweden | 3,852,568 |
| South Africa | 3,769,682 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 15,668,866 | 23,532,274 | +7,863,408 |
| Norway | 3,116,519 | 3,119,399 | +2,880 |
| Denmark | 1,320,116 | 3,776,242 | +2,456,126 |
| Sweden | 1,854,044 | 1,998,524 | +144,480 |
| South Africa | 1,740,257 | 2,029,425 | +289,168 |
| United Arab Emirates | 320,561 | 2,555,822 | +2,235,261 |
| Japan | 1,438,636 | 691,965 | -746,671 |
| Australia | 303,681 | 475,174 | +171,493 |
| New Zealand | 378,110 | 398,032 | +19,922 |
| France | 453,335 | 227,339 | -225,996 |
Exports by country of origin
What this shows: Export volume by production origin country. For re-exports, indicates where goods originated before UK export.
Top 5 values
| Origin | £ |
|---|---|
| Nicaragua | 214,941 |
| Sweden | 63,542 |
| Ireland | 45,961 |
| Germany | 29,071 |
| France | 6,361 |
Export origin countries 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 export value, right side by second 12-month export value, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Origin | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nicaragua | 181,647 | 33,294 | -148,353 |
| Sweden | 22,795 | 40,747 | +17,952 |
| Ireland | 30,977 | 14,984 | -15,993 |
| Germany | 18,741 | 10,330 | -8,411 |
| France | 0 | 6,361 | +6,361 |
| XI | 0 | 110 | +110 |
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) | 54,610,244 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 10,136,320 |
| Air transport | 4,555,317 |
| Other | 370,316 |
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) | 22,108,726 | 32,501,518 | +10,392,792 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,585,008 | 5,551,312 | +966,304 |
| Air transport | 1,581,592 | 2,973,725 | +1,392,133 |
| Other | 254,631 | 115,685 | -138,946 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 15,113,971 |
| Heysham | 9,693,491 |
| Liverpool Docks | 8,361,099 |
| Milford | 8,306,707 |
| Fishguard | 6,835,950 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 6,210,099 | 8,903,872 | +2,693,773 |
| Heysham | 4,781,074 | 4,912,417 | +131,343 |
| Liverpool Docks | 3,187,743 | 5,173,356 | +1,985,613 |
| Milford | 2,766,621 | 5,540,086 | +2,773,465 |
| Fishguard | 3,303,714 | 3,532,236 | +228,522 |
| Holyhead | 1,430,636 | 3,823,676 | +2,393,040 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,140,293 | 2,869,396 | +729,103 |
| Southampton | 1,382,923 | 1,544,378 | +161,455 |
| East Midlands Airport | 340,142 | 2,286,622 | +1,946,480 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 947,885 | 530,578 | -417,307 |
Quick facts
HS code: 70198010
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Boards, mattresses, and similar products made from glass wool