Import/export HS code 70198090: Various glass wool products
Other products made from glass wool, not specified elsewhere
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- It helps you understand the market size for your product in the UK.
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* 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 7,562,145 |
| Germany | 4,982,779 |
| France | 3,966,217 |
| China | 1,216,908 |
| Switzerland | 650,179 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 4,094,769 | 3,467,376 | -627,393 |
| Germany | 2,904,457 | 2,078,322 | -826,135 |
| France | 1,019,142 | 2,947,075 | +1,927,933 |
| China | 732,120 | 484,788 | -247,332 |
| Switzerland | 304,007 | 346,172 | +42,165 |
| Belgium | 311,895 | 224,830 | -87,065 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 324,586 | 204,873 | -119,713 |
| Spain | 235,664 | 96,390 | -139,274 |
| Netherlands | 122,658 | 160,957 | +38,299 |
| Thailand | 25,407 | 240,803 | +215,396 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 7,079,767 |
| Germany | 5,008,497 |
| France | 4,132,474 |
| China | 1,257,810 |
| United Kingdom | 898,888 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 4,030,388 | 3,049,379 | -981,009 |
| Germany | 2,805,770 | 2,202,727 | -603,043 |
| France | 1,164,835 | 2,967,639 | +1,802,804 |
| China | 747,352 | 510,458 | -236,894 |
| United Kingdom | 401,839 | 497,049 | +95,210 |
| Switzerland | 302,959 | 346,172 | +43,213 |
| Mexico | 292,467 | 269,354 | -23,113 |
| Belgium | 219,749 | 174,727 | -45,022 |
| Thailand | 25,407 | 240,803 | +215,396 |
| Turkey | 42,798 | 165,307 | +122,509 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 9 |
| West Yorkshire | 8 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 7 |
| Inner London - East | 7 |
| Lancashire | 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 |
| West Yorkshire | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 5 | 3 | -2 |
| Inner London - East | 5 | 5 | +0 |
| Lancashire | 3 | 5 | +2 |
| West Midlands | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Merseyside | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| South East Wales | 2 | 4 | +2 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 3 | 3 | +0 |
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) | 9,842,675 |
| Air transport | 7,972,324 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,746,232 |
| Road transport | 641,458 |
| Other | 29,682 |
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) | 4,294,244 | 5,548,431 | +1,254,187 |
| Air transport | 4,370,179 | 3,602,145 | -768,034 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,592,249 | 1,153,983 | -438,266 |
| Road transport | 284,718 | 356,740 | +72,022 |
| Other | 774 | 28,908 | +28,134 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 6,234,527 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 6,019,723 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,733,689 |
| Felixstowe | 1,087,754 |
| Harwich | 1,004,968 |
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 | 3,053,576 | 3,180,951 | +127,375 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 3,467,751 | 2,551,972 | -915,779 |
| Eurotunnel | 474,262 | 1,259,427 | +785,165 |
| Felixstowe | 633,184 | 454,570 | -178,614 |
| Harwich | 495,410 | 509,558 | +14,148 |
| London Stansted Airport | 346,481 | 595,420 | +248,939 |
| ZLC | 284,718 | 417,367 | +132,649 |
| Southampton | 398,705 | 271,914 | -126,791 |
| Liverpool Docks | 275,080 | 230,750 | -44,330 |
| East Midlands Airport | 145,535 | 301,627 | +156,092 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
|
Specialised construction activities
|
21 |
|
Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
14 |
|
Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c.
|
9 |
|
Other manufacturing
|
9 |
|
Air transport
|
8 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 24 |
| 2026-04 | 18 |
| 2026-03 | 19 |
| 2026-02 | 20 |
| 2026-01 | 12 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| ROLLS-ROYCE PLC | 53 |
| BOEING DEFENCE UK LIMITED | 46 |
| CAMFIL LIMITED | 44 |
| DEMON TWEEKS LIMITED | 32 |
| GE CALEDONIAN LIMITED | 30 |
| EDWARDS LIMITED | 26 |
| FTSL REALISATIONS LIMITED | 26 |
| KLM UK ENGINEERING LIMITED | 25 |
| HAMILTON ACOUSTIC SOLUTIONS LTD | 24 |
| QUIET INTERIORS LTD | 24 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 45 |
| 1m-15m | 41 |
| 15m-54m | 14 |
| 0-1m | 13 |
| Other | 7 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 37,137,879 |
| Singapore | 13,220,372 |
| Germany | 10,345,022 |
| United States | 9,059,525 |
| United Arab Emirates | 6,309,827 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 14,551,954 | 22,585,925 | +8,033,971 |
| Singapore | 6,304,993 | 6,915,379 | +610,386 |
| Germany | 6,395,230 | 3,949,792 | -2,445,438 |
| United States | 5,534,901 | 3,524,624 | -2,010,277 |
| United Arab Emirates | 3,067,839 | 3,241,988 | +174,149 |
| Spain | 705,078 | 819,885 | +114,807 |
| Canada | 617,682 | 672,818 | +55,136 |
| Japan | 658,366 | 268,036 | -390,330 |
| Ireland | 63,050 | 773,966 | +710,916 |
| India | 465,575 | 360,377 | -105,198 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 217,801 |
| Netherlands | 4,671 |
| Ireland | 926 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 60,091 | 157,710 | +97,619 |
| Netherlands | 0 | 4,671 | +4,671 |
| Ireland | 0 | 926 | +926 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Air transport | 73,885,900 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 11,995,277 |
| Other | 223,398 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 192,407 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air transport | 33,290,643 | 40,595,257 | +7,304,614 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 6,673,923 | 5,321,354 | -1,352,569 |
| Other | 60,091 | 163,307 | +103,216 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 150,205 | 42,202 | -108,003 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 54,412,584 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 11,189,497 |
| Birmingham Airport | 9,451,057 |
| East Midlands Airport | 4,668,698 |
| London Stansted Airport | 3,381,364 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 25,346,334 | 29,066,250 | +3,719,916 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 6,525,395 | 4,664,102 | -1,861,293 |
| Birmingham Airport | 3,932,571 | 5,518,486 | +1,585,915 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,805,214 | 2,863,484 | +1,058,270 |
| London Stansted Airport | 2,121,728 | 1,259,636 | -862,092 |
| Manchester Airport | 1,906 | 1,728,349 | +1,726,443 |
| Liverpool Docks | 60,261 | 341,578 | +281,317 |
| 000 | 60,091 | 163,307 | +103,216 |
| Heysham | 2,959 | 172,883 | +169,924 |
| ZLC | 22,126 | 122,967 | +100,841 |
Quick facts
HS code: 70198090
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Other products made from glass wool, not specified elsewhere