Import/export HS code 701990: Various glass fiber products
Other glass fiber products 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 53,122,914 |
| China | 19,746,527 |
| Belgium | 19,491,786 |
| Germany | 9,451,308 |
| Norway | 8,487,801 |
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 | 28,160,012 | 24,962,902 | -3,197,110 |
| China | 10,651,675 | 9,094,852 | -1,556,823 |
| Belgium | 8,209,532 | 11,282,254 | +3,072,722 |
| Germany | 5,566,429 | 3,884,879 | -1,681,550 |
| Norway | 5,185,505 | 3,302,296 | -1,883,209 |
| Poland | 3,975,470 | 2,926,839 | -1,048,631 |
| Japan | 3,078,723 | 3,356,004 | +277,281 |
| France | 3,210,822 | 3,193,815 | -17,007 |
| Ireland | 2,516,587 | 2,031,588 | -484,999 |
| Netherlands | 2,148,400 | 1,226,998 | -921,402 |
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 | 56,283,296 |
| China | 23,611,573 |
| Belgium | 19,379,798 |
| Norway | 7,800,325 |
| Poland | 6,817,490 |
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 | 28,961,964 | 27,321,332 | -1,640,632 |
| China | 12,516,273 | 11,095,300 | -1,420,973 |
| Belgium | 8,347,269 | 11,032,529 | +2,685,260 |
| Norway | 4,601,830 | 3,198,495 | -1,403,335 |
| Poland | 3,866,756 | 2,950,734 | -916,022 |
| Japan | 3,496,424 | 3,167,655 | -328,769 |
| Germany | 4,093,703 | 2,540,746 | -1,552,957 |
| France | 2,973,694 | 2,426,272 | -547,422 |
| Ireland | 2,269,954 | 1,839,413 | -430,541 |
| Italy | 1,194,037 | 1,385,692 | +191,655 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 53 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 50 |
| Greater Manchester | 48 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 44 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 34 |
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 | 38 | 32 | -6 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 38 | 33 | -5 |
| Greater Manchester | 39 | 34 | -5 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 33 | 38 | +5 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 29 | 21 | -8 |
| West Midlands | 23 | 22 | -1 |
| Essex | 24 | 20 | -4 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 25 | 19 | -6 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 20 | 14 | -6 |
| West Yorkshire | 22 | 17 | -5 |
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) | 72,889,676 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 58,565,602 |
| Air transport | 26,654,774 |
| Other | 665,253 |
| Road transport | 591,361 |
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) | 38,717,757 | 34,171,919 | -4,545,838 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 31,189,300 | 27,376,302 | -3,812,998 |
| Air transport | 13,308,484 | 13,346,290 | +37,806 |
| Other | 145,119 | 520,134 | +375,015 |
| Road transport | 133,302 | 458,059 | +324,757 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 35,985,088 |
| Immingham Docks | 15,484,936 |
| London Gateway Port | 14,271,327 |
| Dover | 12,070,524 |
| Felixstowe | 10,826,945 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southampton | 15,370,914 | 20,614,174 | +5,243,260 |
| Immingham Docks | 10,259,264 | 5,225,672 | -5,033,592 |
| London Gateway Port | 11,079,803 | 3,191,524 | -7,888,279 |
| Dover | 5,995,139 | 6,075,385 | +80,246 |
| Felixstowe | 5,415,272 | 5,411,673 | -3,599 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 5,207,681 | 3,821,963 | -1,385,718 |
| Liverpool Docks | 4,881,858 | 3,223,138 | -1,658,720 |
| London | 3,096,462 | 4,977,465 | +1,881,003 |
| Eurotunnel | 3,555,101 | 2,858,488 | -696,613 |
| East Midlands Airport | 3,050,769 | 3,076,869 | +26,100 |
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 | 179 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 81 |
| Other manufacturing | 75 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 46 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 45 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 131 |
| 2025-11 | 144 |
| 2025-10 | 168 |
| 2025-09 | 168 |
| 2025-08 | 157 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| GATES (U.K.) LIMITED | 110 |
| NGF EUROPE LIMITED | 106 |
| ROLLS-ROYCE PLC | 101 |
| CEM MICROWAVE TECHNOLOGY LIMITED | 89 |
| BRITISH AIRWAYS PLC | 88 |
| ROHR AERO SERVICES LIMITED | 85 |
| CAMFIL LIMITED | 84 |
| PALL EUROPE LIMITED | 84 |
| PYROTEK ENGINEERING MATERIALS LIMITED | 83 |
| THS INDUSTRIAL TEXTILES LIMITED | 83 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 316 |
| 1m-15m | 311 |
| 0-1m | 83 |
| 15m-54m | 68 |
| Other | 51 |
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 | 29,961,122 |
| United States | 18,014,986 |
| Italy | 16,974,928 |
| France | 7,301,737 |
| Poland | 6,983,222 |
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 | 19,121,507 | 10,839,615 | -8,281,892 |
| United States | 7,381,220 | 10,633,766 | +3,252,546 |
| Italy | 8,953,020 | 8,021,908 | -931,112 |
| France | 5,119,488 | 2,182,249 | -2,937,239 |
| Poland | 3,664,899 | 3,318,323 | -346,576 |
| Sweden | 3,508,353 | 1,700,654 | -1,807,699 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 1,895,774 | 3,120,102 | +1,224,328 |
| Ireland | 2,050,226 | 2,235,337 | +185,111 |
| China | 1,774,317 | 1,661,208 | -113,109 |
| United Arab Emirates | 1,729,138 | 1,628,944 | -100,194 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| XI | 199,540 |
| Turkey | 103,458 |
| Germany | 88,586 |
| China | 58,973 |
| Lithuania | 10,060 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| XI | 172,179 | 27,361 | -144,818 |
| Turkey | 39,552 | 63,906 | +24,354 |
| Germany | 88,586 | 0 | -88,586 |
| China | 33,934 | 25,039 | -8,895 |
| Lithuania | 0 | 10,060 | +10,060 |
| Ireland | 2,639 | 1,197 | -1,442 |
| Spain | 1,081 | 624 | -457 |
| Austria | 1,327 | 0 | -1,327 |
| Netherlands | 982 | 0 | -982 |
| France | 728 | 181 | -547 |
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) | 81,082,644 |
| Air transport | 37,042,431 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 27,832,178 |
| Other | 715,037 |
| Road transport | 49,002 |
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) | 49,089,176 | 31,993,468 | -17,095,708 |
| Air transport | 17,004,596 | 20,037,835 | +3,033,239 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 14,600,291 | 13,231,887 | -1,368,404 |
| Other | 558,469 | 156,568 | -401,901 |
| Road transport | 49,002 | 0 | -49,002 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 63,657,077 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 21,325,118 |
| Immingham Docks | 9,496,558 |
| East Midlands Airport | 7,709,110 |
| London Gateway Port | 7,143,637 |
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 | 37,774,707 | 25,882,370 | -11,892,337 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 9,992,870 | 11,332,248 | +1,339,378 |
| Immingham Docks | 6,025,341 | 3,471,217 | -2,554,124 |
| East Midlands Airport | 3,343,949 | 4,365,161 | +1,021,212 |
| London Gateway Port | 4,406,675 | 2,736,962 | -1,669,713 |
| Felixstowe | 2,928,845 | 3,726,461 | +797,616 |
| Southampton | 2,583,734 | 3,147,106 | +563,372 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,915,907 | 2,973,057 | +1,057,150 |
| Dover | 3,694,787 | 492,968 | -3,201,819 |
| London Stansted Airport | 1,208,648 | 1,244,888 | +36,240 |
Quick facts
HS code: 701990
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Other glass fiber products not listed in other categories