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 | 53,725,763 |
| Belgium | 21,693,572 |
| China | 21,071,515 |
| Germany | 10,265,982 |
| Norway | 9,337,150 |
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 | 28,611,074 | 25,114,689 | -3,496,385 |
| Belgium | 9,162,910 | 12,530,662 | +3,367,752 |
| China | 10,836,448 | 10,235,067 | -601,381 |
| Germany | 5,508,802 | 4,757,180 | -751,622 |
| Norway | 5,329,819 | 4,007,331 | -1,322,488 |
| Japan | 3,161,992 | 4,793,929 | +1,631,937 |
| Poland | 4,171,442 | 3,235,358 | -936,084 |
| France | 3,601,985 | 3,541,792 | -60,193 |
| Ireland | 2,529,306 | 2,803,099 | +273,793 |
| Spain | 1,086,511 | 2,572,668 | +1,486,157 |
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 | 58,517,963 |
| China | 25,179,497 |
| Belgium | 21,242,583 |
| Norway | 8,621,688 |
| Japan | 7,580,180 |
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 | 29,988,979 | 28,528,984 | -1,459,995 |
| China | 13,046,496 | 12,133,001 | -913,495 |
| Belgium | 9,302,057 | 11,940,526 | +2,638,469 |
| Norway | 4,750,017 | 3,871,671 | -878,346 |
| Japan | 3,418,905 | 4,161,275 | +742,370 |
| Germany | 4,122,821 | 3,272,277 | -850,544 |
| Poland | 4,055,539 | 3,239,163 | -816,376 |
| France | 3,090,213 | 2,832,491 | -257,722 |
| Ireland | 2,292,098 | 2,133,417 | -158,681 |
| Spain | 1,011,726 | 2,383,529 | +1,371,803 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 56 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 53 |
| Greater Manchester | 49 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 48 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 35 |
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 | 35 | 39 | +4 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 42 | 35 | -7 |
| Greater Manchester | 35 | 37 | +2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 38 | 38 | +0 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 27 | 26 | -1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 26 | 22 | -4 |
| West Midlands | 26 | 21 | -5 |
| Essex | 23 | 23 | +0 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 14 | 24 | +10 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 21 | 15 | -6 |
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) | 75,306,469 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 65,414,758 |
| Air transport | 29,449,610 |
| Road transport | 952,912 |
| Other | 696,309 |
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) | 38,936,707 | 36,369,762 | -2,566,945 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 32,720,669 | 32,694,089 | -26,580 |
| Air transport | 13,737,185 | 15,712,425 | +1,975,240 |
| Road transport | 135,964 | 816,948 | +680,984 |
| Other | 320,827 | 375,482 | +54,655 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 39,219,751 |
| Immingham Docks | 17,969,527 |
| Dover | 12,870,193 |
| London Gateway Port | 12,794,131 |
| Felixstowe | 12,175,677 |
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 | 17,645,003 | 21,574,748 | +3,929,745 |
| Immingham Docks | 9,886,096 | 8,083,431 | -1,802,665 |
| Dover | 6,588,578 | 6,281,615 | -306,963 |
| London Gateway Port | 9,662,046 | 3,132,085 | -6,529,961 |
| Felixstowe | 5,882,952 | 6,292,725 | +409,773 |
| London | 3,682,523 | 6,247,892 | +2,565,369 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 4,877,147 | 4,793,595 | -83,552 |
| Liverpool Docks | 4,158,230 | 3,526,170 | -632,060 |
| Eurotunnel | 4,040,410 | 3,186,324 | -854,086 |
| East Midlands Airport | 3,126,279 | 3,747,599 | +621,320 |
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 | 187 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 83 |
| Other manufacturing | 77 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 48 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 46 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 161 |
| 2026-03 | 155 |
| 2026-02 | 146 |
| 2026-01 | 131 |
| 2025-12 | 128 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| GATES (U.K.) LIMITED | 114 |
| NGF EUROPE LIMITED | 110 |
| ROLLS-ROYCE PLC | 105 |
| CEM MICROWAVE TECHNOLOGY LIMITED | 92 |
| BRITISH AIRWAYS PLC | 89 |
| ROHR AERO SERVICES LIMITED | 89 |
| PALL EUROPE LIMITED | 88 |
| CAMFIL LIMITED | 87 |
| PYROTEK ENGINEERING MATERIALS LIMITED | 86 |
| THS INDUSTRIAL TEXTILES LIMITED | 84 |
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 | 315 |
| 0-1m | 90 |
| 15m-54m | 75 |
| Other | 57 |
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 | 32,141,947 |
| United States | 22,894,959 |
| Italy | 17,799,357 |
| Poland | 7,582,907 |
| France | 7,059,952 |
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 | 18,579,414 | 13,562,533 | -5,016,881 |
| United States | 8,525,827 | 14,369,132 | +5,843,305 |
| Italy | 8,186,741 | 9,612,616 | +1,425,875 |
| Poland | 4,104,370 | 3,478,537 | -625,833 |
| France | 4,322,219 | 2,737,733 | -1,584,486 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 2,081,735 | 3,644,002 | +1,562,267 |
| Sweden | 3,203,441 | 2,323,492 | -879,949 |
| Ireland | 2,277,501 | 2,848,969 | +571,468 |
| Singapore | 797,325 | 3,523,478 | +2,726,153 |
| United Arab Emirates | 1,623,551 | 2,068,818 | +445,267 |
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 | 201,174 |
| Turkey | 111,871 |
| China | 59,169 |
| Lithuania | 17,703 |
| Ireland | 3,925 |
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 | 163,969 | 37,205 | -126,764 |
| Turkey | 43,041 | 68,830 | +25,789 |
| China | 31,853 | 27,316 | -4,537 |
| Lithuania | 0 | 17,703 | +17,703 |
| Ireland | 2,928 | 997 | -1,931 |
| Spain | 1,086 | 376 | -710 |
| Austria | 1,229 | 93 | -1,136 |
| France | 374 | 545 | +171 |
| Poland | 261 | 537 | +276 |
| Netherlands | 791 | 0 | -791 |
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) | 86,225,760 |
| Air transport | 42,748,009 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 32,425,524 |
| Other | 649,926 |
| Road transport | 23,567 |
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) | 47,355,383 | 38,870,377 | -8,485,006 |
| Air transport | 18,055,315 | 24,692,694 | +6,637,379 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 13,899,277 | 18,526,247 | +4,626,970 |
| Other | 457,489 | 192,437 | -265,052 |
| Road transport | 23,567 | 0 | -23,567 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 66,001,557 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 23,755,355 |
| Immingham Docks | 10,939,135 |
| Southampton | 9,078,679 |
| East Midlands Airport | 8,855,408 |
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 | 36,390,858 | 29,610,699 | -6,780,159 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 10,551,968 | 13,203,387 | +2,651,419 |
| Immingham Docks | 6,007,112 | 4,932,023 | -1,075,089 |
| Southampton | 2,059,512 | 7,019,167 | +4,959,655 |
| East Midlands Airport | 3,527,431 | 5,327,977 | +1,800,546 |
| London Gateway Port | 4,102,062 | 3,252,779 | -849,283 |
| Felixstowe | 3,410,940 | 3,744,059 | +333,119 |
| Liverpool Docks | 2,288,202 | 4,303,726 | +2,015,524 |
| Dover | 3,154,555 | 1,516,569 | -1,637,986 |
| Manchester Airport | 1,229,381 | 1,773,009 | +543,628 |
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