Import/export HS code 701915: Chemically bonded glass fiber mats
Mats made by chemically bonding glass fibers together
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.
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 3,632,561 |
| China | 3,583,128 |
| Belgium | 3,108,813 |
| Thailand | 1,816,305 |
| Spain | 1,136,674 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 1,631,241 | 2,001,320 | +370,079 |
| China | 1,739,177 | 1,843,951 | +104,774 |
| Belgium | 1,811,289 | 1,297,524 | -513,765 |
| Thailand | 1,016,304 | 800,001 | -216,303 |
| Spain | 752,524 | 384,150 | -368,374 |
| Germany | 910,521 | 197,809 | -712,712 |
| Egypt | 508,242 | 229,322 | -278,920 |
| India | 407,124 | 207,788 | -199,336 |
| Italy | 238,991 | 251,252 | +12,261 |
| Czechia | 276,797 | 155,203 | -121,594 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 4,853,550 |
| Italy | 2,198,032 |
| Thailand | 1,827,289 |
| Germany | 1,202,359 |
| India | 1,050,367 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 2,519,597 | 2,333,953 | -185,644 |
| Italy | 1,096,147 | 1,101,885 | +5,738 |
| Thailand | 1,016,934 | 810,355 | -206,579 |
| Germany | 992,300 | 210,059 | -782,241 |
| India | 597,644 | 452,723 | -144,921 |
| Egypt | 468,760 | 182,330 | -286,430 |
| Taiwan | 468,622 | 79,583 | -389,039 |
| Czechia | 276,797 | 155,203 | -121,594 |
| Belgium | 313,934 | 95,027 | -218,907 |
| Turkey | 246,813 | 139,233 | -107,580 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Lancashire | 5 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 4 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 4 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 4 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lancashire | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 4 | 1 | -3 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 2 | 4 | +2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| West Yorkshire | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| Devon | 2 | 0 | -2 |
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) | 8,046,139 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 6,477,768 |
| Other | 3,521,337 |
| Air transport | 106,636 |
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) | 4,315,224 | 3,730,915 | -584,309 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 4,143,727 | 2,334,041 | -1,809,686 |
| Other | 1,606,552 | 1,914,785 | +308,233 |
| Air transport | 66,878 | 39,758 | -27,120 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 4,945,221 |
| Dover | 3,951,934 |
| 000 | 3,521,337 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,339,239 |
| Southampton | 957,300 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 2,784,662 | 2,160,559 | -624,103 |
| Dover | 2,833,184 | 1,118,750 | -1,714,434 |
| 000 | 1,606,552 | 1,914,785 | +308,233 |
| London Gateway Port | 628,029 | 711,210 | +83,181 |
| Southampton | 558,707 | 398,593 | -160,114 |
| London | 477,649 | 414,932 | -62,717 |
| Purfleet | 202,147 | 497,328 | +295,181 |
| Belfast Port | 182,531 | 318,069 | +135,538 |
| Eurotunnel | 259,234 | 208,785 | -50,449 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 350,239 | 7,891 | -342,348 |
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 | 13 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 5 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 5 |
| Other manufacturing | 4 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 3 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 13 |
| 2025-11 | 13 |
| 2025-10 | 10 |
| 2025-09 | 11 |
| 2025-08 | 11 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 25 |
| 1m-15m | 19 |
| 15m-54m | 9 |
| Other | 6 |
| 0-1m | 4 |
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 | 11,817,422 |
| United States | 1,372,532 |
| France | 380,953 |
| Germany | 338,384 |
| Italy | 319,107 |
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 | 7,331,244 | 4,486,178 | -2,845,066 |
| United States | 988,936 | 383,596 | -605,340 |
| France | 272,881 | 108,072 | -164,809 |
| Germany | 137,041 | 201,343 | +64,302 |
| Italy | 133,264 | 185,843 | +52,579 |
| Netherlands | 134,547 | 72,402 | -62,145 |
| Finland | 43,697 | 136,074 | +92,377 |
| Sweden | 92,344 | 68,162 | -24,182 |
| Spain | 45,491 | 109,735 | +64,244 |
| China | 0 | 140,373 | +140,373 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Finland | 6 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Finland | 6 | 0 | -6 |
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) | 13,236,608 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,838,945 |
| Air transport | 493,345 |
| Other | 316,019 |
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) | 8,175,261 | 5,061,347 | -3,113,914 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,159,122 | 679,823 | -479,299 |
| Air transport | 195,580 | 297,765 | +102,185 |
| Other | 97,960 | 218,059 | +120,099 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 6,372,751 |
| Holyhead | 3,170,457 |
| Heysham | 2,583,984 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,281,551 |
| Immingham Docks | 472,635 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 3,948,760 | 2,423,991 | -1,524,769 |
| Holyhead | 2,127,823 | 1,042,634 | -1,085,189 |
| Heysham | 1,388,835 | 1,195,149 | -193,686 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 621,277 | 660,274 | +38,997 |
| Immingham Docks | 213,753 | 258,882 | +45,129 |
| London Gateway Port | 337,856 | 31,318 | -306,538 |
| Felixstowe | 325,250 | 1,157 | -324,093 |
| 000 | 97,960 | 218,059 | +120,099 |
| Dover | 146,520 | 66,889 | -79,631 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 43,494 | 166,599 | +123,105 |
Quick facts
HS code: 701915
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Mats made by chemically bonding glass fibers together