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.
- 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 3,812,946 |
| China | 3,454,436 |
| Belgium | 3,139,199 |
| Thailand | 1,837,887 |
| Spain | 1,259,808 |
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 | 1,636,711 | 2,176,235 | +539,524 |
| China | 1,657,417 | 1,797,019 | +139,602 |
| Belgium | 1,802,964 | 1,336,235 | -466,729 |
| Thailand | 996,561 | 841,326 | -155,235 |
| Spain | 824,654 | 435,154 | -389,500 |
| Germany | 914,847 | 286,207 | -628,640 |
| Egypt | 511,216 | 257,394 | -253,822 |
| India | 405,766 | 227,030 | -178,736 |
| Italy | 232,805 | 245,842 | +13,037 |
| Czechia | 281,810 | 126,637 | -155,173 |
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 | 4,846,383 |
| Italy | 2,178,869 |
| Thailand | 1,833,675 |
| Germany | 1,304,251 |
| India | 1,045,288 |
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 | 2,522,573 | 2,323,810 | -198,763 |
| Italy | 1,094,992 | 1,083,877 | -11,115 |
| Thailand | 1,001,332 | 832,343 | -168,989 |
| Germany | 992,284 | 311,967 | -680,317 |
| India | 582,872 | 462,416 | -120,456 |
| Egypt | 423,941 | 227,149 | -196,792 |
| Taiwan | 469,627 | 118,624 | -351,003 |
| Belgium | 334,608 | 117,092 | -217,516 |
| Czechia | 281,810 | 126,637 | -155,173 |
| Turkey | 245,803 | 133,143 | -112,660 |
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 |
| Devon | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Lincolnshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
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) | 7,933,953 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 6,739,904 |
| Other | 3,701,722 |
| Air transport | 104,514 |
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) | 4,177,771 | 3,756,182 | -421,589 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 4,243,803 | 2,496,101 | -1,747,702 |
| Other | 1,614,412 | 2,087,310 | +472,898 |
| Air transport | 62,354 | 42,160 | -20,194 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 4,915,838 |
| Dover | 4,244,159 |
| 000 | 3,701,722 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,322,768 |
| Southampton | 949,588 |
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 | 2,736,156 | 2,179,682 | -556,474 |
| Dover | 2,924,735 | 1,319,424 | -1,605,311 |
| 000 | 1,614,412 | 2,087,310 | +472,898 |
| London Gateway Port | 609,470 | 713,298 | +103,828 |
| Southampton | 527,011 | 422,577 | -104,434 |
| London | 468,243 | 417,593 | -50,650 |
| Purfleet | 175,588 | 485,630 | +310,042 |
| Eurotunnel | 303,724 | 180,219 | -123,505 |
| Belfast Port | 182,531 | 298,643 | +116,112 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 13 |
| 2025-10 | 10 |
| 2025-09 | 11 |
| 2025-08 | 11 |
| 2025-07 | 13 |
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+ | 24 |
| 1m-15m | 19 |
| 15m-54m | 9 |
| Other | 6 |
| 0-1m | 3 |
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 | 12,287,859 |
| United States | 1,443,540 |
| France | 393,462 |
| Germany | 350,955 |
| Italy | 327,490 |
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 | 7,148,599 | 5,139,260 | -2,009,339 |
| United States | 1,073,923 | 369,617 | -704,306 |
| France | 271,323 | 122,139 | -149,184 |
| Germany | 152,716 | 198,239 | +45,523 |
| Italy | 146,625 | 180,865 | +34,240 |
| Netherlands | 147,946 | 52,166 | -95,780 |
| Spain | 61,062 | 108,144 | +47,082 |
| Finland | 29,542 | 130,693 | +101,151 |
| Sweden | 91,928 | 61,191 | -30,737 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| XU | 313,950 |
| 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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| XU | 75,923 | 238,027 | +162,104 |
| 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) | 13,725,153 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,918,169 |
| Air transport | 487,525 |
| Other | 313,956 |
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) | 8,035,885 | 5,689,268 | -2,346,617 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,269,509 | 648,660 | -620,849 |
| Air transport | 194,653 | 292,872 | +98,219 |
| Other | 75,929 | 238,027 | +162,098 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 6,358,447 |
| Holyhead | 3,313,276 |
| Heysham | 2,867,667 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,330,051 |
| London Gateway Port | 502,212 |
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 | 3,649,301 | 2,709,146 | -940,155 |
| Holyhead | 2,187,937 | 1,125,339 | -1,062,598 |
| Heysham | 1,479,802 | 1,387,865 | -91,937 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 679,214 | 650,837 | -28,377 |
| London Gateway Port | 428,748 | 73,464 | -355,284 |
| Immingham Docks | 193,518 | 231,958 | +38,440 |
| Felixstowe | 325,250 | 1,157 | -324,093 |
| 000 | 75,929 | 238,027 | +162,098 |
| Dover | 139,681 | 75,233 | -64,448 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 43,494 | 160,779 | +117,285 |
Quick facts
HS code: 701915
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Mats made by chemically bonding glass fibers together