Import/export HS code 70196210: Glass fiber waste and scrap
Waste or leftover materials from glass fiber production
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 1,410,455 |
| Ireland | 724,269 |
| United States | 422,963 |
| Poland | 183,643 |
| France | 86,754 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 1,299,135 | 111,320 | -1,187,815 |
| Ireland | 351,695 | 372,574 | +20,879 |
| United States | 177,516 | 245,447 | +67,931 |
| Poland | 73,524 | 110,119 | +36,595 |
| France | 26,442 | 60,312 | +33,870 |
| Germany | 31,113 | 25,026 | -6,087 |
| Netherlands | 45,945 | 0 | -45,945 |
| Spain | 12,503 | 13,857 | +1,354 |
| Thailand | 21,082 | 0 | -21,082 |
| Turkey | 1,440 | 13,275 | +11,835 |
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 | 1,410,455 |
| United States | 1,077,459 |
| Poland | 96,080 |
| France | 91,882 |
| Austria | 44,481 |
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 | 1,299,135 | 111,320 | -1,187,815 |
| United States | 462,092 | 615,367 | +153,275 |
| Poland | 29,985 | 66,095 | +36,110 |
| France | 27,995 | 63,887 | +35,892 |
| Austria | 44,481 | 0 | -44,481 |
| Mexico | 6,317 | 29,935 | +23,618 |
| Thailand | 21,082 | 0 | -21,082 |
| Denmark | 0 | 20,340 | +20,340 |
| Turkey | 1,440 | 13,275 | +11,835 |
| Finland | 5,100 | 0 | -5,100 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 |
| Cheshire | 1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 |
| East Central Scotland | 1 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Cheshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| East Central Scotland | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Eastern Scotland | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Suffolk | 1 | 0 | -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) | 1,585,012 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 713,388 |
| Air transport | 426,500 |
| Other | 186,927 |
| Road transport | 96,080 |
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) | 1,463,668 | 121,344 | -1,342,324 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 271,697 | 441,691 | +169,994 |
| Air transport | 134,300 | 292,200 | +157,900 |
| Other | 151,682 | 35,245 | -116,437 |
| Road transport | 29,985 | 66,095 | +36,110 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Grangemouth Docks | 1,299,135 |
| Holyhead | 424,761 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 276,174 |
| Liverpool Docks | 215,349 |
| 000 | 186,927 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grangemouth Docks | 1,299,135 | 0 | -1,299,135 |
| Holyhead | 93,311 | 331,450 | +238,139 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 37,617 | 238,557 | +200,940 |
| Liverpool Docks | 215,349 | 0 | -215,349 |
| 000 | 151,682 | 35,245 | -116,437 |
| Felixstowe | 21,082 | 121,344 | +100,262 |
| London Stansted Airport | 72,814 | 38,634 | -34,180 |
| ZLC | 29,985 | 66,095 | +36,110 |
| Portsmouth | 15,469 | 60,312 | +44,843 |
| Eurotunnel | 19,803 | 44,255 | +24,452 |
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 | 2 |
| Air transport | 1 |
| Architectural and engineering activities; technical testing and analysis | 1 |
| Civil engineering | 1 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-05 | 2 |
| 2025-04 | 3 |
| 2025-03 | 4 |
| 2025-02 | 2 |
| 2025-01 | 4 |
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+ | 6 |
| 15m-54m | 2 |
| 0-1m | 1 |
| 1m-15m | 1 |
| Other | 1 |
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 | 128,518 |
| Poland | 123,745 |
| Germany | 122,928 |
| Lithuania | 120,892 |
| United Arab Emirates | 50,454 |
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 | 45,003 | 83,515 | +38,512 |
| Poland | 89,517 | 34,228 | -55,289 |
| Germany | 48,112 | 74,816 | +26,704 |
| Lithuania | 63,708 | 57,184 | -6,524 |
| United Arab Emirates | 18,351 | 32,103 | +13,752 |
| Spain | 27,219 | 9,836 | -17,383 |
| Belgium | 4,613 | 22,873 | +18,260 |
| Turkey | 19,903 | 4,506 | -15,397 |
| Italy | 0 | 8,779 | +8,779 |
| Malaysia | 0 | 4,013 | +4,013 |
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 | 2,308 |
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 | 1,569 | 739 | -830 |
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) | 378,091 |
| Air transport | 277,500 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 5,624 |
| Other | 2,308 |
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) | 209,158 | 168,933 | -40,225 |
| Air transport | 111,957 | 165,543 | +53,586 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,044 | 3,580 | +1,536 |
| Other | 1,569 | 739 | -830 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 254,876 |
| London Stansted Airport | 149,167 |
| East Midlands Airport | 128,333 |
| Holyhead | 90,640 |
| Harwich | 31,467 |
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 | 176,248 | 78,628 | -97,620 |
| London Stansted Airport | 35,868 | 113,299 | +77,431 |
| East Midlands Airport | 76,089 | 52,244 | -23,845 |
| Holyhead | 31,802 | 58,838 | +27,036 |
| Harwich | 0 | 31,467 | +31,467 |
| Immingham Docks | 3,152 | 0 | -3,152 |
| 000 | 1,569 | 739 | -830 |
| London Gateway Port | 0 | 1,985 | +1,985 |
| Southampton | 0 | 1,595 | +1,595 |
Quick facts
HS code: 70196210
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Waste or leftover materials from glass fiber production