Import/export HS code 701969: Various glass fiber woven fabrics
Other types of woven glass fiber fabrics not listed elsewhere
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 | 7,280,048 |
| China | 6,254,703 |
| Latvia | 3,861,047 |
| Germany | 2,913,372 |
| France | 2,581,741 |
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 | 3,206,248 | 4,073,800 | +867,552 |
| China | 3,253,984 | 3,000,719 | -253,265 |
| Latvia | 1,987,404 | 1,873,643 | -113,761 |
| Germany | 1,501,828 | 1,411,544 | -90,284 |
| France | 1,069,730 | 1,512,011 | +442,281 |
| Netherlands | 1,511,394 | 1,067,012 | -444,382 |
| Ireland | 863,171 | 1,364,074 | +500,903 |
| Poland | 774,613 | 478,758 | -295,855 |
| Belgium | 671,943 | 556,772 | -115,171 |
| Finland | 237,307 | 384,941 | +147,634 |
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 | 8,282,239 |
| China | 6,857,213 |
| Latvia | 3,985,065 |
| Germany | 3,256,369 |
| France | 2,655,574 |
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 | 3,707,459 | 4,574,780 | +867,321 |
| China | 3,691,134 | 3,166,079 | -525,055 |
| Latvia | 2,018,085 | 1,966,980 | -51,105 |
| Germany | 1,865,233 | 1,391,136 | -474,097 |
| France | 1,117,332 | 1,538,242 | +420,910 |
| Poland | 930,568 | 547,439 | -383,129 |
| Belgium | 699,353 | 482,157 | -217,196 |
| Finland | 239,263 | 389,845 | +150,582 |
| Czechia | 143,546 | 345,462 | +201,916 |
| Ireland | 85,556 | 393,745 | +308,189 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 14 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 12 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 11 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 10 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 9 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 9 | 12 | +3 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 9 | 10 | +1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 5 | 8 | +3 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 8 | 7 | -1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 4 | 8 | +4 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 6 | 8 | +2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 8 | 5 | -3 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 6 | 6 | +0 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 7 | 6 | -1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 5 | 6 | +1 |
Import volume by transport
What this shows: Import value by transport mode used to bring goods into the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 14,496,335 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 9,867,604 |
| Air transport | 7,011,272 |
| Other | 1,763,096 |
| Road transport | 29,410 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 7,567,972 | 6,928,363 | -639,609 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 5,222,214 | 4,645,390 | -576,824 |
| Air transport | 2,797,602 | 4,213,670 | +1,416,068 |
| Other | 815,860 | 947,236 | +131,376 |
| Road transport | 19,543 | 9,867 | -9,676 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 5,278,127 |
| Felixstowe | 5,086,380 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 3,994,023 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,793,987 |
| Southampton | 2,483,500 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover | 3,164,596 | 2,113,531 | -1,051,065 |
| Felixstowe | 3,021,194 | 2,065,186 | -956,008 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,359,472 | 2,634,551 | +1,275,079 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,708,146 | 1,085,841 | -622,305 |
| Southampton | 1,300,514 | 1,182,986 | -117,528 |
| 000 | 815,860 | 947,236 | +131,376 |
| Eurotunnel | 862,645 | 660,903 | -201,742 |
| Hull | 137,189 | 1,268,172 | +1,130,983 |
| Harwich | 520,401 | 540,337 | +19,936 |
| London Gateway Port | 360,990 | 583,313 | +222,323 |
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 | 37 |
| Other manufacturing | 28 |
| Manufacture of rubber and plastic products | 16 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 16 |
| Specialised construction activities | 16 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 33 |
| 2025-11 | 42 |
| 2025-10 | 45 |
| 2025-09 | 39 |
| 2025-08 | 46 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| 3M UNITED KINGDOM PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANY | 48 |
| THS INDUSTRIAL TEXTILES LIMITED | 48 |
| SILENT GLISS LIMITED | 45 |
| BRITISH AIRWAYS PLC | 43 |
| VALMIERA GLASS UK LIMITED | 43 |
| CRISTEX LIMITED | 43 |
| HILTEX LTD | 41 |
| SHORT BROTHERS PLC | 40 |
| TURNILS (UK) LIMITED | 39 |
| VESTAS OFFSHORE WIND BLADES UK LTD | 37 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 84 |
| 54m+ | 62 |
| 0-1m | 26 |
| 15m-54m | 26 |
| Other | 5 |
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 | 42,251,171 |
| Poland | 6,428,811 |
| France | 5,521,120 |
| Portugal | 2,965,894 |
| United States | 2,806,472 |
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 | 19,866,540 | 22,384,631 | +2,518,091 |
| Poland | 3,103,480 | 3,325,331 | +221,851 |
| France | 2,317,151 | 3,203,969 | +886,818 |
| Portugal | 1,452,461 | 1,513,433 | +60,972 |
| United States | 1,197,824 | 1,608,648 | +410,824 |
| Turkey | 716,143 | 1,301,423 | +585,280 |
| Slovenia | 1,044,197 | 879,648 | -164,549 |
| Czechia | 613,056 | 940,349 | +327,293 |
| Ireland | 537,588 | 878,626 | +341,038 |
| Italy | 647,490 | 643,834 | -3,656 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Sweden | 694,283 |
| XI | 7,056 |
| China | 923 |
| Poland | 391 |
| Czechia | 68 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sweden | 149,188 | 545,095 | +395,907 |
| XI | 0 | 7,056 | +7,056 |
| China | 877 | 46 | -831 |
| Poland | 376 | 15 | -361 |
| Czechia | 68 | 0 | -68 |
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) | 69,055,713 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 6,730,565 |
| Air transport | 4,288,801 |
| Other | 757,286 |
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) | 30,580,560 | 38,475,153 | +7,894,593 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,019,360 | 2,711,205 | -1,308,155 |
| Air transport | 2,169,402 | 2,119,399 | -50,003 |
| Other | 176,581 | 580,705 | +404,124 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 44,105,453 |
| Harwich | 13,404,610 |
| Dover | 4,644,680 |
| Portsmouth | 3,067,792 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 2,922,462 |
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 | 21,788,619 | 22,316,834 | +528,215 |
| Harwich | 6,862,789 | 6,541,821 | -320,968 |
| Dover | 41,832 | 4,602,848 | +4,561,016 |
| Portsmouth | 1,253,872 | 1,813,920 | +560,048 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,416,402 | 1,506,060 | +89,658 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,303,892 | 1,200,028 | -103,864 |
| London | 613,535 | 1,743,986 | +1,130,451 |
| London Gateway Port | 877,747 | 932,915 | +55,168 |
| Southampton | 584,182 | 1,082,017 | +497,835 |
| 000 | 176,581 | 580,705 | +404,124 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 701969
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Other types of woven glass fiber fabrics not listed elsewhere