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 | 7,336,638 |
| China | 6,199,310 |
| Latvia | 3,709,694 |
| Germany | 3,015,423 |
| France | 2,574,164 |
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 | 3,259,122 | 4,077,516 | +818,394 |
| China | 3,138,971 | 3,060,339 | -78,632 |
| Latvia | 1,860,371 | 1,849,323 | -11,048 |
| Germany | 1,508,716 | 1,506,707 | -2,009 |
| France | 1,106,855 | 1,467,309 | +360,454 |
| Netherlands | 1,435,919 | 1,113,276 | -322,643 |
| Ireland | 827,170 | 1,354,582 | +527,412 |
| Belgium | 656,993 | 558,233 | -98,760 |
| Poland | 729,392 | 484,309 | -245,083 |
| Finland | 235,633 | 372,379 | +136,746 |
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 | 8,396,084 |
| China | 6,798,745 |
| Latvia | 3,841,132 |
| Germany | 3,284,528 |
| France | 2,615,005 |
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 | 3,821,316 | 4,574,768 | +753,452 |
| China | 3,565,470 | 3,233,275 | -332,195 |
| Latvia | 1,892,767 | 1,948,365 | +55,598 |
| Germany | 1,699,311 | 1,585,217 | -114,094 |
| France | 1,170,702 | 1,444,303 | +273,601 |
| Poland | 888,381 | 551,674 | -336,707 |
| Belgium | 684,403 | 500,752 | -183,651 |
| Finland | 237,589 | 377,283 | +139,694 |
| Czechia | 155,085 | 342,590 | +187,505 |
| Egypt | 422,686 | 29,607 | -393,079 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 15 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 13 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 11 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 11 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 10 |
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 | 10 | 12 | +2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 10 | 10 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 5 | 8 | +3 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 8 | 7 | -1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 8 | 7 | -1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 4 | 8 | +4 |
| Lancashire | 8 | 6 | -2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 7 | 7 | +0 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 6 | 6 | +0 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 7 | 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) | 14,361,660 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 9,791,076 |
| Air transport | 7,003,884 |
| Other | 1,790,987 |
| 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) | 7,383,907 | 6,977,753 | -406,154 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 5,062,204 | 4,728,872 | -333,332 |
| Air transport | 2,867,863 | 4,136,021 | +1,268,158 |
| Other | 805,238 | 985,749 | +180,511 |
| 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 | 5,298,943 |
| Felixstowe | 5,119,089 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 4,002,485 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,782,411 |
| Southampton | 2,467,942 |
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 | 3,065,098 | 2,233,845 | -831,253 |
| Felixstowe | 2,955,070 | 2,164,019 | -791,051 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,361,690 | 2,640,795 | +1,279,105 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,607,735 | 1,174,676 | -433,059 |
| Southampton | 1,247,703 | 1,220,239 | -27,464 |
| 000 | 805,238 | 985,749 | +180,511 |
| Eurotunnel | 888,740 | 671,998 | -216,742 |
| Hull | 137,189 | 1,118,667 | +981,478 |
| Harwich | 606,219 | 493,546 | -112,673 |
| London Gateway Port | 396,196 | 554,042 | +157,846 |
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 | 38 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 42 |
| 2025-10 | 45 |
| 2025-09 | 39 |
| 2025-08 | 46 |
| 2025-07 | 47 |
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 | 47 |
| THS INDUSTRIAL TEXTILES LIMITED | 47 |
| SILENT GLISS LIMITED | 44 |
| BRITISH AIRWAYS PLC | 42 |
| VALMIERA GLASS UK LIMITED | 42 |
| CRISTEX LIMITED | 42 |
| HILTEX LTD | 40 |
| SHORT BROTHERS PLC | 39 |
| TURNILS (UK) LIMITED | 39 |
| VESTAS OFFSHORE WIND BLADES UK LTD | 36 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 83 |
| 54m+ | 65 |
| 0-1m | 27 |
| 15m-54m | 26 |
| Other | 6 |
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 | 42,135,540 |
| Poland | 6,360,776 |
| France | 5,698,675 |
| Portugal | 2,959,942 |
| United States | 2,830,325 |
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 | 20,018,967 | 22,116,573 | +2,097,606 |
| Poland | 3,063,515 | 3,297,261 | +233,746 |
| France | 2,578,727 | 3,119,948 | +541,221 |
| Portugal | 1,555,332 | 1,404,610 | -150,722 |
| United States | 1,306,185 | 1,524,140 | +217,955 |
| Slovenia | 1,016,996 | 1,011,684 | -5,312 |
| Turkey | 683,592 | 1,016,828 | +333,236 |
| Czechia | 684,847 | 851,918 | +167,071 |
| Ireland | 541,742 | 782,696 | +240,954 |
| Italy | 631,285 | 586,915 | -44,370 |
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 | 634,462 |
| XU | 54,565 |
| XI | 7,056 |
| China | 6,421 |
| Poland | 391 |
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 | 151,165 | 483,297 | +332,132 |
| XU | 23,687 | 30,878 | +7,191 |
| XI | 0 | 7,056 | +7,056 |
| China | 6,375 | 46 | -6,329 |
| Poland | 292 | 99 | -193 |
| 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) | 68,224,904 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 7,314,580 |
| Air transport | 4,141,955 |
| Other | 702,963 |
| Road transport | 2,970 |
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) | 30,721,901 | 37,503,003 | +6,781,102 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,503,146 | 2,811,434 | -1,691,712 |
| Air transport | 1,908,257 | 2,233,698 | +325,441 |
| Other | 181,587 | 521,376 | +339,789 |
| Road transport | 2,970 | 0 | -2,970 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 44,776,445 |
| Harwich | 13,221,502 |
| Dover | 4,138,742 |
| Portsmouth | 3,287,313 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 2,792,520 |
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 | 22,736,381 | 22,040,064 | -696,317 |
| Harwich | 6,381,198 | 6,840,304 | +459,106 |
| Dover | 41,832 | 4,096,910 | +4,055,078 |
| Portsmouth | 1,519,779 | 1,767,534 | +247,755 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,180,783 | 1,611,737 | +430,954 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,263,843 | 1,162,449 | -101,394 |
| London | 653,610 | 1,361,638 | +708,028 |
| London Gateway Port | 796,475 | 946,038 | +149,563 |
| Southampton | 603,124 | 1,128,458 | +525,334 |
| Felixstowe | 424,502 | 300,008 | -124,494 |
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