Import/export HS code 70196910: Stitched or needled glass fiber fabrics
Glass fiber fabrics made by stitching or needling
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- 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 1,971,498 |
| United States | 1,498,594 |
| Germany | 766,176 |
| Finland | 616,133 |
| China | 433,880 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 643,574 | 1,327,924 | +684,350 |
| United States | 618,787 | 879,807 | +261,020 |
| Germany | 314,541 | 451,635 | +137,094 |
| Finland | 236,298 | 379,835 | +143,537 |
| China | 153,896 | 279,984 | +126,088 |
| Egypt | 377,777 | 29,607 | -348,170 |
| Belgium | 200,204 | 78,595 | -121,609 |
| Austria | 75,232 | 177,729 | +102,497 |
| Denmark | 117,350 | 7,150 | -110,200 |
| Malaysia | 114,355 | 0 | -114,355 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 1,964,458 |
| United States | 1,479,676 |
| China | 655,686 |
| Finland | 622,993 |
| Germany | 521,541 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 622,082 | 1,342,376 | +720,294 |
| United States | 618,787 | 860,889 | +242,102 |
| China | 319,463 | 336,223 | +16,760 |
| Finland | 238,254 | 384,739 | +146,485 |
| Germany | 268,116 | 253,425 | -14,691 |
| Egypt | 385,210 | 29,607 | -355,603 |
| Belgium | 219,530 | 76,004 | -143,526 |
| Czechia | 47,693 | 232,933 | +185,240 |
| Slovakia | 52,728 | 118,588 | +65,860 |
| Poland | 73,215 | 48,627 | -24,588 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 4 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 4 |
| Greater Manchester | 3 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 3 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 | 4 | +2 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Essex | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Lancashire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
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) | 4,271,164 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,460,153 |
| Air transport | 954,703 |
| Road transport | 29,410 |
| Other | 538 |
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) | 1,767,987 | 2,503,177 | +735,190 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 961,599 | 498,554 | -463,045 |
| Air transport | 156,838 | 797,865 | +641,027 |
| Road transport | 19,543 | 9,867 | -9,676 |
| Other | 0 | 538 | +538 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 1,341,431 |
| Immingham Docks | 800,345 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 781,061 |
| Southampton | 728,527 |
| Eurotunnel | 658,130 |
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 | 390,792 | 950,639 | +559,847 |
| Immingham Docks | 403,975 | 396,370 | -7,605 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 19,397 | 761,664 | +742,267 |
| Southampton | 467,315 | 261,212 | -206,103 |
| Eurotunnel | 401,460 | 256,670 | -144,790 |
| Portsmouth | 0 | 426,837 | +426,837 |
| London Gateway Port | 356,517 | 40,116 | -316,401 |
| Felixstowe | 276,439 | 85,243 | -191,196 |
| Purfleet | 184,079 | 45,063 | -139,016 |
| London | 93,987 | 122,348 | +28,361 |
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 | 8 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 4 |
| Other manufacturing | 4 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 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 | 6 |
| 2025-11 | 9 |
| 2025-10 | 6 |
| 2025-09 | 8 |
| 2025-08 | 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+ | 22 |
| 1m-15m | 13 |
| 15m-54m | 5 |
| 0-1m | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
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 | 904,376 |
| Czechia | 606,075 |
| Poland | 403,104 |
| France | 385,813 |
| United States | 226,842 |
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 | 487,336 | 417,040 | -70,296 |
| Czechia | 413,064 | 193,011 | -220,053 |
| Poland | 236,859 | 166,245 | -70,614 |
| France | 141,586 | 244,227 | +102,641 |
| United States | 143,190 | 83,652 | -59,538 |
| Angola | 170,950 | 0 | -170,950 |
| China | 85,895 | 44,515 | -41,380 |
| Spain | 115,110 | 5,146 | -109,964 |
| Norway | 23,909 | 62,372 | +38,463 |
| Portugal | 62,687 | 18,541 | -44,146 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 923 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 877 | 46 | -831 |
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) | 2,619,306 |
| Air transport | 607,182 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 552,833 |
| Other | 923 |
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) | 1,467,717 | 1,151,589 | -316,128 |
| Air transport | 443,791 | 163,391 | -280,400 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 368,995 | 183,838 | -185,157 |
| Other | 877 | 46 | -831 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,946,138 |
| Immingham Docks | 687,377 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 425,586 |
| Southampton | 173,033 |
| London Gateway Port | 140,277 |
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 | 1,115,159 | 830,979 | -284,180 |
| Immingham Docks | 419,228 | 268,149 | -151,079 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 394,548 | 31,038 | -363,510 |
| Southampton | 49,714 | 123,319 | +73,605 |
| London Gateway Port | 79,758 | 60,519 | -19,239 |
| Harwich | 114,406 | 13,180 | -101,226 |
| East Midlands Airport | 2,559 | 78,973 | +76,414 |
| Holyhead | 24,332 | 36,384 | +12,052 |
| Aberdeen Airport | 43,144 | 1,732 | -41,412 |
| Manchester Airport | 3,540 | 32,408 | +28,868 |
Quick facts
HS code: 70196910
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Glass fiber fabrics made by stitching or needling