Import/export HS code 70196990: Various glass fiber fabrics
Other types of glass fiber fabrics not specified 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 5,820,823 |
| United States | 5,781,454 |
| Latvia | 3,861,047 |
| Netherlands | 2,541,505 |
| Ireland | 2,209,323 |
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 | 3,100,088 | 2,720,735 | -379,353 |
| United States | 2,587,461 | 3,193,993 | +606,532 |
| Latvia | 1,987,404 | 1,873,643 | -113,761 |
| Netherlands | 1,502,261 | 1,039,244 | -463,017 |
| Ireland | 851,576 | 1,357,747 | +506,171 |
| Germany | 1,187,287 | 959,909 | -227,378 |
| Poland | 755,070 | 442,799 | -312,271 |
| Belgium | 471,739 | 478,177 | +6,438 |
| France | 426,156 | 184,087 | -242,069 |
| Italy | 101,796 | 253,532 | +151,736 |
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 | 6,802,563 |
| China | 6,201,527 |
| Latvia | 3,982,393 |
| Germany | 2,734,828 |
| Poland | 1,356,165 |
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 | 3,088,672 | 3,713,891 | +625,219 |
| China | 3,371,671 | 2,829,856 | -541,815 |
| Latvia | 2,015,413 | 1,966,980 | -48,433 |
| Germany | 1,597,117 | 1,137,711 | -459,406 |
| Poland | 857,353 | 498,812 | -358,541 |
| Belgium | 479,823 | 406,153 | -73,670 |
| France | 495,250 | 195,866 | -299,384 |
| Ireland | 73,961 | 387,418 | +313,457 |
| Italy | 99,911 | 269,573 | +169,662 |
| Netherlands | 152,062 | 136,045 | -16,017 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 12 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 9 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 9 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 9 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 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 | 8 | 10 | +2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 5 | 6 | +1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 7 | 7 | +0 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 4 | 8 | +4 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 7 | 7 | +0 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 7 | 6 | -1 |
| Lancashire | 7 | 6 | -1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 7 | 5 | -2 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 5 | 5 | +0 |
| West Midlands | 6 | 5 | -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) | 10,225,171 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 8,407,451 |
| Air transport | 6,056,569 |
| Other | 1,762,558 |
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) | 5,799,985 | 4,425,186 | -1,374,799 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,260,615 | 4,146,836 | -113,779 |
| Air transport | 2,640,764 | 3,415,805 | +775,041 |
| Other | 815,860 | 946,698 | +130,838 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 4,724,698 |
| Dover | 3,936,696 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 3,212,962 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,993,642 |
| 000 | 1,762,558 |
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 | 2,744,755 | 1,979,943 | -764,812 |
| Dover | 2,773,804 | 1,162,892 | -1,610,912 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,340,075 | 1,872,887 | +532,812 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,304,171 | 689,471 | -614,700 |
| 000 | 815,860 | 946,698 | +130,838 |
| Southampton | 833,199 | 921,774 | +88,575 |
| Hull | 84,618 | 1,268,172 | +1,183,554 |
| Harwich | 510,226 | 506,484 | -3,742 |
| Manchester Airport | 402,987 | 493,639 | +90,652 |
| Eurotunnel | 461,185 | 404,233 | -56,952 |
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 | 33 |
| Other manufacturing | 26 |
| Specialised construction activities | 16 |
| Manufacture of textiles | 14 |
| Manufacture of rubber and plastic products | 13 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 27 |
| 2025-11 | 34 |
| 2025-10 | 40 |
| 2025-09 | 32 |
| 2025-08 | 35 |
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 |
| HILTEX LTD | 41 |
| SHORT BROTHERS PLC | 40 |
| TURNILS (UK) LIMITED | 39 |
| SUNSOL GROUP LIMITED | 33 |
| CRISTEX LIMITED | 28 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 77 |
| 54m+ | 49 |
| 15m-54m | 24 |
| 0-1m | 23 |
| Other | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 41,346,795 |
| Poland | 6,025,707 |
| France | 5,135,307 |
| Portugal | 2,884,666 |
| United States | 2,579,630 |
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 | 19,379,204 | 21,967,591 | +2,588,387 |
| Poland | 2,866,621 | 3,159,086 | +292,465 |
| France | 2,175,565 | 2,959,742 | +784,177 |
| Portugal | 1,389,774 | 1,494,892 | +105,118 |
| United States | 1,054,634 | 1,524,996 | +470,362 |
| Turkey | 716,143 | 1,301,423 | +585,280 |
| Slovenia | 1,044,197 | 879,648 | -164,549 |
| Ireland | 499,798 | 840,996 | +341,198 |
| Italy | 635,562 | 637,716 | +2,154 |
| Australia | 702,770 | 411,066 | -291,704 |
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 |
| 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 |
| 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) | 66,436,407 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 6,177,732 |
| Air transport | 3,681,619 |
| Other | 756,363 |
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) | 29,112,843 | 37,323,564 | +8,210,721 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,650,365 | 2,527,367 | -1,122,998 |
| Air transport | 1,725,611 | 1,956,008 | +230,397 |
| Other | 175,704 | 580,659 | +404,955 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 42,159,315 |
| Harwich | 13,277,024 |
| Dover | 4,642,983 |
| Portsmouth | 3,065,813 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 2,496,876 |
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 | 20,673,460 | 21,485,855 | +812,395 |
| Harwich | 6,748,383 | 6,528,641 | -219,742 |
| Dover | 41,832 | 4,601,151 | +4,559,319 |
| Portsmouth | 1,251,893 | 1,813,920 | +562,027 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,021,854 | 1,475,022 | +453,168 |
| London | 613,535 | 1,743,986 | +1,130,451 |
| Immingham Docks | 884,664 | 931,879 | +47,215 |
| London Gateway Port | 797,989 | 872,396 | +74,407 |
| Southampton | 534,468 | 958,698 | +424,230 |
| 000 | 175,704 | 580,659 | +404,955 |
Quick facts
HS code: 70196990
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Other types of glass fiber fabrics not specified elsewhere