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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 5,785,998 |
| China | 5,745,866 |
| Latvia | 3,709,694 |
| Netherlands | 2,512,294 |
| Germany | 2,201,341 |
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 | 2,588,289 | 3,197,709 | +609,420 |
| China | 2,931,158 | 2,814,708 | -116,450 |
| Latvia | 1,860,371 | 1,849,323 | -11,048 |
| Netherlands | 1,426,786 | 1,085,508 | -341,278 |
| Germany | 1,149,179 | 1,052,162 | -97,017 |
| Ireland | 817,992 | 1,345,838 | +527,846 |
| Poland | 709,849 | 448,350 | -261,499 |
| Belgium | 475,801 | 466,353 | -9,448 |
| France | 428,649 | 236,639 | -192,010 |
| Italy | 112,381 | 245,487 | +133,106 |
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 | 6,864,362 |
| China | 6,123,495 |
| Latvia | 3,838,460 |
| Germany | 2,715,081 |
| Poland | 1,318,213 |
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 | 3,150,483 | 3,713,879 | +563,396 |
| China | 3,192,090 | 2,931,405 | -260,685 |
| Latvia | 1,890,095 | 1,948,365 | +58,270 |
| Germany | 1,386,199 | 1,328,882 | -57,317 |
| Poland | 815,166 | 503,047 | -312,119 |
| Belgium | 483,885 | 411,463 | -72,422 |
| France | 513,988 | 199,181 | -314,807 |
| Ireland | 60,898 | 332,708 | +271,810 |
| Italy | 109,459 | 261,528 | +152,069 |
| Netherlands | 148,891 | 135,961 | -12,930 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 13 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 10 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 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 | 10 | 10 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 8 | 7 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 5 | 6 | +1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 4 | 8 | +4 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 7 | 7 | +0 |
| Lancashire | 8 | 6 | -2 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 7 | 6 | -1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 7 | 6 | -1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 4 | 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) | 10,050,168 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 8,319,423 |
| Air transport | 6,015,662 |
| Other | 1,790,449 |
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) | 5,490,241 | 4,559,927 | -930,314 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,066,040 | 4,253,383 | +187,343 |
| Air transport | 2,645,570 | 3,370,092 | +724,522 |
| Other | 805,238 | 985,211 | +179,973 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 4,703,490 |
| Dover | 3,909,991 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 3,182,797 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,979,376 |
| 000 | 1,790,449 |
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 | 2,624,714 | 2,078,776 | -545,938 |
| Dover | 2,626,191 | 1,283,800 | -1,342,391 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,290,247 | 1,892,550 | +602,303 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,202,744 | 776,632 | -426,112 |
| 000 | 805,238 | 985,211 | +179,973 |
| Southampton | 780,388 | 959,027 | +178,639 |
| Hull | 84,618 | 1,118,667 | +1,034,049 |
| Harwich | 596,044 | 459,693 | -136,351 |
| Manchester Airport | 399,107 | 480,492 | +81,385 |
| Eurotunnel | 440,960 | 429,186 | -11,774 |
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 | 34 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 34 |
| 2025-10 | 40 |
| 2025-09 | 32 |
| 2025-08 | 35 |
| 2025-07 | 38 |
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 |
| HILTEX LTD | 40 |
| SHORT BROTHERS PLC | 39 |
| TURNILS (UK) LIMITED | 39 |
| DE LEEUW 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 | 76 |
| 54m+ | 52 |
| 0-1m | 24 |
| 15m-54m | 24 |
| Other | 4 |
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 | 41,250,268 |
| Poland | 5,910,154 |
| France | 4,996,708 |
| Portugal | 2,878,714 |
| United States | 2,572,116 |
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 | 19,579,740 | 21,670,528 | +2,090,788 |
| Poland | 2,759,593 | 3,150,561 | +390,968 |
| France | 2,122,075 | 2,874,633 | +752,558 |
| Portugal | 1,492,645 | 1,386,069 | -106,576 |
| United States | 1,138,534 | 1,433,582 | +295,048 |
| Slovenia | 1,016,996 | 1,011,684 | -5,312 |
| Turkey | 683,592 | 1,016,828 | +333,236 |
| Ireland | 494,592 | 752,995 | +258,403 |
| Italy | 619,357 | 580,797 | -38,560 |
| Australia | 659,587 | 470,862 | -188,725 |
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 |
| 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 | 151,165 | 483,297 | +332,132 |
| XU | 23,687 | 30,878 | +7,191 |
| XI | 0 | 7,056 | +7,056 |
| 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) | 65,247,698 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 6,741,516 |
| Air transport | 3,513,855 |
| Other | 696,542 |
| 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) | 28,956,583 | 36,291,115 | +7,334,532 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,113,310 | 2,628,206 | -1,485,104 |
| Air transport | 1,618,305 | 1,895,550 | +277,245 |
| Other | 175,212 | 521,330 | +346,118 |
| 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 | 42,742,685 |
| Harwich | 13,063,888 |
| Dover | 4,137,045 |
| Portsmouth | 3,010,989 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 2,333,286 |
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 | 21,583,562 | 21,159,123 | -424,439 |
| Harwich | 6,236,764 | 6,827,124 | +590,360 |
| Dover | 41,832 | 4,095,213 | +4,053,381 |
| Portsmouth | 1,243,455 | 1,767,534 | +524,079 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 940,074 | 1,393,212 | +453,138 |
| London | 653,610 | 1,361,638 | +708,028 |
| Immingham Docks | 862,881 | 876,034 | +13,153 |
| London Gateway Port | 716,717 | 895,316 | +178,599 |
| Southampton | 562,597 | 995,952 | +433,355 |
| Felixstowe | 404,947 | 300,008 | -104,939 |
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