Import/export HS code 701971: Glass fiber veils
Thin sheets made from glass fibers
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 15,195,040 |
| Germany | 9,222,730 |
| Belgium | 7,669,432 |
| Italy | 7,041,177 |
| Netherlands | 5,586,105 |
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 | 8,630,505 | 6,564,535 | -2,065,970 |
| Germany | 4,260,805 | 4,961,925 | +701,120 |
| Belgium | 4,413,664 | 3,255,768 | -1,157,896 |
| Italy | 3,621,991 | 3,419,186 | -202,805 |
| Netherlands | 3,566,203 | 2,019,902 | -1,546,301 |
| United States | 1,992,555 | 1,772,394 | -220,161 |
| Czechia | 1,149,718 | 903,399 | -246,319 |
| Poland | 391,679 | 270,188 | -121,491 |
| Finland | 241,843 | 203,490 | -38,353 |
| China | 216,623 | 166,683 | -49,940 |
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 | 12,252,919 |
| Germany | 10,453,518 |
| Netherlands | 9,906,393 |
| Italy | 7,231,940 |
| Czechia | 5,499,138 |
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 | 7,303,890 | 4,949,029 | -2,354,861 |
| Germany | 4,960,321 | 5,493,197 | +532,876 |
| Netherlands | 6,146,956 | 3,759,437 | -2,387,519 |
| Italy | 3,999,683 | 3,232,257 | -767,426 |
| Czechia | 2,701,821 | 2,797,317 | +95,496 |
| United States | 2,121,819 | 1,956,096 | -165,723 |
| Poland | 453,610 | 616,322 | +162,712 |
| China | 261,606 | 333,950 | +72,344 |
| Finland | 241,843 | 321,965 | +80,122 |
| Belgium | 285,583 | 134,906 | -150,677 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Merseyside | 9 |
| Lancashire | 7 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 6 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 6 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 6 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Merseyside | 7 | 6 | -1 |
| Lancashire | 5 | 6 | +1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 4 | 5 | +1 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 6 | 4 | -2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 3 | 6 | +3 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 4 | 5 | +1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 5 | 3 | -2 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 3 | 4 | +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) | 43,764,244 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 6,331,189 |
| Air transport | 2,278,995 |
| Other | 52,347 |
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) | 24,482,052 | 19,282,192 | -5,199,860 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,004,042 | 3,327,147 | +323,105 |
| Air transport | 1,181,619 | 1,097,376 | -84,243 |
| Other | 23,932 | 28,415 | +4,483 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 13,938,387 |
| Immingham Docks | 8,264,395 |
| Hull | 6,060,287 |
| Eurotunnel | 3,634,478 |
| Middlesbrough | 3,558,241 |
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 | 6,809,625 | 7,128,762 | +319,137 |
| Immingham Docks | 4,608,771 | 3,655,624 | -953,147 |
| Hull | 3,585,519 | 2,474,768 | -1,110,751 |
| Eurotunnel | 2,292,327 | 1,342,151 | -950,176 |
| Middlesbrough | 1,854,332 | 1,703,909 | -150,423 |
| Purfleet | 1,553,036 | 1,362,580 | -190,456 |
| Felixstowe | 1,626,025 | 1,034,779 | -591,246 |
| Liverpool Docks | 937,550 | 1,015,628 | +78,078 |
| Killingholme | 1,259,147 | 523,839 | -735,308 |
| Portsmouth | 698,989 | 525,082 | -173,907 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Other manufacturing | 23 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 19 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 12 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 11 |
| Manufacture of other non-metallic mineral products | 11 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 23 |
| 2025-11 | 35 |
| 2025-10 | 31 |
| 2025-09 | 33 |
| 2025-08 | 31 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| THERMAL CERAMICS UK LIMITED | 48 |
| RIVERSIDE FLOORING LIMITED | 47 |
| FORBO FLOORING UK LIMITED | 46 |
| WALKER FILTRATION LIMITED | 45 |
| KINGSPAN INSULATION LIMITED | 45 |
| ROSE ROOFING LIMITED | 44 |
| IKO PLC | 44 |
| PALL EUROPE LIMITED | 42 |
| UNILIN INSULATION UK LIMITED | 39 |
| ROCKWOOL LIMITED | 35 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 53 |
| 1m-15m | 43 |
| 15m-54m | 13 |
| Other | 7 |
| 0-1m | 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 | 23,693,690 |
| France | 9,973,495 |
| Spain | 7,378,894 |
| United States | 6,982,357 |
| Poland | 6,695,118 |
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 | 11,223,360 | 12,470,330 | +1,246,970 |
| France | 5,085,940 | 4,887,555 | -198,385 |
| Spain | 3,406,249 | 3,972,645 | +566,396 |
| United States | 3,660,604 | 3,321,753 | -338,851 |
| Poland | 3,451,646 | 3,243,472 | -208,174 |
| Turkey | 2,477,494 | 4,188,645 | +1,711,151 |
| India | 3,617,867 | 2,807,000 | -810,867 |
| Portugal | 2,483,257 | 3,156,068 | +672,811 |
| Czechia | 1,879,910 | 2,333,548 | +453,638 |
| Malaysia | 2,270,517 | 1,850,050 | -420,467 |
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) | 82,141,690 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 27,717,910 |
| Air transport | 1,810,668 |
| Road transport | 48,597 |
| Rail transport | 2,564 |
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) | 38,663,444 | 43,478,246 | +4,814,802 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 16,201,460 | 11,516,450 | -4,685,010 |
| Air transport | 855,620 | 955,048 | +99,428 |
| Road transport | 48,597 | 0 | -48,597 |
| Rail transport | 0 | 2,564 | +2,564 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 54,157,700 |
| Immingham Docks | 18,907,091 |
| London Gateway Port | 10,159,983 |
| Southampton | 9,588,137 |
| Felixstowe | 3,815,547 |
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 | 25,215,912 | 28,941,788 | +3,725,876 |
| Immingham Docks | 9,822,625 | 9,084,466 | -738,159 |
| London Gateway Port | 6,628,812 | 3,531,171 | -3,097,641 |
| Southampton | 4,299,223 | 5,288,914 | +989,691 |
| Felixstowe | 2,272,723 | 1,542,824 | -729,899 |
| Harwich | 914,796 | 1,376,661 | +461,865 |
| Portsmouth | 1,136,840 | 1,141,146 | +4,306 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,208,563 | 870,379 | -338,184 |
| Dover | 1,083,662 | 988,008 | -95,654 |
| Poole | 495,176 | 883,132 | +387,956 |
Quick facts
HS code: 701971
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Thin sheets made from glass fibers