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 | 15,055,182 |
| Germany | 9,163,294 |
| Belgium | 7,795,277 |
| Italy | 7,133,775 |
| Netherlands | 5,615,526 |
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 | 8,072,542 | 6,982,640 | -1,089,902 |
| Germany | 4,133,476 | 5,029,818 | +896,342 |
| Belgium | 4,709,904 | 3,085,373 | -1,624,531 |
| Italy | 3,772,973 | 3,360,802 | -412,171 |
| Netherlands | 3,427,366 | 2,188,160 | -1,239,206 |
| United States | 1,711,423 | 2,195,241 | +483,818 |
| Czechia | 1,144,364 | 925,541 | -218,823 |
| Poland | 347,613 | 320,070 | -27,543 |
| Finland | 241,843 | 203,490 | -38,353 |
| China | 226,157 | 157,896 | -68,261 |
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 | 12,265,302 |
| Germany | 10,450,160 |
| Netherlands | 9,948,679 |
| Italy | 7,495,701 |
| Czechia | 5,359,503 |
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 | 6,815,106 | 5,450,196 | -1,364,910 |
| Germany | 4,836,747 | 5,613,413 | +776,666 |
| Netherlands | 6,124,747 | 3,823,932 | -2,300,815 |
| Italy | 4,304,509 | 3,191,192 | -1,113,317 |
| Czechia | 2,630,917 | 2,728,586 | +97,669 |
| United States | 1,780,849 | 2,374,028 | +593,179 |
| Poland | 366,245 | 669,348 | +303,103 |
| Finland | 327,271 | 265,865 | -61,406 |
| China | 270,639 | 251,849 | -18,790 |
| Belgium | 325,406 | 134,906 | -190,500 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Merseyside | 9 |
| Lancashire | 8 |
| 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 | 8 | 6 | -2 |
| Lancashire | 6 | 6 | +0 |
| 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 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 5 | 3 | -2 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| West Midlands | 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) | 43,595,401 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 6,672,006 |
| Air transport | 2,347,184 |
| 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) | 23,821,519 | 19,773,882 | -4,047,637 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,969,914 | 3,702,092 | +732,178 |
| Air transport | 1,213,521 | 1,133,663 | -79,858 |
| Other | 15,567 | 36,780 | +21,213 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 13,716,242 |
| Immingham Docks | 8,319,570 |
| Hull | 6,141,006 |
| Eurotunnel | 3,548,680 |
| Middlesbrough | 3,524,452 |
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 | 6,248,709 | 7,467,533 | +1,218,824 |
| Immingham Docks | 4,712,538 | 3,607,032 | -1,105,506 |
| Hull | 3,623,796 | 2,517,210 | -1,106,586 |
| Eurotunnel | 2,117,436 | 1,431,244 | -686,192 |
| Middlesbrough | 1,931,509 | 1,592,943 | -338,566 |
| Purfleet | 1,753,734 | 1,297,341 | -456,393 |
| Felixstowe | 1,479,650 | 1,224,088 | -255,562 |
| Liverpool Docks | 609,703 | 1,392,822 | +783,119 |
| Killingholme | 1,292,776 | 558,384 | -734,392 |
| Harwich | 253,721 | 996,608 | +742,887 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Other manufacturing | 24 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 19 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 12 |
| Manufacture of other non-metallic mineral products | 11 |
| Manufacture of rubber and plastic products | 11 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 35 |
| 2025-10 | 31 |
| 2025-09 | 33 |
| 2025-08 | 31 |
| 2025-07 | 26 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| THERMAL CERAMICS UK LIMITED | 47 |
| RIVERSIDE FLOORING LIMITED | 46 |
| FORBO FLOORING UK LIMITED | 45 |
| WALKER FILTRATION LIMITED | 44 |
| KINGSPAN INSULATION LIMITED | 44 |
| IKO PLC | 44 |
| ROSE ROOFING LIMITED | 43 |
| PALL EUROPE LIMITED | 41 |
| UNILIN INSULATION UK LIMITED | 38 |
| EMCEL FILTERS LIMITED | 34 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 54 |
| 1m-15m | 43 |
| 15m-54m | 12 |
| 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 | 23,312,962 |
| France | 10,225,284 |
| Spain | 7,264,658 |
| United States | 7,236,140 |
| Poland | 6,799,623 |
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 | 11,053,651 | 12,259,311 | +1,205,660 |
| France | 5,257,216 | 4,968,068 | -289,148 |
| Spain | 3,492,597 | 3,772,061 | +279,464 |
| United States | 3,752,556 | 3,483,584 | -268,972 |
| Poland | 3,454,478 | 3,345,145 | -109,333 |
| India | 3,741,352 | 2,876,908 | -864,444 |
| Turkey | 2,495,140 | 4,106,193 | +1,611,053 |
| Portugal | 2,334,747 | 3,017,160 | +682,413 |
| Czechia | 1,996,208 | 2,272,197 | +275,989 |
| Malaysia | 2,315,370 | 1,786,102 | -529,268 |
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) | 80,835,905 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 29,326,932 |
| Air transport | 1,812,323 |
| Road transport | 48,597 |
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) | 37,502,648 | 43,333,257 | +5,830,609 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 17,567,230 | 11,759,702 | -5,807,528 |
| Air transport | 808,915 | 1,003,408 | +194,493 |
| Road transport | 48,597 | 0 | -48,597 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 54,177,216 |
| Immingham Docks | 18,469,660 |
| London Gateway Port | 10,821,396 |
| Southampton | 9,276,617 |
| Felixstowe | 4,193,467 |
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 | 24,906,437 | 29,270,779 | +4,364,342 |
| Immingham Docks | 9,410,744 | 9,058,916 | -351,828 |
| London Gateway Port | 6,786,956 | 4,034,440 | -2,752,516 |
| Southampton | 4,279,558 | 4,997,059 | +717,501 |
| Felixstowe | 2,565,553 | 1,627,914 | -937,639 |
| Harwich | 914,438 | 1,443,565 | +529,127 |
| Portsmouth | 1,364,114 | 848,386 | -515,728 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,251,083 | 787,267 | -463,816 |
| Dover | 1,034,023 | 870,594 | -163,429 |
| Poole | 543,667 | 815,300 | +271,633 |
Quick facts
HS code: 701971
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Thin sheets made from glass fibers