Import/export HS code 701972: Various closed glass fiber fabrics
Closed glass fiber fabrics not listed in other categories
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 | 651,643 |
| Germany | 565,257 |
| France | 322,274 |
| China | 178,542 |
| Ireland | 133,660 |
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 | 311,771 | 339,872 | +28,101 |
| Germany | 9,493 | 555,764 | +546,271 |
| France | 322,274 | 0 | -322,274 |
| China | 101,263 | 77,279 | -23,984 |
| Ireland | 74,513 | 59,147 | -15,366 |
| Italy | 20,640 | 90,721 | +70,081 |
| Switzerland | 0 | 86,458 | +86,458 |
| Belgium | 0 | 13,592 | +13,592 |
| Lithuania | 11,489 | 0 | -11,489 |
| Poland | 4,624 | 1,844 | -2,780 |
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 | 758,630 |
| Germany | 550,065 |
| France | 322,274 |
| China | 190,374 |
| Italy | 111,361 |
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 | 317,611 | 441,019 | +123,408 |
| Germany | 2,370 | 547,695 | +545,325 |
| France | 322,274 | 0 | -322,274 |
| China | 106,123 | 84,251 | -21,872 |
| Italy | 20,640 | 90,721 | +70,081 |
| Poland | 4,624 | 1,844 | -2,780 |
| United Kingdom | 5,649 | 0 | -5,649 |
| Austria | 2,134 | 0 | -2,134 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 2 |
| Inner London - East | 2 |
| Lancashire | 2 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 1 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Inner London - East | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Lancashire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Greater Manchester | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Merseyside | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| North Wales | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 0 | 1 | +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) | 1,098,327 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 462,837 |
| Air transport | 385,791 |
| Other | 140,783 |
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) | 354,532 | 743,795 | +389,263 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 236,647 | 226,190 | -10,457 |
| Air transport | 190,246 | 195,545 | +5,299 |
| Other | 81,636 | 59,147 | -22,489 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 681,665 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 213,659 |
| Southampton | 205,497 |
| 000 | 140,783 |
| Belfast Port | 118,454 |
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 | 169,312 | 512,353 | +343,041 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 61,545 | 152,114 | +90,569 |
| Southampton | 114,111 | 91,386 | -22,725 |
| 000 | 81,636 | 59,147 | -22,489 |
| Belfast Port | 30,215 | 88,239 | +58,024 |
| Birmingham Airport | 67,749 | 34,480 | -33,269 |
| Killingholme | 17,623 | 70,952 | +53,329 |
| Poole | 82,598 | 0 | -82,598 |
| Middlesbrough | 0 | 80,900 | +80,900 |
| Newhaven | 78,005 | 0 | -78,005 |
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 | 5 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 2 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 2 |
| Other manufacturing | 2 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 3 |
| 2025-10 | 3 |
| 2025-09 | 3 |
| 2025-08 | 2 |
| 2025-07 | 3 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 6 |
| 54m+ | 6 |
| 15m-54m | 3 |
| Other | 1 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Japan | 655,483 |
| Netherlands | 30,000 |
| Ireland | 17,218 |
| Belgium | 16,593 |
| Brazil | 11,754 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Japan | 651,890 | 3,593 | -648,297 |
| Netherlands | 30,000 | 0 | -30,000 |
| Ireland | 8,121 | 9,097 | +976 |
| Belgium | 10,700 | 5,893 | -4,807 |
| Brazil | 11,754 | 0 | -11,754 |
| Italy | 8,271 | 0 | -8,271 |
| Libya | 8,000 | 0 | -8,000 |
| France | 5,719 | 933 | -4,786 |
| Israel | 5,683 | 0 | -5,683 |
| Germany | 960 | 4,489 | +3,529 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 14,106 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 8,121 | 5,985 | -2,136 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 622,613 |
| Air transport | 75,153 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 74,972 |
| Other | 14,106 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 622,613 | 0 | -622,613 |
| Air transport | 63,183 | 11,970 | -51,213 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 62,519 | 12,453 | -50,066 |
| Other | 8,121 | 5,985 | -2,136 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 369,421 |
| London Gateway Port | 243,017 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 69,067 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 65,548 |
| 000 | 14,106 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southampton | 369,421 | 0 | -369,421 |
| London Gateway Port | 243,017 | 0 | -243,017 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 61,764 | 7,303 | -54,461 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 59,006 | 6,542 | -52,464 |
| 000 | 8,121 | 5,985 | -2,136 |
| Felixstowe | 8,000 | 0 | -8,000 |
| Immingham Docks | 5,688 | 1,422 | -4,266 |
| ZLC | 0 | 4,667 | +4,667 |
| Dover | 0 | 4,489 | +4,489 |
| London Stansted Airport | 1,419 | 0 | -1,419 |
Quick facts
HS code: 701972
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Closed glass fiber fabrics not listed in other categories