Import/export HS code 70198090: Various glass wool products
Other products made from glass wool, not specified elsewhere
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- It helps you understand the market size for your product in the UK.
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* 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 | 7,690,074 |
| Germany | 5,706,044 |
| France | 2,837,904 |
| China | 1,320,673 |
| Switzerland | 730,429 |
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 | 4,486,988 | 3,203,086 | -1,283,902 |
| Germany | 3,607,858 | 2,098,186 | -1,509,672 |
| France | 618,549 | 2,219,355 | +1,600,806 |
| China | 572,750 | 747,923 | +175,173 |
| Switzerland | 336,698 | 393,731 | +57,033 |
| Belgium | 446,667 | 166,548 | -280,119 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 130,746 | 391,781 | +261,035 |
| Italy | 172,709 | 144,755 | -27,954 |
| Spain | 110,286 | 201,807 | +91,521 |
| Turkey | 248,559 | 21,950 | -226,609 |
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 | 7,123,008 |
| Germany | 5,648,607 |
| France | 3,053,120 |
| China | 1,350,313 |
| Mexico | 830,443 |
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 | 4,255,198 | 2,867,810 | -1,387,388 |
| Germany | 3,382,942 | 2,265,665 | -1,117,277 |
| France | 666,592 | 2,386,528 | +1,719,936 |
| China | 577,131 | 773,182 | +196,051 |
| Mexico | 546,933 | 283,510 | -263,423 |
| United Kingdom | 276,480 | 522,535 | +246,055 |
| Switzerland | 321,986 | 392,683 | +70,697 |
| Belgium | 358,881 | 127,841 | -231,040 |
| Italy | 185,574 | 114,817 | -70,757 |
| Turkey | 249,707 | 26,082 | -223,625 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 9 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 6 |
| Inner London - East | 6 |
| Lancashire | 6 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 5 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 6 | 6 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| Inner London - East | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Lancashire | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Merseyside | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| West Yorkshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Essex | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Kent | 4 | 2 | -2 |
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) | 9,503,374 |
| Air transport | 7,417,081 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,746,393 |
| Road transport | 704,173 |
| Other | 17,017 |
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) | 4,619,649 | 4,883,725 | +264,076 |
| Air transport | 4,170,531 | 3,246,550 | -923,981 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,204,951 | 1,541,442 | -663,509 |
| Road transport | 320,207 | 383,966 | +63,759 |
| Other | 1,303 | 15,714 | +14,411 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 6,726,243 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 5,939,196 |
| Southampton | 1,257,059 |
| Felixstowe | 1,110,841 |
| Eurotunnel | 939,230 |
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 | 3,600,883 | 3,125,360 | -475,523 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 3,504,986 | 2,434,210 | -1,070,776 |
| Southampton | 799,958 | 457,101 | -342,857 |
| Felixstowe | 497,401 | 613,440 | +116,039 |
| Eurotunnel | 73,232 | 865,998 | +792,766 |
| Harwich | 349,583 | 554,756 | +205,173 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 616,304 | 130,213 | -486,091 |
| ZLC | 320,207 | 405,916 | +85,709 |
| Liverpool Docks | 412,348 | 222,669 | -189,679 |
| London Stansted Airport | 296,570 | 318,685 | +22,115 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Specialised construction activities | 19 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 14 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 11 |
| Warehousing and support activities for transportation | 8 |
| Air transport | 7 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 12 |
| 2025-11 | 16 |
| 2025-10 | 13 |
| 2025-09 | 17 |
| 2025-08 | 15 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| ROLLS-ROYCE PLC | 48 |
| BOEING DEFENCE UK LIMITED | 44 |
| CAMFIL LIMITED | 41 |
| DEMON TWEEKS LIMITED | 29 |
| GE CALEDONIAN LIMITED | 26 |
| FTSL REALISATIONS LIMITED | 26 |
| QUIET INTERIORS LTD | 24 |
| KLM UK ENGINEERING LIMITED | 23 |
| HAMILTON ACOUSTIC SOLUTIONS LTD | 23 |
| EDWARDS LIMITED | 22 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 45 |
| 1m-15m | 38 |
| 0-1m | 10 |
| 15m-54m | 10 |
| Other | 10 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 30,129,075 |
| Singapore | 12,479,938 |
| United States | 10,058,531 |
| Germany | 9,643,408 |
| United Arab Emirates | 6,074,651 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 11,727,941 | 18,401,134 | +6,673,193 |
| Singapore | 5,454,723 | 7,025,215 | +1,570,492 |
| United States | 5,868,602 | 4,189,929 | -1,678,673 |
| Germany | 5,334,739 | 4,308,669 | -1,026,070 |
| United Arab Emirates | 2,846,302 | 3,228,349 | +382,047 |
| Canada | 653,003 | 650,939 | -2,064 |
| Spain | 527,308 | 705,733 | +178,425 |
| Japan | 588,519 | 475,739 | -112,780 |
| France | 864,379 | 147,259 | -717,120 |
| India | 396,697 | 368,239 | -28,458 |
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 | 141,706 |
| Netherlands | 4,671 |
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 | 0 | 141,706 | +141,706 |
| Netherlands | 0 | 4,671 | +4,671 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Air transport | 66,163,764 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 12,018,151 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 409,014 |
| Other | 146,377 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air transport | 29,048,890 | 37,114,874 | +8,065,984 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 6,705,450 | 5,312,701 | -1,392,749 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 350,361 | 58,653 | -291,708 |
| Other | 0 | 146,377 | +146,377 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 48,381,310 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 10,361,563 |
| Birmingham Airport | 8,351,144 |
| East Midlands Airport | 4,525,642 |
| London Stansted Airport | 3,758,513 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 22,296,011 | 26,085,299 | +3,789,288 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 5,745,845 | 4,615,718 | -1,130,127 |
| Birmingham Airport | 1,340,803 | 7,010,341 | +5,669,538 |
| East Midlands Airport | 2,544,768 | 1,980,874 | -563,894 |
| London Stansted Airport | 2,839,521 | 918,992 | -1,920,529 |
| Manchester Airport | 5,791 | 1,045,593 | +1,039,802 |
| Dover | 887,493 | 32,638 | -854,855 |
| Liverpool Docks | 75,804 | 236,934 | +161,130 |
| Immingham Docks | 204,347 | 35,822 | -168,525 |
| Heysham | 11,786 | 172,068 | +160,282 |
Quick facts
HS code: 70198090
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Other products made from glass wool, not specified elsewhere