Glass fibre mats imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of glass fibre mats by the United Kingdom reached $31.7 million in 2024 (13.4 thousand tonnes). It ranks 10th of 205 countries for imports of this product. Value fell 13% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $31.7M | 13.4K t |
| 2023 | $36.2M | 12.2K t |
| 2022 | $34.4M | 9.6K t |
| 2021 | $32.9M | 13.9K t |
| 2020 | $20.1M | 10.1K t |
| 2019 | $25.8M | 12.0K t |
| 2018 | $22.6M | 12.4K t |
| 2017 | $26.4M | 14.8K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports glass fibre mats from
The largest suppliers were China (20%), France (14%), Ireland (13%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 47%. Among the main suppliers, France grew fastest (+49% on the year before).
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.37 per kg, close to the world average of $2.06.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Glass fibre mats exports from the United Kingdom
In 2024, the United Kingdom exported glass fibre mats worth $24.2 million (9.7 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 2%. Most of it went to Ireland (43%), Germany (11%), United States (9%). Among the main buyer markets, Argentina grew fastest (+345% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Ireland | $10.4M | 43% |
| Germany | $2.7M | 11% |
| United States | $2.2M | 9% |
| Japan | $1.8M | 7.5% |
| France | $1.8M | 7.3% |
| Canada | $732K | 3% |
| Argentina | $536K | 2.2% |
| Brazil | $529K | 2.2% |
| Hong Kong | $237K | 1% |
| Morocco | $228K | 0.9% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom glass fibre mats imports (HS 7019.31): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Source: CEPII BACI (reconciled UN Comtrade data), HS 2017 edition, release 202601, Etalab Open Licence 2.0. Annual values in US dollars at the customs border; quantities in tonnes where reported. HS 7019.31: Glass fibres: non-woven products, mats.
Common questions
What is the value of glass fibre mats imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported glass fibre mats worth $31.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 13.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 10th of 205 countries worldwide, with 3% of world imports. The value was down 13% on 2023.
Which countries supply glass fibre mats to the United Kingdom?
China was the largest supplier with 20% of the value ($6.4 million), followed by France (14%) and Ireland (13%). The top three together account for 47%, out of 44 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 49% on the year.
What is the average import price of glass fibre mats per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.37 per kg in 2024, 15% above the world average of $2.06 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of glass fibre mats to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $26.4 million in 2017 to $31.7 million in 2024, an increase of 20%. The peak was 2023 at $36.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $28.8 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export glass fibre mats?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $24.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Ireland, Germany and the United States. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $7.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for glass fibre mats?
The HS code for glass fibre mats is subheading 7019.31. It sits in HS chapter 70 (glass and glassware). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7019 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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