Woven glass fibre fabric imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Kingdom imported $11.8 million of woven glass fibre fabric in 2024 (2.9 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 8th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 184 countries. Value fell 7% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 13% a year on average.
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 | $11.8M | 2.9K t |
| 2023 | $12.7M | 2.6K t |
| 2022 | $13.2M | 3.7K t |
| 2021 | $6.8M | 1.5K t |
| 2020 | $4.6M | 1.0K t |
| 2019 | $7.6M | 1.7K t |
| 2018 | $8.3M | 2.1K t |
| 2017 | $5.0M | 996 t |
Where the United Kingdom imports woven glass fibre fabric from
Most of the value came from Czech Republic (38%), China (16%), Egypt (12%). Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+42% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Czech Republic | $4.5M | 38% |
| China | $1.9M | 16% |
| Egypt | $1.4M | 12% |
| United States | $895K | 7.6% |
| France | $802K | 6.8% |
| Poland | $768K | 6.5% |
| India | $474K | 4% |
| Germany | $326K | 2.8% |
| Turkey | $208K | 1.8% |
| Spain | $111K | 0.9% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.11 per kg, 57% above the world average of $2.61. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Woven glass fibre fabric exports from the United Kingdom
The United Kingdom exported $4.2 million of woven glass fibre fabric in 2024 (212 tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Most of it went to United States (20%), Sweden (18%), Germany (11%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 50%. Among the main buyer markets, Malaysia grew fastest (+53% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $845K | 20% |
| Sweden | $761K | 18% |
| Germany | $479K | 12% |
| Ireland | $342K | 8.2% |
| Malaysia | $257K | 6.2% |
| China | $243K | 5.8% |
| Czech Republic | $206K | 4.9% |
| Angola | $118K | 2.8% |
| France | $99K | 2.4% |
| Italy | $67K | 1.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom woven glass fibre fabric imports (HS 7019.40): 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 7019.40: Glass fibres: woven fabrics of rovings.
Common questions
What is the value of woven glass fibre fabric imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported woven glass fibre fabric worth $11.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 8th of 184 countries worldwide, with 3% of world imports. The value was down 7% on 2023.
Which countries supply woven glass fibre fabric to the United Kingdom?
The Czech Republic was the largest supplier with 38% of the value ($4.5 million), followed by China (16%) and Egypt (12%). The top three together account for 66%, out of 33 supplier countries in total. Spain grew fastest among the top ten, up 100% on the year.
What is the average import price of woven glass fibre fabric per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.11 per kg in 2024, 57% above the world average of $2.61 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of woven glass fibre fabric to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.0 million in 2017 to $11.8 million in 2024, an increase of 138%. The peak was 2022 at $13.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $8.8 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export woven glass fibre fabric?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $4.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United States, Sweden and Germany. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $7.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for woven glass fibre fabric?
The HS code for woven glass fibre fabric is subheading 7019.40. 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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