Import/export HS code 450490: Various cork articles
Miscellaneous cork items not listed elsewhere, including various shapes and uses
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Portugal | 3,679,693 |
| France | 2,737,923 |
| China | 1,367,841 |
| India | 545,473 |
| Spain | 307,438 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portugal | 1,389,378 | 2,290,315 | +900,937 |
| France | 2,067,026 | 670,897 | -1,396,129 |
| China | 558,931 | 808,910 | +249,979 |
| India | 514,899 | 30,574 | -484,325 |
| Spain | 130,793 | 176,645 | +45,852 |
| United States | 149,987 | 150,818 | +831 |
| Poland | 111,530 | 160,653 | +49,123 |
| Germany | 103,430 | 166,599 | +63,169 |
| Canada | 1,584 | 169,348 | +167,764 |
| Bulgaria | 159,982 | 0 | -159,982 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Portugal | 5,377,126 |
| China | 1,502,276 |
| France | 816,588 |
| Spain | 611,086 |
| India | 547,989 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portugal | 2,819,453 | 2,557,673 | -261,780 |
| China | 614,939 | 887,337 | +272,398 |
| France | 541,803 | 274,785 | -267,018 |
| Spain | 282,920 | 328,166 | +45,246 |
| India | 514,899 | 33,090 | -481,809 |
| Poland | 138,964 | 174,929 | +35,965 |
| United States | 134,785 | 178,507 | +43,722 |
| Bulgaria | 159,982 | 139,333 | -20,649 |
| Germany | 36,225 | 62,650 | +26,425 |
| Netherlands | 15,842 | 46,794 | +30,952 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 13 |
| Inner London - East | 10 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 8 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 8 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 6 | 9 | +3 |
| Inner London - East | 9 | 5 | -4 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 5 | 6 | +1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 6 | 5 | -1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 3 | 5 | +2 |
| Greater Manchester | 4 | 5 | +1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| West Yorkshire | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Lancashire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 3 | 2 | -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) | 6,150,082 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,829,291 |
| Air transport | 1,059,242 |
| Other | 43,346 |
| Road transport | 4,043 |
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) | 3,328,367 | 2,821,715 | -506,652 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,203,573 | 1,625,718 | +422,145 |
| Air transport | 769,905 | 289,337 | -480,568 |
| Other | 29,335 | 14,011 | -15,324 |
| Road transport | 0 | 4,043 | +4,043 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Eurotunnel | 3,480,551 |
| Dover | 1,507,918 |
| London | 1,059,674 |
| Newhaven | 657,839 |
| London Gateway Port | 506,413 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eurotunnel | 1,751,683 | 1,728,868 | -22,815 |
| Dover | 1,023,027 | 484,891 | -538,136 |
| London | 480,447 | 579,227 | +98,780 |
| Newhaven | 284,376 | 373,463 | +89,087 |
| London Gateway Port | 54,543 | 451,870 | +397,327 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 481,494 | 21,844 | -459,650 |
| Felixstowe | 296,716 | 145,772 | -150,944 |
| Southampton | 235,392 | 176,141 | -59,251 |
| Thamesport | 168,414 | 109,154 | -59,260 |
| Liverpool Docks | 39,762 | 197,143 | +157,381 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
|
Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
41 |
|
Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
36 |
|
Other manufacturing
|
9 |
|
Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c.
|
6 |
|
Office administrative, office support and other business support activities
|
6 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 21 |
| 2026-04 | 23 |
| 2026-03 | 22 |
| 2026-02 | 24 |
| 2026-01 | 17 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| RANKINS PARTNERS LIMITED | 53 |
| LYRECO UK LIMITED | 49 |
| VOW EUROPE LIMITED | 48 |
| NEXT RETAIL LIMITED | 43 |
| ASDA STORES LIMITED | 38 |
| KONG COMPANY LIMITED | 38 |
| ACCO UK LIMITED | 35 |
| YOGAMATTERS LTD | 34 |
| GLEN TURNER COMPANY LIMITED | 32 |
| MATALAN RETAIL LTD. | 28 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 57 |
| 54m+ | 43 |
| 0-1m | 16 |
| 15m-54m | 12 |
| Other | 8 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 809,068 |
| Poland | 491,191 |
| Italy | 371,233 |
| United States | 229,991 |
| China | 215,441 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 411,446 | 397,622 | -13,824 |
| Poland | 216,993 | 274,198 | +57,205 |
| Italy | 139,487 | 231,746 | +92,259 |
| United States | 94,259 | 135,732 | +41,473 |
| China | 98,078 | 117,363 | +19,285 |
| France | 70,352 | 81,637 | +11,285 |
| Saudi Arabia | 92,990 | 12,601 | -80,389 |
| Portugal | 44,843 | 54,569 | +9,726 |
| Germany | 58,979 | 39,690 | -19,289 |
| Brazil | 20,499 | 63,630 | +43,131 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 33,310 |
| XI | 432 |
| Portugal | 16 |
| Germany | 7 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 15,609 | 17,701 | +2,092 |
| XI | 148 | 284 | +136 |
| Portugal | 7 | 9 | +2 |
| Germany | 0 | 7 | +7 |
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 | 1,833,928 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,550,394 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 114,090 |
| Other | 35,026 |
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 | 891,079 | 942,849 | +51,770 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 762,751 | 787,643 | +24,892 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 29,616 | 84,474 | +54,858 |
| Other | 16,582 | 18,444 | +1,862 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 806,202 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 695,973 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 688,262 |
| Holyhead | 638,889 |
| ZLC | 160,162 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 421,325 | 384,877 | -36,448 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 338,863 | 357,110 | +18,247 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 288,626 | 399,636 | +111,010 |
| Holyhead | 295,125 | 343,764 | +48,639 |
| ZLC | 65,286 | 94,876 | +29,590 |
| Manchester Airport | 36,028 | 45,763 | +9,735 |
| Liverpool Docks | 40,351 | 31,160 | -9,191 |
| Heysham | 47,506 | 0 | -47,506 |
| London Gateway Port | 7,196 | 39,602 | +32,406 |
| Birmingham Airport | 46,484 | 0 | -46,484 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 450490
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Miscellaneous cork items not listed elsewhere, including various shapes and uses