Import/export HS code 450490: Various cork articles
Miscellaneous cork items not listed elsewhere, including various shapes and uses
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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 | 3,125,020 |
| France | 3,037,328 |
| China | 1,286,650 |
| India | 557,921 |
| United States | 302,101 |
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 | 1,478,794 | 1,646,226 | +167,432 |
| France | 2,033,683 | 1,003,645 | -1,030,038 |
| China | 665,839 | 620,811 | -45,028 |
| India | 514,872 | 43,049 | -471,823 |
| United States | 111,355 | 190,746 | +79,391 |
| Spain | 98,325 | 203,576 | +105,251 |
| Germany | 110,068 | 130,893 | +20,825 |
| Poland | 102,552 | 97,018 | -5,534 |
| Bulgaria | 159,982 | 0 | -159,982 |
| Netherlands | 20,478 | 44,126 | +23,648 |
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 | 5,103,193 |
| China | 1,358,629 |
| France | 875,868 |
| Spain | 559,168 |
| India | 557,921 |
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 | 2,790,279 | 2,312,914 | -477,365 |
| China | 679,593 | 679,036 | -557 |
| France | 589,703 | 286,165 | -303,538 |
| Spain | 268,829 | 290,339 | +21,510 |
| India | 514,872 | 43,049 | -471,823 |
| Bulgaria | 159,982 | 139,333 | -20,649 |
| Poland | 126,601 | 101,811 | -24,790 |
| United States | 95,272 | 48,102 | -47,170 |
| Germany | 42,545 | 51,029 | +8,484 |
| Italy | 62,888 | 5,810 | -57,078 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 11 |
| Inner London - East | 9 |
| West Yorkshire | 8 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 7 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 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 | 7 | 7 | +0 |
| Inner London - East | 8 | 5 | -3 |
| West Yorkshire | 7 | 5 | -2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 6 | 4 | -2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 | 5 | +3 |
| Lancashire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Cornwall and Isles of Scilly | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Kent | 1 | 4 | +3 |
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) | 5,812,397 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,578,011 |
| Air transport | 977,906 |
| Other | 63,873 |
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) | 3,313,848 | 2,498,549 | -815,299 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,346,655 | 1,231,356 | -115,299 |
| Air transport | 688,674 | 289,232 | -399,442 |
| Other | 48,618 | 15,255 | -33,363 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Eurotunnel | 3,349,036 |
| Dover | 1,459,345 |
| London | 1,000,556 |
| Felixstowe | 521,076 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 491,164 |
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 | 1,821,109 | 1,527,927 | -293,182 |
| Dover | 988,253 | 471,092 | -517,161 |
| London | 430,123 | 570,433 | +140,310 |
| Felixstowe | 380,471 | 140,605 | -239,866 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 457,378 | 33,786 | -423,592 |
| Newhaven | 151,425 | 339,056 | +187,631 |
| Southampton | 285,768 | 149,056 | -136,712 |
| London Gateway Port | 19,049 | 316,751 | +297,702 |
| Thamesport | 194,520 | 97,030 | -97,490 |
| Portsmouth | 172,208 | 10,872 | -161,336 |
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 | 36 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 29 |
| Other manufacturing | 9 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 6 |
| Manufacture of beverages | 4 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 17 |
| 2025-11 | 14 |
| 2025-10 | 18 |
| 2025-09 | 28 |
| 2025-08 | 16 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| RANKINS PARTNERS LIMITED | 48 |
| LYRECO UK LIMITED | 45 |
| VOW EUROPE LIMITED | 43 |
| NEXT RETAIL LIMITED | 40 |
| KONG COMPANY LIMITED | 38 |
| ASDA STORES LIMITED | 37 |
| ACCO UK LIMITED | 33 |
| YOGAMATTERS LTD | 31 |
| GLEN TURNER COMPANY LIMITED | 29 |
| MATALAN RETAIL LTD. | 25 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 46 |
| 54m+ | 38 |
| 0-1m | 14 |
| 15m-54m | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
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 | 685,369 |
| Poland | 557,485 |
| Italy | 329,993 |
| China | 183,535 |
| United States | 160,268 |
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 | 361,035 | 324,334 | -36,701 |
| Poland | 280,524 | 276,961 | -3,563 |
| Italy | 111,708 | 218,285 | +106,577 |
| China | 116,039 | 67,496 | -48,543 |
| United States | 94,040 | 66,228 | -27,812 |
| Saudi Arabia | 131,781 | 10,111 | -121,670 |
| Germany | 98,686 | 34,572 | -64,114 |
| France | 54,263 | 73,307 | +19,044 |
| United Arab Emirates | 69,537 | 6,112 | -63,425 |
| Portugal | 32,634 | 41,767 | +9,133 |
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 | 28,221 |
| XI | 299 |
| Portugal | 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 | 14,847 | 13,374 | -1,473 |
| XI | 115 | 184 | +69 |
| Portugal | 7 | 0 | -7 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,550,795 |
| Air transport | 1,487,186 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 136,947 |
| Other | 29,770 |
| Road transport | 1,939 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 807,218 | 743,577 | -63,641 |
| Air transport | 799,018 | 688,168 | -110,850 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 70,709 | 66,238 | -4,471 |
| Other | 16,155 | 13,615 | -2,540 |
| Road transport | 1,939 | 0 | -1,939 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 806,070 |
| East Midlands Airport | 712,698 |
| Holyhead | 514,748 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 500,506 |
| ZLC | 116,023 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 431,467 | 374,603 | -56,864 |
| East Midlands Airport | 371,177 | 341,521 | -29,656 |
| Holyhead | 238,935 | 275,813 | +36,878 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 240,069 | 260,437 | +20,368 |
| ZLC | 60,949 | 55,074 | -5,875 |
| Liverpool Docks | 47,032 | 34,437 | -12,595 |
| London Gateway Port | 37,023 | 30,624 | -6,399 |
| London Stansted Airport | 33,472 | 19,085 | -14,387 |
| Manchester Airport | 39,150 | 12,051 | -27,099 |
| Harwich | 25,217 | 25,965 | +748 |
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