Import/export HS code 450490: Various cork articles
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Why this is important if you are looking for potential customers in the UK:
- 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 | 3,618,022 |
| France | 2,879,493 |
| China | 1,454,221 |
| India | 554,376 |
| Spain | 312,916 |
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 | 1,377,382 | 2,240,640 | +863,258 |
| France | 2,095,923 | 783,570 | -1,312,353 |
| China | 650,384 | 803,837 | +153,453 |
| India | 522,207 | 32,169 | -490,038 |
| Spain | 131,923 | 180,993 | +49,070 |
| United States | 148,508 | 152,297 | +3,789 |
| Germany | 108,080 | 179,106 | +71,026 |
| Poland | 104,999 | 168,278 | +63,279 |
| Bulgaria | 159,982 | 0 | -159,982 |
| Netherlands | 27,148 | 49,682 | +22,534 |
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 | 5,339,973 |
| China | 1,536,542 |
| France | 937,008 |
| Spain | 613,991 |
| India | 556,892 |
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 | 2,745,798 | 2,594,175 | -151,623 |
| China | 656,281 | 880,261 | +223,980 |
| France | 613,751 | 323,257 | -290,494 |
| Spain | 288,037 | 325,954 | +37,917 |
| India | 522,207 | 34,685 | -487,522 |
| Poland | 132,444 | 186,926 | +54,482 |
| Bulgaria | 159,982 | 139,333 | -20,649 |
| United States | 133,306 | 11,585 | -121,721 |
| Germany | 49,170 | 62,650 | +13,480 |
| Italy | 63,281 | 3,087 | -60,194 |
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 | 7 |
| West Yorkshire | 7 |
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 | 5 | +0 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 6 | 4 | -2 |
| West Yorkshire | 6 | 4 | -2 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 3 | 6 | +3 |
| Greater Manchester | 4 | 5 | +1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Lancashire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 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) | 6,202,349 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,807,263 |
| Air transport | 1,055,435 |
| Other | 45,257 |
| 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) | 3,276,235 | 2,926,114 | -350,121 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,368,516 | 1,438,747 | +70,231 |
| Air transport | 769,446 | 285,989 | -483,457 |
| Other | 29,570 | 15,687 | -13,883 |
| 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 | 3,471,918 |
| Dover | 1,586,298 |
| London | 1,082,133 |
| Newhaven | 598,153 |
| Felixstowe | 518,558 |
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 | 1,594,759 | 1,877,159 | +282,400 |
| Dover | 1,088,743 | 497,555 | -591,188 |
| London | 468,813 | 613,320 | +144,507 |
| Newhaven | 284,255 | 313,898 | +29,643 |
| Felixstowe | 372,567 | 145,991 | -226,576 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 481,494 | 21,844 | -459,650 |
| London Gateway Port | 41,324 | 457,190 | +415,866 |
| Southampton | 268,890 | 165,757 | -103,133 |
| Thamesport | 177,678 | 85,766 | -91,912 |
| Portsmouth | 171,274 | 3,204 | -168,070 |
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 | 40 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 35 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 23 |
| 2026-03 | 22 |
| 2026-02 | 24 |
| 2026-01 | 17 |
| 2025-12 | 17 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| RANKINS PARTNERS LIMITED | 52 |
| LYRECO UK LIMITED | 48 |
| VOW EUROPE LIMITED | 47 |
| NEXT RETAIL LIMITED | 42 |
| KONG COMPANY LIMITED | 38 |
| ASDA STORES LIMITED | 37 |
| ACCO UK LIMITED | 35 |
| YOGAMATTERS LTD | 34 |
| GLEN TURNER COMPANY LIMITED | 31 |
| 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 | 52 |
| 54m+ | 43 |
| 0-1m | 17 |
| 15m-54m | 12 |
| 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 | 779,597 |
| Poland | 459,528 |
| Italy | 370,371 |
| China | 225,431 |
| United States | 155,979 |
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 | 386,597 | 393,000 | +6,403 |
| Poland | 191,111 | 268,417 | +77,306 |
| Italy | 126,739 | 243,632 | +116,893 |
| China | 105,683 | 119,748 | +14,065 |
| United States | 94,306 | 61,673 | -32,633 |
| France | 76,148 | 54,122 | -22,026 |
| Saudi Arabia | 96,620 | 12,601 | -84,019 |
| Germany | 62,111 | 39,690 | -22,421 |
| Portugal | 41,534 | 44,387 | +2,853 |
| Brazil | 13,732 | 70,397 | +56,665 |
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 | 33,246 |
| XI | 371 |
| 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 | 15,426 | 17,820 | +2,394 |
| XI | 148 | 223 | +75 |
| 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 | 1,688,795 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,501,319 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 100,169 |
| Other | 34,887 |
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 | 880,469 | 808,326 | -72,143 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 710,419 | 790,900 | +80,481 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 27,682 | 72,487 | +44,805 |
| Other | 16,399 | 18,488 | +2,089 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 786,935 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 676,291 |
| Holyhead | 603,004 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 550,484 |
| ZLC | 163,875 |
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 | 411,563 | 375,372 | -36,191 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 315,357 | 360,934 | +45,577 |
| Holyhead | 263,967 | 339,037 | +75,070 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 278,990 | 271,494 | -7,496 |
| ZLC | 64,799 | 99,076 | +34,277 |
| Manchester Airport | 38,738 | 44,687 | +5,949 |
| Liverpool Docks | 47,885 | 31,160 | -16,725 |
| London Stansted Airport | 32,179 | 17,697 | -14,482 |
| Heysham | 47,506 | 0 | -47,506 |
| 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