Import/export HS code 45049020: Corks and stoppers
Small cork pieces used as bottle stoppers, especially for wine and other beverages
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.
- It provides you with a list of potential leads who have bought similar products.
* 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 2,452,865 |
| Portugal | 1,883,671 |
| Bulgaria | 159,982 |
| China | 158,627 |
| United States | 139,333 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 1,886,115 | 566,750 | -1,319,365 |
| Portugal | 589,417 | 1,294,254 | +704,837 |
| Bulgaria | 159,982 | 0 | -159,982 |
| China | 30,653 | 127,974 | +97,321 |
| United States | 0 | 139,333 | +139,333 |
| Spain | 33,690 | 42,258 | +8,568 |
| Austria | 31,478 | 1,050 | -30,428 |
| Poland | 8,307 | 15,668 | +7,361 |
| Romania | 5,346 | 5,019 | -327 |
| Germany | 1,780 | 182 | -1,598 |
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 | 3,494,707 |
| France | 862,393 |
| Bulgaria | 299,315 |
| China | 161,477 |
| Spain | 75,948 |
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 | 1,912,178 | 1,582,529 | -329,649 |
| France | 596,270 | 266,123 | -330,147 |
| Bulgaria | 159,982 | 139,333 | -20,649 |
| China | 32,288 | 129,189 | +96,901 |
| Spain | 33,690 | 42,258 | +8,568 |
| Poland | 8,307 | 30,534 | +22,227 |
| Romania | 2,417 | 2,505 | +88 |
| Italy | 1,491 | 2,070 | +579 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 3 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 |
| East Central Scotland | 1 |
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 | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| East Central Scotland | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Inner London - East | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Kent | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Lincolnshire | 1 | 0 | -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) | 4,272,450 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 647,324 |
| Air transport | 21,390 |
| Other | 636 |
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) | 2,421,462 | 1,850,988 | -570,474 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 312,060 | 335,264 | +23,204 |
| Air transport | 13,101 | 8,289 | -4,812 |
| Other | 200 | 436 | +236 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Eurotunnel | 2,926,604 |
| Dover | 901,777 |
| Newhaven | 467,057 |
| London | 191,092 |
| Portsmouth | 140,652 |
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 | 1,388,612 | 1,537,992 | +149,380 |
| Dover | 791,120 | 110,657 | -680,463 |
| Newhaven | 236,131 | 230,926 | -5,205 |
| London | 18,004 | 173,088 | +155,084 |
| Portsmouth | 140,652 | 0 | -140,652 |
| Thamesport | 110,670 | 25,745 | -84,925 |
| Southampton | 9,794 | 48,287 | +38,493 |
| London Gateway Port | 4,729 | 33,402 | +28,673 |
| Felixstowe | 7,635 | 24,940 | +17,305 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 26,175 | 0 | -26,175 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 9 |
| Manufacture of beverages | 5 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 3 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 2 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 6 |
| 2026-03 | 4 |
| 2026-02 | 6 |
| 2026-01 | 4 |
| 2025-12 | 2 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 7 |
| 54m+ | 4 |
| 15m-54m | 3 |
| 0-1m | 2 |
| Other | 1 |
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 | 188,950 |
| Germany | 61,211 |
| United States | 30,340 |
| Saudi Arabia | 24,253 |
| France | 17,139 |
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 | 125,870 | 63,080 | -62,790 |
| Germany | 45,042 | 16,169 | -28,873 |
| United States | 12,198 | 18,142 | +5,944 |
| Saudi Arabia | 24,253 | 0 | -24,253 |
| France | 14,259 | 2,880 | -11,379 |
| Italy | 7,278 | 9,836 | +2,558 |
| Turkey | 0 | 11,578 | +11,578 |
| Portugal | 4,203 | 4,500 | +297 |
| Belgium | 5,035 | 0 | -5,035 |
| Sweden | 0 | 3,533 | +3,533 |
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 | 209 |
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 | 0 | 209 | +209 |
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) | 229,276 |
| Air transport | 150,086 |
| Other | 209 |
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) | 141,348 | 87,928 | -53,420 |
| Air transport | 105,827 | 44,259 | -61,568 |
| Other | 0 | 209 | +209 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Holyhead | 114,731 |
| East Midlands Airport | 76,072 |
| Heysham | 43,876 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 37,961 |
| Manchester Airport | 35,831 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holyhead | 81,035 | 33,696 | -47,339 |
| East Midlands Airport | 63,636 | 12,436 | -51,200 |
| Heysham | 43,876 | 0 | -43,876 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 16,437 | 21,524 | +5,087 |
| Manchester Airport | 24,253 | 11,578 | -12,675 |
| Liverpool Docks | 0 | 29,175 | +29,175 |
| London Stansted Airport | 9,218 | 9,858 | +640 |
| ZLC | 6,400 | 5,165 | -1,235 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 2,320 | 5,222 | +2,902 |
| Immingham Docks | 0 | 3,533 | +3,533 |
Quick facts
HS code: 45049020
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Small cork pieces used as bottle stoppers, especially for wine and other beverages