Import/export HS code 45049020: Corks and stoppers
Small cork pieces used as bottle stoppers, especially for wine and other beverages
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 2,096,663 |
| Portugal | 1,885,526 |
| Canada | 168,401 |
| Bulgaria | 159,982 |
| China | 154,305 |
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 | 1,696,181 | 400,482 | -1,295,699 |
| Portugal | 643,390 | 1,242,136 | +598,746 |
| Canada | 0 | 168,401 | +168,401 |
| Bulgaria | 159,982 | 0 | -159,982 |
| China | 52,944 | 101,361 | +48,417 |
| United States | 0 | 139,333 | +139,333 |
| Spain | 33,973 | 39,799 | +5,826 |
| Austria | 31,478 | 1,050 | -30,428 |
| Poland | 12,286 | 11,689 | -597 |
| Romania | 5,346 | 5,019 | -327 |
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 | 3,358,976 |
| France | 643,777 |
| Bulgaria | 299,315 |
| United States | 168,401 |
| China | 155,520 |
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 | 1,940,319 | 1,418,657 | -521,662 |
| France | 432,168 | 211,609 | -220,559 |
| Bulgaria | 159,982 | 139,333 | -20,649 |
| United States | 0 | 168,401 | +168,401 |
| China | 52,944 | 102,576 | +49,632 |
| Spain | 33,973 | 39,799 | +5,826 |
| Poland | 12,286 | 26,555 | +14,269 |
| Romania | 2,417 | 2,505 | +88 |
| Italy | 2,511 | 1,050 | -1,461 |
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) | 3,984,843 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 739,930 |
| Air transport | 22,312 |
| Other | 631 |
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) | 2,348,599 | 1,636,244 | -712,355 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 274,900 | 465,030 | +190,130 |
| Air transport | 13,101 | 9,211 | -3,890 |
| Other | 258 | 373 | +115 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Eurotunnel | 2,734,599 |
| Dover | 754,538 |
| Newhaven | 527,104 |
| London | 189,383 |
| Liverpool Docks | 168,401 |
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 | 1,475,252 | 1,259,347 | -215,905 |
| Dover | 647,860 | 106,678 | -541,182 |
| Newhaven | 236,613 | 290,491 | +53,878 |
| London | 16,905 | 172,478 | +155,573 |
| Liverpool Docks | 0 | 168,401 | +168,401 |
| Thamesport | 115,755 | 18,124 | -97,631 |
| Portsmouth | 71,846 | 0 | -71,846 |
| Southampton | 9,794 | 48,287 | +38,493 |
| London Gateway Port | 10,964 | 28,136 | +17,172 |
| Felixstowe | 24,458 | 8,117 | -16,341 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 2 |
| 2026-04 | 6 |
| 2026-03 | 4 |
| 2026-02 | 6 |
| 2026-01 | 4 |
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 | 8 |
| 15m-54m | 3 |
| 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 | 181,930 |
| United States | 27,280 |
| Saudi Arabia | 24,253 |
| Turkey | 23,473 |
| Iraq | 21,732 |
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 | 118,850 | 63,080 | -55,770 |
| United States | 10,792 | 16,488 | +5,696 |
| Saudi Arabia | 24,253 | 0 | -24,253 |
| Turkey | 0 | 23,473 | +23,473 |
| Iraq | 0 | 21,732 | +21,732 |
| France | 14,259 | 2,880 | -11,379 |
| Italy | 17,114 | 0 | -17,114 |
| Germany | 0 | 16,169 | +16,169 |
| Portugal | 6,228 | 2,475 | -3,753 |
| Kuwait | 0 | 5,800 | +5,800 |
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) | 222,256 |
| Air transport | 140,375 |
| 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) | 134,328 | 87,928 | -46,400 |
| Air transport | 71,240 | 69,135 | -2,105 |
| Other | 0 | 209 | +209 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Holyhead | 107,711 |
| Heysham | 43,876 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 41,169 |
| 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 | 74,015 | 33,696 | -40,319 |
| Heysham | 43,876 | 0 | -43,876 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 2,320 | 38,849 | +36,529 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 16,437 | 21,524 | +5,087 |
| Manchester Airport | 24,253 | 11,578 | -12,675 |
| East Midlands Airport | 29,550 | 4,764 | -24,786 |
| Liverpool Docks | 0 | 29,175 | +29,175 |
| London Stansted Airport | 7,138 | 9,858 | +2,720 |
| ZLC | 7,979 | 4,086 | -3,893 |
| 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