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 | 2,483,961 |
| Portugal | 1,512,122 |
| Bulgaria | 159,982 |
| United States | 139,333 |
| China | 130,800 |
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 | 1,757,015 | 726,946 | -1,030,069 |
| Portugal | 612,097 | 900,025 | +287,928 |
| Bulgaria | 159,982 | 0 | -159,982 |
| United States | 0 | 139,333 | +139,333 |
| China | 30,653 | 100,147 | +69,494 |
| Spain | 32,672 | 41,412 | +8,740 |
| Austria | 31,478 | 1,050 | -30,428 |
| Poland | 9,832 | 12,835 | +3,003 |
| Romania | 5,346 | 2,492 | -2,854 |
| Germany | 3,428 | 119 | -3,309 |
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 | 3,209,444 |
| France | 820,792 |
| Bulgaria | 299,315 |
| China | 135,298 |
| Spain | 74,084 |
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 | 1,821,015 | 1,388,429 | -432,586 |
| France | 581,013 | 239,779 | -341,234 |
| Bulgaria | 159,982 | 139,333 | -20,649 |
| China | 33,936 | 101,362 | +67,426 |
| Spain | 32,672 | 41,412 | +8,740 |
| Poland | 9,832 | 12,835 | +3,003 |
| Romania | 2,417 | 1,255 | -1,162 |
| 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 | 0 | -1 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Inner London - East | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Kent | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Lincolnshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Outer London - South | 1 | 1 | +0 |
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) | 3,925,399 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 625,840 |
| Air transport | 17,594 |
| Other | 379 |
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) | 2,296,982 | 1,628,417 | -668,565 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 332,275 | 293,565 | -38,710 |
| Air transport | 13,101 | 4,493 | -8,608 |
| Other | 260 | 119 | -141 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Eurotunnel | 2,693,528 |
| Dover | 855,997 |
| Newhaven | 379,067 |
| London | 175,480 |
| Thamesport | 160,905 |
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 | 1,415,007 | 1,278,521 | -136,486 |
| Dover | 758,110 | 97,887 | -660,223 |
| Newhaven | 129,138 | 249,929 | +120,791 |
| London | 18,004 | 157,476 | +139,472 |
| Thamesport | 129,237 | 31,668 | -97,569 |
| Portsmouth | 129,780 | 10,872 | -118,908 |
| Southampton | 9,794 | 48,287 | +38,493 |
| Felixstowe | 7,635 | 24,940 | +17,305 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 26,175 | 0 | -26,175 |
| London Gateway Port | 4,729 | 21,187 | +16,458 |
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 | 8 |
| Manufacture of beverages | 4 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 4 |
| 2025-11 | 3 |
| 2025-10 | 4 |
| 2025-09 | 5 |
| 2025-08 | 5 |
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 | 5 |
| 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 | 187,691 |
| Germany | 77,456 |
| Saudi Arabia | 58,123 |
| United States | 30,231 |
| Italy | 17,114 |
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 | 61,821 | -64,049 |
| Germany | 61,287 | 16,169 | -45,118 |
| Saudi Arabia | 58,123 | 0 | -58,123 |
| United States | 13,117 | 17,114 | +3,997 |
| Italy | 7,278 | 9,836 | +2,558 |
| France | 14,259 | 1,980 | -12,279 |
| Portugal | 2,025 | 6,678 | +4,653 |
| Belgium | 5,035 | 0 | -5,035 |
| Sweden | 0 | 3,533 | +3,533 |
| Japan | 0 | 2,875 | +2,875 |
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) | 243,571 |
| Air transport | 137,363 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 33,870 |
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) | 155,415 | 88,156 | -67,259 |
| Air transport | 103,871 | 33,492 | -70,379 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 33,870 | 0 | -33,870 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Holyhead | 113,681 |
| East Midlands Airport | 76,072 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 53,306 |
| Heysham | 43,876 |
| London Gateway Port | 33,870 |
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 | 32,646 | -48,389 |
| East Midlands Airport | 63,636 | 12,436 | -51,200 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 30,504 | 22,802 | -7,702 |
| Heysham | 43,876 | 0 | -43,876 |
| London Gateway Port | 33,870 | 0 | -33,870 |
| Liverpool Docks | 0 | 29,175 | +29,175 |
| Manchester Airport | 24,253 | 0 | -24,253 |
| London Stansted Airport | 10,137 | 9,858 | -279 |
| ZLC | 3,525 | 7,012 | +3,487 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 2,320 | 4,186 | +1,866 |
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