Import/export HS code 848010: Foundry moulding boxes
Moulding boxes used in metal foundries
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 804,501 |
| United States | 260,395 |
| Ireland | 130,258 |
| India | 113,744 |
| France | 82,184 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 233,559 | 570,942 | +337,383 |
| United States | 244,372 | 16,023 | -228,349 |
| Ireland | 0 | 130,258 | +130,258 |
| India | 43,800 | 69,944 | +26,144 |
| France | 31,734 | 50,450 | +18,716 |
| Denmark | 0 | 25,886 | +25,886 |
| Thailand | 0 | 24,856 | +24,856 |
| Germany | 3,418 | 18,350 | +14,932 |
| Spain | 16,540 | 2,173 | -14,367 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 15,233 | 0 | -15,233 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 824,889 |
| United Kingdom | 200,891 |
| United States | 124,222 |
| India | 113,744 |
| France | 42,496 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 253,947 | 570,942 | +316,995 |
| United Kingdom | 169,425 | 31,466 | -137,959 |
| United States | 110,337 | 13,885 | -96,452 |
| India | 43,800 | 69,944 | +26,144 |
| France | 7,502 | 34,994 | +27,492 |
| Sweden | 0 | 25,886 | +25,886 |
| Thailand | 0 | 24,856 | +24,856 |
| South Korea | 4,045 | 8,893 | +4,848 |
| Germany | 9,592 | 2,340 | -7,252 |
| Netherlands | 5,398 | 0 | -5,398 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 7 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 4 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 3 |
| North Wales | 3 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Midlands | 2 | 5 | +3 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| North Wales | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Norfolk | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 2 | 2 | +0 |
Import volume by transport
What this shows: Import value by transport mode used to bring goods into the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Air transport | 818,393 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 458,366 |
| Other | 130,258 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 124,969 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air transport | 431,081 | 387,312 | -43,769 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 121,271 | 337,095 | +215,824 |
| Other | 0 | 130,258 | +130,258 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 61,859 | 63,110 | +1,251 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 455,033 |
| Felixstowe | 182,572 |
| Southampton | 178,889 |
| 000 | 130,258 |
| East Midlands Airport | 128,910 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 271,309 | 183,724 | -87,585 |
| Felixstowe | 100,387 | 82,185 | -18,202 |
| Southampton | 0 | 178,889 | +178,889 |
| 000 | 0 | 130,258 | +130,258 |
| East Midlands Airport | 53,832 | 75,078 | +21,246 |
| Birmingham Airport | 94,178 | 16,003 | -78,175 |
| London Stansted Airport | 8,154 | 66,901 | +58,747 |
| London | 17,868 | 55,750 | +37,882 |
| Eurotunnel | 31,997 | 33,164 | +1,167 |
| Manchester Airport | 0 | 45,606 | +45,606 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 10 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 10 |
| Manufacture of basic metals | 7 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 4 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 2 |
| 2026-03 | 3 |
| 2026-02 | 3 |
| 2026-01 | 5 |
| 2025-12 | 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 |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 19 |
| 1m-15m | 17 |
| 0-1m | 3 |
| 15m-54m | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 3,290,906 |
| Ireland | 1,243,163 |
| United States | 308,258 |
| China | 86,048 |
| Norway | 64,249 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 2,801,184 | 489,722 | -2,311,462 |
| Ireland | 539,278 | 703,885 | +164,607 |
| United States | 284,681 | 23,577 | -261,104 |
| China | 38,443 | 47,605 | +9,162 |
| Norway | 36,644 | 27,605 | -9,039 |
| Libya | 62,871 | 0 | -62,871 |
| Poland | 41,062 | 0 | -41,062 |
| Spain | 30,000 | 0 | -30,000 |
| United Arab Emirates | 19,601 | 5,616 | -13,985 |
| India | 20,636 | 2,679 | -17,957 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Nicaragua | 1,159,349 |
| Ireland | 39,964 |
| XI | 113 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nicaragua | 490,198 | 669,151 | +178,953 |
| Ireland | 39,964 | 0 | -39,964 |
| XI | 59 | 54 | -5 |
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) | 3,267,930 |
| Other | 1,199,484 |
| Air transport | 729,153 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 121,687 |
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) | 2,842,004 | 425,926 | -2,416,078 |
| Other | 530,221 | 669,263 | +139,042 |
| Air transport | 501,439 | 227,714 | -273,725 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 91,687 | 30,000 | -61,687 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,983,853 |
| Dover | 1,268,768 |
| 000 | 1,199,484 |
| East Midlands Airport | 444,447 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 161,728 |
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 | 1,606,288 | 377,565 | -1,228,723 |
| Dover | 1,225,029 | 43,739 | -1,181,290 |
| 000 | 530,221 | 669,263 | +139,042 |
| East Midlands Airport | 344,222 | 100,225 | -243,997 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 91,236 | 70,492 | -20,744 |
| ZLC | 24,051 | 50,731 | +26,680 |
| Felixstowe | 68,371 | 0 | -68,371 |
| Holyhead | 0 | 33,149 | +33,149 |
| London Gateway Port | 26,816 | 0 | -26,816 |
| Manchester Airport | 20,232 | 3,750 | -16,482 |
Quick facts
HS code: 848010
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Moulding boxes used in metal foundries