Import/export HS code 848041: Injection or compression moulds
Moulds designed for injection or compression processes
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 | 11,323,390 |
| Italy | 9,103,004 |
| Germany | 5,448,348 |
| Taiwan | 775,620 |
| Japan | 659,461 |
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 | 7,041,597 | 4,281,793 | -2,759,804 |
| Italy | 4,954,085 | 4,148,919 | -805,166 |
| Germany | 2,791,123 | 2,657,225 | -133,898 |
| Taiwan | 249,150 | 526,470 | +277,320 |
| Japan | 411,714 | 247,747 | -163,967 |
| France | 259,501 | 280,194 | +20,693 |
| Portugal | 466,710 | 0 | -466,710 |
| United States | 117,936 | 68,243 | -49,693 |
| India | 46,842 | 87,920 | +41,078 |
| Spain | 0 | 97,194 | +97,194 |
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 | 11,391,133 |
| Italy | 6,738,864 |
| Germany | 6,357,908 |
| United Kingdom | 1,583,058 |
| Taiwan | 775,620 |
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 | 7,076,810 | 4,314,323 | -2,762,487 |
| Italy | 3,960,305 | 2,778,559 | -1,181,746 |
| Germany | 3,666,908 | 2,691,000 | -975,908 |
| United Kingdom | 24,980 | 1,558,078 | +1,533,098 |
| Taiwan | 249,150 | 526,470 | +277,320 |
| Japan | 411,714 | 247,747 | -163,967 |
| France | 233,457 | 249,826 | +16,369 |
| Portugal | 466,710 | 0 | -466,710 |
| India | 46,842 | 87,920 | +41,078 |
| United States | 117,936 | 2,811 | -115,125 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 6 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 5 |
| West Midlands | 5 |
| West Yorkshire | 5 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 4 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 6 | 4 | -2 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 1 | 4 | +3 |
| West Midlands | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| West Yorkshire | 2 | 4 | +2 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Inner London - West | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Mid and South West Wales | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| South East Wales | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 | 1 | -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) | 15,194,171 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 11,463,675 |
| Air transport | 2,322,503 |
| Other | 170,720 |
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) | 8,432,552 | 6,761,619 | -1,670,933 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 6,685,739 | 4,777,936 | -1,907,803 |
| Air transport | 1,190,435 | 1,132,068 | -58,367 |
| Other | 170,720 | 0 | -170,720 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 12,784,923 |
| Felixstowe | 10,767,235 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,077,680 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,033,781 |
| Southampton | 842,267 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover | 6,847,502 | 5,937,421 | -910,081 |
| Felixstowe | 6,590,399 | 4,176,836 | -2,413,563 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 580,816 | 496,864 | -83,952 |
| Eurotunnel | 979,892 | 53,889 | -926,003 |
| Southampton | 543,030 | 299,237 | -243,793 |
| East Midlands Airport | 337,449 | 301,168 | -36,281 |
| London | 0 | 437,823 | +437,823 |
| Birmingham Airport | 195,273 | 146,836 | -48,437 |
| Harwich | 0 | 240,309 | +240,309 |
| Portsmouth | 0 | 187,596 | +187,596 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 15 |
| Manufacture of basic metals | 12 |
| Manufacture of motor vehicles, trailers and semi-trailers | 9 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 9 |
| Manufacture of rubber and plastic products | 8 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 17 |
| 2025-11 | 11 |
| 2025-10 | 11 |
| 2025-09 | 7 |
| 2025-08 | 12 |
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 | 26 |
| 54m+ | 26 |
| 15m-54m | 9 |
| Other | 6 |
| 0-1m | 5 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 1,879,315 |
| Italy | 507,770 |
| Ireland | 481,433 |
| Morocco | 412,492 |
| Greece | 300,922 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 1,330,511 | 548,804 | -781,707 |
| Italy | 216,991 | 290,779 | +73,788 |
| Ireland | 158,518 | 322,915 | +164,397 |
| Morocco | 412,492 | 0 | -412,492 |
| Greece | 206,357 | 94,565 | -111,792 |
| Netherlands | 163,655 | 73,435 | -90,220 |
| United States | 4,760 | 210,922 | +206,162 |
| France | 136,963 | 78,221 | -58,742 |
| Denmark | 32,009 | 145,889 | +113,880 |
| Portugal | 105,000 | 0 | -105,000 |
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) | 4,069,069 |
| Air transport | 455,311 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 214,259 |
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) | 2,740,159 | 1,328,910 | -1,411,249 |
| Air transport | 83,321 | 371,990 | +288,669 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 17,389 | 196,870 | +179,481 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 3,131,540 |
| Holyhead | 387,880 |
| Portsmouth | 341,745 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 194,409 |
| East Midlands Airport | 165,984 |
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 | 2,121,225 | 1,010,315 | -1,110,910 |
| Holyhead | 128,753 | 259,127 | +130,374 |
| Portsmouth | 334,992 | 6,753 | -328,239 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 22,247 | 172,162 | +149,915 |
| East Midlands Airport | 39,935 | 126,049 | +86,114 |
| Dover | 136,963 | 535 | -136,428 |
| Immingham Docks | 20,700 | 103,567 | +82,867 |
| Southampton | 0 | 74,560 | +74,560 |
| ZLC | 0 | 62,165 | +62,165 |
| Felixstowe | 0 | 38,000 | +38,000 |
Quick facts
HS code: 848041
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Moulds designed for injection or compression processes