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 | 13,188,243 |
| Italy | 8,427,222 |
| Germany | 4,307,293 |
| Taiwan | 1,344,346 |
| Japan | 662,538 |
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 | 7,698,483 | 5,489,760 | -2,208,723 |
| Italy | 3,160,680 | 5,266,542 | +2,105,862 |
| Germany | 1,199,678 | 3,107,615 | +1,907,937 |
| Taiwan | 344,166 | 1,000,180 | +656,014 |
| Japan | 427,890 | 234,648 | -193,242 |
| Spain | 33,670 | 542,422 | +508,752 |
| France | 335,819 | 235,250 | -100,569 |
| Portugal | 466,710 | 0 | -466,710 |
| United States | 25,439 | 172,636 | +147,197 |
| India | 45,044 | 90,654 | +45,610 |
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 | 13,350,013 |
| Italy | 5,437,965 |
| Germany | 5,218,189 |
| United Kingdom | 2,421,140 |
| Taiwan | 1,344,346 |
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 | 7,755,859 | 5,594,154 | -2,161,705 |
| Italy | 2,294,511 | 3,143,454 | +848,943 |
| Germany | 2,076,799 | 3,141,390 | +1,064,591 |
| United Kingdom | 78,785 | 2,342,355 | +2,263,570 |
| Taiwan | 344,166 | 1,000,180 | +656,014 |
| Japan | 427,890 | 234,648 | -193,242 |
| Spain | 33,670 | 542,422 | +508,752 |
| France | 306,329 | 204,975 | -101,354 |
| Portugal | 466,710 | 0 | -466,710 |
| India | 45,044 | 90,654 | +45,610 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 7 |
| West Yorkshire | 7 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 6 |
| Inner London - West | 5 |
| West Midlands | 5 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 1 | 7 | +6 |
| West Yorkshire | 2 | 6 | +4 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 6 | 4 | -2 |
| Inner London - West | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| West Midlands | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 3 | 0 | -3 |
| Mid and South West Wales | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 13,964,947 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 13,683,599 |
| Air transport | 2,700,542 |
| Other | 34,688 |
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) | 5,107,427 | 8,857,520 | +3,750,093 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 7,474,104 | 6,209,495 | -1,264,609 |
| Air transport | 1,435,195 | 1,265,347 | -169,848 |
| Other | 34,688 | 0 | -34,688 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 12,051,497 |
| Dover | 10,511,157 |
| Southampton | 1,458,369 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,364,036 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,301,677 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 7,209,549 | 4,841,948 | -2,367,601 |
| Dover | 3,586,457 | 6,924,700 | +3,338,243 |
| Southampton | 593,634 | 864,735 | +271,101 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 556,968 | 807,068 | +250,100 |
| Eurotunnel | 860,298 | 441,379 | -418,919 |
| Purfleet | 0 | 764,874 | +764,874 |
| East Midlands Airport | 405,640 | 302,059 | -103,581 |
| London | 0 | 478,423 | +478,423 |
| Birmingham Airport | 331,173 | 15,967 | -315,206 |
| Thamesport | 116,039 | 128,161 | +12,122 |
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
|
13 |
|
Manufacture of motor vehicles, trailers and semi-trailers
|
13 |
|
Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
11 |
|
Manufacture of rubber and plastic products
|
7 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 9 |
| 2026-04 | 10 |
| 2026-03 | 23 |
| 2026-02 | 11 |
| 2026-01 | 17 |
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 | 29 |
| 54m+ | 29 |
| 15m-54m | 11 |
| 0-1m | 7 |
| Other | 4 |
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 | 1,515,855 |
| Italy | 1,104,000 |
| Ireland | 494,669 |
| United States | 221,548 |
| Greece | 203,506 |
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 | 813,999 | 701,856 | -112,143 |
| Italy | 442,236 | 661,764 | +219,528 |
| Ireland | 268,322 | 226,347 | -41,975 |
| United States | 129,508 | 92,040 | -37,468 |
| Greece | 108,941 | 94,565 | -14,376 |
| Denmark | 151,573 | 48,163 | -103,410 |
| Netherlands | 62,400 | 73,435 | +11,035 |
| Portugal | 105,000 | 0 | -105,000 |
| France | 8,155 | 77,595 | +69,440 |
| United Arab Emirates | 9,750 | 50,000 | +40,250 |
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) | 3,608,656 |
| Air transport | 460,475 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 246,870 |
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) | 1,908,599 | 1,700,057 | -208,542 |
| Air transport | 187,108 | 273,367 | +86,259 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 83,875 | 162,995 | +79,120 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 3,109,187 |
| Holyhead | 401,116 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 187,773 |
| East Midlands Airport | 156,918 |
| Immingham Docks | 127,537 |
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 | 1,575,059 | 1,534,128 | -40,931 |
| Holyhead | 238,557 | 162,559 | -75,998 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 131,422 | 56,351 | -75,071 |
| East Midlands Airport | 18,550 | 138,368 | +119,818 |
| Immingham Docks | 124,267 | 3,270 | -120,997 |
| ZLC | 15,997 | 61,168 | +45,171 |
| Southampton | 0 | 74,560 | +74,560 |
| London Gateway Port | 0 | 50,000 | +50,000 |
| Felixstowe | 0 | 38,000 | +38,000 |
| London | 32,923 | 0 | -32,923 |
Quick facts
HS code: 848041
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Moulds designed for injection or compression processes