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 | 13,457,912 |
| Italy | 8,918,037 |
| Germany | 4,305,627 |
| Taiwan | 1,344,346 |
| Japan | 662,598 |
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 | 6,836,559 | 6,621,353 | -215,206 |
| Italy | 3,715,157 | 5,202,880 | +1,487,723 |
| Germany | 1,199,678 | 3,105,949 | +1,906,271 |
| Taiwan | 237,506 | 1,106,840 | +869,334 |
| Japan | 428,522 | 234,076 | -194,446 |
| Spain | 0 | 576,092 | +576,092 |
| France | 272,508 | 298,561 | +26,053 |
| Portugal | 466,710 | 0 | -466,710 |
| United States | 104,123 | 172,636 | +68,513 |
| 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 | 13,619,682 |
| Italy | 5,870,942 |
| Germany | 5,216,523 |
| 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 | 6,893,935 | 6,725,747 | -168,188 |
| Italy | 2,788,154 | 3,082,788 | +294,634 |
| Germany | 2,076,799 | 3,139,724 | +1,062,925 |
| United Kingdom | 77,603 | 2,343,537 | +2,265,934 |
| Taiwan | 237,506 | 1,106,840 | +869,334 |
| Japan | 428,522 | 234,076 | -194,446 |
| Spain | 0 | 576,092 | +576,092 |
| France | 246,014 | 265,290 | +19,276 |
| 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 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 6 |
| West Yorkshire | 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 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 6 | 4 | -2 |
| West Yorkshire | 2 | 5 | +3 |
| Inner London - West | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| West Midlands | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| South East Wales | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 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) | 14,400,652 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 13,970,852 |
| Air transport | 2,751,498 |
| Other | 92,526 |
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) | 5,579,421 | 8,821,231 | +3,241,810 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 6,596,791 | 7,374,061 | +777,270 |
| Air transport | 1,308,821 | 1,442,677 | +133,856 |
| Other | 92,526 | 0 | -92,526 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 12,448,918 |
| Dover | 10,816,386 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,433,366 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,429,425 |
| Southampton | 1,384,839 |
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 | 6,344,113 | 6,104,805 | -239,308 |
| Dover | 3,966,727 | 6,849,659 | +2,882,932 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 555,855 | 877,511 | +321,656 |
| Eurotunnel | 988,046 | 441,379 | -546,667 |
| Southampton | 594,400 | 790,439 | +196,039 |
| Purfleet | 0 | 764,874 | +764,874 |
| East Midlands Airport | 337,433 | 354,413 | +16,980 |
| London | 0 | 478,423 | +478,423 |
| Birmingham Airport | 307,789 | 40,487 | -267,302 |
| Harwich | 0 | 240,309 | +240,309 |
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 motor vehicles, trailers and semi-trailers | 13 |
| Manufacture of basic metals | 12 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 11 |
| Manufacture of computer, electronic and optical products | 6 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 10 |
| 2026-03 | 23 |
| 2026-02 | 11 |
| 2026-01 | 17 |
| 2025-12 | 11 |
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+ | 29 |
| 1m-15m | 28 |
| 15m-54m | 10 |
| 0-1m | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
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 | 2,127,831 |
| Italy | 1,104,000 |
| Ireland | 494,669 |
| Greece | 244,233 |
| United States | 215,682 |
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 | 1,425,975 | 701,856 | -724,119 |
| Italy | 442,236 | 661,764 | +219,528 |
| Ireland | 252,572 | 242,097 | -10,475 |
| Greece | 149,668 | 94,565 | -55,103 |
| United States | 129,508 | 86,174 | -43,334 |
| Denmark | 151,573 | 48,163 | -103,410 |
| Netherlands | 120,330 | 73,435 | -46,895 |
| Portugal | 105,000 | 0 | -105,000 |
| France | 0 | 85,750 | +85,750 |
| United Arab Emirates | 15,500 | 50,000 | +34,500 |
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) | 4,316,019 |
| Air transport | 457,853 |
| 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) | 2,543,934 | 1,772,085 | -771,849 |
| Air transport | 205,352 | 252,501 | +47,149 |
| 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 | 3,819,820 |
| Holyhead | 401,116 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 187,773 |
| East Midlands Airport | 175,162 |
| Immingham Docks | 124,267 |
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 | 2,265,820 | 1,554,000 | -711,820 |
| Holyhead | 222,807 | 178,309 | -44,498 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 131,422 | 56,351 | -75,071 |
| East Midlands Airport | 36,794 | 138,368 | +101,574 |
| Immingham Docks | 124,267 | 0 | -124,267 |
| Southampton | 0 | 74,560 | +74,560 |
| ZLC | 15,997 | 46,168 | +30,171 |
| London Gateway Port | 0 | 50,000 | +50,000 |
| Felixstowe | 0 | 38,000 | +38,000 |
| London | 0 | 32,923 | +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