Import/export HS code 848049: Various moulds
Moulds for various materials, not specified elsewhere
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 | 1,839,703 |
| Italy | 1,578,674 |
| Germany | 1,214,314 |
| Spain | 962,347 |
| France | 813,729 |
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 | 193,632 | 1,646,071 | +1,452,439 |
| Italy | 553,274 | 1,025,400 | +472,126 |
| Germany | 757,272 | 457,042 | -300,230 |
| Spain | 954,978 | 7,369 | -947,609 |
| France | 640,635 | 173,094 | -467,541 |
| Czechia | 369,546 | 260,797 | -108,749 |
| United States | 71,769 | 113,504 | +41,735 |
| Romania | 162,289 | 0 | -162,289 |
| Switzerland | 62,067 | 97,649 | +35,582 |
| Poland | 8,259 | 68,734 | +60,475 |
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 | 1,867,498 |
| Italy | 1,806,153 |
| Germany | 1,677,954 |
| Czechia | 630,343 |
| United States | 186,073 |
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 | 202,719 | 1,664,779 | +1,462,060 |
| Italy | 859,187 | 946,966 | +87,779 |
| Germany | 1,038,257 | 639,697 | -398,560 |
| Czechia | 369,546 | 260,797 | -108,749 |
| United States | 71,054 | 115,019 | +43,965 |
| Romania | 162,289 | 0 | -162,289 |
| United Kingdom | 14,710 | 124,952 | +110,242 |
| Switzerland | 31,180 | 90,999 | +59,819 |
| Spain | 90,544 | 7,369 | -83,175 |
| France | 54,439 | 0 | -54,439 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 10 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 9 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 8 |
| West Yorkshire | 6 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Midlands | 4 | 8 | +4 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 7 | 3 | -4 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 6 | 4 | -2 |
| West Yorkshire | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Inner London - West | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Kent | 4 | 0 | -4 |
| Mid and South West Wales | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| South East Wales | 1 | 4 | +3 |
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) | 4,520,760 |
| Air transport | 1,689,045 |
| Other | 906,891 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 902,390 |
| Road transport | 1,198 |
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) | 2,481,314 | 2,039,446 | -441,868 |
| Air transport | 442,544 | 1,246,501 | +803,957 |
| Other | 906,891 | 0 | -906,891 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 121,980 | 780,410 | +658,430 |
| Road transport | 0 | 1,198 | +1,198 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 3,537,894 |
| 000 | 906,891 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 832,419 |
| Eurotunnel | 718,354 |
| London Gateway Port | 712,254 |
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 | 1,979,591 | 1,558,303 | -421,288 |
| 000 | 906,891 | 0 | -906,891 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 94,935 | 737,484 | +642,549 |
| Eurotunnel | 425,599 | 292,755 | -132,844 |
| London Gateway Port | 3,017 | 709,237 | +706,220 |
| East Midlands Airport | 135,033 | 147,938 | +12,905 |
| Manchester Airport | 0 | 207,701 | +207,701 |
| Birmingham Airport | 45,611 | 104,547 | +58,936 |
| London | 63,570 | 47,246 | -16,324 |
| London Stansted Airport | 61,167 | 35,238 | -25,929 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Manufacture of basic metals | 20 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 15 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 15 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 11 |
| Manufacture of rubber and plastic products | 9 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 11 |
| 2026-03 | 15 |
| 2026-02 | 10 |
| 2026-01 | 10 |
| 2025-12 | 13 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| BRAFE ENGINEERING LIMITED | 50 |
| EURAC LIMITED | 49 |
| THOMAS DUDLEY LIMITED | 36 |
| MORGAN TECHNICAL CERAMICS LIMITED | 29 |
| R.D. CASTINGS LIMITED | 25 |
| ADDISON SAWS LIMITED | 25 |
| VESUVIUS HOLDINGS LIMITED | 23 |
| AEROMET INTERNATIONAL LIMITED | 20 |
| CASTALUM LIMITED | 19 |
| HANNAM'S RELOADING LIMITED | 17 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 45 |
| 54m+ | 35 |
| 0-1m | 14 |
| 15m-54m | 12 |
| Other | 7 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 3,653,160 |
| Saudi Arabia | 1,861,205 |
| Mexico | 808,916 |
| China | 520,589 |
| Spain | 473,376 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 1,443,863 | 2,209,297 | +765,434 |
| Saudi Arabia | 610,233 | 1,250,972 | +640,739 |
| Mexico | 76,380 | 732,536 | +656,156 |
| China | 94,526 | 426,063 | +331,537 |
| Spain | 43,571 | 429,805 | +386,234 |
| United Arab Emirates | 316,738 | 101,575 | -215,163 |
| India | 69,236 | 260,952 | +191,716 |
| Italy | 230,630 | 80,381 | -150,249 |
| Poland | 122,634 | 133,237 | +10,603 |
| Canada | 87,627 | 122,242 | +34,615 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Air transport | 4,468,584 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,408,063 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,042,428 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air transport | 1,533,676 | 2,934,908 | +1,401,232 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,741,140 | 2,666,923 | +925,783 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 349,359 | 693,069 | +343,710 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 3,398,734 |
| Southampton | 2,713,785 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,301,050 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 837,227 |
| East Midlands Airport | 584,683 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,037,229 | 2,361,505 | +1,324,276 |
| Southampton | 765,411 | 1,948,374 | +1,182,963 |
| Liverpool Docks | 844,806 | 456,244 | -388,562 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 282,756 | 554,471 | +271,715 |
| East Midlands Airport | 381,061 | 203,622 | -177,439 |
| Newcastle Airport | 0 | 226,479 | +226,479 |
| Felixstowe | 887 | 220,099 | +219,212 |
| London Stansted Airport | 81,260 | 119,412 | +38,152 |
| London Gateway Port | 127,378 | 42,206 | -85,172 |
| Harwich | 4,556 | 136,129 | +131,573 |
Quick facts
HS code: 848049
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Moulds for various materials, not specified elsewhere