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 | 1,817,323 |
| Italy | 1,578,674 |
| Germany | 1,260,925 |
| Spain | 962,347 |
| France | 800,181 |
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 | 178,632 | 1,638,691 | +1,460,059 |
| Italy | 557,384 | 1,021,290 | +463,906 |
| Germany | 789,822 | 471,103 | -318,719 |
| Spain | 954,978 | 7,369 | -947,609 |
| France | 641,886 | 158,295 | -483,591 |
| Czechia | 335,642 | 292,035 | -43,607 |
| United States | 109,588 | 68,327 | -41,261 |
| Romania | 162,289 | 0 | -162,289 |
| Switzerland | 88,150 | 70,046 | -18,104 |
| 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 | 1,844,955 |
| Italy | 1,827,720 |
| Germany | 1,710,286 |
| Czechia | 627,677 |
| United States | 178,715 |
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 | 187,788 | 1,657,167 | +1,469,379 |
| Italy | 863,297 | 964,423 | +101,126 |
| Germany | 1,072,058 | 638,228 | -433,830 |
| Czechia | 335,642 | 292,035 | -43,607 |
| United States | 108,873 | 69,842 | -39,031 |
| Romania | 162,289 | 0 | -162,289 |
| United Kingdom | 14,710 | 124,952 | +110,242 |
| Switzerland | 57,263 | 63,396 | +6,133 |
| Spain | 90,544 | 7,369 | -83,175 |
| France | 54,439 | 6,153 | -48,286 |
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 | 7 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Midlands | 4 | 8 | +4 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 8 | 3 | -5 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 6 | 4 | -2 |
| West Yorkshire | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Inner London - West | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Kent | 4 | 0 | -4 |
| Mid and South West Wales | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| 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) | 4,553,370 |
| Air transport | 1,685,835 |
| Other | 906,891 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 903,854 |
| Road transport | 2,111 |
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) | 2,513,807 | 2,039,563 | -474,244 |
| Air transport | 462,425 | 1,223,410 | +760,985 |
| Other | 906,891 | 0 | -906,891 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 123,946 | 779,908 | +655,962 |
| Road transport | 0 | 2,111 | +2,111 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 3,613,877 |
| 000 | 906,891 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 819,839 |
| London Gateway Port | 710,154 |
| Eurotunnel | 676,710 |
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 | 2,006,930 | 1,606,947 | -399,983 |
| 000 | 906,891 | 0 | -906,891 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 104,493 | 715,346 | +610,853 |
| London Gateway Port | 917 | 709,237 | +708,320 |
| Eurotunnel | 403,596 | 273,114 | -130,482 |
| East Midlands Airport | 154,983 | 155,518 | +535 |
| Manchester Airport | 4,301 | 203,400 | +199,099 |
| Birmingham Airport | 39,800 | 110,240 | +70,440 |
| London | 88,565 | 19,643 | -68,922 |
| London Stansted Airport | 67,792 | 28,613 | -39,179 |
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 |
|
Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
16 |
|
Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment
|
15 |
|
Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c.
|
9 |
|
Manufacture of rubber and plastic products
|
9 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 10 |
| 2026-04 | 11 |
| 2026-03 | 15 |
| 2026-02 | 10 |
| 2026-01 | 10 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| BRAFE ENGINEERING LIMITED | 51 |
| EURAC LIMITED | 50 |
| THOMAS DUDLEY LIMITED | 37 |
| MORGAN TECHNICAL CERAMICS LIMITED | 29 |
| ADDISON SAWS LIMITED | 26 |
| R.D. CASTINGS 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 | 44 |
| 54m+ | 34 |
| 0-1m | 14 |
| 15m-54m | 13 |
| 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 | 3,641,224 |
| Saudi Arabia | 1,861,205 |
| Mexico | 808,916 |
| China | 652,699 |
| 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 | 1,437,077 | 2,204,147 | +767,070 |
| Saudi Arabia | 610,233 | 1,250,972 | +640,739 |
| Mexico | 112,880 | 696,036 | +583,156 |
| China | 148,441 | 504,258 | +355,817 |
| Spain | 142,673 | 330,703 | +188,030 |
| United Arab Emirates | 388,656 | 29,657 | -358,999 |
| India | 69,236 | 289,355 | +220,119 |
| Italy | 215,630 | 80,381 | -135,249 |
| Poland | 122,634 | 133,237 | +10,603 |
| Malaysia | 55,000 | 164,403 | +109,403 |
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 | 4,623,652 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,421,778 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,025,282 |
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 | 1,678,444 | 2,945,208 | +1,266,764 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,755,442 | 2,666,336 | +910,894 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 391,461 | 633,821 | +242,360 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 3,547,270 |
| Southampton | 2,713,785 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,301,050 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 780,227 |
| East Midlands Airport | 587,348 |
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 | 1,074,030 | 2,473,240 | +1,399,210 |
| Southampton | 781,911 | 1,931,874 | +1,149,963 |
| Liverpool Docks | 844,806 | 456,244 | -388,562 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 324,858 | 455,369 | +130,511 |
| East Midlands Airport | 400,535 | 186,813 | -213,722 |
| Felixstowe | 887 | 234,912 | +234,025 |
| Newcastle Airport | 71,918 | 154,561 | +82,643 |
| London Stansted Airport | 93,917 | 99,412 | +5,495 |
| London Gateway Port | 125,180 | 43,306 | -81,874 |
| Harwich | 4,556 | 158,601 | +154,045 |
Quick facts
HS code: 848049
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Moulds for various materials, not specified elsewhere