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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 1,292,381 |
| Italy | 1,199,739 |
| China | 1,197,758 |
| Spain | 1,039,070 |
| France | 765,371 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 700,356 | 592,025 | -108,331 |
| Italy | 662,372 | 537,367 | -125,005 |
| China | 272,725 | 925,033 | +652,308 |
| Spain | 1,033,482 | 5,588 | -1,027,894 |
| France | 616,118 | 149,253 | -466,865 |
| Czechia | 331,915 | 272,209 | -59,706 |
| United States | 120,337 | 71,245 | -49,092 |
| Romania | 173,897 | 3,572 | -170,325 |
| Switzerland | 62,067 | 70,078 | +8,011 |
| India | 86,275 | 0 | -86,275 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 1,705,562 |
| Italy | 1,427,218 |
| China | 1,217,302 |
| Czechia | 604,124 |
| United States | 189,723 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 961,314 | 744,248 | -217,066 |
| Italy | 968,285 | 458,933 | -509,352 |
| China | 284,219 | 933,083 | +648,864 |
| Czechia | 331,915 | 272,209 | -59,706 |
| United States | 116,061 | 73,662 | -42,399 |
| Romania | 173,897 | 3,572 | -170,325 |
| Spain | 170,434 | 4,202 | -166,232 |
| United Kingdom | 20,786 | 123,636 | +102,850 |
| Switzerland | 31,180 | 63,428 | +32,248 |
| India | 86,275 | 0 | -86,275 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 10 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 8 |
| West Midlands | 8 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 5 |
| West Yorkshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 8 | 3 | -5 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 7 | 3 | -4 |
| West Midlands | 4 | 7 | +3 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| West Yorkshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Kent | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| South East Wales | 1 | 4 | +3 |
| Suffolk | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 2 | 3 | +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) | 4,123,033 |
| Air transport | 1,787,163 |
| Other | 906,891 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 172,903 |
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) | 2,514,522 | 1,608,511 | -906,011 |
| Air transport | 639,614 | 1,147,549 | +507,935 |
| Other | 902,114 | 4,777 | -897,337 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 124,374 | 48,529 | -75,845 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 3,178,034 |
| 000 | 906,891 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 874,161 |
| Eurotunnel | 728,389 |
| Manchester Airport | 253,610 |
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 | 1,996,921 | 1,181,113 | -815,808 |
| 000 | 902,114 | 4,777 | -897,337 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 151,494 | 722,667 | +571,173 |
| Eurotunnel | 419,028 | 309,361 | -109,667 |
| Manchester Airport | 45,909 | 207,701 | +161,792 |
| East Midlands Airport | 142,655 | 98,623 | -44,032 |
| Birmingham Airport | 95,116 | 82,667 | -12,449 |
| London | 73,016 | 45,369 | -27,647 |
| London Stansted Airport | 71,372 | 26,867 | -44,505 |
| Luton Airport | 88,010 | 2,772 | -85,238 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Manufacture of basic metals | 18 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 15 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 13 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 12 |
| Other manufacturing | 10 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 10 |
| 2025-11 | 8 |
| 2025-10 | 9 |
| 2025-09 | 11 |
| 2025-08 | 13 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| BRAFE ENGINEERING LIMITED | 46 |
| EURAC LIMITED | 45 |
| THOMAS DUDLEY LIMITED | 35 |
| MORGAN TECHNICAL CERAMICS LIMITED | 29 |
| ADDISON SAWS LIMITED | 25 |
| VESUVIUS HOLDINGS LIMITED | 23 |
| R.D. CASTINGS LIMITED | 23 |
| AEROMET INTERNATIONAL LIMITED | 20 |
| CASTALUM LIMITED | 18 |
| 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 | 39 |
| 54m+ | 37 |
| 0-1m | 13 |
| 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 | 2,882,730 |
| Saudi Arabia | 1,802,767 |
| Mexico | 657,590 |
| United Arab Emirates | 410,756 |
| China | 393,366 |
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 | 1,053,960 | 1,828,770 | +774,810 |
| Saudi Arabia | 604,853 | 1,197,914 | +593,061 |
| Mexico | 76,380 | 581,210 | +504,830 |
| United Arab Emirates | 316,738 | 94,018 | -222,720 |
| China | 93,148 | 300,218 | +207,070 |
| Italy | 315,713 | 13,751 | -301,962 |
| Spain | 45,144 | 237,597 | +192,453 |
| Poland | 114,564 | 141,307 | +26,743 |
| India | 69,236 | 165,761 | +96,525 |
| Canada | 900 | 167,189 | +166,289 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,898,023 |
| Air transport | 3,459,705 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 905,689 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,411,777 | 2,486,246 | +1,074,469 |
| Air transport | 1,316,099 | 2,143,606 | +827,507 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 425,743 | 479,946 | +54,203 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 2,486,967 |
| Southampton | 2,390,514 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,258,270 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 692,017 |
| East Midlands Airport | 512,439 |
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 | 868,614 | 1,618,353 | +749,739 |
| Southampton | 660,903 | 1,729,611 | +1,068,708 |
| Liverpool Docks | 601,119 | 657,151 | +56,032 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 347,089 | 344,928 | -2,161 |
| East Midlands Airport | 325,802 | 186,637 | -139,165 |
| Newcastle Airport | 0 | 218,922 | +218,922 |
| London Stansted Airport | 85,010 | 101,184 | +16,174 |
| London Gateway Port | 127,378 | 41,214 | -86,164 |
| Harwich | 0 | 135,018 | +135,018 |
| Felixstowe | 17,494 | 58,270 | +40,776 |
Quick facts
HS code: 848049
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Moulds for various materials, not specified elsewhere