Import/export HS code 848050: Glass moulds
Moulds specifically designed for shaping glass
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Denmark | 15,640,240 |
| Croatia | 14,712,192 |
| China | 14,353,120 |
| Romania | 4,074,167 |
| Belgium | 1,804,679 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Denmark | 0 | 15,640,240 | +15,640,240 |
| Croatia | 8,671,191 | 6,041,001 | -2,630,190 |
| China | 5,382,406 | 8,970,714 | +3,588,308 |
| Romania | 2,012,957 | 2,061,210 | +48,253 |
| Belgium | 698,058 | 1,106,621 | +408,563 |
| Spain | 99,435 | 177,988 | +78,553 |
| Thailand | 24,359 | 190,313 | +165,954 |
| France | 30,760 | 125,210 | +94,450 |
| United States | 90,411 | 54,205 | -36,206 |
| Germany | 76,031 | 68,381 | -7,650 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Denmark | 15,640,240 |
| Croatia | 14,531,538 |
| China | 14,317,137 |
| Romania | 4,079,951 |
| Turkey | 279,355 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Denmark | 0 | 15,640,240 | +15,640,240 |
| Croatia | 8,665,006 | 5,866,532 | -2,798,474 |
| China | 5,421,709 | 8,895,428 | +3,473,719 |
| Romania | 2,014,153 | 2,065,798 | +51,645 |
| Turkey | 33,447 | 245,908 | +212,461 |
| Thailand | 24,359 | 192,231 | +167,872 |
| Spain | 99,435 | 107,462 | +8,027 |
| United States | 70,806 | 126,446 | +55,640 |
| Poland | 42,670 | 99,480 | +56,810 |
| Slovenia | 78,701 | 45,850 | -32,851 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Yorkshire | 4 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 2 |
| Essex | 2 |
| Mid and South West Wales | 2 |
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 Yorkshire | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| Essex | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Mid and South West Wales | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| Northern Ireland | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| West of England | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 0 | 1 | +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) | 19,715,156 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 16,507,167 |
| Air transport | 14,032,190 |
| Other | 1,917,335 |
| Road transport | 47,240 |
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) | 10,892,971 | 8,822,185 | -2,070,786 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 519,381 | 15,987,786 | +15,468,405 |
| Air transport | 5,308,422 | 8,723,768 | +3,415,346 |
| Other | 715,859 | 1,201,476 | +485,617 |
| Road transport | 43,040 | 4,200 | -38,840 |
| Rail transport | 0 | 18,928 | +18,928 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 17,562,230 |
| Hull | 15,640,240 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 10,763,369 |
| 000 | 1,917,335 |
| Manchester Airport | 1,196,302 |
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 | 10,028,003 | 7,534,227 | -2,493,776 |
| Hull | 0 | 15,640,240 | +15,640,240 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 4,093,110 | 6,670,259 | +2,577,149 |
| 000 | 715,859 | 1,201,476 | +485,617 |
| Manchester Airport | 72,182 | 1,124,120 | +1,051,938 |
| Felixstowe | 416,310 | 557,840 | +141,530 |
| Eurotunnel | 446,399 | 510,014 | +63,615 |
| Belfast Airport | 575,473 | 365,921 | -209,552 |
| East Midlands Airport | 324,764 | 347,524 | +22,760 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 213,143 | 108,012 | -105,131 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Manufacture of other non-metallic mineral products | 9 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 4 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 3 |
| Other manufacturing | 3 |
| Manufacture of basic metals | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-03 | 9 |
| 2026-02 | 11 |
| 2026-01 | 7 |
| 2025-12 | 10 |
| 2025-11 | 8 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| ENCIRC LIMITED | 114 |
| BEATSON CLARK LIMITED | 97 |
| O-I GLASS LIMITED | 95 |
| WARM GLASS LIMITED | 84 |
| ARDAGH GLASS LIMITED | 57 |
| STOELZLE FLACONNAGE LIMITED | 51 |
| VERALLIA UK LIMITED | 49 |
| MORGAN GLOBAL LTD. | 25 |
| CREATIVE GLASS GUILD LTD | 13 |
| PILKINGTON AUTOMOTIVE LIMITED | 7 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 16 |
| 1m-15m | 9 |
| Other | 4 |
| 0-1m | 1 |
| 15m-54m | 1 |
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 | 764,020 |
| Austria | 704,904 |
| Australia | 615,185 |
| Mexico | 596,888 |
| Brazil | 546,712 |
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 | 96,959 | 667,061 | +570,102 |
| Austria | 381,509 | 323,395 | -58,114 |
| Australia | 403,717 | 211,468 | -192,249 |
| Mexico | 78,497 | 518,391 | +439,894 |
| Brazil | 164,821 | 381,891 | +217,070 |
| Czechia | 217,317 | 159,354 | -57,963 |
| Italy | 182,000 | 156,407 | -25,593 |
| Croatia | 152,987 | 139,569 | -13,418 |
| Poland | 111,189 | 177,289 | +66,100 |
| Germany | 177,606 | 110,320 | -67,286 |
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 | 6,998,382 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 563,542 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 75,220 |
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 | 2,875,592 | 4,122,790 | +1,247,198 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 201,606 | 361,936 | +160,330 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,046 | 71,174 | +67,128 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 5,483,230 |
| Manchester Airport | 835,203 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 524,746 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 395,708 |
| Immingham Docks | 131,128 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 2,475,027 | 3,008,203 | +533,176 |
| Manchester Airport | 149,274 | 685,929 | +536,655 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 121,822 | 402,924 | +281,102 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 197,068 | 198,640 | +1,572 |
| Immingham Docks | 0 | 131,128 | +131,128 |
| Belfast Airport | 85,267 | 0 | -85,267 |
| Harwich | 0 | 36,650 | +36,650 |
| ZLC | 12,220 | 21,323 | +9,103 |
| London Gateway Port | 3,046 | 21,974 | +18,928 |
| Liverpool Docks | 0 | 22,365 | +22,365 |
Quick facts
HS code: 848050
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Moulds specifically designed for shaping glass