Import/export HS code 848071: Injection or compression moulds
Moulds for rubber or plastics using injection or compression methods
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 | 106,569,729 |
| Germany | 62,105,928 |
| Luxembourg | 29,302,134 |
| Portugal | 28,577,219 |
| Italy | 25,430,562 |
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 | 48,239,454 | 58,330,275 | +10,090,821 |
| Germany | 25,211,698 | 36,894,230 | +11,682,532 |
| Luxembourg | 13,226,472 | 16,075,662 | +2,849,190 |
| Portugal | 8,645,061 | 19,932,158 | +11,287,097 |
| Italy | 13,437,904 | 11,992,658 | -1,445,246 |
| France | 15,469,865 | 5,482,902 | -9,986,963 |
| Japan | 4,424,396 | 6,150,189 | +1,725,793 |
| Netherlands | 5,390,910 | 2,953,835 | -2,437,075 |
| Switzerland | 2,703,392 | 4,511,613 | +1,808,221 |
| Ireland | 3,832,831 | 3,312,413 | -520,418 |
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 | 116,856,598 |
| Italy | 62,074,721 |
| Germany | 55,652,288 |
| Portugal | 29,427,336 |
| Japan | 10,373,718 |
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 | 51,704,301 | 65,152,297 | +13,447,996 |
| Italy | 33,703,384 | 28,371,337 | -5,332,047 |
| Germany | 21,500,766 | 34,151,522 | +12,650,756 |
| Portugal | 9,245,188 | 20,182,148 | +10,936,960 |
| Japan | 4,150,150 | 6,223,568 | +2,073,418 |
| France | 5,835,223 | 3,465,264 | -2,369,959 |
| United Kingdom | 5,669,712 | 2,591,499 | -3,078,213 |
| Switzerland | 2,741,213 | 5,259,459 | +2,518,246 |
| United States | 2,667,891 | 3,717,895 | +1,050,004 |
| Ireland | 3,336,035 | 2,714,961 | -621,074 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 51 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 37 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 37 |
| Greater Manchester | 36 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 36 |
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 | 29 | 44 | +15 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 25 | 23 | -2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 28 | 28 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 23 | 23 | +0 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 27 | 23 | -4 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 22 | 29 | +7 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 20 | 26 | +6 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 13 | 19 | +6 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 13 | 18 | +5 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 15 | 18 | +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) | 188,592,372 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 85,281,819 |
| Air transport | 69,439,633 |
| Road transport | 1,318,361 |
| Other | 1,269,657 |
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) | 85,503,463 | 103,088,909 | +17,585,446 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 38,825,563 | 46,456,256 | +7,630,693 |
| Air transport | 32,373,766 | 37,065,867 | +4,692,101 |
| Road transport | 589,851 | 728,510 | +138,659 |
| Other | 549,639 | 720,018 | +170,379 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 95,203,168 |
| Felixstowe | 60,011,713 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 42,791,396 |
| Eurotunnel | 40,455,243 |
| Southampton | 14,305,273 |
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 | 46,645,712 | 48,557,456 | +1,911,744 |
| Felixstowe | 22,479,092 | 37,532,621 | +15,053,529 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 19,765,040 | 23,026,356 | +3,261,316 |
| Eurotunnel | 15,858,060 | 24,597,183 | +8,739,123 |
| Southampton | 6,842,202 | 7,463,071 | +620,869 |
| East Midlands Airport | 5,308,865 | 5,159,929 | -148,936 |
| Immingham Docks | 3,268,649 | 6,118,982 | +2,850,333 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 6,084,206 | 2,463,651 | -3,620,555 |
| Newhaven | 2,988,418 | 5,308,867 | +2,320,449 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,118,442 | 4,858,960 | +2,740,518 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
|
Manufacture of rubber and plastic products
|
246 |
|
Other manufacturing
|
80 |
|
Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
73 |
|
Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment
|
58 |
|
Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c.
|
54 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 119 |
| 2026-04 | 125 |
| 2026-03 | 116 |
| 2026-02 | 106 |
| 2026-01 | 115 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| GEORGE UTZ LIMITED | 100 |
| BECTON DICKINSON INFUSION THERAPY UK | 99 |
| TRP POLYMER SOLUTIONS LIMITED | 97 |
| LOGOPLASTE UK LIMITED | 84 |
| HUSQVARNA UK LIMITED | 83 |
| KOHLER MIRA LIMITED | 80 |
| HALES TOOL & DIE LIMITED | 76 |
| NUMATIC INTERNATIONAL LIMITED | 69 |
| DIAM UK LTD. | 68 |
| BECTON, DICKINSON U.K. LIMITED | 67 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 281 |
| 54m+ | 231 |
| 15m-54m | 81 |
| 0-1m | 46 |
| Other | 41 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Luxembourg | 42,434,123 |
| Germany | 22,738,376 |
| France | 13,971,063 |
| United States | 13,659,748 |
| Poland | 10,206,461 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Luxembourg | 21,138,236 | 21,295,887 | +157,651 |
| Germany | 11,696,279 | 11,042,097 | -654,182 |
| France | 9,413,246 | 4,557,817 | -4,855,429 |
| United States | 5,955,425 | 7,704,323 | +1,748,898 |
| Poland | 4,773,578 | 5,432,883 | +659,305 |
| Spain | 3,760,048 | 3,857,051 | +97,003 |
| Ireland | 3,857,150 | 2,962,688 | -894,462 |
| Czechia | 3,799,556 | 2,390,450 | -1,409,106 |
| Italy | 3,067,701 | 1,981,443 | -1,086,258 |
| Netherlands | 2,698,917 | 1,720,700 | -978,217 |
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) | 134,482,250 |
| Air transport | 26,598,874 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 5,235,436 |
| Road transport | 31,425 |
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) | 70,255,742 | 64,226,508 | -6,029,234 |
| Air transport | 12,137,450 | 14,461,424 | +2,323,974 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,965,084 | 2,270,352 | -694,732 |
| Road transport | 14,076 | 17,349 | +3,273 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 114,071,795 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 16,220,618 |
| Immingham Docks | 5,333,407 |
| Holyhead | 5,117,391 |
| East Midlands Airport | 4,892,055 |
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 | 59,220,500 | 54,851,295 | -4,369,205 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 7,170,914 | 9,049,704 | +1,878,790 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,769,035 | 2,564,372 | -204,663 |
| Holyhead | 2,421,446 | 2,695,945 | +274,499 |
| East Midlands Airport | 2,004,066 | 2,887,989 | +883,923 |
| Dover | 1,610,750 | 1,559,097 | -51,653 |
| London Stansted Airport | 1,793,892 | 1,238,913 | -554,979 |
| Felixstowe | 1,260,095 | 1,168,091 | -92,004 |
| London Gateway Port | 872,567 | 1,098,301 | +225,734 |
| Harwich | 516,691 | 954,123 | +437,432 |
Quick facts
HS code: 848071
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Moulds for rubber or plastics using injection or compression methods