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 | 108,634,162 |
| Germany | 64,115,186 |
| Luxembourg | 36,467,065 |
| Portugal | 29,089,091 |
| Italy | 25,560,751 |
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 | 48,102,925 | 60,531,237 | +12,428,312 |
| Germany | 25,844,374 | 38,270,812 | +12,426,438 |
| Luxembourg | 16,968,329 | 19,498,736 | +2,530,407 |
| Portugal | 9,485,797 | 19,603,294 | +10,117,497 |
| Italy | 12,678,446 | 12,882,305 | +203,859 |
| France | 15,913,055 | 6,103,702 | -9,809,353 |
| Japan | 4,437,906 | 6,146,727 | +1,708,821 |
| Netherlands | 4,159,231 | 4,382,097 | +222,866 |
| Ireland | 4,838,485 | 2,602,099 | -2,236,386 |
| United States | 3,066,461 | 4,154,590 | +1,088,129 |
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 | 119,256,335 |
| Italy | 69,291,548 |
| Germany | 55,879,683 |
| Portugal | 30,009,848 |
| Japan | 10,387,565 |
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 | 51,427,315 | 67,829,020 | +16,401,705 |
| Italy | 35,677,049 | 33,614,499 | -2,062,550 |
| Germany | 22,159,325 | 33,720,358 | +11,561,033 |
| Portugal | 10,420,159 | 19,589,689 | +9,169,530 |
| Japan | 4,166,563 | 6,221,002 | +2,054,439 |
| France | 6,030,864 | 3,523,593 | -2,507,271 |
| United Kingdom | 5,947,957 | 3,272,128 | -2,675,829 |
| Switzerland | 2,993,333 | 5,075,161 | +2,081,828 |
| United States | 3,169,507 | 3,579,943 | +410,436 |
| Netherlands | 3,546,630 | 2,366,681 | -1,179,949 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 49 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 39 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 38 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 37 |
| Greater Manchester | 35 |
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 | 28 | 42 | +14 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 28 | 22 | -6 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 27 | 29 | +2 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 28 | 23 | -5 |
| Greater Manchester | 23 | 23 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 22 | 26 | +4 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 20 | 25 | +5 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 14 | 19 | +5 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 12 | 18 | +6 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 15 | 19 | +4 |
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) | 198,937,728 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 86,764,863 |
| Air transport | 70,600,898 |
| Road transport | 1,413,360 |
| Other | 1,270,900 |
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) | 90,333,846 | 108,603,882 | +18,270,036 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 39,295,542 | 47,469,321 | +8,173,779 |
| Air transport | 31,461,918 | 39,138,980 | +7,677,062 |
| Road transport | 665,816 | 747,544 | +81,728 |
| Other | 196,318 | 1,074,582 | +878,264 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 100,658,690 |
| Felixstowe | 61,977,645 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 44,135,588 |
| Eurotunnel | 41,719,479 |
| Southampton | 14,126,788 |
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 | 46,906,520 | 53,752,170 | +6,845,650 |
| Felixstowe | 23,985,176 | 37,992,469 | +14,007,293 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 20,165,653 | 23,969,935 | +3,804,282 |
| Eurotunnel | 18,056,870 | 23,662,609 | +5,605,739 |
| Southampton | 6,785,918 | 7,340,870 | +554,952 |
| East Midlands Airport | 4,768,457 | 5,083,057 | +314,600 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,127,207 | 7,293,805 | +5,166,598 |
| Newhaven | 3,371,672 | 5,395,990 | +2,024,318 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 6,303,224 | 2,463,651 | -3,839,573 |
| Manchester Airport | 2,245,440 | 4,543,326 | +2,297,886 |
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 | 247 |
| Other manufacturing | 79 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 75 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 59 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 55 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 125 |
| 2026-03 | 116 |
| 2026-02 | 106 |
| 2026-01 | 115 |
| 2025-12 | 117 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| GEORGE UTZ LIMITED | 99 |
| BECTON DICKINSON INFUSION THERAPY UK | 98 |
| TRP POLYMER SOLUTIONS LIMITED | 96 |
| LOGOPLASTE UK LIMITED | 84 |
| HUSQVARNA UK LIMITED | 82 |
| KOHLER MIRA LIMITED | 80 |
| HALES TOOL & DIE LIMITED | 75 |
| NUMATIC INTERNATIONAL LIMITED | 68 |
| DIAM UK LTD. | 67 |
| BECTON, DICKINSON U.K. LIMITED | 66 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 277 |
| 54m+ | 238 |
| 15m-54m | 80 |
| 0-1m | 44 |
| Other | 43 |
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 | 45,692,535 |
| Germany | 24,846,652 |
| France | 15,390,106 |
| United States | 13,799,483 |
| Poland | 9,228,325 |
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 | 20,731,807 | 24,960,728 | +4,228,921 |
| Germany | 12,187,423 | 12,659,229 | +471,806 |
| France | 9,484,783 | 5,905,323 | -3,579,460 |
| United States | 5,324,761 | 8,474,722 | +3,149,961 |
| Poland | 4,458,722 | 4,769,603 | +310,881 |
| Spain | 3,664,119 | 3,198,181 | -465,938 |
| Ireland | 4,195,452 | 2,566,057 | -1,629,395 |
| Czechia | 3,630,629 | 2,618,754 | -1,011,875 |
| Italy | 2,993,296 | 2,455,428 | -537,868 |
| Portugal | 2,173,803 | 2,711,930 | +538,127 |
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) | 141,513,291 |
| Air transport | 28,179,729 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 5,357,299 |
| 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) | 69,945,701 | 71,567,590 | +1,621,889 |
| Air transport | 12,358,027 | 15,821,702 | +3,463,675 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,078,054 | 2,279,245 | -798,809 |
| 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 | 121,124,331 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 17,659,820 |
| Immingham Docks | 5,085,793 |
| Holyhead | 5,013,646 |
| East Midlands Airport | 4,970,941 |
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 | 59,075,292 | 62,049,039 | +2,973,747 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 7,732,653 | 9,927,167 | +2,194,514 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,591,788 | 2,494,005 | -97,783 |
| Holyhead | 2,828,556 | 2,185,090 | -643,466 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,969,551 | 3,001,390 | +1,031,839 |
| London Stansted Airport | 1,626,613 | 1,487,278 | -139,335 |
| Dover | 1,915,252 | 798,477 | -1,116,775 |
| Felixstowe | 1,360,657 | 1,316,517 | -44,140 |
| London Gateway Port | 885,256 | 1,068,162 | +182,906 |
| Harwich | 330,483 | 1,265,605 | +935,122 |
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