Import/export HS code 4503: Products made from natural cork
Various items crafted from natural cork, including corks, stoppers, and other cork-based goods
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- It helps you understand the market size for your product in the UK.
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* 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Portugal | 31,313,327 |
| France | 1,481,056 |
| China | 1,384,832 |
| Spain | 699,206 |
| Italy | 580,116 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portugal | 16,260,624 | 15,052,703 | -1,207,921 |
| France | 1,195,710 | 285,346 | -910,364 |
| China | 781,600 | 603,232 | -178,368 |
| Spain | 321,028 | 378,178 | +57,150 |
| Italy | 507,033 | 73,083 | -433,950 |
| Germany | 54,945 | 212,939 | +157,994 |
| India | 158,387 | 3,801 | -154,586 |
| United States | 29,612 | 15,227 | -14,385 |
| Poland | 11,506 | 30,847 | +19,341 |
| Turkey | 30,427 | 0 | -30,427 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Portugal | 32,932,674 |
| China | 1,576,433 |
| Italy | 554,834 |
| Spain | 491,652 |
| India | 167,778 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portugal | 17,451,038 | 15,481,636 | -1,969,402 |
| China | 844,121 | 732,312 | -111,809 |
| Italy | 508,402 | 46,432 | -461,970 |
| Spain | 216,713 | 274,939 | +58,226 |
| India | 163,977 | 3,801 | -160,176 |
| France | 110,385 | 29,489 | -80,896 |
| Germany | 24,290 | 86,650 | +62,360 |
| Turkey | 30,427 | 0 | -30,427 |
| Poland | 18,534 | 5,056 | -13,478 |
| United States | 6,798 | 11,805 | +5,007 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 15 |
| East Central Scotland | 11 |
| West Central Scotland | 8 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 7 |
| Greater Manchester | 7 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 8 | 14 | +6 |
| East Central Scotland | 8 | 10 | +2 |
| West Central Scotland | 4 | 8 | +4 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 7 | 6 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Inner London - East | 6 | 4 | -2 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 4 | 6 | +2 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| West Yorkshire | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 4 | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Air transport | 20,290,411 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 9,366,976 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 6,416,667 |
| Other | 33,075 |
| Road transport | 4,493 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air transport | 11,282,336 | 9,008,075 | -2,274,261 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 4,253,137 | 5,113,839 | +860,702 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,847,277 | 2,569,390 | -1,277,887 |
| Other | 21,656 | 11,419 | -10,237 |
| Road transport | 1,076 | 3,417 | +2,341 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Glasgow Airport | 14,740,831 |
| Eurotunnel | 4,889,378 |
| Birmingham Airport | 4,449,821 |
| Liverpool Docks | 2,969,712 |
| Dover | 2,476,459 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glasgow Airport | 7,875,711 | 6,865,120 | -1,010,591 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,625,876 | 3,263,502 | +1,637,626 |
| Birmingham Airport | 2,709,217 | 1,740,604 | -968,613 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,994,321 | 975,391 | -1,018,930 |
| Dover | 1,528,852 | 947,607 | -581,245 |
| Newhaven | 940,248 | 696,837 | -243,411 |
| Thamesport | 411,392 | 888,468 | +477,076 |
| Felixstowe | 698,079 | 240,292 | -457,787 |
| London Stansted Airport | 265,758 | 108,184 | -157,574 |
| London Gateway Port | 261,568 | 110,132 | -151,436 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 52 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 33 |
| Manufacture of beverages | 31 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 11 |
| Other manufacturing | 7 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 24 |
| 2025-10 | 29 |
| 2025-09 | 21 |
| 2025-08 | 21 |
| 2025-07 | 28 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| B & M RETAIL LIMITED | 97 |
| ARGOS LIMITED | 74 |
| SIFCON INTERNATIONAL PLC | 50 |
| RANKINS PARTNERS LIMITED | 47 |
| MACDONALD & MUIR LIMITED | 46 |
| DUNELM (SOFT FURNISHINGS) LTD | 41 |
| AMORIM TOP SERIES SCOTLAND LIMITED | 40 |
| CHIVAS BROTHERS LIMITED | 38 |
| GUALA CLOSURES U.K. LIMITED | 37 |
| TESCO STORES LIMITED | 37 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 52 |
| 1m-15m | 51 |
| 0-1m | 15 |
| 15m-54m | 15 |
| Other | 13 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Portugal | 455,848 |
| United States | 384,104 |
| Saudi Arabia | 266,137 |
| United Arab Emirates | 186,468 |
| Netherlands | 177,931 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portugal | 289,899 | 165,949 | -123,950 |
| United States | 319,618 | 64,486 | -255,132 |
| Saudi Arabia | 207,900 | 58,237 | -149,663 |
| United Arab Emirates | 44,279 | 142,189 | +97,910 |
| Netherlands | 110,434 | 67,497 | -42,937 |
| Germany | 66,287 | 4,001 | -62,286 |
| Andorra | 65,666 | 0 | -65,666 |
| Austria | 0 | 52,903 | +52,903 |
| France | 45,150 | 3,000 | -42,150 |
| Ireland | 34,709 | 12,135 | -22,574 |
Exports by country of origin
What this shows: Export volume by production origin country. For re-exports, indicates where goods originated before UK export.
Top 5 values
| Origin | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 849 |
| Portugal | 458 |
Export origin countries 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 export value, right side by second 12-month export value, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Origin | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 401 | 448 | +47 |
| Portugal | 356 | 102 | -254 |
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 | 1,072,549 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 751,363 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 182,878 |
| Road transport | 48,064 |
| Other | 1,307 |
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 | 697,922 | 374,627 | -323,295 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 460,126 | 291,237 | -168,889 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 152,983 | 29,895 | -123,088 |
| Road transport | 48,064 | 0 | -48,064 |
| Other | 757 | 550 | -207 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 458,482 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 450,064 |
| East Midlands Airport | 295,815 |
| Birmingham Airport | 178,083 |
| ZLC | 177,880 |
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 | 233,329 | 225,153 | -8,176 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 239,272 | 210,792 | -28,480 |
| East Midlands Airport | 186,184 | 109,631 | -76,553 |
| Birmingham Airport | 178,083 | 0 | -178,083 |
| ZLC | 136,673 | 41,207 | -95,466 |
| London Gateway Port | 146,475 | 7,626 | -138,849 |
| Dover | 124,046 | 5,660 | -118,386 |
| Eurotunnel | 63,320 | 63,566 | +246 |
| Holyhead | 24,040 | 8,581 | -15,459 |
| Southampton | 1,188 | 16,566 | +15,378 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 4503
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Various items crafted from natural cork, including corks, stoppers, and other cork-based goods