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 | 31,247,435 |
| China | 1,369,681 |
| France | 1,252,524 |
| Spain | 777,579 |
| Italy | 545,373 |
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 | 16,218,608 | 15,028,827 | -1,189,781 |
| China | 821,635 | 548,046 | -273,589 |
| France | 980,001 | 272,523 | -707,478 |
| Spain | 300,172 | 477,407 | +177,235 |
| Italy | 468,334 | 77,039 | -391,295 |
| Germany | 60,865 | 231,054 | +170,189 |
| India | 158,387 | 4,689 | -153,698 |
| Poland | 17,415 | 24,938 | +7,523 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 10,374 | 30,974 | +20,600 |
| United States | 32,379 | 5,431 | -26,948 |
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 | 32,665,169 |
| China | 1,569,032 |
| Spain | 565,761 |
| Italy | 520,091 |
| India | 163,076 |
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 | 17,196,679 | 15,468,490 | -1,728,189 |
| China | 888,377 | 680,655 | -207,722 |
| Spain | 191,593 | 374,168 | +182,575 |
| Italy | 469,703 | 50,388 | -419,315 |
| India | 158,387 | 4,689 | -153,698 |
| France | 110,385 | 29,489 | -80,896 |
| Germany | 33,388 | 80,978 | +47,590 |
| Turkey | 30,427 | 0 | -30,427 |
| Poland | 18,534 | 5,056 | -13,478 |
| United States | 10,689 | 2,009 | -8,680 |
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 | 7 | 14 | +7 |
| East Central Scotland | 8 | 10 | +2 |
| West Central Scotland | 6 | 6 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 7 | 6 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Inner London - East | 6 | 4 | -2 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 4 | 5 | +1 |
| West Yorkshire | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 3 | 2 | -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 | 19,802,792 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 9,176,682 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 6,848,732 |
| Other | 33,057 |
| Road transport | 7,854 |
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 | 10,941,464 | 8,861,328 | -2,080,136 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 4,294,270 | 4,882,412 | +588,142 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,880,259 | 2,968,473 | -911,786 |
| Other | 21,656 | 11,401 | -10,255 |
| Road transport | 2,839 | 5,015 | +2,176 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Glasgow Airport | 14,401,221 |
| Eurotunnel | 4,920,060 |
| Birmingham Airport | 4,355,041 |
| Liverpool Docks | 3,156,688 |
| Dover | 2,429,470 |
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 | 7,668,380 | 6,732,841 | -935,539 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,972,712 | 2,947,348 | +974,636 |
| Birmingham Airport | 2,611,464 | 1,743,577 | -867,887 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,994,321 | 1,162,367 | -831,954 |
| Dover | 1,478,401 | 951,069 | -527,332 |
| Thamesport | 410,271 | 1,155,562 | +745,291 |
| Newhaven | 678,360 | 700,039 | +21,679 |
| Felixstowe | 720,671 | 206,871 | -513,800 |
| London Stansted Airport | 273,729 | 111,391 | -162,338 |
| London Gateway Port | 257,369 | 122,241 | -135,128 |
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 | 53 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 32 |
| Manufacture of beverages | 31 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 11 |
| Other manufacturing | 6 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 18 |
| 2025-11 | 24 |
| 2025-10 | 29 |
| 2025-09 | 21 |
| 2025-08 | 21 |
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 | 75 |
| SIFCON INTERNATIONAL PLC | 50 |
| RANKINS PARTNERS LIMITED | 48 |
| MACDONALD & MUIR LIMITED | 47 |
| DUNELM (SOFT FURNISHINGS) LTD | 41 |
| AMORIM TOP SERIES SCOTLAND LIMITED | 40 |
| CHIVAS BROTHERS LIMITED | 39 |
| 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+ | 51 |
| 1m-15m | 48 |
| 0-1m | 16 |
| 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 | 460,888 |
| United States | 365,457 |
| Saudi Arabia | 259,808 |
| United Arab Emirates | 186,468 |
| Netherlands | 178,423 |
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 | 303,802 | 157,086 | -146,716 |
| United States | 300,971 | 64,486 | -236,485 |
| Saudi Arabia | 213,330 | 46,478 | -166,852 |
| United Arab Emirates | 44,279 | 142,189 | +97,910 |
| Netherlands | 107,575 | 70,848 | -36,727 |
| Germany | 67,795 | 3,658 | -64,137 |
| Austria | 0 | 52,903 | +52,903 |
| France | 45,150 | 3,000 | -42,150 |
| Ireland | 30,206 | 13,421 | -16,785 |
| Canada | 21,954 | 20,084 | -1,870 |
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 | 404 |
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 | 474 | 375 | -99 |
| Portugal | 340 | 64 | -276 |
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 | 980,052 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 758,060 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 184,754 |
| Road transport | 43,504 |
| Other | 1,253 |
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 | 632,432 | 347,620 | -284,812 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 458,775 | 299,285 | -159,490 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 156,108 | 28,646 | -127,462 |
| Road transport | 43,504 | 0 | -43,504 |
| Other | 814 | 439 | -375 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 455,596 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 452,796 |
| East Midlands Airport | 215,265 |
| Birmingham Airport | 173,629 |
| ZLC | 173,320 |
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 | 237,921 | 217,675 | -20,246 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 231,325 | 221,471 | -9,854 |
| East Midlands Airport | 117,453 | 97,812 | -19,641 |
| Birmingham Airport | 173,629 | 0 | -173,629 |
| ZLC | 144,798 | 28,522 | -116,276 |
| London Gateway Port | 146,475 | 7,626 | -138,849 |
| Dover | 124,046 | 6,825 | -117,221 |
| Eurotunnel | 63,320 | 63,566 | +246 |
| Holyhead | 24,040 | 8,581 | -15,459 |
| Southampton | 4,313 | 15,317 | +11,004 |
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