Import/export HS code 450490: Various cork articles
Miscellaneous cork items not listed elsewhere, including various shapes and uses
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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 | 3,280,547 |
| France | 3,171,417 |
| China | 1,322,449 |
| India | 557,921 |
| Spain | 315,337 |
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 | 1,449,088 | 1,831,459 | +382,371 |
| France | 1,993,431 | 1,177,986 | -815,445 |
| China | 640,694 | 681,755 | +41,061 |
| India | 514,872 | 43,049 | -471,823 |
| Spain | 110,233 | 205,104 | +94,871 |
| United States | 111,355 | 190,746 | +79,391 |
| Germany | 110,073 | 136,627 | +26,554 |
| Poland | 96,657 | 116,928 | +20,271 |
| Bulgaria | 144,868 | 15,114 | -129,754 |
| Netherlands | 20,478 | 44,126 | +23,648 |
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 | 5,286,907 |
| China | 1,395,791 |
| France | 950,682 |
| Spain | 602,262 |
| India | 557,921 |
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 | 2,711,605 | 2,575,302 | -136,303 |
| China | 651,650 | 744,141 | +92,491 |
| France | 551,988 | 398,694 | -153,294 |
| Spain | 296,220 | 306,042 | +9,822 |
| India | 514,872 | 43,049 | -471,823 |
| Bulgaria | 144,868 | 154,447 | +9,579 |
| Poland | 127,477 | 116,789 | -10,688 |
| United States | 95,272 | 48,102 | -47,170 |
| Germany | 43,928 | 53,445 | +9,517 |
| Italy | 60,435 | 8,263 | -52,172 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - East | 11 |
| Inner London - West | 11 |
| West Yorkshire | 8 |
| Greater Manchester | 7 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 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 - East | 10 | 5 | -5 |
| Inner London - West | 7 | 7 | +0 |
| West Yorkshire | 7 | 5 | -2 |
| Greater Manchester | 3 | 5 | +2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 6 | 4 | -2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| Lancashire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Cornwall and Isles of Scilly | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Kent | 1 | 4 | +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) | 6,055,313 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,659,884 |
| Air transport | 1,011,554 |
| Other | 64,439 |
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) | 3,172,905 | 2,882,408 | -290,497 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,338,590 | 1,321,294 | -17,296 |
| Air transport | 704,896 | 306,658 | -398,238 |
| Other | 46,100 | 18,339 | -27,761 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Eurotunnel | 3,505,612 |
| Dover | 1,466,738 |
| London | 1,013,627 |
| Felixstowe | 533,286 |
| Newhaven | 531,381 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eurotunnel | 1,723,605 | 1,782,007 | +58,402 |
| Dover | 947,583 | 519,155 | -428,428 |
| London | 418,049 | 595,578 | +177,529 |
| Felixstowe | 369,090 | 164,196 | -204,894 |
| Newhaven | 171,358 | 360,023 | +188,665 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 457,378 | 33,786 | -423,592 |
| Southampton | 272,510 | 182,419 | -90,091 |
| London Gateway Port | 13,801 | 321,999 | +308,198 |
| Thamesport | 203,330 | 106,143 | -97,187 |
| Portsmouth | 151,781 | 61,024 | -90,757 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 39 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 32 |
| Other manufacturing | 9 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 6 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 5 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 17 |
| 2025-11 | 14 |
| 2025-10 | 18 |
| 2025-09 | 28 |
| 2025-08 | 16 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| RANKINS PARTNERS LIMITED | 48 |
| LYRECO UK LIMITED | 45 |
| VOW EUROPE LIMITED | 43 |
| NEXT RETAIL LIMITED | 40 |
| KONG COMPANY LIMITED | 38 |
| ASDA STORES LIMITED | 37 |
| ACCO UK LIMITED | 33 |
| YOGAMATTERS LTD | 31 |
| GLEN TURNER COMPANY LIMITED | 29 |
| MATALAN RETAIL LTD. | 25 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 49 |
| 54m+ | 39 |
| 0-1m | 15 |
| 15m-54m | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 706,632 |
| Poland | 580,899 |
| Italy | 332,427 |
| China | 183,535 |
| United States | 170,880 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 285,933 | 420,699 | +134,766 |
| Poland | 272,680 | 308,219 | +35,539 |
| Italy | 106,888 | 225,539 | +118,651 |
| China | 104,434 | 79,101 | -25,333 |
| United States | 85,133 | 85,747 | +614 |
| Germany | 109,568 | 34,572 | -74,996 |
| Saudi Arabia | 129,790 | 12,102 | -117,688 |
| France | 50,715 | 76,855 | +26,140 |
| United Arab Emirates | 74,322 | 6,112 | -68,210 |
| Netherlands | 43,657 | 34,064 | -9,593 |
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 | 28,881 |
| XI | 299 |
| Portugal | 7 |
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 | 14,712 | 14,169 | -543 |
| XI | 21 | 278 | +257 |
| Portugal | 7 | 0 | -7 |
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) | 1,598,227 |
| Air transport | 1,534,767 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 163,844 |
| Other | 30,569 |
| Road transport | 3,156 |
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) | 724,274 | 873,953 | +149,679 |
| Air transport | 788,875 | 745,892 | -42,983 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 97,606 | 66,238 | -31,368 |
| Other | 16,065 | 14,504 | -1,561 |
| Road transport | 3,156 | 0 | -3,156 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 842,438 |
| East Midlands Airport | 737,368 |
| Holyhead | 525,812 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 519,827 |
| ZLC | 117,240 |
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 | 433,029 | 409,409 | -23,620 |
| East Midlands Airport | 374,299 | 363,069 | -11,230 |
| Holyhead | 154,429 | 371,383 | +216,954 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 234,949 | 284,878 | +49,929 |
| ZLC | 54,685 | 62,555 | +7,870 |
| Liverpool Docks | 54,054 | 34,437 | -19,617 |
| London Gateway Port | 40,636 | 30,624 | -10,012 |
| Harwich | 30,798 | 25,965 | -4,833 |
| London Stansted Airport | 32,808 | 23,339 | -9,469 |
| Manchester Airport | 39,150 | 12,051 | -27,099 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 450490
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Miscellaneous cork items not listed elsewhere, including various shapes and uses