Import/export HS code 848030: Moulding patterns
Patterns used for creating moulds, including wooden and other materials
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 1,769,416 |
| France | 1,528,776 |
| China | 672,028 |
| Canada | 489,792 |
| Poland | 389,174 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 963,753 | 805,663 | -158,090 |
| France | 981,819 | 546,957 | -434,862 |
| China | 193,482 | 478,546 | +285,064 |
| Canada | 273,886 | 215,906 | -57,980 |
| Poland | 115,062 | 274,112 | +159,050 |
| Czechia | 188,519 | 63,239 | -125,280 |
| Turkey | 168,190 | 75,281 | -92,909 |
| Spain | 180,410 | 6,439 | -173,971 |
| Thailand | 0 | 174,029 | +174,029 |
| Italy | 48,031 | 97,071 | +49,040 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 1,694,843 |
| United Kingdom | 946,745 |
| France | 664,370 |
| Canada | 643,859 |
| China | 517,961 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 881,345 | 813,498 | -67,847 |
| United Kingdom | 449,780 | 496,965 | +47,185 |
| France | 530,598 | 133,772 | -396,826 |
| Canada | 273,886 | 369,973 | +96,087 |
| China | 193,482 | 324,479 | +130,997 |
| Spain | 354,279 | 36,407 | -317,872 |
| Czechia | 258,265 | 115,725 | -142,540 |
| Poland | 115,062 | 231,807 | +116,745 |
| Turkey | 168,190 | 75,281 | -92,909 |
| Thailand | 0 | 174,029 | +174,029 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Yorkshire | 8 |
| Greater Manchester | 5 |
| Inner London - West | 4 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 4 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 4 |
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 Yorkshire | 5 | 5 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 | 4 | +3 |
| Inner London - West | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 1 | 4 | +3 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Devon | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| West Midlands | 2 | 2 | +0 |
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) | 2,572,161 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,418,334 |
| Air transport | 1,749,277 |
| Road transport | 19,780 |
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) | 1,585,905 | 986,256 | -599,649 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,243,062 | 1,175,272 | -67,790 |
| Air transport | 845,506 | 903,771 | +58,265 |
| Road transport | 17,451 | 2,329 | -15,122 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 1,124,441 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,011,727 |
| Southampton | 787,468 |
| London Gateway Port | 787,242 |
| London Stansted Airport | 679,307 |
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 | 575,205 | 549,236 | -25,969 |
| Eurotunnel | 722,740 | 288,987 | -433,753 |
| Southampton | 313,820 | 473,648 | +159,828 |
| London Gateway Port | 594,603 | 192,639 | -401,964 |
| London Stansted Airport | 300,453 | 378,854 | +78,401 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 264,826 | 114,814 | -150,012 |
| Birmingham Airport | 115,805 | 241,659 | +125,854 |
| Liverpool Docks | 4,983 | 286,195 | +281,212 |
| ZLC | 210,910 | 38,774 | -172,136 |
| Felixstowe | 11,952 | 210,546 | +198,594 |
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 | 10 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 10 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 9 |
| Manufacture of basic metals | 8 |
| Manufacture of electrical equipment | 5 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 5 |
| 2025-11 | 11 |
| 2025-10 | 8 |
| 2025-09 | 5 |
| 2025-08 | 6 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| TOYOTA TSUSHO U.K. LIMITED | 64 |
| TRP POLYMER SOLUTIONS LIMITED | 46 |
| LEAR CORPORATION (UK) LIMITED | 40 |
| I.D.T.-SYSTEMS LIMITED | 32 |
| TARPEY-HARRIS LIMITED | 26 |
| EFCO U.K. LTD. | 26 |
| CUTWEL LIMITED | 22 |
| DONCASTERS LIMITED | 21 |
| TRUCAST LIMITED | 18 |
| SULZER PUMPS (UK) LIMITED | 15 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 31 |
| 54m+ | 24 |
| 15m-54m | 6 |
| 0-1m | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 2,430,403 |
| United States | 2,216,027 |
| Italy | 965,946 |
| France | 833,604 |
| Poland | 578,301 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 395,967 | 2,034,436 | +1,638,469 |
| United States | 1,599,101 | 616,926 | -982,175 |
| Italy | 738,087 | 227,859 | -510,228 |
| France | 198,625 | 634,979 | +436,354 |
| Poland | 165,852 | 412,449 | +246,597 |
| United Arab Emirates | 539,849 | 3,600 | -536,249 |
| Canada | 337,462 | 177,300 | -160,162 |
| Germany | 162,233 | 301,772 | +139,539 |
| Ireland | 41,084 | 257,015 | +215,931 |
| Austria | 0 | 290,242 | +290,242 |
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) | 5,983,082 |
| Air transport | 3,105,868 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,470,030 |
| Road transport | 12,500 |
| Other | 84 |
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) | 1,684,711 | 4,298,371 | +2,613,660 |
| Air transport | 2,039,785 | 1,066,083 | -973,702 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 976,350 | 493,680 | -482,670 |
| Road transport | 12,500 | 0 | -12,500 |
| Other | 54 | 30 | -24 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 3,083,304 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,687,366 |
| London | 1,686,215 |
| London Stansted Airport | 679,579 |
| Southampton | 644,963 |
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 | 1,131,873 | 1,951,431 | +819,558 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,274,649 | 412,717 | -861,932 |
| London | 394,030 | 1,292,185 | +898,155 |
| London Stansted Airport | 211,203 | 468,376 | +257,173 |
| Southampton | 535,797 | 109,166 | -426,631 |
| Felixstowe | 242,186 | 298,340 | +56,154 |
| Harwich | 0 | 481,890 | +481,890 |
| London Gateway Port | 70,400 | 351,061 | +280,661 |
| Manchester Airport | 344,046 | 27,900 | -316,146 |
| East Midlands Airport | 96,775 | 98,124 | +1,349 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 848030
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Patterns used for creating moulds, including wooden and other materials