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.
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 1,994,268 |
| France | 1,449,164 |
| China | 582,034 |
| Canada | 489,792 |
| Poland | 432,499 |
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 | 1,057,488 | 936,780 | -120,708 |
| France | 981,773 | 467,391 | -514,382 |
| China | 173,482 | 408,552 | +235,070 |
| Canada | 273,886 | 215,906 | -57,980 |
| Poland | 158,387 | 274,112 | +115,725 |
| Spain | 254,146 | 26,197 | -227,949 |
| Czechia | 186,798 | 64,960 | -121,838 |
| Turkey | 154,052 | 86,188 | -67,864 |
| 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 | 1,919,695 |
| United Kingdom | 901,067 |
| Canada | 643,859 |
| France | 577,986 |
| Spain | 489,336 |
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 | 975,080 | 944,615 | -30,465 |
| United Kingdom | 449,780 | 451,287 | +1,507 |
| Canada | 273,886 | 369,973 | +96,087 |
| France | 537,514 | 40,472 | -497,042 |
| Spain | 407,134 | 82,202 | -324,932 |
| China | 173,482 | 254,485 | +81,003 |
| Poland | 158,387 | 231,807 | +73,420 |
| Czechia | 270,463 | 117,446 | -153,017 |
| Turkey | 154,052 | 86,188 | -67,864 |
| 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 | 5 |
| 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 | 4 | +2 |
| 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 | 1 | -1 |
Import volume by transport
What this shows: Import value by transport mode used to bring goods into the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,528,531 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,455,314 |
| Air transport | 1,931,254 |
| 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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,254,869 | 1,273,662 | +18,793 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,560,532 | 894,782 | -665,750 |
| Air transport | 1,051,892 | 879,362 | -172,530 |
| 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 | 1,037,860 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,011,727 |
| Southampton | 802,419 |
| London Gateway Port | 745,010 |
| London Stansted Airport | 677,810 |
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 | 608,288 | 429,572 | -178,716 |
| Eurotunnel | 706,945 | 304,782 | -402,163 |
| Southampton | 328,771 | 473,648 | +144,877 |
| London Gateway Port | 534,289 | 210,721 | -323,568 |
| London Stansted Airport | 300,453 | 377,357 | +76,904 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 487,656 | 97,071 | -390,585 |
| Birmingham Airport | 104,443 | 222,614 | +118,171 |
| Liverpool Docks | 2,431 | 287,276 | +284,845 |
| ZLC | 196,772 | 52,912 | -143,860 |
| Felixstowe | 3,046 | 219,452 | +216,406 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 11 |
| 2025-10 | 8 |
| 2025-09 | 5 |
| 2025-08 | 6 |
| 2025-07 | 8 |
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 |
| EFCO U.K. LTD. | 26 |
| TARPEY-HARRIS LIMITED | 25 |
| CUTWEL LIMITED | 21 |
| DONCASTERS LIMITED | 21 |
| TRUCAST LIMITED | 17 |
| 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+ | 25 |
| 15m-54m | 7 |
| 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 | 2,547,533 |
| United States | 2,293,563 |
| Italy | 922,495 |
| France | 792,951 |
| 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 | 513,097 | 2,034,436 | +1,521,339 |
| United States | 1,591,258 | 702,305 | -888,953 |
| Italy | 352,471 | 570,024 | +217,553 |
| France | 156,248 | 636,703 | +480,455 |
| Poland | 162,072 | 416,229 | +254,157 |
| United Arab Emirates | 538,849 | 4,600 | -534,249 |
| Canada | 337,462 | 177,300 | -160,162 |
| Germany | 172,827 | 237,300 | +64,473 |
| Austria | 0 | 290,242 | +290,242 |
| Ireland | 41,084 | 218,703 | +177,619 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| XU | 84 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| XU | 54 | 30 | -24 |
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) | 5,836,057 |
| Air transport | 3,098,442 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,645,918 |
| Road transport | 57,301 |
| 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) | 1,261,380 | 4,574,677 | +3,313,297 |
| Air transport | 1,958,545 | 1,139,897 | -818,648 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,350,768 | 295,150 | -1,055,618 |
| Road transport | 57,301 | 0 | -57,301 |
| Other | 54 | 30 | -24 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,974,591 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,699,933 |
| London | 1,686,215 |
| London Stansted Airport | 679,579 |
| Felixstowe | 668,158 |
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 | 717,628 | 2,256,963 | +1,539,335 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,224,555 | 475,378 | -749,177 |
| London | 394,030 | 1,292,185 | +898,155 |
| London Stansted Airport | 165,999 | 513,580 | +347,581 |
| Felixstowe | 369,818 | 298,340 | -71,478 |
| Southampton | 535,797 | 109,166 | -426,631 |
| Harwich | 117,130 | 481,890 | +364,760 |
| Manchester Airport | 364,222 | 28,900 | -335,322 |
| London Gateway Port | 71,388 | 162,231 | +90,843 |
| ZLC | 163,295 | 61,221 | -102,074 |
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