Import/export HS code 848049: Various moulds
Moulds for various materials, not specified elsewhere
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 1,387,900 |
| China | 1,335,132 |
| Italy | 1,103,475 |
| Spain | 1,084,380 |
| France | 788,631 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 714,968 | 672,932 | -42,036 |
| China | 391,859 | 943,273 | +551,414 |
| Italy | 729,001 | 374,474 | -354,527 |
| Spain | 184,857 | 899,523 | +714,666 |
| France | 485,180 | 303,451 | -181,729 |
| Czechia | 343,769 | 274,339 | -69,430 |
| United States | 321,119 | 81,898 | -239,221 |
| Switzerland | 96,277 | 96,870 | +593 |
| Romania | 173,897 | 3,572 | -170,325 |
| Austria | 94,235 | 3,360 | -90,875 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 1,914,771 |
| Italy | 1,409,636 |
| China | 1,352,744 |
| Czechia | 618,108 |
| United States | 399,340 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 1,023,804 | 890,967 | -132,837 |
| Italy | 945,335 | 464,301 | -481,034 |
| China | 401,421 | 951,323 | +549,902 |
| Czechia | 343,769 | 274,339 | -69,430 |
| United States | 316,843 | 82,497 | -234,346 |
| Spain | 215,744 | 4,202 | -211,542 |
| Romania | 173,897 | 3,572 | -170,325 |
| Switzerland | 65,390 | 90,220 | +24,830 |
| India | 76,275 | 10,000 | -66,275 |
| United Kingdom | 25,487 | 43,761 | +18,274 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 10 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 8 |
| West Midlands | 8 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 6 |
| Kent | 5 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 7 | 5 | -2 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 7 | 4 | -3 |
| West Midlands | 4 | 7 | +3 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 5 | 2 | -3 |
| Kent | 4 | 1 | -3 |
| South East Wales | 2 | 4 | +2 |
| West Yorkshire | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Inner London - West | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Suffolk | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 4,228,815 |
| Air transport | 2,207,074 |
| Other | 908,084 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 211,647 |
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) | 2,541,544 | 1,687,271 | -854,273 |
| Air transport | 1,019,801 | 1,187,273 | +167,472 |
| Other | 9,372 | 898,712 | +889,340 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 141,581 | 70,066 | -71,515 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 3,267,411 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,073,927 |
| 000 | 908,084 |
| Eurotunnel | 724,411 |
| East Midlands Airport | 274,640 |
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 | 1,998,210 | 1,269,201 | -729,009 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 345,244 | 728,683 | +383,439 |
| 000 | 9,372 | 898,712 | +889,340 |
| Eurotunnel | 404,492 | 319,919 | -84,573 |
| East Midlands Airport | 171,239 | 103,401 | -67,838 |
| Manchester Airport | 45,909 | 207,701 | +161,792 |
| Birmingham Airport | 152,909 | 83,926 | -68,983 |
| Luton Airport | 201,136 | 3,822 | -197,314 |
| London | 105,362 | 72,944 | -32,418 |
| London Stansted Airport | 88,319 | 25,293 | -63,026 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Manufacture of basic metals | 19 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 16 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 12 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 12 |
| Other manufacturing | 11 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 8 |
| 2025-10 | 9 |
| 2025-09 | 11 |
| 2025-08 | 13 |
| 2025-07 | 9 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| BRAFE ENGINEERING LIMITED | 45 |
| EURAC LIMITED | 44 |
| THOMAS DUDLEY LIMITED | 34 |
| MORGAN TECHNICAL CERAMICS LIMITED | 29 |
| ADDISON SAWS LIMITED | 25 |
| VESUVIUS HOLDINGS LIMITED | 23 |
| R.D. CASTINGS LIMITED | 23 |
| AEROMET INTERNATIONAL LIMITED | 20 |
| CASTALUM LIMITED | 18 |
| HANNAM'S RELOADING LIMITED | 17 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 44 |
| 54m+ | 38 |
| 0-1m | 11 |
| 15m-54m | 11 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 2,711,871 |
| Saudi Arabia | 1,739,008 |
| Mexico | 618,654 |
| United Arab Emirates | 410,756 |
| China | 393,366 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 820,205 | 1,891,666 | +1,071,461 |
| Saudi Arabia | 604,853 | 1,134,155 | +529,302 |
| Mexico | 74,710 | 543,944 | +469,234 |
| United Arab Emirates | 316,738 | 94,018 | -222,720 |
| China | 9,225 | 384,141 | +374,916 |
| Italy | 312,713 | 16,751 | -295,962 |
| Spain | 153,957 | 151,386 | -2,571 |
| Poland | 11,151 | 253,424 | +242,273 |
| India | 66,546 | 156,876 | +90,330 |
| Canada | 900 | 167,189 | +166,289 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,729,331 |
| Air transport | 3,303,302 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 930,320 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,128,861 | 2,600,470 | +1,471,609 |
| Air transport | 1,097,522 | 2,205,780 | +1,108,258 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 499,786 | 430,534 | -69,252 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 2,390,514 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 2,306,817 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,094,628 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 716,648 |
| East Midlands Airport | 538,188 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southampton | 660,903 | 1,729,611 | +1,068,708 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 753,103 | 1,553,714 | +800,611 |
| Liverpool Docks | 313,953 | 780,675 | +466,722 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 422,388 | 294,260 | -128,128 |
| East Midlands Airport | 229,656 | 308,532 | +78,876 |
| Newcastle Airport | 0 | 218,922 | +218,922 |
| London Stansted Airport | 75,090 | 105,102 | +30,012 |
| London Gateway Port | 127,378 | 39,914 | -87,464 |
| Harwich | 4,250 | 135,018 | +130,768 |
| Felixstowe | 17,494 | 50,270 | +32,776 |
Quick facts
HS code: 848049
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Moulds for various materials, not specified elsewhere