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 | 1,329,276 |
| China | 1,283,803 |
| Italy | 1,201,025 |
| Spain | 1,069,813 |
| France | 774,702 |
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 | 679,743 | 649,533 | -30,210 |
| China | 341,195 | 942,608 | +601,413 |
| Italy | 618,242 | 582,783 | -35,459 |
| Spain | 469,227 | 600,586 | +131,359 |
| France | 591,894 | 182,808 | -409,086 |
| Czechia | 333,732 | 286,153 | -47,579 |
| United States | 321,119 | 81,898 | -239,221 |
| Romania | 173,897 | 3,572 | -170,325 |
| Switzerland | 37,331 | 96,870 | +59,539 |
| India | 86,275 | 0 | -86,275 |
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 | 1,751,788 |
| Italy | 1,428,504 |
| China | 1,300,187 |
| Czechia | 619,885 |
| United States | 401,158 |
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 | 916,477 | 835,311 | -81,166 |
| Italy | 924,155 | 504,349 | -419,806 |
| China | 349,529 | 950,658 | +601,129 |
| Czechia | 333,732 | 286,153 | -47,579 |
| United States | 316,843 | 84,315 | -232,528 |
| Spain | 201,177 | 4,202 | -196,975 |
| Romania | 173,897 | 3,572 | -170,325 |
| United Kingdom | 25,487 | 123,636 | +98,149 |
| Switzerland | 6,444 | 90,220 | +83,776 |
| India | 86,275 | 0 | -86,275 |
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 |
| South East Wales | 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 | 4 | -3 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 7 | 3 | -4 |
| West Midlands | 4 | 7 | +3 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 5 | 2 | -3 |
| South East Wales | 2 | 4 | +2 |
| West Yorkshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Inner London - West | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Kent | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| 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) | 4,206,159 |
| Air transport | 2,092,389 |
| Other | 906,891 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 181,714 |
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) | 2,402,090 | 1,804,069 | -598,021 |
| Air transport | 903,124 | 1,189,265 | +286,141 |
| Other | 307,116 | 599,775 | +292,659 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 115,743 | 65,971 | -49,772 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 3,258,185 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,084,279 |
| 000 | 906,891 |
| Eurotunnel | 728,389 |
| East Midlands Airport | 255,723 |
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 | 1,934,284 | 1,323,901 | -610,383 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 354,248 | 730,031 | +375,783 |
| 000 | 307,116 | 599,775 | +292,659 |
| Eurotunnel | 393,050 | 335,339 | -57,711 |
| East Midlands Airport | 153,811 | 101,912 | -51,899 |
| Manchester Airport | 45,909 | 207,701 | +161,792 |
| Birmingham Airport | 111,272 | 82,667 | -28,605 |
| Luton Airport | 149,087 | 3,822 | -145,265 |
| London | 48,280 | 72,161 | +23,881 |
| London Stansted Airport | 73,752 | 26,867 | -46,885 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Manufacture of basic metals | 20 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 16 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 13 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 13 |
| Other manufacturing | 11 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 10 |
| 2025-11 | 8 |
| 2025-10 | 9 |
| 2025-09 | 11 |
| 2025-08 | 13 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| BRAFE ENGINEERING LIMITED | 46 |
| EURAC LIMITED | 45 |
| THOMAS DUDLEY LIMITED | 35 |
| 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 | 43 |
| 54m+ | 38 |
| 15m-54m | 13 |
| 0-1m | 12 |
| Other | 8 |
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 | 3,094,295 |
| Saudi Arabia | 1,802,767 |
| Mexico | 657,590 |
| 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 | 1,120,757 | 1,973,538 | +852,781 |
| Saudi Arabia | 604,853 | 1,197,914 | +593,061 |
| Mexico | 74,710 | 582,880 | +508,170 |
| United Arab Emirates | 316,738 | 94,018 | -222,720 |
| China | 10,648 | 382,718 | +372,070 |
| Italy | 315,713 | 13,751 | -301,962 |
| Spain | 45,144 | 237,597 | +192,453 |
| Poland | 114,564 | 141,307 | +26,743 |
| India | 69,236 | 165,761 | +96,525 |
| 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) | 3,898,023 |
| Air transport | 3,675,270 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 907,112 |
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) | 1,411,777 | 2,486,246 | +1,074,469 |
| Air transport | 1,248,793 | 2,426,477 | +1,177,684 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 391,873 | 515,239 | +123,366 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 2,668,587 |
| Southampton | 2,390,514 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,258,270 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 693,440 |
| East Midlands Airport | 542,384 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 784,513 | 1,884,074 | +1,099,561 |
| Southampton | 660,903 | 1,729,611 | +1,068,708 |
| Liverpool Docks | 601,119 | 657,151 | +56,032 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 314,475 | 378,965 | +64,490 |
| East Midlands Airport | 349,517 | 192,867 | -156,650 |
| Newcastle Airport | 0 | 218,922 | +218,922 |
| London Stansted Airport | 75,090 | 111,104 | +36,014 |
| London Gateway Port | 127,378 | 41,214 | -86,164 |
| Harwich | 0 | 135,018 | +135,018 |
| Felixstowe | 17,494 | 58,270 | +40,776 |
Quick facts
HS code: 848049
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Moulds for various materials, not specified elsewhere