Import/export HS code 848050: Glass moulds
Moulds specifically designed for shaping glass
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Denmark | 15,640,240 |
| Croatia | 14,324,654 |
| China | 13,157,662 |
| Romania | 3,553,934 |
| Belgium | 1,695,428 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Denmark | 0 | 15,640,240 | +15,640,240 |
| Croatia | 8,958,989 | 5,365,665 | -3,593,324 |
| China | 5,328,524 | 7,829,138 | +2,500,614 |
| Romania | 1,888,977 | 1,664,957 | -224,020 |
| Belgium | 850,129 | 845,299 | -4,830 |
| Spain | 96,640 | 190,906 | +94,266 |
| Hungary | 266,978 | 15,157 | -251,821 |
| Germany | 116,685 | 55,039 | -61,646 |
| Ukraine | 169,078 | 0 | -169,078 |
| United States | 83,255 | 57,661 | -25,594 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Denmark | 15,640,240 |
| Croatia | 14,217,840 |
| China | 13,196,612 |
| Romania | 3,559,718 |
| Hungary | 276,110 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Denmark | 0 | 15,640,240 | +15,640,240 |
| Croatia | 8,926,852 | 5,290,988 | -3,635,864 |
| China | 5,401,327 | 7,795,285 | +2,393,958 |
| Romania | 1,890,173 | 1,669,545 | -220,628 |
| Hungary | 260,953 | 15,157 | -245,796 |
| Spain | 96,640 | 121,377 | +24,737 |
| Turkey | 33,625 | 147,152 | +113,527 |
| United States | 60,712 | 88,469 | +27,757 |
| Ukraine | 136,946 | 0 | -136,946 |
| United Kingdom | 76,372 | 54,204 | -22,168 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Yorkshire | 4 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 2 |
| Essex | 2 |
| Northern Ireland | 2 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 2 |
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 | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| Essex | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Northern Ireland | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Highlands and Islands | 0 | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 18,909,846 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 16,464,495 |
| Air transport | 12,822,373 |
| Other | 1,805,678 |
| Road transport | 110,534 |
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) | 11,181,297 | 7,728,549 | -3,452,748 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 515,061 | 15,949,434 | +15,434,373 |
| Air transport | 5,385,897 | 7,436,476 | +2,050,579 |
| Other | 866,541 | 939,137 | +72,596 |
| Road transport | 106,334 | 4,200 | -102,134 |
| Rail transport | 0 | 18,928 | +18,928 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 16,878,166 |
| Hull | 15,640,240 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 10,011,125 |
| 000 | 1,805,678 |
| Felixstowe | 964,093 |
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 | 10,229,812 | 6,648,354 | -3,581,458 |
| Hull | 0 | 15,640,240 | +15,640,240 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 4,115,172 | 5,895,953 | +1,780,781 |
| 000 | 866,541 | 939,137 | +72,596 |
| Felixstowe | 390,891 | 573,202 | +182,311 |
| Belfast Airport | 619,635 | 238,318 | -381,317 |
| Eurotunnel | 521,679 | 296,723 | -224,956 |
| Manchester Airport | 42,214 | 773,248 | +731,034 |
| East Midlands Airport | 358,571 | 323,567 | -35,004 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 271,607 | 82,110 | -189,497 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Manufacture of other non-metallic mineral products | 8 |
| Other manufacturing | 4 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 4 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 2 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 7 |
| 2025-11 | 8 |
| 2025-10 | 7 |
| 2025-09 | 7 |
| 2025-08 | 7 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| ENCIRC LIMITED | 111 |
| BEATSON CLARK LIMITED | 94 |
| O-I GLASS LIMITED | 92 |
| WARM GLASS LIMITED | 81 |
| ARDAGH GLASS LIMITED | 54 |
| STOELZLE FLACONNAGE LIMITED | 48 |
| VERALLIA UK LIMITED | 46 |
| MORGAN GLOBAL LTD. | 25 |
| CREATIVE GLASS GUILD LTD | 13 |
| PILKINGTON AUTOMOTIVE LIMITED | 7 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 15 |
| 1m-15m | 9 |
| Other | 3 |
| 0-1m | 1 |
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 | 659,875 |
| Austria | 653,391 |
| Australia | 593,695 |
| Mexico | 529,176 |
| Czechia | 384,555 |
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 | 138,357 | 521,518 | +383,161 |
| Austria | 361,127 | 292,264 | -68,863 |
| Australia | 369,870 | 223,825 | -146,045 |
| Mexico | 74,908 | 454,268 | +379,360 |
| Czechia | 243,032 | 141,523 | -101,509 |
| Brazil | 226,657 | 134,435 | -92,222 |
| Italy | 147,988 | 199,300 | +51,312 |
| Germany | 184,368 | 118,422 | -65,946 |
| Poland | 99,892 | 185,983 | +86,091 |
| Croatia | 157,617 | 115,558 | -42,059 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Air transport | 6,407,732 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 591,059 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 68,122 |
| Road transport | 1,000 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air transport | 2,922,869 | 3,484,863 | +561,994 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 163,948 | 427,111 | +263,163 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,000 | 67,122 | +66,122 |
| Road transport | 1,000 | 0 | -1,000 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 5,050,061 |
| Manchester Airport | 789,467 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 423,225 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 413,001 |
| Immingham Docks | 131,128 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 2,377,268 | 2,672,793 | +295,525 |
| Manchester Airport | 283,570 | 505,897 | +222,327 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 159,410 | 263,815 | +104,405 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 138,953 | 274,048 | +135,095 |
| Immingham Docks | 0 | 131,128 | +131,128 |
| Belfast Airport | 85,267 | 0 | -85,267 |
| Harwich | 0 | 36,650 | +36,650 |
| ZLC | 13,220 | 21,323 | +8,103 |
| London Gateway Port | 0 | 25,020 | +25,020 |
| Edinburgh Airport | 20,000 | 0 | -20,000 |
Quick facts
HS code: 848050
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Moulds specifically designed for shaping glass