Import/export HS code 848071: Injection or compression moulds
Moulds for rubber or plastics using injection or compression methods
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 94,207,536 |
| Germany | 56,329,738 |
| Luxembourg | 35,956,184 |
| Italy | 23,222,679 |
| France | 23,085,678 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 43,099,029 | 51,108,507 | +8,009,478 |
| Germany | 22,215,997 | 34,113,741 | +11,897,744 |
| Luxembourg | 15,057,563 | 20,898,621 | +5,841,058 |
| Italy | 12,451,005 | 10,771,674 | -1,679,331 |
| France | 16,333,603 | 6,752,075 | -9,581,528 |
| Portugal | 11,898,439 | 8,530,303 | -3,368,136 |
| Ireland | 5,313,032 | 3,297,725 | -2,015,307 |
| Netherlands | 3,205,958 | 4,339,905 | +1,133,947 |
| Japan | 1,874,895 | 5,122,194 | +3,247,299 |
| United States | 3,110,369 | 3,334,035 | +223,666 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 103,185,376 |
| Italy | 65,984,584 |
| Germany | 49,403,283 |
| Portugal | 20,822,762 |
| France | 9,923,401 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 45,307,781 | 57,877,595 | +12,569,814 |
| Italy | 33,423,554 | 32,561,030 | -862,524 |
| Germany | 20,296,675 | 29,106,608 | +8,809,933 |
| Portugal | 12,379,716 | 8,443,046 | -3,936,670 |
| France | 6,958,201 | 2,965,200 | -3,993,001 |
| United Kingdom | 4,349,493 | 4,174,079 | -175,414 |
| Austria | 3,779,076 | 3,371,969 | -407,107 |
| Ireland | 4,116,169 | 2,672,518 | -1,443,651 |
| Japan | 1,862,008 | 4,896,209 | +3,034,201 |
| Switzerland | 2,996,528 | 3,551,549 | +555,021 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 44 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 41 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 40 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 37 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 35 |
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 Midlands | 28 | 32 | +4 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 31 | 23 | -8 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 31 | 23 | -8 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 25 | 29 | +4 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 24 | 25 | +1 |
| Greater Manchester | 22 | 22 | +0 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 21 | 21 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 16 | 15 | -1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 16 | 18 | +2 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 18 | 15 | -3 |
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) | 182,496,453 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 72,797,950 |
| Air transport | 62,519,109 |
| Road transport | 1,448,574 |
| Other | 840,186 |
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) | 89,209,140 | 93,287,313 | +4,078,173 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 35,500,821 | 37,297,129 | +1,796,308 |
| Air transport | 27,521,048 | 34,998,061 | +7,477,013 |
| Road transport | 965,549 | 483,025 | -482,524 |
| Other | 304,535 | 535,651 | +231,116 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 90,521,732 |
| Felixstowe | 54,535,782 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 38,274,608 |
| Eurotunnel | 35,647,995 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 10,775,381 |
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 | 44,019,463 | 46,502,269 | +2,482,806 |
| Felixstowe | 24,272,046 | 30,263,736 | +5,991,690 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 16,385,013 | 21,889,595 | +5,504,582 |
| Eurotunnel | 18,661,988 | 16,986,007 | -1,675,981 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 6,131,514 | 4,643,867 | -1,487,647 |
| Southampton | 5,321,784 | 5,419,324 | +97,540 |
| East Midlands Airport | 5,023,090 | 4,725,615 | -297,475 |
| Newhaven | 4,271,757 | 4,270,914 | -843 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,136,041 | 5,214,647 | +4,078,606 |
| Holyhead | 4,234,440 | 1,746,903 | -2,487,537 |
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 | 247 |
| Other manufacturing | 72 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 69 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 56 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 53 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 115 |
| 2025-11 | 111 |
| 2025-10 | 143 |
| 2025-09 | 128 |
| 2025-08 | 128 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| GEORGE UTZ LIMITED | 95 |
| BECTON DICKINSON INFUSION THERAPY UK | 94 |
| TRP POLYMER SOLUTIONS LIMITED | 92 |
| LOGOPLASTE UK LIMITED | 80 |
| KOHLER MIRA LIMITED | 78 |
| HUSQVARNA UK LIMITED | 78 |
| HALES TOOL & DIE LIMITED | 72 |
| NUMATIC INTERNATIONAL LIMITED | 65 |
| BECTON, DICKINSON U.K. LIMITED | 63 |
| DIAM UK LTD. | 63 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 262 |
| 54m+ | 235 |
| 15m-54m | 78 |
| 0-1m | 44 |
| Other | 43 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Luxembourg | 37,482,247 |
| Germany | 28,855,900 |
| France | 15,353,961 |
| United States | 11,918,534 |
| Ireland | 9,302,210 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Luxembourg | 17,063,148 | 20,419,099 | +3,355,951 |
| Germany | 17,539,500 | 11,316,400 | -6,223,100 |
| France | 9,455,904 | 5,898,057 | -3,557,847 |
| United States | 5,393,547 | 6,524,987 | +1,131,440 |
| Ireland | 5,833,295 | 3,468,915 | -2,364,380 |
| Poland | 3,453,935 | 4,617,694 | +1,163,759 |
| Spain | 2,605,224 | 4,257,767 | +1,652,543 |
| Czechia | 3,011,105 | 3,103,312 | +92,207 |
| Italy | 3,191,406 | 2,424,217 | -767,189 |
| Portugal | 2,399,057 | 2,724,063 | +325,006 |
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) | 136,259,378 |
| Air transport | 24,155,287 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 6,387,151 |
| Road transport | 88,204 |
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) | 70,387,963 | 65,871,415 | -4,516,548 |
| Air transport | 11,920,380 | 12,234,907 | +314,527 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,765,431 | 1,621,720 | -3,143,711 |
| Road transport | 70,855 | 17,349 | -53,506 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 113,257,648 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 14,604,484 |
| Holyhead | 7,576,616 |
| Immingham Docks | 5,061,480 |
| East Midlands Airport | 4,439,189 |
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 | 57,132,269 | 56,125,379 | -1,006,890 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 7,520,102 | 7,084,382 | -435,720 |
| Holyhead | 5,253,926 | 2,322,690 | -2,931,236 |
| Immingham Docks | 3,022,598 | 2,038,882 | -983,716 |
| East Midlands Airport | 2,112,915 | 2,326,274 | +213,359 |
| Felixstowe | 2,897,033 | 1,004,963 | -1,892,070 |
| Dover | 2,533,486 | 355,874 | -2,177,612 |
| London Stansted Airport | 1,378,102 | 1,461,849 | +83,747 |
| Harwich | 631,994 | 1,221,999 | +590,005 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,257,816 | 568,364 | -689,452 |
Quick facts
HS code: 848071
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Moulds for rubber or plastics using injection or compression methods