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 | 87,759,088 |
| Germany | 54,086,493 |
| Luxembourg | 36,706,966 |
| France | 24,197,012 |
| Italy | 21,784,596 |
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 | 40,454,200 | 47,304,888 | +6,850,688 |
| Germany | 22,837,033 | 31,249,460 | +8,412,427 |
| Luxembourg | 15,802,311 | 20,904,655 | +5,102,344 |
| France | 17,388,281 | 6,808,731 | -10,579,550 |
| Italy | 11,273,113 | 10,511,483 | -761,630 |
| Portugal | 12,542,929 | 7,705,036 | -4,837,893 |
| Ireland | 5,349,958 | 3,345,603 | -2,004,355 |
| Netherlands | 2,570,920 | 5,268,767 | +2,697,847 |
| United States | 2,780,449 | 3,773,422 | +992,973 |
| Japan | 1,701,469 | 3,735,769 | +2,034,300 |
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 | 95,369,378 |
| Italy | 63,489,663 |
| Germany | 47,671,681 |
| Portugal | 20,485,632 |
| France | 10,736,197 |
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 | 42,642,149 | 52,727,229 | +10,085,080 |
| Italy | 31,160,433 | 32,329,230 | +1,168,797 |
| Germany | 20,959,636 | 26,712,045 | +5,752,409 |
| Portugal | 12,752,951 | 7,732,681 | -5,020,270 |
| France | 7,760,418 | 2,975,779 | -4,784,639 |
| United Kingdom | 4,451,778 | 3,978,850 | -472,928 |
| Austria | 4,693,405 | 3,326,586 | -1,366,819 |
| Ireland | 4,190,553 | 2,659,423 | -1,531,130 |
| United States | 3,044,380 | 3,729,471 | +685,091 |
| Netherlands | 1,800,335 | 4,234,397 | +2,434,062 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 43 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 40 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 39 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 36 |
| Greater Manchester | 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 | 26 | 35 | +9 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 31 | 25 | -6 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 30 | 24 | -6 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 25 | 28 | +3 |
| Greater Manchester | 21 | 23 | +2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 23 | 20 | -3 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 19 | 19 | +0 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 15 | 19 | +4 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 17 | 12 | -5 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 20 | 14 | -6 |
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) | 179,014,069 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 67,653,208 |
| Air transport | 60,332,563 |
| Road transport | 1,559,783 |
| Other | 817,542 |
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) | 90,821,075 | 88,192,994 | -2,628,081 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 33,152,205 | 34,501,003 | +1,348,798 |
| Air transport | 26,533,465 | 33,799,098 | +7,265,633 |
| Road transport | 1,086,175 | 473,608 | -612,567 |
| Other | 301,646 | 515,896 | +214,250 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 90,735,820 |
| Felixstowe | 47,108,537 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 36,472,330 |
| Eurotunnel | 35,208,454 |
| Southampton | 11,073,674 |
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 | 44,355,552 | 46,380,268 | +2,024,716 |
| Felixstowe | 22,527,252 | 24,581,285 | +2,054,033 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 15,263,696 | 21,208,634 | +5,944,938 |
| Eurotunnel | 19,961,595 | 15,246,859 | -4,714,736 |
| Southampton | 5,164,289 | 5,909,385 | +745,096 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 6,162,122 | 3,743,980 | -2,418,142 |
| East Midlands Airport | 5,006,687 | 4,755,896 | -250,791 |
| Newhaven | 4,635,819 | 4,207,482 | -428,337 |
| Holyhead | 4,395,069 | 1,746,903 | -2,648,166 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,395,400 | 4,705,498 | +3,310,098 |
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 | 244 |
| Other manufacturing | 70 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 68 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 53 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 52 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 111 |
| 2025-10 | 143 |
| 2025-09 | 128 |
| 2025-08 | 128 |
| 2025-07 | 104 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| GEORGE UTZ LIMITED | 94 |
| BECTON DICKINSON INFUSION THERAPY UK | 93 |
| TRP POLYMER SOLUTIONS LIMITED | 91 |
| LOGOPLASTE UK LIMITED | 79 |
| HUSQVARNA UK LIMITED | 78 |
| KOHLER MIRA LIMITED | 77 |
| HALES TOOL & DIE LIMITED | 71 |
| NUMATIC INTERNATIONAL LIMITED | 64 |
| BECTON, DICKINSON U.K. LIMITED | 62 |
| DIAM UK LTD. | 62 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 260 |
| 54m+ | 233 |
| 15m-54m | 76 |
| 0-1m | 46 |
| Other | 40 |
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 | 35,347,424 |
| Germany | 29,174,573 |
| France | 15,134,996 |
| United States | 11,949,191 |
| Ireland | 9,113,748 |
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 | 14,441,699 | 20,905,725 | +6,464,026 |
| Germany | 16,927,765 | 12,246,808 | -4,680,957 |
| France | 9,124,351 | 6,010,645 | -3,113,706 |
| United States | 6,021,022 | 5,928,169 | -92,853 |
| Ireland | 5,935,057 | 3,178,691 | -2,756,366 |
| Poland | 3,642,504 | 4,605,082 | +962,578 |
| Spain | 2,386,493 | 4,424,615 | +2,038,122 |
| Czechia | 3,115,823 | 3,275,468 | +159,645 |
| Italy | 3,036,829 | 2,597,396 | -439,433 |
| Portugal | 2,460,000 | 1,910,962 | -549,038 |
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) | 132,592,157 |
| Air transport | 23,971,186 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 6,623,187 |
| Road transport | 104,403 |
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) | 66,545,129 | 66,047,028 | -498,101 |
| Air transport | 12,665,229 | 11,305,957 | -1,359,272 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,638,081 | 1,985,106 | -2,652,975 |
| Road transport | 87,054 | 17,349 | -69,705 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 110,042,357 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 13,869,275 |
| Holyhead | 7,364,520 |
| Immingham Docks | 4,943,711 |
| East Midlands Airport | 4,353,432 |
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 | 54,249,075 | 55,793,282 | +1,544,207 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 7,614,587 | 6,254,688 | -1,359,899 |
| Holyhead | 5,457,647 | 1,906,873 | -3,550,774 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,269,977 | 2,673,734 | +403,757 |
| East Midlands Airport | 2,150,623 | 2,202,809 | +52,186 |
| Felixstowe | 2,731,809 | 1,166,961 | -1,564,848 |
| London Stansted Airport | 1,457,374 | 1,435,619 | -21,755 |
| Dover | 2,506,868 | 335,465 | -2,171,403 |
| Harwich | 783,996 | 1,218,232 | +434,236 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,130,362 | 695,818 | -434,544 |
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