Import/export HS code 4706: Pulp from recycled paper or other plant fibers
Pulp made from waste paper, scrap paper, or other plant-based materials like bamboo or cotton
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* 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Philippines | 40,578,698 |
| France | 23,537,810 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 4,251,759 |
| Hungary | 3,089,890 |
| Spain | 2,955,235 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Philippines | 22,004,460 | 18,574,238 | -3,430,222 |
| France | 9,512,612 | 14,025,198 | +4,512,586 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 2,176,294 | 2,075,465 | -100,829 |
| Hungary | 1,634,207 | 1,455,683 | -178,524 |
| Spain | 1,489,120 | 1,466,115 | -23,005 |
| Germany | 1,691,222 | 939,400 | -751,822 |
| Netherlands | 912,227 | 786,428 | -125,799 |
| United States | 795,715 | 828,490 | +32,775 |
| Canada | 694,555 | 318,598 | -375,957 |
| China | 686,273 | 293,176 | -393,097 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Philippines | 44,830,457 |
| France | 23,371,201 |
| Germany | 3,858,613 |
| Hungary | 3,028,909 |
| Spain | 2,955,229 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Philippines | 24,180,754 | 20,649,703 | -3,531,051 |
| France | 9,381,054 | 13,990,147 | +4,609,093 |
| Germany | 2,439,224 | 1,419,389 | -1,019,835 |
| Hungary | 1,573,226 | 1,455,683 | -117,543 |
| Spain | 1,489,120 | 1,466,109 | -23,011 |
| United States | 1,452,109 | 1,132,477 | -319,632 |
| China | 742,918 | 340,231 | -402,687 |
| Lithuania | 6,416 | 684,549 | +678,133 |
| Switzerland | 308,497 | 8,581 | -299,916 |
| Canada | 174,114 | 138,492 | -35,622 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Lancashire | 5 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 4 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 |
| Kent | 3 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lancashire | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 2 | 4 | +2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Kent | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Inner London - West | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Merseyside | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| North Yorkshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
Import volume by transport
What this shows: Import value by transport mode used to bring goods into the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 48,482,913 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 35,523,643 |
| Road transport | 319,627 |
| Other | 83,448 |
| Air transport | 33,131 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 25,705,089 | 22,777,824 | -2,927,265 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 16,327,880 | 19,195,763 | +2,867,883 |
| Road transport | 311,046 | 8,581 | -302,465 |
| Other | 24,879 | 58,569 | +33,690 |
| Air transport | 19,189 | 13,942 | -5,247 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 45,173,208 |
| Dover | 16,162,595 |
| Eurotunnel | 8,722,841 |
| Purfleet | 5,054,712 |
| Portsmouth | 2,464,986 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southampton | 23,956,895 | 21,216,313 | -2,740,582 |
| Dover | 7,167,975 | 8,994,620 | +1,826,645 |
| Eurotunnel | 4,637,484 | 4,085,357 | -552,127 |
| Purfleet | 1,705,031 | 3,349,681 | +1,644,650 |
| Portsmouth | 1,001,173 | 1,463,813 | +462,640 |
| Felixstowe | 1,754,040 | 496,612 | -1,257,428 |
| Harwich | 386,922 | 279,469 | -107,453 |
| London Gateway Port | 403,431 | 247,919 | -155,512 |
| Liverpool Docks | 187,311 | 430,440 | +243,129 |
| Poole | 40,445 | 430,927 | +390,482 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 9 |
| Manufacture of paper and paper products | 7 |
| Other manufacturing | 5 |
| Construction of buildings | 3 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 3 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 10 |
| 2025-11 | 15 |
| 2025-10 | 19 |
| 2025-09 | 12 |
| 2025-08 | 12 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| NEW PIG LTD. | 93 |
| GLATFELTER LYDNEY, LTD. | 82 |
| INTERPET LIMITED | 59 |
| FILTROX CARLSON LIMITED | 55 |
| RETTENMAIER UK LTD | 48 |
| WEPA UK LTD | 47 |
| JAMES CROPPER SPECIALITY PAPERS LIMITED | 44 |
| BRITISH BAKELS LIMITED | 39 |
| DEVON VALLEY LIMITED | 35 |
| JAMES CROPPER PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANY | 35 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 17 |
| 1m-15m | 15 |
| 15m-54m | 7 |
| 0-1m | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 2,526,791 |
| United States | 946,343 |
| Italy | 134,293 |
| Germany | 130,991 |
| South Korea | 118,196 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 1,153,682 | 1,373,109 | +219,427 |
| United States | 69,678 | 876,665 | +806,987 |
| Italy | 122,877 | 11,416 | -111,461 |
| Germany | 93,240 | 37,751 | -55,489 |
| South Korea | 59,098 | 59,098 | +0 |
| Poland | 76,782 | 0 | -76,782 |
| United Arab Emirates | 50,479 | 3,400 | -47,079 |
| France | 26,374 | 24,707 | -1,667 |
| Thailand | 50,000 | 0 | -50,000 |
| Belgium | 38,208 | 3,024 | -35,184 |
Exports by country of origin
What this shows: Export volume by production origin country. For re-exports, indicates where goods originated before UK export.
Top 5 values
| Origin | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 764,062 |
| Ireland | 36,420 |
| United States | 8,914 |
| XI | 310 |
| Switzerland | 71 |
Export origin countries 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 export value, right side by second 12-month export value, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Origin | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 236,886 | 527,176 | +290,290 |
| Ireland | 36,420 | 0 | -36,420 |
| United States | 5,768 | 3,146 | -2,622 |
| XI | 194 | 116 | -78 |
| Switzerland | 0 | 71 | +71 |
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) | 2,088,585 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,230,468 |
| Other | 942,275 |
| Air transport | 79,144 |
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) | 1,146,295 | 942,290 | -204,005 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 263,962 | 966,506 | +702,544 |
| Other | 356,257 | 586,018 | +229,761 |
| Air transport | 79,144 | 0 | -79,144 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Holyhead | 1,019,786 |
| Southampton | 1,006,964 |
| 000 | 942,275 |
| Liverpool Docks | 607,065 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 260,653 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holyhead | 491,485 | 528,301 | +36,816 |
| Southampton | 60,077 | 946,887 | +886,810 |
| 000 | 356,257 | 586,018 | +229,761 |
| Liverpool Docks | 371,139 | 235,926 | -135,213 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 158,420 | 102,233 | -56,187 |
| Immingham Docks | 171,634 | 19,743 | -151,891 |
| Dover | 50,120 | 0 | -50,120 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 50,073 | 0 | -50,073 |
| London | 22,314 | 23,793 | +1,479 |
| Heysham | 21,062 | 23,185 | +2,123 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 4706
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Pulp made from waste paper, scrap paper, or other plant-based materials like bamboo or cotton