Import/export HS code 47073010: Old newspapers and magazines
Recycled old newspapers, magazines, phone books, brochures, and printed ads
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 7,366,551 |
| France | 6,135,297 |
| Ireland | 1,882,099 |
| United States | 704,904 |
| Greece | 277,471 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 4,142,707 | 3,223,844 | -918,863 |
| France | 3,859,295 | 2,276,002 | -1,583,293 |
| Ireland | 955,171 | 926,928 | -28,243 |
| United States | 476,139 | 228,765 | -247,374 |
| Greece | 0 | 277,471 | +277,471 |
| Canada | 0 | 61,719 | +61,719 |
| Spain | 8,100 | 8,849 | +749 |
| India | 13,074 | 0 | -13,074 |
| Poland | 4,740 | 6,192 | +1,452 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 0 | 4,001 | +4,001 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 6,134,362 |
| Netherlands | 5,581,507 |
| Ireland | 1,826,427 |
| United Kingdom | 1,798,722 |
| United States | 704,904 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 3,882,447 | 2,251,915 | -1,630,532 |
| Netherlands | 4,097,301 | 1,484,206 | -2,613,095 |
| Ireland | 899,499 | 926,928 | +27,429 |
| United Kingdom | 66,097 | 1,732,625 | +1,666,528 |
| United States | 476,139 | 228,765 | -247,374 |
| Greece | 0 | 277,471 | +277,471 |
| Canada | 0 | 61,719 | +61,719 |
| Poland | 4,740 | 26,799 | +22,059 |
| Spain | 8,100 | 12,286 | +4,186 |
| India | 13,074 | 0 | -13,074 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Norfolk | 2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 |
| Devon | 1 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norfolk | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Devon | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Inner London - East | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Inner London - West | 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) | 15,163,493 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,283,342 |
| Air transport | 32,655 |
| Other | 43 |
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) | 8,777,527 | 6,385,966 | -2,391,561 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 662,562 | 620,780 | -41,782 |
| Air transport | 22,603 | 10,052 | -12,551 |
| Other | 0 | 43 | +43 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 6,009,908 |
| Eurotunnel | 4,531,064 |
| Harwich | 1,891,280 |
| Heysham | 1,060,470 |
| Liverpool Docks | 821,629 |
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 | 3,152,299 | 2,857,609 | -294,690 |
| Eurotunnel | 3,196,531 | 1,334,533 | -1,861,998 |
| Harwich | 872,346 | 1,018,934 | +146,588 |
| Heysham | 429,306 | 631,164 | +201,858 |
| Liverpool Docks | 525,865 | 295,764 | -230,101 |
| Felixstowe | 153,781 | 552,069 | +398,288 |
| Immingham Docks | 188,336 | 116,572 | -71,764 |
| Southampton | 221,594 | 24,795 | -196,799 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 165,615 | 77,523 | -88,092 |
| Killingholme | 183,973 | 16,895 | -167,078 |
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 | 6 |
| Manufacture of paper and paper products | 2 |
| Waste collection, treatment and disposal activities; materials recovery | 2 |
| Financial service activities, except insurance and pension funding | 1 |
| Manufacture of leather and related products | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 2 |
| 2025-10 | 3 |
| 2025-09 | 2 |
| 2025-08 | 2 |
| 2025-07 | 3 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| FIBRECYCLE UK LIMITED | 41 |
| PALM RECYCLING LIMITED | 38 |
| PALM PAPER LIMITED | 14 |
| MASPO FOOD LTD | 12 |
| RECYCLE FOR FUTURE LTD | 3 |
| MULBERRY COMPANY (DESIGN) LIMITED | 2 |
| MASPO LOGISTICS LTD | 2 |
| RED HOT PRODUCTS LIMITED | 1 |
| VIPA PACKAGING UK LIMITED | 1 |
| ANIFORTE UK LTD | 1 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 6 |
| 54m+ | 6 |
| 0-1m | 2 |
| 15m-54m | 1 |
| Other | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| India | 16,780,944 |
| Germany | 6,986,040 |
| Belgium | 6,522,547 |
| Netherlands | 2,239,022 |
| Turkey | 1,512,636 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| India | 7,252,511 | 9,528,433 | +2,275,922 |
| Germany | 4,845,205 | 2,140,835 | -2,704,370 |
| Belgium | 2,752,354 | 3,770,193 | +1,017,839 |
| Netherlands | 1,701,934 | 537,088 | -1,164,846 |
| Turkey | 908,289 | 604,347 | -303,942 |
| France | 707,928 | 317,911 | -390,017 |
| Indonesia | 533,639 | 0 | -533,639 |
| Viet Nam | 83,428 | 398,681 | +315,253 |
| Malaysia | 378,369 | 0 | -378,369 |
| Finland | 88,504 | 0 | -88,504 |
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) | 21,865,304 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 14,844,100 |
| Air transport | 205,945 |
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) | 11,195,288 | 10,670,016 | -525,272 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 8,199,829 | 6,644,271 | -1,555,558 |
| Air transport | 143,990 | 61,955 | -82,035 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 9,118,707 |
| Felixstowe | 8,597,009 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 4,784,063 |
| London | 3,900,954 |
| Immingham Docks | 3,123,028 |
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 Gateway Port | 2,477,964 | 6,640,743 | +4,162,779 |
| Felixstowe | 5,804,128 | 2,792,881 | -3,011,247 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 3,591,462 | 1,192,601 | -2,398,861 |
| London | 1,720,149 | 2,180,805 | +460,656 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,790,078 | 1,332,950 | -457,128 |
| Belfast Port | 1,031,140 | 1,399,955 | +368,815 |
| Middlesbrough | 533,326 | 594,586 | +61,260 |
| Tyne | 1,065,821 | 18,519 | -1,047,302 |
| Southampton | 457,683 | 458,731 | +1,048 |
| Harwich | 394,788 | 223,679 | -171,109 |
Quick facts
HS code: 47073010
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Recycled old newspapers, magazines, phone books, brochures, and printed ads