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 | 7,231,958 |
| France | 5,748,923 |
| Ireland | 1,833,460 |
| United States | 696,075 |
| 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 | 4,053,500 | 3,178,458 | -875,042 |
| France | 3,821,419 | 1,927,504 | -1,893,915 |
| Ireland | 894,622 | 938,838 | +44,216 |
| United States | 492,105 | 203,970 | -288,135 |
| Greece | 27,405 | 250,066 | +222,661 |
| Canada | 0 | 61,719 | +61,719 |
| India | 13,074 | 0 | -13,074 |
| Poland | 4,740 | 6,192 | +1,452 |
| Spain | 0 | 8,849 | +8,849 |
| 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 | 5,747,988 |
| Netherlands | 5,344,323 |
| United Kingdom | 1,901,313 |
| Ireland | 1,777,788 |
| United States | 696,075 |
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 | 3,841,134 | 1,906,854 | -1,934,280 |
| Netherlands | 3,816,825 | 1,527,498 | -2,289,327 |
| United Kingdom | 257,366 | 1,643,947 | +1,386,581 |
| Ireland | 838,950 | 938,838 | +99,888 |
| United States | 492,105 | 203,970 | -288,135 |
| Greece | 27,405 | 250,066 | +222,661 |
| Canada | 0 | 61,719 | +61,719 |
| Poland | 4,740 | 26,799 | +22,059 |
| India | 13,074 | 0 | -13,074 |
| Spain | 3,437 | 8,849 | +5,412 |
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 - West | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 1 | 0 | -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) | 14,691,300 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,178,132 |
| Air transport | 23,523 |
| 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) | 8,687,308 | 6,003,992 | -2,683,316 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 609,552 | 568,580 | -40,972 |
| Air transport | 13,471 | 10,052 | -3,419 |
| Other | 0 | 43 | +43 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 5,744,080 |
| Eurotunnel | 4,343,993 |
| Harwich | 1,874,583 |
| Heysham | 1,000,401 |
| Liverpool Docks | 833,059 |
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 | 3,157,165 | 2,586,915 | -570,250 |
| Eurotunnel | 2,980,165 | 1,363,828 | -1,616,337 |
| Harwich | 916,081 | 958,502 | +42,421 |
| Heysham | 344,068 | 656,333 | +312,265 |
| Liverpool Docks | 550,554 | 282,505 | -268,049 |
| Felixstowe | 276,380 | 458,669 | +182,289 |
| Immingham Docks | 163,091 | 113,690 | -49,401 |
| Southampton | 246,389 | 0 | -246,389 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 149,630 | 67,656 | -81,974 |
| Killingholme | 154,019 | 12,461 | -141,558 |
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 |
| Manufacture of leather and related products | 1 |
| Manufacture of rubber and plastic 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+ | 5 |
| 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 | 16,514,225 |
| Germany | 6,969,691 |
| Belgium | 6,715,234 |
| Netherlands | 2,226,475 |
| Turkey | 1,442,066 |
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 | 7,266,368 | 9,247,857 | +1,981,489 |
| Germany | 4,972,651 | 1,997,040 | -2,975,611 |
| Belgium | 2,945,196 | 3,770,038 | +824,842 |
| Netherlands | 1,648,960 | 577,515 | -1,071,445 |
| Turkey | 820,637 | 621,429 | -199,208 |
| France | 661,289 | 321,396 | -339,893 |
| Indonesia | 474,511 | 0 | -474,511 |
| Viet Nam | 124,506 | 323,583 | +199,077 |
| Malaysia | 224,053 | 0 | -224,053 |
| 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) | 20,987,837 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 15,249,504 |
| Air transport | 212,878 |
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) | 10,640,841 | 10,346,996 | -293,845 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 8,702,090 | 6,547,414 | -2,154,676 |
| Air transport | 145,490 | 67,388 | -78,102 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 9,262,714 |
| Felixstowe | 8,152,275 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 4,672,335 |
| London | 4,113,965 |
| Immingham Docks | 3,256,809 |
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 | 2,807,466 | 6,455,248 | +3,647,782 |
| Felixstowe | 5,599,972 | 2,552,303 | -3,047,669 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 3,523,642 | 1,148,693 | -2,374,949 |
| London | 1,927,519 | 2,186,446 | +258,927 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,874,299 | 1,382,510 | -491,789 |
| Belfast Port | 970,436 | 1,522,590 | +552,154 |
| Middlesbrough | 595,942 | 549,774 | -46,168 |
| Tyne | 1,035,037 | 18,519 | -1,016,518 |
| Harwich | 416,170 | 206,672 | -209,498 |
| Southampton | 114,537 | 431,002 | +316,465 |
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