Import/export HS code 48024090: Various wallpaper base
Wallpaper base containing more than 10% mechanical fibres by weight
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.
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Belgium | 4,140,155 |
| Germany | 2,948,623 |
| France | 386,083 |
| Finland | 240,693 |
| Italy | 221,803 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belgium | 1,929,501 | 2,210,654 | +281,153 |
| Germany | 1,468,903 | 1,479,720 | +10,817 |
| France | 80,459 | 305,624 | +225,165 |
| Finland | 0 | 240,693 | +240,693 |
| Italy | 132,774 | 89,029 | -43,745 |
| China | 65,760 | 103,432 | +37,672 |
| Netherlands | 67,909 | 24,181 | -43,728 |
| United States | 32,649 | 24,084 | -8,565 |
| India | 0 | 28,234 | +28,234 |
| Japan | 24,752 | 2,180 | -22,572 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Belgium | 3,310,213 |
| Germany | 3,231,073 |
| Finland | 1,095,299 |
| Italy | 219,850 |
| China | 173,419 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belgium | 1,415,542 | 1,894,671 | +479,129 |
| Germany | 1,550,768 | 1,680,305 | +129,537 |
| Finland | 493,063 | 602,236 | +109,173 |
| Italy | 131,597 | 88,253 | -43,344 |
| China | 69,987 | 103,432 | +33,445 |
| France | 39,536 | 81,783 | +42,247 |
| United States | 27,365 | 14,791 | -12,574 |
| United Kingdom | 26,170 | 11,946 | -14,224 |
| India | 0 | 28,234 | +28,234 |
| Japan | 24,752 | 2,180 | -22,572 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 8 |
| Greater Manchester | 6 |
| Lancashire | 4 |
| Inner London - East | 3 |
| Cheshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Lancashire | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Inner London - East | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Cheshire | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| West Midlands | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| West Yorkshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
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) | 6,653,156 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,515,487 |
| Air transport | 197,525 |
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) | 3,041,127 | 3,612,029 | +570,902 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 662,356 | 853,131 | +190,775 |
| Air transport | 121,908 | 75,617 | -46,291 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 2,621,004 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,803,979 |
| London | 1,268,893 |
| Killingholme | 896,877 |
| Felixstowe | 538,961 |
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 | 1,288,990 | 1,332,014 | +43,024 |
| Immingham Docks | 516,278 | 1,287,701 | +771,423 |
| London | 518,532 | 750,361 | +231,829 |
| Killingholme | 651,155 | 245,722 | -405,433 |
| Felixstowe | 149,872 | 389,089 | +239,217 |
| Harwich | 188,514 | 151,621 | -36,893 |
| Eurotunnel | 105,024 | 214,611 | +109,587 |
| Middlesbrough | 149,507 | 36,674 | -112,833 |
| Southampton | 35,305 | 26,273 | -9,032 |
| East Midlands Airport | 45,167 | 11,890 | -33,277 |
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 | 16 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 9 |
| Manufacture of paper and paper products | 7 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 3 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 8 |
| 2025-10 | 8 |
| 2025-09 | 14 |
| 2025-08 | 4 |
| 2025-07 | 9 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| MEIJI U.K. LTD. | 52 |
| THE SURFACE PRINT COMPANY LIMITED | 42 |
| SANDERSON DESIGN GROUP PLC | 39 |
| G & B HOME LIVING LIMITED | 25 |
| PAPERGRAPHICS LIMITED | 24 |
| JOHNMARK LTD | 21 |
| STORA ENSO PAPER UK LIMITED | 19 |
| FEDRIGONI U.K. LIMITED | 15 |
| HENDERSON DESIGN GROUP LTD | 15 |
| STORA ENSO UK LIMITED | 13 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 13 |
| 54m+ | 11 |
| 15m-54m | 8 |
| Other | 8 |
| 0-1m | 3 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 1,023,529 |
| Denmark | 808,707 |
| Norway | 174,264 |
| Bahrain | 150,257 |
| Spain | 143,620 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 564,567 | 458,962 | -105,605 |
| Denmark | 793,194 | 15,513 | -777,681 |
| Norway | 123,047 | 51,217 | -71,830 |
| Bahrain | 0 | 150,257 | +150,257 |
| Spain | 53,304 | 90,316 | +37,012 |
| Ireland | 66,619 | 63,327 | -3,292 |
| Italy | 42,541 | 82,247 | +39,706 |
| Netherlands | 49,670 | 57,637 | +7,967 |
| Germany | 86,539 | 20,296 | -66,243 |
| Czechia | 24,965 | 29,370 | +4,405 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Air transport | 1,794,957 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 936,298 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 448,125 |
| Road transport | 930 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air transport | 928,919 | 866,038 | -62,881 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 699,322 | 236,976 | -462,346 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 312,227 | 135,898 | -176,329 |
| Road transport | 930 | 0 | -930 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 943,699 |
| Immingham Docks | 808,908 |
| London Stansted Airport | 266,002 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 264,880 |
| ZLC | 260,686 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 524,640 | 419,059 | -105,581 |
| Immingham Docks | 790,704 | 18,204 | -772,500 |
| London Stansted Airport | 117,438 | 148,564 | +31,126 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 122,968 | 141,912 | +18,944 |
| ZLC | 148,349 | 112,337 | -36,012 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 83,589 | 138,175 | +54,586 |
| London Gateway Port | 0 | 119,209 | +119,209 |
| Holyhead | 54,057 | 37,135 | -16,922 |
| Manchester Airport | 49,469 | 41,711 | -7,758 |
| Dover | 8,515 | 45,667 | +37,152 |
Quick facts
HS code: 48024090
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Wallpaper base containing more than 10% mechanical fibres by weight