Import/export HS code 480254: Lightweight paper, less than 40 g/m²
Paper weighing less than 40 grams per square meter
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 4,835,349 |
| Finland | 1,649,604 |
| Czechia | 1,547,549 |
| Luxembourg | 1,309,240 |
| France | 616,289 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 955,041 | 3,880,308 | +2,925,267 |
| Finland | 963,425 | 686,179 | -277,246 |
| Czechia | 811,797 | 735,752 | -76,045 |
| Luxembourg | 795,722 | 513,518 | -282,204 |
| France | 352,978 | 263,311 | -89,667 |
| Turkey | 134,145 | 160,448 | +26,303 |
| China | 113,897 | 119,820 | +5,923 |
| Belgium | 138,885 | 88,488 | -50,397 |
| Spain | 137,200 | 85,891 | -51,309 |
| Netherlands | 86,135 | 26,355 | -59,780 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 4,914,042 |
| Finland | 1,732,587 |
| Czechia | 1,575,097 |
| France | 573,706 |
| China | 265,133 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 941,775 | 3,972,267 | +3,030,492 |
| Finland | 963,425 | 769,162 | -194,263 |
| Czechia | 816,207 | 758,890 | -57,317 |
| France | 321,619 | 252,087 | -69,532 |
| China | 126,176 | 138,957 | +12,781 |
| Spain | 137,200 | 85,891 | -51,309 |
| Turkey | 134,145 | 77,465 | -56,680 |
| United States | 87,524 | 40,677 | -46,847 |
| India | 4,793 | 48,751 | +43,958 |
| Italy | 23,560 | 9,514 | -14,046 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 18 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 5 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 5 |
| Greater Manchester | 4 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 3 |
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 | 12 | 7 | -5 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 5 | 0 | -5 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Inner London - East | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Kent | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 2 | 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) | 5,577,143 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,810,491 |
| Other | 1,588,738 |
| Air transport | 406,180 |
| Road transport | 1,654 |
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) | 2,411,024 | 3,166,119 | +755,095 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 929,308 | 2,881,183 | +1,951,875 |
| Other | 1,075,098 | 513,640 | -561,458 |
| Air transport | 251,021 | 155,159 | -95,862 |
| Road transport | 1,654 | 0 | -1,654 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 3,267,533 |
| Dover | 2,695,888 |
| 000 | 1,588,738 |
| London | 1,102,610 |
| Harwich | 548,076 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 618,324 | 2,649,209 | +2,030,885 |
| Dover | 1,219,671 | 1,476,217 | +256,546 |
| 000 | 1,075,098 | 513,640 | -561,458 |
| London | 412,969 | 689,641 | +276,672 |
| Harwich | 235,838 | 312,238 | +76,400 |
| Hull | 404,055 | 3,145 | -400,910 |
| Felixstowe | 57,924 | 307,843 | +249,919 |
| Killingholme | 64,351 | 283,229 | +218,878 |
| East Midlands Airport | 131,245 | 60,274 | -70,971 |
| Eurotunnel | 56,722 | 124,940 | +68,218 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 19 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 18 |
| Manufacture of paper and paper products | 14 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 7 |
| Printing and reproduction of recorded media | 5 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 10 |
| 2025-10 | 8 |
| 2025-09 | 9 |
| 2025-08 | 10 |
| 2025-07 | 7 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| PELLTECH LIMITED | 43 |
| FORMICA LIMITED | 36 |
| LEDBURY TRADING CO. LTD | 35 |
| SUCK UK LIMITED | 33 |
| CCL LABEL (ASHFORD) LIMITED | 31 |
| EURO PACKAGING UK LIMITED | 14 |
| PRESERVATION EQUIPMENT LIMITED | 13 |
| LOTHIAN SHELF (731) LIMITED | 13 |
| TRANSCEND PACKAGING LIMITED | 13 |
| WELLER PACKAGING LTD | 13 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 27 |
| 54m+ | 20 |
| 15m-54m | 9 |
| 0-1m | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Poland | 217,293 |
| Brazil | 182,924 |
| Turkey | 71,301 |
| Italy | 59,397 |
| Russia | 55,515 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poland | 105,461 | 111,832 | +6,371 |
| Brazil | 51,981 | 130,943 | +78,962 |
| Turkey | 71,301 | 0 | -71,301 |
| Italy | 36,108 | 23,289 | -12,819 |
| Russia | 55,515 | 0 | -55,515 |
| Argentina | 16,563 | 32,512 | +15,949 |
| Ireland | 25,791 | 19,501 | -6,290 |
| Ecuador | 0 | 34,831 | +34,831 |
| Germany | 24,792 | 6,210 | -18,582 |
| France | 22,173 | 5,418 | -16,755 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| XU | 3,389 |
| Ireland | 3,016 |
| XI | 777 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| XU | 994 | 2,395 | +1,401 |
| Ireland | 2,189 | 827 | -1,362 |
| XI | 490 | 287 | -203 |
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) | 432,789 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 419,059 |
| Air transport | 117,027 |
| Other | 7,182 |
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) | 246,422 | 186,367 | -60,055 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 171,700 | 247,359 | +75,659 |
| Air transport | 77,342 | 39,685 | -37,657 |
| Other | 3,673 | 3,509 | -164 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 289,171 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 210,407 |
| Immingham Docks | 121,085 |
| London | 57,031 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 52,054 |
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 | 80,947 | 208,224 | +127,277 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 144,004 | 66,403 | -77,601 |
| Immingham Docks | 51,070 | 70,015 | +18,945 |
| London | 57,031 | 0 | -57,031 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 29,651 | 22,403 | -7,248 |
| East Midlands Airport | 39,335 | 5,444 | -33,891 |
| Hull | 21,064 | 18,353 | -2,711 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 0 | 34,358 | +34,358 |
| Holyhead | 18,493 | 7,996 | -10,497 |
| Harwich | 7,772 | 12,017 | +4,245 |
Quick facts
HS code: 480254
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Paper weighing less than 40 grams per square meter