Import/export HS code 48025515: Medium-weight paper, 40-60 g/m²
Paper weighing between 40 and 60 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 | 14,557,674 |
| Czechia | 3,227,088 |
| Finland | 1,846,443 |
| France | 844,232 |
| Poland | 483,598 |
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 | 7,691,167 | 6,866,507 | -824,660 |
| Czechia | 1,703,855 | 1,523,233 | -180,622 |
| Finland | 1,008,002 | 838,441 | -169,561 |
| France | 517,667 | 326,565 | -191,102 |
| Poland | 97,976 | 385,622 | +287,646 |
| Netherlands | 220,633 | 149,683 | -70,950 |
| Spain | 206,050 | 48,481 | -157,569 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 0 | 165,221 | +165,221 |
| Italy | 100,171 | 18,319 | -81,852 |
| Canada | 111,954 | 0 | -111,954 |
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 | 14,699,103 |
| Czechia | 3,223,743 |
| Finland | 1,846,443 |
| Poland | 1,170,310 |
| Netherlands | 306,598 |
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 | 7,756,449 | 6,942,654 | -813,795 |
| Czechia | 1,703,855 | 1,519,888 | -183,967 |
| Finland | 1,008,002 | 838,441 | -169,561 |
| Poland | 525,037 | 645,273 | +120,236 |
| Netherlands | 184,237 | 122,361 | -61,876 |
| Spain | 206,046 | 48,473 | -157,573 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 0 | 165,221 | +165,221 |
| Italy | 102,185 | 30,805 | -71,380 |
| Canada | 111,954 | 0 | -111,954 |
| China | 71,184 | 22,895 | -48,289 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Yorkshire | 4 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 3 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 2 |
| Inner London - West | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Yorkshire | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Inner London - West | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Kent | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Outer London - South | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Eastern Scotland | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 12,478,997 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 9,646,578 |
| Air transport | 22,359 |
| Road transport | 13,794 |
| Other | 9,061 |
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) | 6,347,690 | 6,131,307 | -216,383 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 5,381,943 | 4,264,635 | -1,117,308 |
| Air transport | 8,082 | 14,277 | +6,195 |
| Road transport | 3,226 | 10,568 | +7,342 |
| Other | 37 | 9,024 | +8,987 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 12,595,846 |
| Dover | 4,850,828 |
| London | 1,399,202 |
| Purfleet | 945,415 |
| Harwich | 549,334 |
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 | 6,387,009 | 6,208,837 | -178,172 |
| Dover | 2,397,122 | 2,453,706 | +56,584 |
| London | 593,257 | 805,945 | +212,688 |
| Purfleet | 933,454 | 11,961 | -921,493 |
| Harwich | 156,792 | 392,542 | +235,750 |
| Felixstowe | 194,896 | 244,491 | +49,595 |
| Killingholme | 311,741 | 84,506 | -227,235 |
| Liverpool Docks | 322,836 | 48,473 | -274,363 |
| Hull | 356,595 | 1,822 | -354,773 |
| London Gateway Port | 0 | 72,172 | +72,172 |
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 | 13 |
| Manufacture of paper and paper products | 8 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 4 |
| Printing and reproduction of recorded media | 3 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 6 |
| 2025-11 | 4 |
| 2025-10 | 7 |
| 2025-09 | 6 |
| 2025-08 | 3 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 15 |
| 1m-15m | 5 |
| 0-1m | 4 |
| 15m-54m | 3 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 152,083 |
| Ireland | 107,913 |
| India | 21,401 |
| Germany | 17,693 |
| Czechia | 13,356 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 93,882 | 58,201 | -35,681 |
| Ireland | 2,144 | 105,769 | +103,625 |
| India | 6,506 | 14,895 | +8,389 |
| Germany | 2,008 | 15,685 | +13,677 |
| Czechia | 0 | 13,356 | +13,356 |
| France | 1,710 | 10,426 | +8,716 |
| United States | 10,116 | 0 | -10,116 |
| Japan | 925 | 8,200 | +7,275 |
| South Korea | 0 | 4,921 | +4,921 |
| China | 1,998 | 2,300 | +302 |
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) | 277,051 |
| Air transport | 43,176 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 41,310 |
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) | 84,040 | 193,011 | +108,971 |
| Air transport | 16,628 | 26,548 | +9,920 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 24,115 | 17,195 | -6,920 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 173,068 |
| Liverpool Docks | 52,025 |
| Holyhead | 35,270 |
| Heysham | 20,618 |
| East Midlands Airport | 17,349 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 85,826 | 87,242 | +1,416 |
| Liverpool Docks | 0 | 52,025 | +52,025 |
| Holyhead | 2,144 | 33,126 | +30,982 |
| Heysham | 0 | 20,618 | +20,618 |
| East Midlands Airport | 4,923 | 12,426 | +7,503 |
| Felixstowe | 2,085 | 14,895 | +12,810 |
| London Stansted Airport | 3,800 | 7,209 | +3,409 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 7,021 | 0 | -7,021 |
| ZLC | 5,672 | 1,001 | -4,671 |
| London Gateway Port | 6,506 | 0 | -6,506 |
Quick facts
HS code: 48025515
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Paper weighing between 40 and 60 grams per square meter