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 | 14,932,850 |
| Czechia | 3,211,321 |
| Finland | 1,780,616 |
| France | 867,050 |
| Poland | 456,463 |
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 | 8,160,805 | 6,772,045 | -1,388,760 |
| Czechia | 1,632,834 | 1,578,487 | -54,347 |
| Finland | 938,713 | 841,903 | -96,810 |
| France | 552,315 | 314,735 | -237,580 |
| Poland | 97,976 | 358,487 | +260,511 |
| Netherlands | 219,188 | 146,954 | -72,234 |
| Spain | 227,005 | 48,481 | -178,524 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 0 | 165,221 | +165,221 |
| Canada | 131,198 | 0 | -131,198 |
| Italy | 100,171 | 18,319 | -81,852 |
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 | 15,077,005 |
| Czechia | 3,207,976 |
| Finland | 1,780,616 |
| Poland | 1,177,823 |
| Netherlands | 302,424 |
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 | 8,239,472 | 6,837,533 | -1,401,939 |
| Czechia | 1,632,834 | 1,575,142 | -57,692 |
| Finland | 938,713 | 841,903 | -96,810 |
| Poland | 559,685 | 618,138 | +58,453 |
| Netherlands | 182,792 | 119,632 | -63,160 |
| Spain | 227,001 | 48,473 | -178,528 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 0 | 165,221 | +165,221 |
| Italy | 102,185 | 30,805 | -71,380 |
| Canada | 131,198 | 0 | -131,198 |
| China | 70,186 | 23,893 | -46,293 |
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) | 12,883,162 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 9,570,429 |
| Air transport | 22,359 |
| Other | 9,061 |
| Road transport | 4,704 |
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) | 6,671,908 | 6,211,254 | -460,654 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 5,473,840 | 4,096,589 | -1,377,251 |
| Air transport | 7,084 | 15,275 | +8,191 |
| Other | 37 | 9,024 | +8,987 |
| Road transport | 3,226 | 1,478 | -1,748 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 12,899,522 |
| Dover | 4,734,677 |
| London | 1,333,375 |
| Purfleet | 1,081,958 |
| Harwich | 542,214 |
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 | 6,703,824 | 6,195,698 | -508,126 |
| Dover | 2,346,117 | 2,388,560 | +42,443 |
| London | 523,968 | 809,407 | +285,439 |
| Purfleet | 1,042,735 | 39,223 | -1,003,512 |
| Harwich | 151,245 | 390,969 | +239,724 |
| Felixstowe | 258,681 | 244,491 | -14,190 |
| Liverpool Docks | 343,791 | 48,473 | -295,318 |
| Killingholme | 323,617 | 61,430 | -262,187 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 4 |
| 2025-10 | 7 |
| 2025-09 | 6 |
| 2025-08 | 3 |
| 2025-07 | 6 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| CCL LABEL (ASHFORD) LIMITED | 45 |
| MULTI PACKAGING SOLUTIONS UK LIMITED | 30 |
| CPI WILLIAM CLOWES LTD | 23 |
| PREMIER VANGUARD LIMITED | 17 |
| FLAMINGO FLOWERS LTD. | 15 |
| ARENA ONLINE LIMITED | 12 |
| MM PACKAGING UK LIMITED | 11 |
| BONG UK LIMITED | 10 |
| ANTALIS LIMITED | 8 |
| DOUBLE DRAGON INTERNATIONAL LTD | 6 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 16 |
| 1m-15m | 5 |
| 0-1m | 4 |
| 15m-54m | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 153,534 |
| 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 | 98,410 | 55,124 | -43,286 |
| 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) | 266,385 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 53,427 |
| Air transport | 43,176 |
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) | 76,451 | 189,934 | +113,483 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 36,232 | 17,195 | -19,037 |
| Air transport | 16,628 | 26,548 | +9,920 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 162,402 |
| 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 | 78,237 | 84,165 | +5,928 |
| 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 |
| Killingholme | 14,980 | 0 | -14,980 |
| London Stansted Airport | 3,800 | 7,209 | +3,409 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 7,021 | 0 | -7,021 |
| ZLC | 5,672 | 1,001 | -4,671 |
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