Import/export HS code 48025525: Medium-weight paper, 60-75 g/m²
Paper weighing between 60 and 75 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 | 18,022,665 |
| Finland | 6,561,073 |
| Netherlands | 5,936,453 |
| France | 1,923,323 |
| Spain | 1,485,802 |
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 | 8,831,444 | 9,191,221 | +359,777 |
| Finland | 3,582,155 | 2,978,918 | -603,237 |
| Netherlands | 3,270,120 | 2,666,333 | -603,787 |
| France | 1,042,217 | 881,106 | -161,111 |
| Spain | 839,756 | 646,046 | -193,710 |
| Sweden | 578,685 | 620,876 | +42,191 |
| Portugal | 390,614 | 799,975 | +409,361 |
| Belgium | 586,690 | 489,625 | -97,065 |
| Italy | 147,218 | 406,438 | +259,220 |
| China | 182,738 | 55,456 | -127,282 |
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 | 18,866,959 |
| Finland | 6,316,754 |
| Netherlands | 5,072,467 |
| Poland | 2,190,999 |
| Spain | 1,525,315 |
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 | 9,560,822 | 9,306,137 | -254,685 |
| Finland | 3,301,988 | 3,014,766 | -287,222 |
| Netherlands | 2,774,252 | 2,298,215 | -476,037 |
| Poland | 990,319 | 1,200,680 | +210,361 |
| Spain | 839,756 | 685,559 | -154,197 |
| Sweden | 730,082 | 672,324 | -57,758 |
| Portugal | 420,673 | 637,996 | +217,323 |
| Italy | 206,208 | 592,689 | +386,481 |
| Austria | 389,394 | 51,449 | -337,945 |
| China | 221,806 | 114,993 | -106,813 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Yorkshire | 5 |
| Cheshire | 4 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 |
| Inner London - West | 3 |
| Kent | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Yorkshire | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| Cheshire | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Inner London - West | 3 | 0 | -3 |
| Kent | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Outer London - South | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 26,170,579 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 12,211,784 |
| Other | 214,985 |
| Air transport | 87,108 |
| Rail transport | 74,466 |
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) | 13,503,437 | 12,667,142 | -836,295 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 6,103,234 | 6,108,550 | +5,316 |
| Other | 14,342 | 200,643 | +186,301 |
| Air transport | 46,538 | 40,570 | -5,968 |
| Rail transport | 0 | 74,466 | +74,466 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 17,100,085 |
| London | 9,870,142 |
| Dover | 4,609,806 |
| Felixstowe | 1,650,284 |
| Harwich | 1,311,116 |
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 | 8,943,386 | 8,156,699 | -786,687 |
| London | 5,149,158 | 4,720,984 | -428,174 |
| Dover | 1,867,221 | 2,742,585 | +875,364 |
| Felixstowe | 916,069 | 734,215 | -181,854 |
| Harwich | 925,244 | 385,872 | -539,372 |
| Liverpool Docks | 621,518 | 539,834 | -81,684 |
| Killingholme | 352,944 | 374,840 | +21,896 |
| Purfleet | 136,572 | 240,227 | +103,655 |
| Eurotunnel | 96,562 | 205,262 | +108,700 |
| Thamesport | 48,734 | 242,659 | +193,925 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Manufacture of paper and paper products | 17 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 14 |
| Printing and reproduction of recorded media | 5 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 5 |
| Other manufacturing | 3 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 16 |
| 2025-10 | 11 |
| 2025-09 | 11 |
| 2025-08 | 9 |
| 2025-07 | 11 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| TULLIS RUSSELL COATERS LIMITED | 46 |
| PREMIER VANGUARD LIMITED | 40 |
| MM PACKAGING UK LIMITED | 38 |
| UPM-KYMMENE (UK) LIMITED | 36 |
| CPI ANTONY ROWE LTD | 30 |
| DENMAUR INDEPENDENT PAPERS LIMITED | 28 |
| LECTRA UK LIMITED | 27 |
| INTERKET LIMITED | 24 |
| CPI WILLIAM CLOWES LTD | 24 |
| CANON EUROPA NV | 22 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 23 |
| 1m-15m | 14 |
| 15m-54m | 8 |
| 0-1m | 3 |
| Other | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 1,022,386 |
| Luxembourg | 355,410 |
| Germany | 66,972 |
| Ireland | 38,140 |
| United Arab Emirates | 32,491 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 0 | 1,022,386 | +1,022,386 |
| Luxembourg | 15,985 | 339,425 | +323,440 |
| Germany | 3,000 | 63,972 | +60,972 |
| Ireland | 16,170 | 21,970 | +5,800 |
| United Arab Emirates | 32,491 | 0 | -32,491 |
| Italy | 11,773 | 9,911 | -1,862 |
| Belgium | 6,383 | 7,849 | +1,466 |
| Hungary | 14,069 | 0 | -14,069 |
| Finland | 4,525 | 0 | -4,525 |
| China | 0 | 4,038 | +4,038 |
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) | 1,523,434 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 53,863 |
| Air transport | 3,000 |
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) | 68,905 | 1,454,529 | +1,385,624 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 32,491 | 21,372 | -11,119 |
| Air transport | 3,000 | 0 | -3,000 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,427,351 |
| London | 47,713 |
| Felixstowe | 32,491 |
| Holyhead | 31,541 |
| Immingham Docks | 21,214 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 48,210 | 1,379,141 | +1,330,931 |
| London | 4,525 | 43,188 | +38,663 |
| Felixstowe | 32,491 | 0 | -32,491 |
| Holyhead | 16,170 | 15,371 | -799 |
| Immingham Docks | 0 | 21,214 | +21,214 |
| Liverpool Docks | 0 | 6,599 | +6,599 |
| London Gateway Port | 0 | 4,038 | +4,038 |
| Middlesbrough | 0 | 3,726 | +3,726 |
| East Midlands Airport | 3,000 | 0 | -3,000 |
| Hull | 0 | 2,624 | +2,624 |
Quick facts
HS code: 48025525
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Paper weighing between 60 and 75 grams per square meter