Import/export HS code 48025530: Medium-weight paper, 75-80 g/m²
Paper weighing between 75 and 80 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Portugal | 4,534,668 |
| Sweden | 4,218,529 |
| Finland | 3,331,946 |
| United Arab Emirates | 607,364 |
| Italy | 599,443 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portugal | 1,610,175 | 2,924,493 | +1,314,318 |
| Sweden | 2,679,196 | 1,539,333 | -1,139,863 |
| Finland | 2,113,209 | 1,218,737 | -894,472 |
| United Arab Emirates | 288,975 | 318,389 | +29,414 |
| Italy | 154,582 | 444,861 | +290,279 |
| Spain | 254,906 | 234,811 | -20,095 |
| France | 277,580 | 178,592 | -98,988 |
| India | 402,274 | 0 | -402,274 |
| Germany | 36,066 | 235,202 | +199,136 |
| Indonesia | 82,341 | 144,623 | +62,282 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Portugal | 4,554,615 |
| Sweden | 4,322,742 |
| Finland | 3,331,946 |
| Italy | 657,559 |
| United Arab Emirates | 607,364 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portugal | 1,612,715 | 2,941,900 | +1,329,185 |
| Sweden | 2,720,741 | 1,602,001 | -1,118,740 |
| Finland | 2,113,209 | 1,218,737 | -894,472 |
| Italy | 200,034 | 457,525 | +257,491 |
| United Arab Emirates | 288,975 | 318,389 | +29,414 |
| Spain | 254,906 | 264,854 | +9,948 |
| India | 402,274 | 0 | -402,274 |
| Poland | 234,563 | 100,928 | -133,635 |
| Germany | 35,335 | 233,398 | +198,063 |
| Indonesia | 82,341 | 161,162 | +78,821 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 4 |
| Kent | 3 |
| West Midlands | 3 |
| Inner London - West | 2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Kent | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| West Midlands | 3 | 0 | -3 |
| Inner London - West | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Inner London - East | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Lancashire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Merseyside | 0 | 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) | 12,511,552 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,001,875 |
| Air transport | 19,636 |
| Other | 391 |
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) | 6,306,947 | 6,204,605 | -102,342 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,879,675 | 1,122,200 | -757,475 |
| Air transport | 12,720 | 6,916 | -5,804 |
| Other | 383 | 8 | -375 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London | 4,782,627 |
| Liverpool Docks | 3,354,953 |
| Immingham Docks | 3,178,532 |
| Felixstowe | 1,223,541 |
| Dover | 958,760 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London | 2,982,005 | 1,800,622 | -1,181,383 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,253,321 | 2,101,632 | +848,311 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,038,953 | 1,139,579 | -899,374 |
| Felixstowe | 838,593 | 384,948 | -453,645 |
| Dover | 266,480 | 692,280 | +425,800 |
| Southampton | 0 | 752,122 | +752,122 |
| London Gateway Port | 440,110 | 186,396 | -253,714 |
| Eurotunnel | 64,906 | 155,057 | +90,151 |
| Killingholme | 115,175 | 0 | -115,175 |
| Portsmouth | 18,192 | 70,591 | +52,399 |
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 | 11 |
| Manufacture of paper and paper products | 7 |
| Computer programming, consultancy and related activities | 2 |
| Manufacture of wood and of products of wood and cork, except furniture; manufacture of articles of straw and plaiting materials | 2 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 6 |
| 2025-11 | 5 |
| 2025-10 | 6 |
| 2025-09 | 6 |
| 2025-08 | 4 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| DENMAUR INDEPENDENT PAPERS LIMITED | 26 |
| ANTALIS LIMITED | 24 |
| FORMICA LIMITED | 18 |
| BONG UK LIMITED | 18 |
| DALER-ROWNEY LIMITED | 17 |
| MAIL SOLUTIONS UK LIMITED | 14 |
| ART SYSTEMS LIMITED | 13 |
| STORA ENSO PAPER UK LIMITED | 13 |
| MAIL SOLUTIONS GROUP LIMITED | 9 |
| SYLVAMO UK LIMITED | 8 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 11 |
| 1m-15m | 10 |
| 15m-54m | 4 |
| 0-1m | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Austria | 113,328 |
| South Korea | 56,400 |
| Belgium | 53,733 |
| India | 41,256 |
| Turkey | 8,524 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Austria | 52,157 | 61,171 | +9,014 |
| South Korea | 0 | 56,400 | +56,400 |
| Belgium | 51,351 | 2,382 | -48,969 |
| India | 0 | 41,256 | +41,256 |
| Turkey | 8,524 | 0 | -8,524 |
| United States | 1,816 | 1,320 | -496 |
| Denmark | 1,444 | 0 | -1,444 |
| Canada | 1,152 | 0 | -1,152 |
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) | 177,029 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 97,656 |
| Air transport | 4,288 |
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) | 113,476 | 63,553 | -49,923 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 0 | 97,656 | +97,656 |
| Air transport | 2,968 | 1,320 | -1,648 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 124,234 |
| London Gateway Port | 41,256 |
| Southampton | 35,400 |
| Immingham Docks | 31,005 |
| London | 21,790 |
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 | 60,681 | 63,553 | +2,872 |
| London Gateway Port | 0 | 41,256 | +41,256 |
| Southampton | 0 | 35,400 | +35,400 |
| Immingham Docks | 31,005 | 0 | -31,005 |
| London | 21,790 | 0 | -21,790 |
| Felixstowe | 0 | 21,000 | +21,000 |
| ZLC | 1,816 | 1,320 | -496 |
| London Stansted Airport | 1,152 | 0 | -1,152 |
Quick facts
HS code: 48025530
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Paper weighing between 75 and 80 grams per square meter