Import/export HS code 48025590: Medium-weight paper, 80 g/m² or more
Paper weighing 80 grams per square meter or more
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Sweden | 57,183,365 |
| Finland | 39,214,386 |
| Portugal | 30,026,580 |
| Netherlands | 27,130,932 |
| France | 19,326,567 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sweden | 31,957,561 | 25,225,804 | -6,731,757 |
| Finland | 21,366,639 | 17,847,747 | -3,518,892 |
| Portugal | 18,340,533 | 11,686,047 | -6,654,486 |
| Netherlands | 16,186,350 | 10,944,582 | -5,241,768 |
| France | 10,712,066 | 8,614,501 | -2,097,565 |
| Germany | 8,487,189 | 9,117,725 | +630,536 |
| Spain | 2,942,275 | 1,881,951 | -1,060,324 |
| Belgium | 2,528,893 | 2,075,836 | -453,057 |
| Italy | 1,941,296 | 2,000,732 | +59,436 |
| Austria | 2,314,808 | 1,195,268 | -1,119,540 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Sweden | 58,457,324 |
| Finland | 37,316,095 |
| Portugal | 30,192,784 |
| Netherlands | 23,649,524 |
| Germany | 20,962,206 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sweden | 33,338,150 | 25,119,174 | -8,218,976 |
| Finland | 19,402,868 | 17,913,227 | -1,489,641 |
| Portugal | 18,495,312 | 11,697,472 | -6,797,840 |
| Netherlands | 13,908,030 | 9,741,494 | -4,166,536 |
| Germany | 11,295,892 | 9,666,314 | -1,629,578 |
| France | 5,558,681 | 4,507,153 | -1,051,528 |
| Poland | 5,115,421 | 4,419,461 | -695,960 |
| Austria | 3,616,766 | 2,028,047 | -1,588,719 |
| Spain | 3,382,542 | 2,118,118 | -1,264,424 |
| Italy | 2,421,780 | 2,610,562 | +188,782 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 13 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 10 |
| West Midlands | 9 |
| West Yorkshire | 9 |
| Kent | 7 |
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 | 10 | 7 | -3 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 9 | 9 | +0 |
| West Midlands | 6 | 7 | +1 |
| West Yorkshire | 8 | 7 | -1 |
| Kent | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 3 | 5 | +2 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 5 | 5 | +0 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 4 | 3 | -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) | 133,476,380 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 80,137,567 |
| Other | 1,440,215 |
| Air transport | 524,538 |
| Road transport | 46,238 |
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) | 74,315,409 | 59,160,971 | -15,154,438 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 46,855,278 | 33,282,289 | -13,572,989 |
| Other | 793,971 | 646,244 | -147,727 |
| Air transport | 341,609 | 182,929 | -158,680 |
| Road transport | 0 | 46,238 | +46,238 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London | 85,924,777 |
| Immingham Docks | 41,462,636 |
| Dover | 23,630,269 |
| Liverpool Docks | 18,480,251 |
| Felixstowe | 12,563,423 |
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 | 44,366,990 | 41,557,787 | -2,809,203 |
| Immingham Docks | 27,398,886 | 14,063,750 | -13,335,136 |
| Dover | 12,514,036 | 11,116,233 | -1,397,803 |
| Liverpool Docks | 10,871,208 | 7,609,043 | -3,262,165 |
| Felixstowe | 7,534,950 | 5,028,473 | -2,506,477 |
| Harwich | 3,525,363 | 3,176,005 | -349,358 |
| Thamesport | 3,184,374 | 2,753,186 | -431,188 |
| London Gateway Port | 3,995,729 | 1,710,067 | -2,285,662 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,343,853 | 1,203,528 | -140,325 |
| Killingholme | 1,570,227 | 957,839 | -612,388 |
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 | 39 |
| Manufacture of paper and paper products | 28 |
| Printing and reproduction of recorded media | 15 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 9 |
| Other manufacturing | 7 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 30 |
| 2025-10 | 34 |
| 2025-09 | 33 |
| 2025-08 | 23 |
| 2025-07 | 35 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| VIDENDUM MEDIA SOLUTIONS UK LIMITED | 53 |
| FORMICA LIMITED | 51 |
| ANTALIS LIMITED | 47 |
| DENMAUR INDEPENDENT PAPERS LIMITED | 47 |
| PREMIER PAPER GROUP LIMITED | 47 |
| CANON EUROPA NV | 47 |
| CPI ANTONY ROWE LTD | 45 |
| BONG UK LIMITED | 45 |
| TULLIS RUSSELL COATERS LIMITED | 44 |
| VOW EUROPE LIMITED | 43 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 49 |
| 1m-15m | 38 |
| 15m-54m | 19 |
| 0-1m | 9 |
| Other | 5 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 1,127,694 |
| Ireland | 901,304 |
| Netherlands | 579,311 |
| France | 511,074 |
| Czechia | 381,586 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 504,742 | 622,952 | +118,210 |
| Ireland | 467,765 | 433,539 | -34,226 |
| Netherlands | 358,421 | 220,890 | -137,531 |
| France | 218,368 | 292,706 | +74,338 |
| Czechia | 185,329 | 196,257 | +10,928 |
| Canada | 165,696 | 126,379 | -39,317 |
| Italy | 145,491 | 89,558 | -55,933 |
| India | 195,303 | 33,736 | -161,567 |
| Australia | 43,855 | 161,084 | +117,229 |
| Thailand | 167,396 | 26,097 | -141,299 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| XI | 2,196 |
| China | 50 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| XI | 1,007 | 1,189 | +182 |
| China | 50 | 0 | -50 |
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) | 3,397,830 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,318,203 |
| Air transport | 288,087 |
| Other | 2,246 |
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) | 1,699,679 | 1,698,151 | -1,528 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,366,580 | 951,623 | -414,957 |
| Air transport | 148,210 | 139,877 | -8,333 |
| Other | 1,057 | 1,189 | +132 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,513,127 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,506,543 |
| Felixstowe | 609,775 |
| Holyhead | 588,463 |
| Southampton | 380,791 |
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 | 787,732 | 725,395 | -62,337 |
| Liverpool Docks | 663,528 | 843,015 | +179,487 |
| Felixstowe | 404,214 | 205,561 | -198,653 |
| Holyhead | 287,881 | 300,582 | +12,701 |
| Southampton | 241,692 | 139,099 | -102,593 |
| Immingham Docks | 191,382 | 167,401 | -23,981 |
| Hull | 138,480 | 109,042 | -29,438 |
| London Gateway Port | 109,629 | 78,977 | -30,652 |
| Dover | 140,300 | 11,244 | -129,056 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 79,062 | 62,386 | -16,676 |
Quick facts
HS code: 48025590
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Paper weighing 80 grams per square meter or more