Import/export HS code 48025620: A4 size paper, 40-150 g/m²
Paper in A4 size (210 x 297 mm), weighing between 40 and 150 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 | 101,574,601 |
| Finland | 39,406,915 |
| France | 29,340,677 |
| China | 28,706,483 |
| Brazil | 26,145,597 |
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 | 53,647,591 | 47,927,010 | -5,720,581 |
| Finland | 28,807,194 | 10,599,721 | -18,207,473 |
| France | 15,819,633 | 13,521,044 | -2,298,589 |
| China | 28,220,760 | 485,723 | -27,735,037 |
| Brazil | 11,709,964 | 14,435,633 | +2,725,669 |
| Sweden | 11,361,601 | 8,545,750 | -2,815,851 |
| Germany | 5,442,078 | 13,261,631 | +7,819,553 |
| Singapore | 4,318,440 | 4,395,797 | +77,357 |
| Indonesia | 2,100,412 | 4,858,850 | +2,758,438 |
| Poland | 2,678,619 | 3,256,273 | +577,654 |
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 | 101,611,716 |
| France | 37,903,595 |
| China | 28,838,879 |
| Germany | 26,417,099 |
| Brazil | 25,882,430 |
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 | 53,749,110 | 47,862,606 | -5,886,504 |
| France | 19,708,664 | 18,194,931 | -1,513,733 |
| China | 28,289,794 | 549,085 | -27,740,709 |
| Germany | 15,760,216 | 10,656,883 | -5,103,333 |
| Brazil | 11,612,507 | 14,269,923 | +2,657,416 |
| Finland | 14,456,285 | 10,600,767 | -3,855,518 |
| Sweden | 13,106,941 | 9,769,672 | -3,337,269 |
| Indonesia | 6,593,369 | 9,294,811 | +2,701,442 |
| Poland | 5,627,428 | 3,356,049 | -2,271,379 |
| Slovakia | 2,588,428 | 1,499,559 | -1,088,869 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 9 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 7 |
| Inner London - West | 7 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 5 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 5 |
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 Midlands | 7 | 4 | -3 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 5 | 5 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 5 | 6 | +1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 | 4 | +2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Greater Manchester | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Inner London - East | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| Kent | 3 | 1 | -2 |
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) | 218,450,665 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 81,062,567 |
| Other | 10,375,421 |
| Air transport | 48,789 |
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) | 132,102,372 | 86,348,293 | -45,754,079 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 39,375,449 | 41,687,118 | +2,311,669 |
| Other | 6,553,968 | 3,821,453 | -2,732,515 |
| Air transport | 7,380 | 41,409 | +34,029 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 89,205,104 |
| London | 44,095,799 |
| Felixstowe | 36,029,849 |
| Immingham Docks | 31,260,713 |
| Dover | 27,123,860 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 45,992,658 | 43,212,446 | -2,780,212 |
| London | 26,560,455 | 17,535,344 | -9,025,111 |
| Felixstowe | 27,531,746 | 8,498,103 | -19,033,643 |
| Immingham Docks | 16,996,120 | 14,264,593 | -2,731,527 |
| Dover | 15,992,616 | 11,131,244 | -4,861,372 |
| London Gateway Port | 9,928,037 | 7,853,084 | -2,074,953 |
| Thamesport | 7,520,552 | 7,525,054 | +4,502 |
| Eurotunnel | 6,076,648 | 6,460,007 | +383,359 |
| Southampton | 6,103,042 | 5,437,865 | -665,177 |
| 000 | 6,553,968 | 3,821,453 | -2,732,515 |
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 | 44 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 22 |
| Manufacture of paper and paper products | 6 |
| Computer programming, consultancy and related activities | 4 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 4 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 20 |
| 2025-11 | 20 |
| 2025-10 | 19 |
| 2025-09 | 19 |
| 2025-08 | 18 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| LYRECO UK LIMITED | 84 |
| ANTALIS LIMITED | 79 |
| PREMIER PAPER GROUP LIMITED | 52 |
| VOW EUROPE LIMITED | 51 |
| CANON EUROPA NV | 48 |
| CANON (UK) LIMITED | 47 |
| EXERTIS (UK) LTD | 44 |
| IG DESIGN GROUP UK LIMITED | 42 |
| ARJO WIGGINS FINE PAPERS LIMITED | 39 |
| NUCO INTERNATIONAL LIMITED | 38 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 35 |
| 54m+ | 31 |
| 15m-54m | 8 |
| 0-1m | 5 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 6,562,536 |
| Germany | 197,940 |
| Thailand | 167,929 |
| Italy | 124,820 |
| Poland | 113,938 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 4,070,669 | 2,491,867 | -1,578,802 |
| Germany | 106,726 | 91,214 | -15,512 |
| Thailand | 61,470 | 106,459 | +44,989 |
| Italy | 90,418 | 34,402 | -56,016 |
| Poland | 113,938 | 0 | -113,938 |
| Iceland | 27,991 | 31,845 | +3,854 |
| Oman | 51,972 | 0 | -51,972 |
| Netherlands | 23,581 | 27,812 | +4,231 |
| Lebanon | 24,258 | 16,262 | -7,996 |
| China | 0 | 33,910 | +33,910 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 7,080 |
| Germany | 1,156 |
| France | 318 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 3,654 | 3,426 | -228 |
| Germany | 1,156 | 0 | -1,156 |
| France | 318 | 0 | -318 |
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) | 7,044,590 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 450,422 |
| Air transport | 44,260 |
| Other | 13,354 |
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) | 4,367,423 | 2,677,167 | -1,690,256 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 260,104 | 190,318 | -69,786 |
| Air transport | 30,195 | 14,065 | -16,130 |
| Other | 8,755 | 4,599 | -4,156 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 4,136,571 |
| Holyhead | 2,139,659 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 340,617 |
| Heysham | 259,483 |
| London Gateway Port | 171,292 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 2,333,866 | 1,802,705 | -531,161 |
| Holyhead | 1,485,880 | 653,779 | -832,101 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 175,666 | 164,951 | -10,715 |
| Heysham | 228,699 | 30,784 | -197,915 |
| London Gateway Port | 42,182 | 129,110 | +86,928 |
| Southampton | 109,198 | 0 | -109,198 |
| Harwich | 105,885 | 0 | -105,885 |
| Felixstowe | 33,696 | 36,895 | +3,199 |
| Middlesbrough | 24,464 | 31,845 | +7,381 |
| Immingham Docks | 38,542 | 9,352 | -29,190 |
Quick facts
HS code: 48025620
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Paper in A4 size (210 x 297 mm), weighing between 40 and 150 grams per square meter