Import/export HS code 480257: Various medium-weight paper, 40-150 g/m²
Other types of paper 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 | 34,176,194 |
| Germany | 22,676,869 |
| Italy | 22,027,573 |
| France | 21,660,373 |
| Spain | 19,770,740 |
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 | 18,547,525 | 15,628,669 | -2,918,856 |
| Germany | 5,403,142 | 17,273,727 | +11,870,585 |
| Italy | 10,722,076 | 11,305,497 | +583,421 |
| France | 12,578,270 | 9,082,103 | -3,496,167 |
| Spain | 10,532,685 | 9,238,055 | -1,294,630 |
| Brazil | 11,950,246 | 5,746,623 | -6,203,623 |
| Finland | 13,855,953 | 1,400,668 | -12,455,285 |
| Belgium | 8,724,792 | 6,292,348 | -2,432,444 |
| Sweden | 5,708,413 | 5,079,031 | -629,382 |
| Indonesia | 5,194,610 | 2,313,067 | -2,881,543 |
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 | 47,947,849 |
| Portugal | 33,431,257 |
| Italy | 24,190,925 |
| Spain | 20,751,499 |
| Poland | 18,170,234 |
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 | 25,636,059 | 22,311,790 | -3,324,269 |
| Portugal | 18,237,921 | 15,193,336 | -3,044,585 |
| Italy | 12,086,591 | 12,104,334 | +17,743 |
| Spain | 11,090,844 | 9,660,655 | -1,430,189 |
| Poland | 9,466,737 | 8,703,497 | -763,240 |
| Brazil | 12,415,161 | 5,719,284 | -6,695,877 |
| Sweden | 6,165,260 | 5,205,737 | -959,523 |
| Austria | 4,210,788 | 3,564,017 | -646,771 |
| Indonesia | 5,194,610 | 2,344,282 | -2,850,328 |
| France | 4,302,542 | 2,972,944 | -1,329,598 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 10 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 7 |
| Inner London - East | 6 |
| Kent | 5 |
| Lancashire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 9 | 3 | -6 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 6 | 5 | -1 |
| Inner London - East | 5 | 5 | +0 |
| Kent | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| Lancashire | 4 | 5 | +1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| West Yorkshire | 2 | 5 | +3 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
Import volume by transport
What this shows: Import value by transport mode used to bring goods into the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 114,823,832 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 91,351,219 |
| Other | 4,005,901 |
| Air transport | 2,075,177 |
| Road transport | 29,132 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 54,146,464 | 60,677,368 | +6,530,904 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 60,138,669 | 31,212,550 | -28,926,119 |
| Other | 2,275,077 | 1,730,824 | -544,253 |
| Air transport | 998,959 | 1,076,218 | +77,259 |
| Road transport | 29,132 | 0 | -29,132 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 43,363,350 |
| Liverpool Docks | 38,889,791 |
| London | 30,112,958 |
| Immingham Docks | 25,613,902 |
| Felixstowe | 21,274,673 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover | 20,497,830 | 22,865,520 | +2,367,690 |
| Liverpool Docks | 22,123,966 | 16,765,825 | -5,358,141 |
| London | 16,847,659 | 13,265,299 | -3,582,360 |
| Immingham Docks | 13,980,683 | 11,633,219 | -2,347,464 |
| Felixstowe | 13,280,077 | 7,994,596 | -5,285,481 |
| London Gateway Port | 8,037,710 | 1,022,920 | -7,014,790 |
| Portsmouth | 4,696,423 | 4,327,417 | -369,006 |
| Eurotunnel | 3,403,616 | 2,982,189 | -421,427 |
| Thamesport | 2,118,641 | 2,183,028 | +64,387 |
| Harwich | 2,556,993 | 1,562,602 | -994,391 |
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 | 32 |
| Manufacture of paper and paper products | 15 |
| Printing and reproduction of recorded media | 14 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 11 |
| Other manufacturing | 5 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 25 |
| 2025-11 | 26 |
| 2025-10 | 29 |
| 2025-09 | 24 |
| 2025-08 | 27 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| W.L. COLLER LIMITED | 77 |
| ROSEFOX PAPER LIMITED | 74 |
| OVENDEN PAPERS LIMITED | 72 |
| PREMIER PAPER GROUP LIMITED | 63 |
| DALER-ROWNEY LIMITED | 60 |
| ANTALIS LIMITED | 49 |
| CCL LABEL (ASHFORD) LIMITED | 48 |
| DENMAUR INDEPENDENT PAPERS LIMITED | 48 |
| CANON EUROPA NV | 47 |
| SEAWHITE OF BRIGHTON LIMITED | 46 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 37 |
| 54m+ | 32 |
| 15m-54m | 13 |
| Other | 6 |
| 0-1m | 4 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Egypt | 5,046,339 |
| Netherlands | 4,392,621 |
| Canada | 3,966,087 |
| Viet Nam | 2,232,729 |
| Ireland | 2,069,729 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Egypt | 3,092,373 | 1,953,966 | -1,138,407 |
| Netherlands | 2,577,340 | 1,815,281 | -762,059 |
| Canada | 1,998,203 | 1,967,884 | -30,319 |
| Viet Nam | 1,420,794 | 811,935 | -608,859 |
| Ireland | 1,023,934 | 1,045,795 | +21,861 |
| Malaysia | 1,475,652 | 421,769 | -1,053,883 |
| Australia | 1,196,556 | 669,037 | -527,519 |
| Slovakia | 929,018 | 757,643 | -171,375 |
| United States | 845,005 | 579,458 | -265,547 |
| South Korea | 653,830 | 691,579 | +37,749 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 17,823,086 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 14,805,397 |
| Air transport | 6,430,755 |
| Other | 7,212 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 10,443,135 | 7,379,951 | -3,063,184 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 7,384,049 | 7,421,348 | +37,299 |
| Air transport | 4,480,982 | 1,949,773 | -2,531,209 |
| Other | 3,368 | 3,844 | +476 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 6,808,953 |
| London Gateway Port | 6,743,700 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 6,249,296 |
| Southampton | 5,273,986 |
| Harwich | 4,654,448 |
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 | 3,297,259 | 3,511,694 | +214,435 |
| London Gateway Port | 3,733,437 | 3,010,263 | -723,174 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 4,388,618 | 1,860,678 | -2,527,940 |
| Southampton | 2,934,822 | 2,339,164 | -595,658 |
| Harwich | 2,601,402 | 2,053,046 | -548,356 |
| Felixstowe | 2,590,351 | 1,392,948 | -1,197,403 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,242,298 | 831,149 | -411,149 |
| Holyhead | 389,490 | 742,498 | +353,008 |
| Immingham Docks | 507,031 | 226,485 | -280,546 |
| Hull | 302,837 | 405,681 | +102,844 |
Quick facts
HS code: 480257
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Other types of paper weighing between 40 and 150 grams per square meter