Import/export HS code 48025810: Heavyweight paper in rolls
Paper weighing more than 150 grams per square meter, sold in rolls
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Spain | 3,219,077 |
| United States | 3,062,613 |
| Germany | 2,324,801 |
| France | 2,300,694 |
| Netherlands | 1,310,073 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spain | 2,395,186 | 823,891 | -1,571,295 |
| United States | 2,009,292 | 1,053,321 | -955,971 |
| Germany | 1,065,008 | 1,259,793 | +194,785 |
| France | 1,235,888 | 1,064,806 | -171,082 |
| Netherlands | 858,680 | 451,393 | -407,287 |
| Sweden | 641,814 | 288,423 | -353,391 |
| Italy | 404,016 | 517,560 | +113,544 |
| Austria | 419,648 | 280,985 | -138,663 |
| Poland | 309,413 | 265,513 | -43,900 |
| Portugal | 315,163 | 132,079 | -183,084 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Spain | 3,364,713 |
| United States | 3,035,873 |
| Germany | 2,479,330 |
| France | 1,983,514 |
| Netherlands | 1,218,220 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spain | 2,540,822 | 823,891 | -1,716,931 |
| United States | 1,977,864 | 1,058,009 | -919,855 |
| Germany | 1,199,601 | 1,279,729 | +80,128 |
| France | 1,005,847 | 977,667 | -28,180 |
| Netherlands | 817,863 | 400,357 | -417,506 |
| Italy | 552,976 | 591,844 | +38,868 |
| Sweden | 619,299 | 288,423 | -330,876 |
| Poland | 439,270 | 410,971 | -28,299 |
| Austria | 417,269 | 287,053 | -130,216 |
| Portugal | 315,163 | 125,057 | -190,106 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 5 |
| West Yorkshire | 5 |
| Inner London - West | 4 |
| West Midlands | 4 |
| Greater Manchester | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| West Yorkshire | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| West Midlands | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Inner London - East | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 1 | 1 | +0 |
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) | 9,424,303 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 6,432,243 |
| Other | 446,503 |
| Air transport | 387,660 |
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) | 5,657,657 | 3,766,646 | -1,891,011 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,125,320 | 2,306,923 | -1,818,397 |
| Other | 266,911 | 179,592 | -87,319 |
| Air transport | 172,444 | 215,216 | +42,772 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 3,738,836 |
| Liverpool Docks | 3,121,919 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,828,032 |
| London | 1,407,120 |
| Eurotunnel | 967,247 |
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 | 2,180,918 | 1,557,918 | -623,000 |
| Liverpool Docks | 2,201,056 | 920,863 | -1,280,193 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,632,569 | 1,195,463 | -437,106 |
| London | 727,560 | 679,560 | -48,000 |
| Eurotunnel | 413,959 | 553,288 | +139,329 |
| Felixstowe | 556,990 | 370,896 | -186,094 |
| Poole | 601,740 | 88,480 | -513,260 |
| Killingholme | 328,175 | 191,390 | -136,785 |
| 000 | 266,911 | 179,592 | -87,319 |
| London Gateway Port | 159,027 | 201,097 | +42,070 |
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 | 16 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 16 |
| Other manufacturing | 5 |
| Printing and reproduction of recorded media | 5 |
| Computer programming, consultancy and related activities | 3 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 16 |
| 2025-10 | 17 |
| 2025-09 | 13 |
| 2025-08 | 12 |
| 2025-07 | 11 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| JONES & BROOKS,LIMITED | 46 |
| DENMAUR INDEPENDENT PAPERS LIMITED | 41 |
| LECTA PAPER UK LIMITED | 40 |
| PREMIER PAPER GROUP LIMITED | 39 |
| EXACLAIR LIMITED | 37 |
| SMITH & MCLAURIN LIMITED | 36 |
| G.F.SMITH & SON(LONDON),LIMITED | 34 |
| SPECIALIST CRAFTS LIMITED | 33 |
| FORMICA LIMITED | 31 |
| ANTALIS LIMITED | 29 |
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 | 20 |
| 15m-54m | 7 |
| 0-1m | 3 |
| Other | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 11,273,565 |
| China | 1,579,638 |
| Ghana | 1,200,000 |
| Germany | 572,223 |
| Japan | 563,581 |
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 | 5,879,862 | 5,393,703 | -486,159 |
| China | 914,971 | 664,667 | -250,304 |
| Ghana | 0 | 1,200,000 | +1,200,000 |
| Germany | 222,897 | 349,326 | +126,429 |
| Japan | 375,942 | 187,639 | -188,303 |
| Spain | 431,999 | 56,698 | -375,301 |
| Portugal | 315,928 | 34,721 | -281,207 |
| Malta | 156,128 | 153,058 | -3,070 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 39,510 | 165,822 | +126,312 |
| Netherlands | 51,613 | 91,018 | +39,405 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| XU | 121 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| XU | 96 | 25 | -71 |
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) | 13,585,024 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,221,206 |
| Air transport | 1,643,631 |
| Road transport | 2,344 |
| Other | 121 |
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) | 7,203,279 | 6,381,745 | -821,534 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,307,488 | 913,718 | -393,770 |
| Air transport | 206,192 | 1,437,439 | +1,231,247 |
| Road transport | 2,344 | 0 | -2,344 |
| Other | 96 | 25 | -71 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 9,055,956 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,850,101 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,286,927 |
| Manchester Airport | 1,261,071 |
| Felixstowe | 1,153,211 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southampton | 4,451,494 | 4,604,462 | +152,968 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,577,581 | 1,272,520 | -305,061 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 962,295 | 324,632 | -637,663 |
| Manchester Airport | 36,455 | 1,224,616 | +1,188,161 |
| Felixstowe | 922,377 | 230,834 | -691,543 |
| Liverpool Docks | 220,549 | 235,558 | +15,009 |
| Dover | 113,146 | 288,652 | +175,506 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 94,478 | 168,873 | +74,395 |
| Hull | 64,920 | 111,461 | +46,541 |
| Middlesbrough | 39,105 | 100,423 | +61,318 |
Quick facts
HS code: 48025810
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Paper weighing more than 150 grams per square meter, sold in rolls