Import/export HS code 480261: Paper in rolls
Paper sold in rolls, with specific weight and fibre content
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.
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* 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 | 145,335,938 |
| Finland | 15,839,475 |
| Norway | 14,818,664 |
| Belgium | 10,727,389 |
| Canada | 7,794,147 |
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 | 81,072,495 | 64,263,443 | -16,809,052 |
| Finland | 6,286,547 | 9,552,928 | +3,266,381 |
| Norway | 8,784,014 | 6,034,650 | -2,749,364 |
| Belgium | 8,689,278 | 2,038,111 | -6,651,167 |
| Canada | 3,963,375 | 3,830,772 | -132,603 |
| Portugal | 1,037,561 | 858,908 | -178,653 |
| India | 410,872 | 952,377 | +541,505 |
| United States | 834,803 | 345,177 | -489,626 |
| Germany | 333,276 | 149,341 | -183,935 |
| France | 302,214 | 106,176 | -196,038 |
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 | 145,009,676 |
| Finland | 24,745,365 |
| Norway | 16,415,002 |
| Canada | 8,307,410 |
| Portugal | 1,897,913 |
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 | 82,384,267 | 62,625,409 | -19,758,858 |
| Finland | 13,409,203 | 11,336,162 | -2,073,041 |
| Norway | 8,784,014 | 7,630,988 | -1,153,026 |
| Canada | 4,476,638 | 3,830,772 | -645,866 |
| Portugal | 1,037,561 | 860,352 | -177,209 |
| India | 410,872 | 952,377 | +541,505 |
| United States | 401,937 | 346,591 | -55,346 |
| Germany | 521,054 | 222,043 | -299,011 |
| Belgium | 386,237 | 220,460 | -165,777 |
| China | 173,611 | 188,292 | +14,681 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 9 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 6 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 4 |
| Inner London - East | 3 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 6 | 6 | +0 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Inner London - East | 0 | 3 | +3 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| West Midlands | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Devon | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Kent | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 1 | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 177,343,045 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 23,660,836 |
| Other | 107,834 |
| Air transport | 44,946 |
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) | 100,516,579 | 76,826,466 | -23,690,113 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 11,726,536 | 11,934,300 | +207,764 |
| Other | 50,647 | 57,187 | +6,540 |
| Air transport | 21,450 | 23,496 | +2,046 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Medway | 120,913,891 |
| Immingham Docks | 42,638,175 |
| London | 23,784,301 |
| Liverpool Docks | 7,490,623 |
| Southampton | 2,076,448 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medway | 63,229,830 | 57,684,061 | -5,545,769 |
| Immingham Docks | 25,925,631 | 16,712,544 | -9,213,087 |
| London | 16,056,117 | 7,728,184 | -8,327,933 |
| Liverpool Docks | 4,195,617 | 3,295,006 | -900,611 |
| Southampton | 1,450,749 | 625,699 | -825,050 |
| Felixstowe | 367,828 | 1,486,467 | +1,118,639 |
| Dover | 319,499 | 186,476 | -133,023 |
| London Gateway Port | 0 | 442,207 | +442,207 |
| Newhaven | 160,061 | 172,251 | +12,190 |
| Middlesbrough | 189,280 | 136,058 | -53,222 |
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 | 18 |
| Manufacture of paper and paper products | 10 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 8 |
| Other manufacturing | 7 |
| Printing and reproduction of recorded media | 5 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 10 |
| 2025-11 | 16 |
| 2025-10 | 14 |
| 2025-09 | 14 |
| 2025-08 | 9 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| ANTALIS LIMITED | 46 |
| DALER-ROWNEY LIMITED | 31 |
| I - SUB LIMITED | 30 |
| WIGSTON PAPER LIMITED | 28 |
| STORA ENSO UK LIMITED | 27 |
| HERITAGE ENVELOPES LIMITED | 26 |
| SEAWHITE OF BRIGHTON LIMITED | 24 |
| STORA ENSO PAPER UK LIMITED | 24 |
| PACKAGING PRODUCTS (COATINGS) LTD | 23 |
| LINDENMEYR INTERNATIONAL LTD. | 21 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 22 |
| 54m+ | 20 |
| 15m-54m | 7 |
| Other | 3 |
| 0-1m | 2 |
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 | 851,931 |
| Italy | 336,295 |
| Germany | 266,690 |
| Israel | 244,285 |
| Turkey | 202,150 |
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 | 424,787 | 427,144 | +2,357 |
| Italy | 236,417 | 99,878 | -136,539 |
| Germany | 133,639 | 133,051 | -588 |
| Israel | 136,578 | 107,707 | -28,871 |
| Turkey | 78,346 | 123,804 | +45,458 |
| Slovenia | 115,870 | 33,150 | -82,720 |
| Poland | 0 | 120,600 | +120,600 |
| Netherlands | 53,741 | 66,016 | +12,275 |
| France | 26,684 | 9,301 | -17,383 |
| United States | 16,741 | 2,000 | -14,741 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Indonesia | 376 |
| Taiwan | 87 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indonesia | 235 | 141 | -94 |
| Taiwan | 48 | 39 | -9 |
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) | 1,796,603 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 554,470 |
| Air transport | 30,746 |
| Other | 4,632 |
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) | 914,257 | 882,346 | -31,911 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 301,294 | 253,176 | -48,118 |
| Air transport | 22,709 | 8,037 | -14,672 |
| Other | 2,935 | 1,697 | -1,238 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 723,898 |
| Holyhead | 382,034 |
| Liverpool Docks | 355,199 |
| Immingham Docks | 289,969 |
| Felixstowe | 242,477 |
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 | 462,891 | 261,007 | -201,884 |
| Holyhead | 196,190 | 185,844 | -10,346 |
| Liverpool Docks | 198,151 | 157,048 | -41,103 |
| Immingham Docks | 116,549 | 173,420 | +56,871 |
| Felixstowe | 82,067 | 160,410 | +78,343 |
| London Gateway Port | 85,956 | 50,826 | -35,130 |
| Heysham | 26,131 | 82,555 | +56,424 |
| Harwich | 19,265 | 20,498 | +1,233 |
| Dover | 0 | 22,413 | +22,413 |
| London | 0 | 21,501 | +21,501 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 480261
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Paper sold in rolls, with specific weight and fibre content