Import/export HS code 48026115: Lightweight mechanical fibre paper in rolls
Paper weighing less than 72 g/m², with more than 50% mechanical fibres by weight, sold in rolls
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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 | 145,884,084 |
| Finland | 16,208,058 |
| Norway | 14,462,425 |
| Belgium | 11,051,419 |
| Canada | 905,140 |
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 | 83,270,901 | 62,613,183 | -20,657,718 |
| Finland | 6,446,279 | 9,761,779 | +3,315,500 |
| Norway | 8,507,391 | 5,955,034 | -2,552,357 |
| Belgium | 8,661,396 | 2,390,023 | -6,271,373 |
| Canada | 32,601 | 872,539 | +839,938 |
| Lithuania | 184,653 | 153,467 | -31,186 |
| Germany | 0 | 81,380 | +81,380 |
| Netherlands | 0 | 63,242 | +63,242 |
| Brazil | 0 | 48,862 | +48,862 |
| China | 18,311 | 8,962 | -9,349 |
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 | 145,578,480 |
| Finland | 25,758,747 |
| Norway | 16,058,763 |
| Canada | 905,140 |
| Belgium | 307,264 |
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 | 84,571,936 | 61,006,544 | -23,565,392 |
| Finland | 13,759,633 | 11,999,114 | -1,760,519 |
| Norway | 8,507,391 | 7,551,372 | -956,019 |
| Canada | 32,601 | 872,539 | +839,938 |
| Belgium | 167,657 | 139,607 | -28,050 |
| Denmark | 0 | 227,010 | +227,010 |
| Germany | 92,503 | 81,380 | -11,123 |
| Brazil | 0 | 48,862 | +48,862 |
| France | 0 | 33,468 | +33,468 |
| China | 18,311 | 8,962 | -9,349 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 |
| Devon | 1 |
| Essex | 1 |
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 | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Devon | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Essex | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 168,144,475 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 21,009,895 |
| Air transport | 9,234 |
| Other | 135 |
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) | 96,966,200 | 71,178,275 | -25,787,925 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 10,217,646 | 10,792,249 | +574,603 |
| Air transport | 9,234 | 0 | -9,234 |
| Other | 135 | 0 | -135 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Medway | 123,855,988 |
| Immingham Docks | 39,287,679 |
| London | 24,089,435 |
| Felixstowe | 961,393 |
| Middlesbrough | 329,367 |
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 | 66,735,759 | 57,120,229 | -9,615,530 |
| Immingham Docks | 23,992,607 | 15,295,072 | -8,697,535 |
| London | 15,926,301 | 8,163,134 | -7,763,167 |
| Felixstowe | 33,262 | 928,131 | +894,869 |
| Middlesbrough | 175,900 | 153,467 | -22,433 |
| Killingholme | 143,884 | 108,511 | -35,373 |
| Dover | 109,727 | 115,760 | +6,033 |
| London Gateway Port | 0 | 48,862 | +48,862 |
| Southampton | 29,740 | 7,174 | -22,566 |
| Liverpool Docks | 32,601 | 0 | -32,601 |
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 | 4 |
| Manufacture of paper and paper products | 2 |
| Other manufacturing | 2 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 1 |
| Printing and reproduction of recorded media | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 4 |
| 2025-10 | 4 |
| 2025-09 | 2 |
| 2025-08 | 1 |
| 2025-07 | 3 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 5 |
| 1m-15m | 3 |
| 15m-54m | 2 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 391,213 |
| Turkey | 117,955 |
| Netherlands | 111,176 |
| Italy | 29,087 |
| Switzerland | 6,339 |
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 | 191,258 | 199,955 | +8,697 |
| Turkey | 77,321 | 40,634 | -36,687 |
| Netherlands | 48,191 | 62,985 | +14,794 |
| Italy | 8,379 | 20,708 | +12,329 |
| Switzerland | 6,339 | 0 | -6,339 |
| Austria | 0 | 5,843 | +5,843 |
| Germany | 4,051 | 0 | -4,051 |
| Gibraltar | 2,360 | 0 | -2,360 |
| Belgium | 2,007 | 0 | -2,007 |
| United Arab Emirates | 0 | 1,083 | +1,083 |
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 | 3,964 |
| 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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| XU | 2,649 | 1,315 | -1,334 |
| 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) | 497,298 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 164,631 |
| Air transport | 6,186 |
| Other | 4,051 |
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) | 216,620 | 280,678 | +64,058 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 116,538 | 48,093 | -68,445 |
| Air transport | 4,051 | 2,135 | -1,916 |
| Other | 2,697 | 1,354 | -1,343 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 319,994 |
| Felixstowe | 122,701 |
| Immingham Docks | 92,083 |
| Heysham | 53,732 |
| London | 21,501 |
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 | 180,205 | 139,789 | -40,416 |
| Felixstowe | 82,067 | 40,634 | -41,433 |
| Immingham Docks | 34,566 | 57,517 | +22,951 |
| Heysham | 879 | 52,853 | +51,974 |
| London | 0 | 21,501 | +21,501 |
| Harwich | 19,265 | 0 | -19,265 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 8,699 | 5,206 | -3,493 |
| Holyhead | 7,477 | 5,959 | -1,518 |
| East Midlands Airport | 4,051 | 2,135 | -1,916 |
| Dover | 0 | 5,312 | +5,312 |
Quick facts
HS code: 48026115
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Paper weighing less than 72 g/m², with more than 50% mechanical fibres by weight, sold in rolls