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 | 142,760,143 |
| Finland | 15,839,475 |
| Norway | 14,451,957 |
| Belgium | 10,391,107 |
| Canada | 872,539 |
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 | 79,260,243 | 63,499,900 | -15,760,343 |
| Finland | 6,286,547 | 9,552,928 | +3,266,381 |
| Norway | 8,585,908 | 5,866,049 | -2,719,859 |
| Belgium | 8,455,185 | 1,935,922 | -6,519,263 |
| Canada | 0 | 872,539 | +872,539 |
| Lithuania | 195,390 | 136,058 | -59,332 |
| Germany | 10,049 | 71,331 | +61,282 |
| Netherlands | 0 | 63,242 | +63,242 |
| Brazil | 0 | 48,862 | +48,862 |
| China | 21,765 | 5,508 | -16,257 |
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 | 142,447,867 |
| Finland | 24,745,365 |
| Norway | 16,048,295 |
| Canada | 872,539 |
| Belgium | 291,751 |
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 | 80,572,015 | 61,875,852 | -18,696,163 |
| Finland | 13,409,203 | 11,336,162 | -2,073,041 |
| Norway | 8,585,908 | 7,462,387 | -1,123,521 |
| Canada | 0 | 872,539 | +872,539 |
| Belgium | 152,144 | 139,607 | -12,537 |
| Denmark | 0 | 227,010 | +227,010 |
| Germany | 102,552 | 71,331 | -31,221 |
| Brazil | 0 | 48,862 | +48,862 |
| France | 0 | 33,468 | +33,468 |
| China | 21,765 | 5,508 | -16,257 |
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) | 163,680,750 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 21,271,043 |
| Air transport | 9,234 |
| Other | 127 |
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) | 92,404,761 | 71,275,989 | -21,128,772 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 10,472,640 | 10,798,403 | +325,763 |
| Air transport | 9,234 | 0 | -9,234 |
| Other | 127 | 0 | -127 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Medway | 120,913,891 |
| Immingham Docks | 39,255,178 |
| London | 22,913,599 |
| Felixstowe | 961,393 |
| Middlesbrough | 325,338 |
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 | 23,566,395 | 15,688,783 | -7,877,612 |
| London | 15,573,228 | 7,340,371 | -8,232,857 |
| Felixstowe | 36,716 | 924,677 | +887,961 |
| Middlesbrough | 189,280 | 136,058 | -53,222 |
| Killingholme | 128,371 | 108,511 | -19,860 |
| Dover | 119,776 | 105,711 | -14,065 |
| London Gateway Port | 0 | 48,862 | +48,862 |
| Southampton | 29,740 | 7,174 | -22,566 |
| Purfleet | 1,262 | 26,215 | +24,953 |
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 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 1 |
| 2025-11 | 4 |
| 2025-10 | 4 |
| 2025-09 | 2 |
| 2025-08 | 1 |
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 | 389,660 |
| Turkey | 117,955 |
| Netherlands | 111,176 |
| Germany | 37,519 |
| Italy | 29,087 |
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 | 190,549 | 199,111 | +8,562 |
| Turkey | 77,321 | 40,634 | -36,687 |
| Netherlands | 48,191 | 62,985 | +14,794 |
| Germany | 4,051 | 33,468 | +29,417 |
| Italy | 19,818 | 9,269 | -10,549 |
| Switzerland | 6,339 | 0 | -6,339 |
| Austria | 0 | 5,843 | +5,843 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| 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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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) | 529,657 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 164,631 |
| Air transport | 6,186 |
| Other | 3,607 |
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) | 227,447 | 302,210 | +74,763 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 116,538 | 48,093 | -68,445 |
| Air transport | 4,051 | 2,135 | -1,916 |
| Other | 2,600 | 1,007 | -1,593 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 304,422 |
| Felixstowe | 122,701 |
| Immingham Docks | 92,083 |
| Heysham | 69,492 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 30,272 |
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 | 180,890 | 123,532 | -57,358 |
| Felixstowe | 82,067 | 40,634 | -41,433 |
| Immingham Docks | 46,005 | 46,078 | +73 |
| Heysham | 879 | 68,613 | +67,734 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 8,699 | 21,573 | +12,874 |
| Dover | 0 | 22,413 | +22,413 |
| London | 0 | 21,501 | +21,501 |
| Harwich | 19,265 | 0 | -19,265 |
| Holyhead | 6,180 | 5,959 | -221 |
| East Midlands Airport | 4,051 | 2,135 | -1,916 |
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