Import/export HS code 48030010: Cellulose wadding
Soft, absorbent material made from cellulose fibres, used for sanitary or household purposes
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Turkey | 35,505,676 |
| Netherlands | 9,078,762 |
| France | 8,007,469 |
| Portugal | 5,063,975 |
| China | 5,060,543 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turkey | 22,135,811 | 13,369,865 | -8,765,946 |
| Netherlands | 3,984,871 | 5,093,891 | +1,109,020 |
| France | 4,920,694 | 3,086,775 | -1,833,919 |
| Portugal | 818,004 | 4,245,971 | +3,427,967 |
| China | 3,239,045 | 1,821,498 | -1,417,547 |
| Italy | 2,608,078 | 1,930,337 | -677,741 |
| Sweden | 3,596,507 | 916,176 | -2,680,331 |
| United Arab Emirates | 1,276,544 | 2,794,195 | +1,517,651 |
| Spain | 3,391,131 | 608,789 | -2,782,342 |
| Tunisia | 1,924,252 | 1,863,281 | -60,971 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Turkey | 35,507,264 |
| Netherlands | 9,077,012 |
| France | 7,027,282 |
| Italy | 5,343,963 |
| Portugal | 5,343,492 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turkey | 22,135,811 | 13,371,453 | -8,764,358 |
| Netherlands | 3,983,121 | 5,093,891 | +1,110,770 |
| France | 4,218,215 | 2,809,067 | -1,409,148 |
| Italy | 3,196,559 | 2,147,404 | -1,049,155 |
| Portugal | 818,004 | 4,525,488 | +3,707,484 |
| China | 3,442,238 | 1,827,698 | -1,614,540 |
| Sweden | 3,596,507 | 945,574 | -2,650,933 |
| United Arab Emirates | 1,074,236 | 2,793,481 | +1,719,245 |
| Spain | 3,509,030 | 314,855 | -3,194,175 |
| Tunisia | 1,924,252 | 1,863,281 | -60,971 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 8 |
| Greater Manchester | 4 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 4 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 3 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Midlands | 5 | 6 | +1 |
| Greater Manchester | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Kent | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Lancashire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Merseyside | 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) | 82,189,125 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 8,681,362 |
| Air transport | 123,631 |
| Other | 65,165 |
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) | 48,178,449 | 34,010,676 | -14,167,773 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 5,507,719 | 3,173,643 | -2,334,076 |
| Air transport | 51,725 | 71,906 | +20,181 |
| Other | 51,597 | 13,568 | -38,029 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 32,163,615 |
| Felixstowe | 25,301,569 |
| Immingham Docks | 13,407,017 |
| Dover | 6,117,254 |
| Killingholme | 3,271,340 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 14,255,988 | 17,907,627 | +3,651,639 |
| Felixstowe | 19,192,438 | 6,109,131 | -13,083,307 |
| Immingham Docks | 7,524,070 | 5,882,947 | -1,641,123 |
| Dover | 4,444,441 | 1,672,813 | -2,771,628 |
| Killingholme | 1,457,403 | 1,813,937 | +356,534 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 2,452,876 | 0 | -2,452,876 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,121,252 | 918,608 | -202,644 |
| London Gateway Port | 916,358 | 753,363 | -162,995 |
| Belfast Port | 924,228 | 580,728 | -343,500 |
| London | 92,707 | 583,722 | +491,015 |
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 | 15 |
| Manufacture of paper and paper products | 13 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 9 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 3 |
| Other manufacturing | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 8 |
| 2025-11 | 8 |
| 2025-10 | 8 |
| 2025-09 | 8 |
| 2025-08 | 12 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| NORTHWOOD PAPER SALES LIMITED | 60 |
| GO-PAK UK LIMITED | 50 |
| SWAN MILL PAPER COMPANY LIMITED | 40 |
| F BENDER LIMITED | 35 |
| ROCKLINE INDUSTRIES LIMITED | 35 |
| DUNI POPPIES LIMITED | 34 |
| KRONOSPAN LIMITED | 27 |
| SHARPLES & GRANT LIMITED | 27 |
| TASK CONSUMER PRODUCTS LIMITED | 22 |
| POUNDLAND LIMITED | 21 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 18 |
| 54m+ | 18 |
| 15m-54m | 5 |
| 0-1m | 4 |
| Other | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | 512,071 |
| Canada | 220,852 |
| Netherlands | 187,622 |
| Belgium | 180,860 |
| Ireland | 92,278 |
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 Arab Emirates | 370,713 | 141,358 | -229,355 |
| Canada | 220,852 | 0 | -220,852 |
| Netherlands | 101,152 | 86,470 | -14,682 |
| Belgium | 69,781 | 111,079 | +41,298 |
| Ireland | 71,960 | 20,318 | -51,642 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 68,399 | 18,241 | -50,158 |
| Italy | 9,120 | 44,308 | +35,188 |
| Philippines | 0 | 49,788 | +49,788 |
| France | 44,235 | 4,931 | -39,304 |
| Sweden | 43,054 | 0 | -43,054 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| XI | 12,186 |
| Ireland | 8,666 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| XI | 2,911 | 9,275 | +6,364 |
| Ireland | 3,212 | 5,454 | +2,242 |
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) | 805,348 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 589,659 |
| Air transport | 151,279 |
| Other | 29,347 |
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) | 553,717 | 251,631 | -302,086 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 423,562 | 166,097 | -257,465 |
| Air transport | 84,206 | 67,073 | -17,133 |
| Other | 12,276 | 17,071 | +4,795 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 488,479 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 474,039 |
| Liverpool Docks | 260,435 |
| Southampton | 77,802 |
| Immingham Docks | 64,116 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 349,077 | 139,402 | -209,675 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 235,694 | 238,345 | +2,651 |
| Liverpool Docks | 260,435 | 0 | -260,435 |
| Southampton | 60,597 | 17,205 | -43,392 |
| Immingham Docks | 60,050 | 4,066 | -55,984 |
| East Midlands Airport | 48,478 | 5,245 | -43,233 |
| Belfast Airport | 0 | 48,653 | +48,653 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 32,784 | 13,175 | -19,609 |
| 000 | 12,276 | 17,071 | +4,795 |
| Holyhead | 9,698 | 2,317 | -7,381 |
Quick facts
HS code: 48030010
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Soft, absorbent material made from cellulose fibres, used for sanitary or household purposes