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 | 36,148,809 |
| Netherlands | 8,750,052 |
| France | 8,254,650 |
| China | 5,195,505 |
| Portugal | 5,069,833 |
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 | 23,613,923 | 12,534,886 | -11,079,037 |
| Netherlands | 3,897,199 | 4,852,853 | +955,654 |
| France | 4,908,304 | 3,346,346 | -1,561,958 |
| China | 3,452,254 | 1,743,251 | -1,709,003 |
| Portugal | 875,194 | 4,194,639 | +3,319,445 |
| Tunisia | 2,997,414 | 1,863,281 | -1,134,133 |
| Italy | 2,835,656 | 1,983,516 | -852,140 |
| Sweden | 3,651,475 | 1,131,375 | -2,520,100 |
| Spain | 3,885,925 | 314,855 | -3,571,070 |
| United Arab Emirates | 1,612,682 | 2,470,338 | +857,656 |
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 | 36,150,397 |
| Netherlands | 8,748,302 |
| France | 7,055,561 |
| Italy | 5,639,902 |
| China | 5,404,898 |
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 | 23,613,923 | 12,536,474 | -11,077,449 |
| Netherlands | 3,895,449 | 4,852,853 | +957,404 |
| France | 4,044,907 | 3,010,654 | -1,034,253 |
| Italy | 3,381,464 | 2,258,438 | -1,123,026 |
| China | 3,655,447 | 1,749,451 | -1,905,996 |
| Portugal | 875,194 | 4,474,156 | +3,598,962 |
| Tunisia | 2,997,414 | 1,863,281 | -1,134,133 |
| Sweden | 3,651,475 | 1,160,773 | -2,490,702 |
| Spain | 4,003,824 | 314,855 | -3,688,969 |
| United Arab Emirates | 1,470,046 | 2,410,666 | +940,620 |
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 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 3 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 |
| Kent | 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 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Kent | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| 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) | 84,834,717 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 8,909,031 |
| Air transport | 122,976 |
| Other | 76,447 |
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) | 51,812,016 | 33,022,701 | -18,789,315 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 5,441,040 | 3,467,991 | -1,973,049 |
| Air transport | 59,593 | 63,383 | +3,790 |
| Other | 62,750 | 13,697 | -49,053 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 30,923,280 |
| Felixstowe | 27,551,784 |
| Immingham Docks | 13,348,474 |
| Dover | 6,712,051 |
| Killingholme | 3,114,900 |
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 | 13,577,103 | 17,346,177 | +3,769,074 |
| Felixstowe | 21,744,492 | 5,807,292 | -15,937,200 |
| Immingham Docks | 7,491,366 | 5,857,108 | -1,634,258 |
| Dover | 4,899,639 | 1,812,412 | -3,087,227 |
| Killingholme | 1,243,454 | 1,871,446 | +627,992 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,073,968 | 813,035 | -1,260,933 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 2,652,082 | 0 | -2,652,082 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,060,463 | 975,067 | -85,396 |
| Belfast Port | 907,826 | 597,130 | -310,696 |
| London | 261,029 | 649,725 | +388,696 |
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 | 16 |
| 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 | 2 |
| Other manufacturing | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 8 |
| 2025-10 | 8 |
| 2025-09 | 8 |
| 2025-08 | 12 |
| 2025-07 | 13 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| NORTHWOOD PAPER SALES LIMITED | 59 |
| GO-PAK UK LIMITED | 49 |
| SWAN MILL PAPER COMPANY LIMITED | 40 |
| ROCKLINE INDUSTRIES LIMITED | 35 |
| F BENDER LIMITED | 34 |
| DUNI POPPIES LIMITED | 33 |
| KRONOSPAN LIMITED | 27 |
| SHARPLES & GRANT LIMITED | 27 |
| TASK CONSUMER PRODUCTS LIMITED | 21 |
| 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 | 19 |
| 54m+ | 18 |
| 15m-54m | 5 |
| 0-1m | 3 |
| 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 | 513,541 |
| Canada | 220,852 |
| Netherlands | 185,944 |
| Belgium | 177,486 |
| Ireland | 95,836 |
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 | 369,088 | 144,453 | -224,635 |
| Canada | 220,852 | 0 | -220,852 |
| Netherlands | 99,123 | 86,821 | -12,302 |
| Belgium | 77,251 | 100,235 | +22,984 |
| Ireland | 72,618 | 23,218 | -49,400 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 72,039 | 18,241 | -53,798 |
| France | 52,645 | 4,931 | -47,714 |
| Italy | 9,120 | 44,308 | +35,188 |
| Philippines | 0 | 49,788 | +49,788 |
| 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 | 12,876 |
| Ireland | 8,914 |
| XU | 8,495 |
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 | 3,600 | 9,276 | +5,676 |
| Ireland | 2,961 | 5,953 | +2,992 |
| XU | 5,426 | 3,069 | -2,357 |
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) | 811,326 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 594,769 |
| Air transport | 144,484 |
| Other | 30,285 |
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) | 560,076 | 251,250 | -308,826 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 425,577 | 169,192 | -256,385 |
| Air transport | 84,206 | 60,278 | -23,928 |
| Other | 11,987 | 18,298 | +6,311 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 482,402 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 477,397 |
| Liverpool Docks | 260,435 |
| Southampton | 81,442 |
| 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 | 339,905 | 142,497 | -197,408 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 241,106 | 236,291 | -4,815 |
| Liverpool Docks | 258,762 | 1,673 | -257,089 |
| Southampton | 64,237 | 17,205 | -47,032 |
| 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 | 6,380 | -26,404 |
| 000 | 11,987 | 18,298 | +6,311 |
| Felixstowe | 9,275 | 6,096 | -3,179 |
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