Import/export HS code 48030039: Heavier sanitary paper, over 25 g/m²
Sanitary paper weighing more than 25 grams per square meter
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.
- It provides you with a list of potential leads who have bought similar products.
* 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 | 6,932,394 |
| Spain | 5,409,597 |
| Germany | 4,498,265 |
| China | 2,471,290 |
| Turkey | 2,099,283 |
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 | 2,902,014 | 4,030,380 | +1,128,366 |
| Spain | 4,571,601 | 837,996 | -3,733,605 |
| Germany | 3,194,081 | 1,304,184 | -1,889,897 |
| China | 521,879 | 1,949,411 | +1,427,532 |
| Turkey | 723,353 | 1,375,930 | +652,577 |
| Belgium | 748,481 | 670,856 | -77,625 |
| Netherlands | 725,931 | 193,902 | -532,029 |
| France | 519,126 | 343,444 | -175,682 |
| Portugal | 455,656 | 0 | -455,656 |
| Italy | 243,584 | 187,781 | -55,803 |
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 | 6,946,141 |
| Spain | 5,903,166 |
| China | 2,509,283 |
| Germany | 2,468,011 |
| Turkey | 2,231,115 |
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 | 2,902,014 | 4,044,127 | +1,142,113 |
| Spain | 5,465,829 | 437,337 | -5,028,492 |
| China | 549,340 | 1,959,943 | +1,410,603 |
| Germany | 1,932,440 | 535,571 | -1,396,869 |
| Turkey | 723,353 | 1,507,762 | +784,409 |
| Belgium | 767,252 | 765,686 | -1,566 |
| Netherlands | 671,608 | 189,015 | -482,593 |
| France | 307,660 | 183,859 | -123,801 |
| United Kingdom | 23,495 | 414,222 | +390,727 |
| Poland | 127,205 | 107,816 | -19,389 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 6 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 6 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 4 |
| Inner London - West | 4 |
| West Midlands | 4 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 6 | 6 | +0 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Inner London - West | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| West Midlands | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 3 | 0 | -3 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
Import volume by transport
What this shows: Import value by transport mode used to bring goods into the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 13,392,009 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 10,734,729 |
| Other | 1,972,471 |
| Air transport | 44,284 |
| Road transport | 1,831 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 9,109,808 | 4,282,201 | -4,827,607 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,663,420 | 6,071,309 | +1,407,889 |
| Other | 1,102,018 | 870,453 | -231,565 |
| Air transport | 16,242 | 28,042 | +11,800 |
| Road transport | 0 | 1,831 | +1,831 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Hull | 3,967,000 |
| Immingham Docks | 3,911,191 |
| Dover | 3,491,388 |
| Felixstowe | 2,786,497 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 2,629,202 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hull | 2,589,138 | 1,377,862 | -1,211,276 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,062,270 | 2,848,921 | +1,786,651 |
| Dover | 2,430,536 | 1,060,852 | -1,369,684 |
| Felixstowe | 552,975 | 2,233,522 | +1,680,547 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 2,199,607 | 429,595 | -1,770,012 |
| 000 | 1,102,018 | 870,453 | -231,565 |
| Liverpool Docks | 934,028 | 474,417 | -459,611 |
| London Gateway Port | 237,623 | 914,886 | +677,263 |
| Eurotunnel | 466,419 | 425,879 | -40,540 |
| London | 615,281 | 178,066 | -437,215 |
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 | 24 |
| Manufacture of paper and paper products | 18 |
| Other manufacturing | 7 |
| Manufacture of textiles | 4 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 4 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 14 |
| 2025-11 | 12 |
| 2025-10 | 17 |
| 2025-09 | 13 |
| 2025-08 | 13 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 23 |
| 54m+ | 20 |
| 15m-54m | 9 |
| 0-1m | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
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 | 706,059 |
| Germany | 133,956 |
| France | 119,541 |
| Romania | 107,089 |
| Estonia | 44,922 |
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 | 643,433 | 62,626 | -580,807 |
| Germany | 31,644 | 102,312 | +70,668 |
| France | 62,738 | 56,803 | -5,935 |
| Romania | 55,726 | 51,363 | -4,363 |
| Estonia | 22,436 | 22,486 | +50 |
| Czechia | 28,800 | 9,806 | -18,994 |
| Spain | 17,259 | 15,832 | -1,427 |
| Portugal | 13,756 | 17,652 | +3,896 |
| Netherlands | 24,561 | 6,398 | -18,163 |
| Italy | 20,398 | 10,553 | -9,845 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 406,542 |
| Italy | 137,815 |
| Austria | 19,954 |
| Netherlands | 3,258 |
| Ireland | 117 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 406,542 | 0 | -406,542 |
| Italy | 137,815 | 0 | -137,815 |
| Austria | 19,954 | 0 | -19,954 |
| Netherlands | 0 | 3,258 | +3,258 |
| Ireland | 117 | 0 | -117 |
| XI | 103 | 0 | -103 |
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) | 675,479 |
| Other | 575,616 |
| Air transport | 70,517 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 34,584 |
| Road transport | 2,750 |
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) | 332,017 | 343,462 | +11,445 |
| Other | 572,358 | 3,258 | -569,100 |
| Air transport | 41,718 | 28,799 | -12,919 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,154 | 32,430 | +30,276 |
| Road transport | 2,750 | 0 | -2,750 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| 000 | 575,616 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 424,545 |
| Immingham Docks | 94,594 |
| Holyhead | 87,463 |
| ZLC | 36,947 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| 000 | 572,358 | 3,258 | -569,100 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 226,641 | 197,904 | -28,737 |
| Immingham Docks | 13,800 | 80,794 | +66,994 |
| Holyhead | 46,234 | 41,229 | -5,005 |
| ZLC | 27,341 | 9,606 | -17,735 |
| East Midlands Airport | 13,905 | 19,193 | +5,288 |
| London Gateway Port | 763 | 29,268 | +28,505 |
| Dover | 21,755 | 7,562 | -14,193 |
| Felixstowe | 11,413 | 16,903 | +5,490 |
| Liverpool Docks | 13,565 | 0 | -13,565 |
Quick facts
HS code: 48030039
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Sanitary paper weighing more than 25 grams per square meter