Import/export HS code 48041115: Unbleached kraft paper, medium weight
Unbleached kraft paper weighing 150 g/m² or more but less than 175 g/m². Suitable for medium-duty packaging
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 | 43,537,813 |
| Portugal | 10,147,239 |
| Finland | 7,517,120 |
| United States | 6,948,885 |
| Netherlands | 4,287,831 |
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 | 22,742,638 | 20,795,175 | -1,947,463 |
| Portugal | 5,012,228 | 5,135,011 | +122,783 |
| Finland | 4,201,255 | 3,315,865 | -885,390 |
| United States | 1,058,934 | 5,889,951 | +4,831,017 |
| Netherlands | 3,737,596 | 550,235 | -3,187,361 |
| Germany | 1,005,241 | 2,010,543 | +1,005,302 |
| France | 718,484 | 2,676 | -715,808 |
| Austria | 127,615 | 102,362 | -25,253 |
| Poland | 168,807 | 28,596 | -140,211 |
| Iceland | 0 | 188,941 | +188,941 |
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 | 43,902,561 |
| Portugal | 10,147,239 |
| Finland | 7,466,050 |
| United States | 7,137,826 |
| Germany | 3,679,765 |
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 | 23,107,386 | 20,795,175 | -2,312,211 |
| Portugal | 5,012,228 | 5,135,011 | +122,783 |
| Finland | 4,037,288 | 3,428,762 | -608,526 |
| United States | 1,058,934 | 6,078,892 | +5,019,958 |
| Germany | 1,663,604 | 2,016,161 | +352,557 |
| France | 2,242,961 | 49,073 | -2,193,888 |
| Netherlands | 768,925 | 498,220 | -270,705 |
| Poland | 296,422 | 116,963 | -179,459 |
| Italy | 31,563 | 0 | -31,563 |
| Turkey | 0 | 15,556 | +15,556 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Lancashire | 1 |
| Merseyside | 1 |
| Norfolk | 1 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 1 |
| West Central Scotland | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lancashire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Merseyside | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Norfolk | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| West Central Scotland | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| West Midlands | 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) | 74,483,595 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,873,539 |
| Other | 564,197 |
| Air transport | 17,081 |
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) | 36,587,864 | 37,895,731 | +1,307,867 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,637,018 | 236,521 | -1,400,497 |
| Other | 564,197 | 0 | -564,197 |
| Air transport | 0 | 17,081 | +17,081 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Medway | 47,682,855 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 14,422,928 |
| London | 7,839,212 |
| Southampton | 2,663,919 |
| Dover | 2,118,576 |
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 | 24,606,997 | 23,075,858 | -1,531,139 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 5,913,589 | 8,509,339 | +2,595,750 |
| London | 4,339,295 | 3,499,917 | -839,378 |
| Southampton | 0 | 2,663,919 | +2,663,919 |
| Dover | 1,893,442 | 225,134 | -1,668,308 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,181,723 | 100,346 | -1,081,377 |
| 000 | 564,197 | 0 | -564,197 |
| Harwich | 142,404 | 57,739 | -84,665 |
| Portsmouth | 96,704 | 0 | -96,704 |
| Immingham Docks | 30,229 | 0 | -30,229 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Manufacture of paper and paper products | 2 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 2 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 2 |
| Food and beverage service activities | 1 |
| Manufacture of food products | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 2 |
| 2025-10 | 2 |
| 2025-09 | 2 |
| 2025-08 | 1 |
| 2025-07 | 2 |
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+ | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| 0-1m | 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 | 5,940,667 |
| India | 34,602 |
| Netherlands | 2,991 |
| Belgium | 753 |
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 | 3,086,721 | 2,853,946 | -232,775 |
| India | 14,162 | 20,440 | +6,278 |
| Netherlands | 0 | 2,991 | +2,991 |
| Belgium | 753 | 0 | -753 |
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 | 20,814 |
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 | 20,814 | 0 | -20,814 |
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) | 5,921,385 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 36,814 |
| Other | 20,814 |
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) | 3,066,660 | 2,854,725 | -211,935 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 14,162 | 22,652 | +8,490 |
| Other | 20,814 | 0 | -20,814 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 2,786,689 |
| Holyhead | 2,611,079 |
| Fishguard | 341,711 |
| Milford | 145,821 |
| Heysham | 34,553 |
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 | 1,483,576 | 1,303,113 | -180,463 |
| Holyhead | 1,431,468 | 1,179,611 | -251,857 |
| Fishguard | 100,294 | 241,417 | +141,123 |
| Milford | 32,256 | 113,565 | +81,309 |
| Heysham | 18,313 | 16,240 | -2,073 |
| 000 | 20,814 | 0 | -20,814 |
| Felixstowe | 10,337 | 3,700 | -6,637 |
| Southampton | 1,700 | 10,938 | +9,238 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,125 | 5,802 | +3,677 |
| Immingham Docks | 0 | 2,991 | +2,991 |
Quick facts
HS code: 48041115
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Unbleached kraft paper weighing 150 g/m² or more but less than 175 g/m². Suitable for medium-duty packaging