Import/export HS code 48042110: Unbleached kraft paper, 80% coniferous fibers
Unbleached kraft paper with at least 80% coniferous fibers. Used for high-strength packaging and industrial applications
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 | 27,383,808 |
| Spain | 8,404,263 |
| Finland | 5,191,762 |
| Estonia | 3,770,985 |
| France | 3,104,552 |
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 | 14,608,526 | 12,775,282 | -1,833,244 |
| Spain | 6,235,409 | 2,168,854 | -4,066,555 |
| Finland | 3,941,286 | 1,250,476 | -2,690,810 |
| Estonia | 2,002,977 | 1,768,008 | -234,969 |
| France | 1,505,475 | 1,599,077 | +93,602 |
| Czechia | 1,334,632 | 1,279,082 | -55,550 |
| Netherlands | 392,145 | 907,605 | +515,460 |
| Austria | 757,591 | 253,080 | -504,511 |
| Poland | 184,634 | 317,898 | +133,264 |
| Germany | 376,709 | 13,534 | -363,175 |
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 | 27,441,132 |
| Spain | 7,662,019 |
| Finland | 5,520,349 |
| Estonia | 4,114,202 |
| France | 2,481,889 |
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 | 14,608,526 | 12,832,606 | -1,775,920 |
| Spain | 5,820,890 | 1,841,129 | -3,979,761 |
| Finland | 4,269,873 | 1,250,476 | -3,019,397 |
| Estonia | 2,343,600 | 1,770,602 | -572,998 |
| France | 1,226,225 | 1,255,664 | +29,439 |
| Czechia | 1,129,701 | 1,220,683 | +90,982 |
| Poland | 516,523 | 1,069,806 | +553,283 |
| Austria | 371,036 | 4,614 | -366,422 |
| Germany | 308,515 | 13,534 | -294,981 |
| United States | 159,541 | 0 | -159,541 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 4 |
| Eastern Scotland | 2 |
| Merseyside | 2 |
| West Central Scotland | 2 |
| West Midlands | 2 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Eastern Scotland | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Merseyside | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| West Central Scotland | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| West Midlands | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 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) | 38,965,389 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 13,080,847 |
| Other | 2,080,579 |
| Road transport | 50,125 |
| Air transport | 23,483 |
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) | 24,364,627 | 14,600,762 | -9,763,865 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 6,375,778 | 6,705,069 | +329,291 |
| Other | 1,053,519 | 1,027,060 | -26,459 |
| Road transport | 50,125 | 0 | -50,125 |
| Air transport | 11,419 | 12,064 | +645 |
| Own propulsion (e.g. imported vehicle driven across land boundary) | 19,167 | 0 | -19,167 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Hull | 18,794,937 |
| Immingham Docks | 10,191,271 |
| Liverpool Docks | 6,594,794 |
| London | 5,742,166 |
| Middlesbrough | 3,159,300 |
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 | 9,638,667 | 9,156,270 | -482,397 |
| Immingham Docks | 5,713,216 | 4,478,055 | -1,235,161 |
| Liverpool Docks | 5,393,463 | 1,201,331 | -4,192,132 |
| London | 4,382,795 | 1,359,371 | -3,023,424 |
| Middlesbrough | 1,713,639 | 1,445,661 | -267,978 |
| Dover | 941,808 | 1,544,215 | +602,407 |
| 000 | 1,053,519 | 1,027,060 | -26,459 |
| Portsmouth | 1,006,228 | 602,969 | -403,259 |
| Killingholme | 620,908 | 55,110 | -565,798 |
| Newhaven | 74,359 | 534,382 | +460,023 |
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 | 11 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 9 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 2 |
| Manufacture of textiles | 2 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 13 |
| 2025-11 | 14 |
| 2025-10 | 12 |
| 2025-09 | 11 |
| 2025-08 | 14 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| WELTON BIBBY AND BARON LIMITED | 48 |
| EAST RIDING SACKS LIMITED | 43 |
| FORUM PACKAGING LIMITED | 40 |
| STOROPACK UK LIMITED | 34 |
| EURO PACKAGING UK LIMITED | 31 |
| EGGER (UK) LIMITED | 28 |
| MARTIN-BROWER UK LTD | 26 |
| STORA ENSO UK LIMITED | 23 |
| MACFARLANE GROUP PLC | 22 |
| PACKAGING PRODUCTS (COATINGS) LTD | 18 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 14 |
| 15m-54m | 8 |
| 1m-15m | 5 |
| Other | 3 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 368,940 |
| Poland | 48,498 |
| Lebanon | 28,557 |
| Ireland | 28,141 |
| Czechia | 20,186 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 279,776 | 89,164 | -190,612 |
| Poland | 15,432 | 33,066 | +17,634 |
| Lebanon | 28,557 | 0 | -28,557 |
| Ireland | 18,458 | 9,683 | -8,775 |
| Czechia | 0 | 20,186 | +20,186 |
| United States | 1,200 | 1,617 | +417 |
| Belgium | 0 | 2,359 | +2,359 |
| Italy | 0 | 679 | +679 |
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) | 466,444 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 30,916 |
| Air transport | 2,817 |
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) | 313,666 | 152,778 | -160,888 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 28,557 | 2,359 | -26,198 |
| Air transport | 1,200 | 1,617 | +417 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 387,143 |
| Liverpool Docks | 43,959 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 32,654 |
| Hull | 20,186 |
| Holyhead | 12,739 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover | 278,060 | 109,083 | -168,977 |
| Liverpool Docks | 43,959 | 0 | -43,959 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 17,148 | 15,506 | -1,642 |
| Hull | 0 | 20,186 | +20,186 |
| Holyhead | 3,056 | 9,683 | +6,627 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 0 | 1,617 | +1,617 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,200 | 0 | -1,200 |
| London | 0 | 679 | +679 |
Quick facts
HS code: 48042110
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Unbleached kraft paper with at least 80% coniferous fibers. Used for high-strength packaging and industrial applications