Import/export HS code 48042910: Kraft paper, 80% coniferous fibers
Kraft paper with at least 80% coniferous fibers. Ideal for high-strength packaging and industrial use
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 | 11,464,239 |
| Finland | 4,320,734 |
| Spain | 1,138,637 |
| Austria | 901,331 |
| Czechia | 783,797 |
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 | 6,338,429 | 5,125,810 | -1,212,619 |
| Finland | 2,043,188 | 2,277,546 | +234,358 |
| Spain | 58,984 | 1,079,653 | +1,020,669 |
| Austria | 361,999 | 539,332 | +177,333 |
| Czechia | 327,433 | 456,364 | +128,931 |
| Belgium | 360,722 | 31,837 | -328,885 |
| Germany | 307,632 | 45,646 | -261,986 |
| United States | 73,661 | 15,736 | -57,925 |
| Netherlands | 27,251 | 0 | -27,251 |
| Malaysia | 0 | 11,080 | +11,080 |
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 | 13,921,632 |
| Finland | 1,866,000 |
| Spain | 1,138,637 |
| Czechia | 861,989 |
| Germany | 296,412 |
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 | 7,736,109 | 6,185,523 | -1,550,586 |
| Finland | 842,150 | 1,023,850 | +181,700 |
| Spain | 58,984 | 1,079,653 | +1,020,669 |
| Czechia | 358,148 | 503,841 | +145,693 |
| Germany | 295,170 | 1,242 | -293,928 |
| France | 62,050 | 213,585 | +151,535 |
| United States | 27,251 | 0 | -27,251 |
| Malaysia | 0 | 11,080 | +11,080 |
| China | 3,275 | 0 | -3,275 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Lincolnshire | 2 |
| Cumbria | 1 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 1 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lincolnshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Cumbria | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Merseyside | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Northern Ireland | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| 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) | 16,527,461 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,733,042 |
| Other | 1,083,667 |
| Road transport | 141,408 |
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) | 8,398,951 | 8,128,510 | -270,441 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 893,646 | 839,396 | -54,250 |
| Other | 519,437 | 564,230 | +44,793 |
| Road transport | 90,540 | 50,868 | -39,672 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 11,210,108 |
| London | 4,687,564 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,110,231 |
| 000 | 1,083,667 |
| Dover | 474,016 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 6,157,023 | 5,053,085 | -1,103,938 |
| London | 2,403,910 | 2,283,654 | -120,256 |
| Liverpool Docks | 36,686 | 1,073,545 | +1,036,859 |
| 000 | 519,437 | 564,230 | +44,793 |
| Dover | 209,133 | 264,883 | +55,750 |
| Hull | 141,166 | 181,705 | +40,539 |
| Killingholme | 160,351 | 81,566 | -78,785 |
| Belfast Port | 90,540 | 0 | -90,540 |
| Purfleet | 89,839 | 0 | -89,839 |
| Eurotunnel | 41,665 | 18,388 | -23,277 |
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 | 6 |
| Manufacture of rubber and plastic products | 2 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 2 |
| Human health activities | 1 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 6 |
| 2025-10 | 5 |
| 2025-09 | 5 |
| 2025-08 | 4 |
| 2025-07 | 5 |
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+ | 5 |
| 15m-54m | 3 |
| 1m-15m | 2 |
| Other | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 28,752 |
| Singapore | 10,609 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 28,752 | 0 | -28,752 |
| Singapore | 0 | 10,609 | +10,609 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 39,361 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 28,752 | 10,609 | -18,143 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 28,752 |
| London Gateway Port | 10,609 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 28,752 | 0 | -28,752 |
| London Gateway Port | 0 | 10,609 | +10,609 |
Quick facts
HS code: 48042910
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Kraft paper with at least 80% coniferous fibers. Ideal for high-strength packaging and industrial use