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 | 11,488,525 |
| Finland | 4,358,922 |
| Spain | 1,626,506 |
| Austria | 930,803 |
| Czechia | 807,327 |
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 | 6,510,185 | 4,978,340 | -1,531,845 |
| Finland | 1,787,143 | 2,571,779 | +784,636 |
| Spain | 58,984 | 1,567,522 | +1,508,538 |
| Austria | 338,668 | 592,135 | +253,467 |
| Czechia | 338,209 | 469,118 | +130,909 |
| Belgium | 360,722 | 31,837 | -328,885 |
| Germany | 257,094 | 41,149 | -215,945 |
| United States | 73,661 | 15,736 | -57,925 |
| Netherlands | 23,271 | 0 | -23,271 |
| 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 | 13,919,655 |
| Finland | 1,928,682 |
| Spain | 1,626,506 |
| Czechia | 885,519 |
| France | 277,404 |
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 | 7,577,006 | 6,342,649 | -1,234,357 |
| Finland | 905,719 | 1,022,963 | +117,244 |
| Spain | 58,984 | 1,567,522 | +1,508,538 |
| Czechia | 373,421 | 512,098 | +138,677 |
| France | 45,324 | 232,080 | +186,756 |
| Germany | 240,135 | 1,242 | -238,893 |
| United States | 23,271 | 0 | -23,271 |
| 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) | 16,780,449 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,994,912 |
| Other | 1,113,139 |
| 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) | 8,276,027 | 8,504,422 | +228,395 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 809,700 | 1,185,212 | +375,512 |
| Other | 524,077 | 589,062 | +64,985 |
| Road transport | 141,408 | 0 | -141,408 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 11,216,432 |
| London | 4,725,752 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,598,100 |
| 000 | 1,113,139 |
| Dover | 455,993 |
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 | 6,217,758 | 4,998,674 | -1,219,084 |
| London | 2,147,865 | 2,577,887 | +430,022 |
| Liverpool Docks | 36,686 | 1,561,414 | +1,524,728 |
| 000 | 524,077 | 589,062 | +64,985 |
| Dover | 212,618 | 243,375 | +30,757 |
| Hull | 165,798 | 210,473 | +44,675 |
| Killingholme | 137,498 | 49,384 | -88,114 |
| Belfast Port | 90,540 | 0 | -90,540 |
| Purfleet | 89,839 | 0 | -89,839 |
| Warrenpoint Harbour | 50,868 | 0 | -50,868 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 5 |
| 2025-11 | 6 |
| 2025-10 | 5 |
| 2025-09 | 5 |
| 2025-08 | 4 |
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