Import/export HS code 48043151: Kraft electro-technical insulating paper
Unbleached kraft paper used for electrical insulation. Ideal for technical 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ukraine | 3,059,218 |
| Germany | 400,058 |
| Turkey | 290,146 |
| Finland | 132,888 |
| United States | 126,145 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ukraine | 1,958,073 | 1,101,145 | -856,928 |
| Germany | 147,627 | 252,431 | +104,804 |
| Turkey | 0 | 290,146 | +290,146 |
| Finland | 54,738 | 78,150 | +23,412 |
| United States | 41,802 | 84,343 | +42,541 |
| Ireland | 27,289 | 22,848 | -4,441 |
| India | 21,754 | 0 | -21,754 |
| Malaysia | 0 | 12,973 | +12,973 |
| South Korea | 7,047 | 0 | -7,047 |
| Sweden | 0 | 2,880 | +2,880 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ukraine | 3,748,480 |
| Finland | 132,888 |
| United States | 126,145 |
| India | 21,754 |
| Malaysia | 12,973 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ukraine | 2,104,758 | 1,643,722 | -461,036 |
| Finland | 54,738 | 78,150 | +23,412 |
| United States | 41,802 | 84,343 | +42,541 |
| India | 21,754 | 0 | -21,754 |
| Malaysia | 0 | 12,973 | +12,973 |
| South Korea | 7,047 | 0 | -7,047 |
| Sweden | 0 | 2,880 | +2,880 |
| Germany | 942 | 0 | -942 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 1 |
| Northern Ireland | 1 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 1 |
| West Yorkshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Northern Ireland | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| West Yorkshire | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Road transport | 3,470,072 |
| Air transport | 320,107 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 134,992 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 127,938 |
| Other | 50,137 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Road transport | 1,998,157 | 1,471,915 | -526,242 |
| Air transport | 55,956 | 264,151 | +208,195 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 119,139 | 15,853 | -103,286 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 57,789 | 70,149 | +12,360 |
| Other | 27,289 | 22,848 | -4,441 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| ZLC | 3,349,364 |
| Birmingham Airport | 301,731 |
| Belfast Port | 120,708 |
| Thamesport | 97,385 |
| London | 64,444 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZLC | 1,958,073 | 1,391,291 | -566,782 |
| Birmingham Airport | 49,300 | 252,431 | +203,131 |
| Belfast Port | 40,084 | 80,624 | +40,540 |
| Thamesport | 97,385 | 0 | -97,385 |
| London | 0 | 64,444 | +64,444 |
| 000 | 27,289 | 22,848 | -4,441 |
| Hull | 35,422 | 0 | -35,422 |
| Immingham Docks | 15,320 | 8,585 | -6,735 |
| London Gateway Port | 21,754 | 0 | -21,754 |
| Southampton | 0 | 12,973 | +12,973 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Manufacture of electrical equipment | 2 |
| Manufacture of paper and paper products | 1 |
| Manufacture of rubber and plastic products | 1 |
| Other manufacturing | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-10 | 3 |
| 2025-09 | 3 |
| 2025-08 | 1 |
| 2025-07 | 1 |
| 2025-04 | 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 |
|---|---|
| 15m-54m | 2 |
| 1m-15m | 2 |
| 54m+ | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| India | 485,111 |
| Slovakia | 391,991 |
| Ukraine | 100,492 |
| Germany | 60,272 |
| Spain | 14,167 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| India | 202,211 | 282,900 | +80,689 |
| Slovakia | 391,991 | 0 | -391,991 |
| Ukraine | 100,492 | 0 | -100,492 |
| Germany | 56,457 | 3,815 | -52,642 |
| Spain | 14,167 | 0 | -14,167 |
| United States | 8,954 | 0 | -8,954 |
| Ireland | 4,610 | 4,046 | -564 |
| Poland | 3,656 | 4,026 | +370 |
| Italy | 1,040 | 6,632 | +5,592 |
| Denmark | 0 | 2,354 | +2,354 |
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 | 8,656 |
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 | 4,610 | 4,046 | -564 |
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) | 577,421 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 366,969 |
| Air transport | 134,305 |
| Other | 8,656 |
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) | 566,763 | 10,658 | -556,105 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 83,115 | 283,854 | +200,739 |
| Air transport | 129,090 | 5,215 | -123,875 |
| Other | 4,610 | 4,046 | -564 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 453,575 |
| London Gateway Port | 316,358 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 109,679 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 91,662 |
| Felixstowe | 49,657 |
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 | 448,448 | 5,127 | -443,321 |
| London Gateway Port | 33,458 | 282,900 | +249,442 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 104,148 | 5,531 | -98,617 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 91,662 | 0 | -91,662 |
| Felixstowe | 49,657 | 0 | -49,657 |
| Birmingham Airport | 30,736 | 0 | -30,736 |
| Newhaven | 14,167 | 0 | -14,167 |
| East Midlands Airport | 6,692 | 5,215 | -1,477 |
| 000 | 4,610 | 4,046 | -564 |
| Immingham Docks | 0 | 954 | +954 |
Quick facts
HS code: 48043151
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Unbleached kraft paper used for electrical insulation. Ideal for technical and industrial applications