Import/export HS code 48043951: Bleached kraft paper
Bleached kraft paper, uniformly bleached throughout. Used for high-quality packaging and printing
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Finland | 19,629,694 |
| Sweden | 9,110,948 |
| France | 4,221,400 |
| Netherlands | 2,604,719 |
| Luxembourg | 2,243,436 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Finland | 10,624,267 | 9,005,427 | -1,618,840 |
| Sweden | 6,550,830 | 2,560,118 | -3,990,712 |
| France | 2,538,012 | 1,683,388 | -854,624 |
| Netherlands | 1,854,755 | 749,964 | -1,104,791 |
| Luxembourg | 1,324,001 | 919,435 | -404,566 |
| Belgium | 1,112,212 | 90,786 | -1,021,426 |
| Germany | 358,121 | 777,468 | +419,347 |
| Austria | 217,412 | 677,490 | +460,078 |
| Czechia | 135,218 | 146,792 | +11,574 |
| Spain | 81,729 | 172,142 | +90,413 |
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 | 26,489,980 |
| France | 4,346,622 |
| Finland | 3,432,348 |
| Austria | 2,516,268 |
| Germany | 1,046,432 |
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 | 17,394,044 | 9,095,936 | -8,298,108 |
| France | 2,576,661 | 1,769,961 | -806,700 |
| Finland | 836,912 | 2,595,436 | +1,758,524 |
| Austria | 1,585,103 | 931,165 | -653,938 |
| Germany | 323,494 | 722,938 | +399,444 |
| Netherlands | 511,631 | 459,411 | -52,220 |
| Czechia | 162,982 | 183,578 | +20,596 |
| Spain | 81,706 | 172,142 | +90,436 |
| Slovakia | 5,436 | 61,386 | +55,950 |
| Poland | 2,795 | 63,795 | +61,000 |
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 |
| West Midlands | 4 |
| Inner London - West | 3 |
| Kent | 3 |
| Lancashire | 3 |
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 | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| West Midlands | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Inner London - West | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Kent | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Lancashire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| South East Wales | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Inner London - East | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Lincolnshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Merseyside | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 2 | 1 | -1 |
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) | 28,064,677 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 10,726,847 |
| Other | 2,243,464 |
| Road transport | 526,575 |
| Air transport | 261,404 |
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) | 16,624,097 | 11,440,580 | -5,183,517 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 6,581,719 | 4,145,128 | -2,436,591 |
| Other | 1,324,029 | 919,435 | -404,594 |
| Road transport | 238,411 | 288,164 | +49,753 |
| Air transport | 52,568 | 208,836 | +156,268 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London | 20,761,441 |
| Immingham Docks | 10,759,539 |
| Dover | 4,253,569 |
| 000 | 2,243,464 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,155,926 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London | 11,635,169 | 9,126,272 | -2,508,897 |
| Immingham Docks | 7,718,660 | 3,040,879 | -4,677,781 |
| Dover | 1,876,748 | 2,376,821 | +500,073 |
| 000 | 1,324,029 | 919,435 | -404,594 |
| Eurotunnel | 977,829 | 178,097 | -799,732 |
| 499 | 238,411 | 288,164 | +49,753 |
| Purfleet | 53,902 | 407,180 | +353,278 |
| Killingholme | 280,528 | 49,119 | -231,409 |
| Newhaven | 244,161 | 60,551 | -183,610 |
| Hull | 173,738 | 0 | -173,738 |
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 | 17 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 9 |
| Other manufacturing | 6 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 5 |
| Manufacture of rubber and plastic products | 4 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 10 |
| 2025-10 | 15 |
| 2025-09 | 13 |
| 2025-08 | 13 |
| 2025-07 | 13 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| SMITH ANDERSON GROUP LIMITED | 46 |
| INTERFLEX SCOTLAND LIMITED | 33 |
| WELTON BIBBY AND BARON LIMITED | 25 |
| UK & IE FLORA GROUP LIMITED | 23 |
| COCOPAC LIMITED | 23 |
| HUHTAMAKI BCP LIMITED | 21 |
| SMURFIT WESTROCK UK LTD | 20 |
| ANTALIS LIMITED | 19 |
| ESSITY UK LIMITED | 19 |
| FORMICA LIMITED | 16 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 21 |
| 1m-15m | 14 |
| 15m-54m | 10 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Portugal | 13,893,814 |
| Germany | 4,121,023 |
| United States | 3,832,386 |
| China | 3,027,627 |
| India | 2,702,862 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portugal | 6,988,147 | 6,905,667 | -82,480 |
| Germany | 2,432,288 | 1,688,735 | -743,553 |
| United States | 2,125,127 | 1,707,259 | -417,868 |
| China | 1,690,401 | 1,337,226 | -353,175 |
| India | 2,222,123 | 480,739 | -1,741,384 |
| Netherlands | 868,438 | 1,440,094 | +571,656 |
| Finland | 1,576,947 | 81,109 | -1,495,838 |
| Slovakia | 692,233 | 326,386 | -365,847 |
| Singapore | 557,653 | 379,793 | -177,860 |
| Taiwan | 691,450 | 168,094 | -523,356 |
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) | 23,579,694 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 17,121,395 |
| Air transport | 138,066 |
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) | 11,908,029 | 11,671,665 | -236,364 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 12,317,788 | 4,803,607 | -7,514,181 |
| Air transport | 31,295 | 106,771 | +75,476 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 8,937,111 |
| Newhaven | 6,307,351 |
| Immingham Docks | 5,649,569 |
| Southampton | 4,295,449 |
| London Gateway Port | 4,120,892 |
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 / Eurotunnel | 5,767,913 | 3,169,198 | -2,598,715 |
| Newhaven | 2,725,485 | 3,581,866 | +856,381 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,403,004 | 3,246,565 | +843,561 |
| Southampton | 3,584,941 | 710,508 | -2,874,433 |
| London Gateway Port | 3,553,507 | 567,385 | -2,986,122 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,875,758 | 1,779,064 | -96,694 |
| Felixstowe | 1,117,187 | 1,504,501 | +387,314 |
| Dover | 1,116,457 | 547,894 | -568,563 |
| Portsmouth | 863,162 | 616,532 | -246,630 |
| Poole | 262,072 | 600,612 | +338,540 |
Quick facts
HS code: 48043951
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Bleached kraft paper, uniformly bleached throughout. Used for high-quality packaging and printing