Import/export HS code 48044191: Saturating kraft paper
Unbleached kraft paper used for saturating purposes. Ideal for industrial and technical 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 3,980,730 |
| Finland | 2,588,708 |
| Spain | 412,502 |
| France | 262,263 |
| Germany | 81,313 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 1,810,313 | 2,170,417 | +360,104 |
| Finland | 129,880 | 2,458,828 | +2,328,948 |
| Spain | 22,709 | 389,793 | +367,084 |
| France | 222,437 | 39,826 | -182,611 |
| Germany | 4,073 | 77,240 | +73,167 |
| Netherlands | 0 | 9,121 | +9,121 |
| Sweden | 0 | 7,297 | +7,297 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 4,252,979 |
| Finland | 2,694,365 |
| France | 229,286 |
| Spain | 61,282 |
| Germany | 53,502 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 1,814,263 | 2,438,716 | +624,453 |
| Finland | 133,953 | 2,560,412 | +2,426,459 |
| France | 180,339 | 48,947 | -131,392 |
| Spain | 41,749 | 19,533 | -22,216 |
| Germany | 0 | 53,502 | +53,502 |
| Italy | 0 | 24,115 | +24,115 |
| Netherlands | 19,108 | 0 | -19,108 |
| Sweden | 0 | 7,297 | +7,297 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Lincolnshire | 2 |
| West of England | 2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 1 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 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 | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| West of England | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Lancashire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Southern Scotland | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| West Yorkshire | 0 | 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) | 6,469,878 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 811,660 |
| Air transport | 60,396 |
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) | 1,849,630 | 4,620,248 | +2,770,618 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 321,701 | 489,959 | +168,258 |
| Air transport | 18,081 | 42,315 | +24,234 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Tyne | 3,888,450 |
| Middlesbrough | 1,404,581 |
| London | 747,403 |
| Dover | 485,690 |
| Hull | 392,727 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tyne | 1,733,069 | 2,155,381 | +422,312 |
| Middlesbrough | 0 | 1,404,581 | +1,404,581 |
| London | 49,539 | 697,864 | +648,325 |
| Dover | 155,813 | 329,877 | +174,064 |
| Hull | 38,881 | 353,846 | +314,965 |
| Eurotunnel | 24,411 | 69,085 | +44,674 |
| Southampton | 77,244 | 15,036 | -62,208 |
| Immingham Docks | 51,055 | 30,498 | -20,557 |
| Portsmouth | 19,108 | 23,738 | +4,630 |
| Killingholme | 0 | 30,301 | +30,301 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 6 |
| Manufacture of paper and paper products | 1 |
| Manufacture of rubber and plastic products | 1 |
| Manufacture of textiles | 1 |
| Manufacture of wood and of products of wood and cork, except furniture; manufacture of articles of straw and plaiting materials | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 2 |
| 2025-11 | 1 |
| 2025-10 | 4 |
| 2025-09 | 4 |
| 2025-07 | 1 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 6 |
| 54m+ | 4 |
| 0-1m | 1 |
| 15m-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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 3,032,417 |
| Colombia | 41,365 |
| Netherlands | 23,193 |
| Spain | 18,716 |
| India | 13,612 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 1,340,896 | 1,691,521 | +350,625 |
| Colombia | 13,261 | 28,104 | +14,843 |
| Netherlands | 23,193 | 0 | -23,193 |
| Spain | 18,716 | 0 | -18,716 |
| India | 13,612 | 0 | -13,612 |
| Ireland | 8,436 | 0 | -8,436 |
| Italy | 0 | 7,694 | +7,694 |
| France | 0 | 1,800 | +1,800 |
| Finland | 1,260 | 0 | -1,260 |
| Taiwan | 1,064 | 0 | -1,064 |
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) | 3,086,467 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 62,026 |
| Air transport | 1,064 |
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) | 1,367,769 | 1,718,698 | +350,929 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 51,605 | 10,421 | -41,184 |
| Air transport | 1,064 | 0 | -1,064 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 3,054,683 |
| London Gateway Port | 41,365 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 18,857 |
| Newhaven | 18,716 |
| Middlesbrough | 13,612 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 1,364,089 | 1,690,594 | +326,505 |
| London Gateway Port | 13,261 | 28,104 | +14,843 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 8,436 | 10,421 | +1,985 |
| Newhaven | 18,716 | 0 | -18,716 |
| Middlesbrough | 13,612 | 0 | -13,612 |
| Hull | 1,260 | 0 | -1,260 |
| Manchester Airport | 1,064 | 0 | -1,064 |
Quick facts
HS code: 48044191
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Unbleached kraft paper used for saturating purposes. Ideal for industrial and technical applications