Import/export HS code 480452: Bleached kraft paper, 95% wood fibers
Bleached kraft paper with over 95% wood fibers. Ideal 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 | 3,470,465 |
| Belgium | 2,335,858 |
| Luxembourg | 881,681 |
| Sweden | 695,745 |
| Germany | 53,905 |
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 | 1,901,760 | 1,568,705 | -333,055 |
| Belgium | 1,812,324 | 523,534 | -1,288,790 |
| Luxembourg | 842,385 | 39,296 | -803,089 |
| Sweden | 57,583 | 638,162 | +580,579 |
| Germany | 38,997 | 14,908 | -24,089 |
| Netherlands | 7,136 | 0 | -7,136 |
| United States | 0 | 4,135 | +4,135 |
| China | 3,353 | 0 | -3,353 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Finland | 5,829,737 |
| Sweden | 763,335 |
| United States | 4,135 |
| China | 3,353 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Finland | 3,707,535 | 2,122,202 | -1,585,333 |
| Sweden | 110,265 | 653,070 | +542,805 |
| United States | 0 | 4,135 | +4,135 |
| China | 3,353 | 0 | -3,353 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 2 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 1 |
| Northern Ireland | 1 |
| West Midlands | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Northern Ireland | 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) | 5,390,268 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,206,157 |
| Other | 851,718 |
| Air transport | 4,135 |
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) | 3,315,641 | 2,074,627 | -1,241,014 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 505,512 | 700,645 | +195,133 |
| Other | 842,385 | 9,333 | -833,052 |
| Air transport | 0 | 4,135 | +4,135 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London | 3,013,132 |
| Medway | 1,470,390 |
| Hull | 1,251,308 |
| 000 | 851,718 |
| Immingham Docks | 737,944 |
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 | 2,189,688 | 823,444 | -1,366,244 |
| Medway | 162,748 | 1,307,642 | +1,144,894 |
| Hull | 1,251,308 | 0 | -1,251,308 |
| 000 | 842,385 | 9,333 | -833,052 |
| Immingham Docks | 96,555 | 641,389 | +544,834 |
| Dover | 57,571 | 2,797 | -54,774 |
| Felixstowe | 42,397 | 0 | -42,397 |
| Purfleet | 20,886 | 0 | -20,886 |
| East Midlands Airport | 0 | 4,135 | +4,135 |
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 | 2 |
| Dormant Company | 1 |
| Manufacture of rubber and plastic products | 1 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 3 |
| 2025-11 | 3 |
| 2025-10 | 4 |
| 2025-09 | 3 |
| 2025-08 | 3 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| STORA ENSO UK LIMITED | 25 |
| HUHTAMAKI (UK) LIMITED | 21 |
| HUHTAMAKI (UK) LIMITED | 21 |
| PANKAKOSKI MILL OY | 15 |
| ALIZ FOOD PACKAGING LTD | 2 |
| OVAL MEDICAL LIMITED | 1 |
| SLATER HARRISON & CO.LIMITED | 1 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| 0-1m | 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 | 134,920 |
| Italy | 75,536 |
| Switzerland | 44,641 |
| Poland | 35,359 |
| Spain | 20,507 |
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 | 15,982 | 118,938 | +102,956 |
| Italy | 19,736 | 55,800 | +36,064 |
| Switzerland | 17,547 | 27,094 | +9,547 |
| Poland | 20,415 | 14,944 | -5,471 |
| Spain | 0 | 20,507 | +20,507 |
| Netherlands | 2,156 | 13,421 | +11,265 |
| India | 0 | 11,967 | +11,967 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 5,416 | 4,928 | -488 |
| Lithuania | 1,497 | 2,562 | +1,065 |
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) | 330,599 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 22,311 |
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) | 77,333 | 253,266 | +175,933 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 5,416 | 16,895 | +11,479 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 289,684 |
| Newhaven | 20,507 |
| London Gateway Port | 15,979 |
| Hull | 7,627 |
| Immingham Docks | 6,799 |
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 | 67,995 | 221,689 | +153,694 |
| Newhaven | 0 | 20,507 | +20,507 |
| London Gateway Port | 0 | 15,979 | +15,979 |
| Hull | 0 | 7,627 | +7,627 |
| Immingham Docks | 5,685 | 1,114 | -4,571 |
| Southampton | 5,416 | 0 | -5,416 |
| Harwich | 2,156 | 1,152 | -1,004 |
| Dover | 1,497 | 1,177 | -320 |
| Felixstowe | 0 | 916 | +916 |
Quick facts
HS code: 480452
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Bleached kraft paper with over 95% wood fibers. Ideal for high-quality packaging and printing