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 | 3,433,415 |
| Belgium | 2,366,102 |
| Luxembourg | 1,050,054 |
| Sweden | 848,562 |
| Germany | 51,108 |
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 | 1,957,923 | 1,475,492 | -482,431 |
| Belgium | 1,264,631 | 1,101,471 | -163,160 |
| Luxembourg | 988,953 | 61,101 | -927,852 |
| Sweden | 215,835 | 632,727 | +416,892 |
| Germany | 38,997 | 12,111 | -26,886 |
| Poland | 24,920 | 0 | -24,920 |
| Netherlands | 1,814 | 5,322 | +3,508 |
| 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 | 5,822,931 |
| Sweden | 913,355 |
| 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 | 3,216,005 | 2,606,926 | -609,079 |
| Sweden | 263,195 | 650,160 | +386,965 |
| 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) | 5,480,116 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,259,523 |
| Other | 1,045,011 |
| 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) | 2,926,200 | 2,553,916 | -372,284 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 556,353 | 703,170 | +146,817 |
| Other | 1,013,873 | 31,138 | -982,735 |
| 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 | 3,099,539 |
| Medway | 1,377,177 |
| Hull | 1,251,308 |
| 000 | 1,045,011 |
| Immingham Docks | 890,761 |
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 | 1,698,158 | 1,401,381 | -296,777 |
| Medway | 162,748 | 1,214,429 | +1,051,681 |
| Hull | 1,251,308 | 0 | -1,251,308 |
| 000 | 1,013,873 | 31,138 | -982,735 |
| Immingham Docks | 254,807 | 635,954 | +381,147 |
| Dover | 57,571 | 0 | -57,571 |
| Felixstowe | 37,075 | 5,322 | -31,753 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 3 |
| 2025-10 | 4 |
| 2025-09 | 3 |
| 2025-08 | 3 |
| 2025-06 | 2 |
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 | 20 |
| HUHTAMAKI (UK) LIMITED | 20 |
| PANKAKOSKI MILL OY | 14 |
| 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 | 112,495 |
| Switzerland | 41,968 |
| Italy | 38,463 |
| 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 | 4,236 | 108,259 | +104,023 |
| Switzerland | 17,547 | 24,421 | +6,874 |
| Italy | 19,736 | 18,727 | -1,009 |
| Poland | 20,415 | 14,944 | -5,471 |
| Spain | 0 | 20,507 | +20,507 |
| Netherlands | 1,015 | 14,463 | +13,448 |
| 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) | 267,314 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 23,326 |
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) | 63,431 | 203,883 | +140,452 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 6,431 | 16,895 | +10,464 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 227,513 |
| Newhaven | 20,507 |
| London Gateway Port | 15,979 |
| Hull | 7,627 |
| Immingham Docks | 5,685 |
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 | 56,249 | 171,264 | +115,015 |
| Newhaven | 0 | 20,507 | +20,507 |
| London Gateway Port | 0 | 15,979 | +15,979 |
| Hull | 0 | 7,627 | +7,627 |
| Immingham Docks | 5,685 | 0 | -5,685 |
| Southampton | 5,416 | 0 | -5,416 |
| Harwich | 1,015 | 3,308 | +2,293 |
| 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