Import/export HS code 48051910: Wellenstoff
A specific type of fluting paper, often used in the production of corrugated cardboard
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.
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* 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 98,571,972 |
| Netherlands | 33,039,470 |
| France | 11,703,814 |
| Belgium | 6,624,021 |
| Turkey | 1,841,487 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 55,411,866 | 43,160,106 | -12,251,760 |
| Netherlands | 14,272,174 | 18,767,296 | +4,495,122 |
| France | 5,883,817 | 5,819,997 | -63,820 |
| Belgium | 2,367,074 | 4,256,947 | +1,889,873 |
| Turkey | 0 | 1,841,487 | +1,841,487 |
| Poland | 310,848 | 287,003 | -23,845 |
| Norway | 284,558 | 269,784 | -14,774 |
| Sweden | 14,867 | 166,971 | +152,104 |
| Spain | 40,657 | 107,792 | +67,135 |
| India | 73,011 | 21,751 | -51,260 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 108,559,890 |
| Netherlands | 27,492,307 |
| France | 13,262,789 |
| Turkey | 1,841,487 |
| Poland | 539,603 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 59,536,670 | 49,023,220 | -10,513,450 |
| Netherlands | 11,083,419 | 16,408,888 | +5,325,469 |
| France | 6,472,860 | 6,789,929 | +317,069 |
| Turkey | 0 | 1,841,487 | +1,841,487 |
| Poland | 257,268 | 282,335 | +25,067 |
| Norway | 114,010 | 74,395 | -39,615 |
| Spain | 49,597 | 107,792 | +58,195 |
| Belgium | 68,968 | 56,506 | -12,462 |
| Italy | 66,472 | 42,684 | -23,788 |
| India | 73,011 | 22,668 | -50,343 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 3 |
| West Midlands | 3 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 |
| Kent | 2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 2 |
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 | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| West Midlands | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Kent | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| West Yorkshire | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| Cheshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Eastern Scotland | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 1 | 0 | -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) | 105,281,096 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 47,281,473 |
| Other | 946,894 |
| Road transport | 27,520 |
| Air transport | 1,794 |
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) | 55,179,983 | 50,101,113 | -5,078,870 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 22,606,164 | 24,675,309 | +2,069,145 |
| Other | 929,536 | 17,358 | -912,178 |
| Road transport | 0 | 27,520 | +27,520 |
| Air transport | 1,794 | 0 | -1,794 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 80,120,967 |
| London | 40,115,794 |
| Boston | 16,857,277 |
| Dover | 7,750,651 |
| Eurotunnel | 2,447,017 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 45,996,203 | 34,124,764 | -11,871,439 |
| London | 15,956,370 | 24,159,424 | +8,203,054 |
| Boston | 8,898,989 | 7,958,288 | -940,701 |
| Dover | 3,847,721 | 3,902,930 | +55,209 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,410,868 | 1,036,149 | -374,719 |
| Felixstowe | 481,341 | 1,477,238 | +995,897 |
| Medway | 322,921 | 921,350 | +598,429 |
| 000 | 929,536 | 17,358 | -912,178 |
| Killingholme | 344,256 | 184,117 | -160,139 |
| Southampton | 90,524 | 259,469 | +168,945 |
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 | 14 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 4 |
| Manufacture of rubber and plastic products | 3 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 3 |
| Land transport and transport via pipelines | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 6 |
| 2025-10 | 9 |
| 2025-09 | 7 |
| 2025-08 | 7 |
| 2025-07 | 10 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| PROGROUP BOARD LIMITED | 47 |
| CEPAC LIMITED | 42 |
| JOHN ROBERTS HOLDINGS LIMITED | 36 |
| RAJAPACK LIMITED | 24 |
| WP INDUSTRIAL LIMITED | 22 |
| CORRBOARD UK LIMITED | 18 |
| BOARD24 LTD | 18 |
| ONBOARD CORRUGATED LIMITED | 16 |
| NORTHWOOD PAPER SALES LIMITED | 13 |
| COLOMBIER (UK) LIMITED | 13 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 10 |
| 1m-15m | 8 |
| 15m-54m | 6 |
| Other | 3 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 11,506,730 |
| China | 9,430,228 |
| Ireland | 7,830,455 |
| Belgium | 5,268,744 |
| Denmark | 3,386,169 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 7,129,219 | 4,377,511 | -2,751,708 |
| China | 5,649,847 | 3,780,381 | -1,869,466 |
| Ireland | 4,003,924 | 3,826,531 | -177,393 |
| Belgium | 2,802,596 | 2,466,148 | -336,448 |
| Denmark | 2,000,615 | 1,385,554 | -615,061 |
| Netherlands | 1,701,934 | 347,784 | -1,354,150 |
| Costa Rica | 50,547 | 578,598 | +528,051 |
| Sweden | 3,069 | 200,810 | +197,741 |
| Canada | 0 | 60,875 | +60,875 |
| Germany | 24,154 | 35,194 | +11,040 |
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) | 33,261,914 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 7,195,068 |
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) | 19,384,522 | 13,877,392 | -5,507,130 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,991,855 | 3,203,213 | -788,642 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 16,899,377 |
| Felixstowe | 4,968,289 |
| London Gateway Port | 3,545,967 |
| Immingham Docks | 3,222,443 |
| Dover | 2,757,641 |
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 | 11,049,751 | 5,849,626 | -5,200,125 |
| Felixstowe | 3,665,425 | 1,302,864 | -2,362,561 |
| London Gateway Port | 997,777 | 2,548,190 | +1,550,413 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,287,900 | 934,543 | -1,353,357 |
| Dover | 871,665 | 1,885,976 | +1,014,311 |
| Heysham | 1,105,553 | 1,191,985 | +86,432 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,538,183 | 759,184 | -778,999 |
| Holyhead | 942,812 | 1,138,420 | +195,608 |
| Southampton | 420,928 | 578,598 | +157,670 |
| Fishguard | 267,904 | 622,121 | +354,217 |
Quick facts
HS code: 48051910
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: A specific type of fluting paper, often used in the production of corrugated cardboard