Import/export HS code 48051990: Various fluting papers
All other fluting papers not covered by specific codes, used in packaging industries
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 10,494,485 |
| Spain | 7,284,591 |
| Turkey | 5,561,913 |
| Poland | 4,379,018 |
| Netherlands | 1,496,156 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 5,007,867 | 5,486,618 | +478,751 |
| Spain | 2,569,211 | 4,715,380 | +2,146,169 |
| Turkey | 1,496,024 | 4,065,889 | +2,569,865 |
| Poland | 2,134,721 | 2,244,297 | +109,576 |
| Netherlands | 1,496,156 | 0 | -1,496,156 |
| Germany | 780,471 | 0 | -780,471 |
| Brazil | 0 | 34,823 | +34,823 |
| China | 24,588 | 7,683 | -16,905 |
| Czechia | 85 | 23,590 | +23,505 |
| Ireland | 20,984 | 0 | -20,984 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 10,420,732 |
| Spain | 6,394,168 |
| Poland | 5,924,184 |
| Turkey | 5,561,913 |
| Brazil | 34,823 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 4,976,106 | 5,444,626 | +468,520 |
| Spain | 3,141,612 | 3,252,556 | +110,944 |
| Poland | 3,660,447 | 2,263,737 | -1,396,710 |
| Turkey | 1,496,024 | 4,065,889 | +2,569,865 |
| Brazil | 0 | 34,823 | +34,823 |
| China | 24,588 | 7,683 | -16,905 |
| Czechia | 85 | 23,590 | +23,505 |
| United States | 21,584 | 0 | -21,584 |
| Sweden | 15,183 | 0 | -15,183 |
| United Kingdom | 0 | 12,236 | +12,236 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 4 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 3 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Midlands | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Inner London - East | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Inner London - West | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Kent | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Lancashire | 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) | 17,644,650 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 10,774,161 |
| Other | 1,696,047 |
| Air transport | 41,690 |
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) | 8,177,229 | 9,467,421 | +1,290,192 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 5,139,675 | 5,634,486 | +494,811 |
| Other | 222,907 | 1,473,140 | +1,250,233 |
| Air transport | 30,054 | 11,636 | -18,418 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 9,917,556 |
| Liverpool Docks | 5,639,441 |
| Goole | 5,631,672 |
| Felixstowe | 5,103,495 |
| 000 | 1,696,047 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover | 4,592,142 | 5,325,414 | +733,272 |
| Liverpool Docks | 3,074,764 | 2,564,677 | -510,087 |
| Goole | 3,491,972 | 2,139,700 | -1,352,272 |
| Felixstowe | 1,496,765 | 3,606,730 | +2,109,965 |
| 000 | 222,907 | 1,473,140 | +1,250,233 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 0 | 653,756 | +653,756 |
| Eurotunnel | 278,846 | 184,794 | -94,052 |
| Southampton | 0 | 427,367 | +427,367 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 201,403 | 2,488 | -198,915 |
| Killingholme | 99,204 | 12,877 | -86,327 |
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 | 8 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 5 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 3 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 1 |
| Human health activities | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 3 |
| 2025-11 | 2 |
| 2025-10 | 1 |
| 2025-09 | 4 |
| 2025-08 | 4 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 9 |
| 15m-54m | 6 |
| 0-1m | 1 |
| 1m-15m | 1 |
| Other | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 4,608,854 |
| Ireland | 4,115,759 |
| Belgium | 1,132,814 |
| South Africa | 915,648 |
| France | 421,270 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 1,215,310 | 3,393,544 | +2,178,234 |
| Ireland | 2,363,728 | 1,752,031 | -611,697 |
| Belgium | 1,053,541 | 79,273 | -974,268 |
| South Africa | 705,789 | 209,859 | -495,930 |
| France | 155,739 | 265,531 | +109,792 |
| Netherlands | 11,077 | 231,964 | +220,887 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 242,118 | 0 | -242,118 |
| Germany | 127,134 | 87,259 | -39,875 |
| Sweden | 0 | 140,883 | +140,883 |
| Australia | 0 | 90,289 | +90,289 |
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) | 6,292,885 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 6,203,430 |
| Air transport | 33,784 |
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) | 2,236,981 | 4,055,904 | +1,818,923 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,704,107 | 2,499,323 | -1,204,784 |
| Air transport | 32,552 | 1,232 | -31,320 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 7,477,015 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,787,248 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,549,378 |
| Felixstowe | 863,048 |
| Holyhead | 342,409 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 2,750,547 | 4,726,468 | +1,975,921 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,302,412 | 484,836 | -817,576 |
| London Gateway Port | 705,789 | 843,589 | +137,800 |
| Felixstowe | 734,259 | 128,789 | -605,470 |
| Holyhead | 314,743 | 27,666 | -287,077 |
| Immingham Docks | 11,077 | 149,219 | +138,142 |
| Dover | 23,967 | 83,618 | +59,651 |
| Southampton | 0 | 69,934 | +69,934 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 66,113 | 0 | -66,113 |
| ZLC | 32,552 | 1,232 | -31,320 |
Quick facts
HS code: 48051990
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: All other fluting papers not covered by specific codes, used in packaging industries