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 | 10,540,233 |
| Spain | 7,302,851 |
| Turkey | 5,356,952 |
| Poland | 4,374,259 |
| 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 | 5,252,607 | 5,287,626 | +35,019 |
| Spain | 2,536,415 | 4,766,436 | +2,230,021 |
| Turkey | 1,732,435 | 3,624,517 | +1,892,082 |
| Poland | 2,090,544 | 2,283,715 | +193,171 |
| Netherlands | 1,496,156 | 0 | -1,496,156 |
| Germany | 814,719 | 42,064 | -772,655 |
| Ireland | 37,858 | 0 | -37,858 |
| Brazil | 0 | 34,823 | +34,823 |
| China | 23,550 | 6,621 | -16,929 |
| Czechia | 85 | 23,590 | +23,505 |
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 | 10,466,480 |
| Spain | 6,488,740 |
| Poland | 5,919,425 |
| Turkey | 5,356,952 |
| 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 | 5,220,846 | 5,245,634 | +24,788 |
| Spain | 3,143,064 | 3,345,676 | +202,612 |
| Poland | 3,616,270 | 2,303,155 | -1,313,115 |
| Turkey | 1,732,435 | 3,624,517 | +1,892,082 |
| Brazil | 0 | 34,823 | +34,823 |
| China | 23,550 | 6,621 | -16,929 |
| Czechia | 85 | 23,590 | +23,505 |
| United States | 21,584 | 0 | -21,584 |
| Ireland | 16,874 | 0 | -16,874 |
| Sweden | 0 | 15,183 | +15,183 |
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 | 0 | -1 |
| Inner London - East | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Kent | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Lancashire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 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) | 17,534,261 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 10,829,536 |
| Other | 1,696,047 |
| Air transport | 39,590 |
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) | 8,375,989 | 9,158,272 | +782,283 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 5,381,032 | 5,448,504 | +67,472 |
| Other | 222,907 | 1,473,140 | +1,250,233 |
| Air transport | 29,016 | 10,574 | -18,442 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 9,943,833 |
| Liverpool Docks | 5,724,127 |
| Goole | 5,631,672 |
| Felixstowe | 4,898,534 |
| 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 | 4,806,692 | 5,137,141 | +330,449 |
| Liverpool Docks | 3,066,330 | 2,657,797 | -408,533 |
| Goole | 3,491,972 | 2,139,700 | -1,352,272 |
| Felixstowe | 1,733,176 | 3,165,358 | +1,432,182 |
| 000 | 222,907 | 1,473,140 | +1,250,233 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 0 | 653,756 | +653,756 |
| Eurotunnel | 309,036 | 174,075 | -134,961 |
| Southampton | 0 | 427,367 | +427,367 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 201,403 | 0 | -201,403 |
| Killingholme | 55,027 | 66,094 | +11,067 |
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 | 7 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 5 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 4 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 2 |
| 2025-10 | 1 |
| 2025-09 | 4 |
| 2025-08 | 4 |
| 2025-07 | 2 |
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+ | 8 |
| 15m-54m | 6 |
| 0-1m | 2 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 4,224,464 |
| China | 4,198,568 |
| Belgium | 1,146,311 |
| South Africa | 705,789 |
| 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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 2,441,839 | 1,782,625 | -659,214 |
| China | 1,374,642 | 2,823,926 | +1,449,284 |
| Belgium | 1,067,038 | 79,273 | -987,765 |
| South Africa | 705,789 | 0 | -705,789 |
| France | 155,739 | 265,531 | +109,792 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 242,118 | 0 | -242,118 |
| Germany | 127,134 | 87,259 | -39,875 |
| Netherlands | 11,077 | 193,869 | +182,792 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 6,287,537 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 5,695,227 |
| Air transport | 32,552 |
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) | 3,795,715 | 2,491,822 | -1,303,893 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,417,568 | 3,277,659 | +860,091 |
| Air transport | 32,552 | 0 | -32,552 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 7,305,340 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,762,650 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,171,009 |
| Felixstowe | 885,686 |
| 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 | 2,805,096 | 4,500,244 | +1,695,148 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,315,909 | 446,741 | -869,168 |
| London Gateway Port | 720,058 | 450,951 | -269,107 |
| Felixstowe | 885,686 | 0 | -885,686 |
| Holyhead | 314,743 | 27,666 | -287,077 |
| Immingham Docks | 11,077 | 149,219 | +138,142 |
| Dover | 23,967 | 83,618 | +59,651 |
| Southampton | 14,891 | 69,934 | +55,043 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 66,113 | 0 | -66,113 |
| Heysham | 23,562 | 11,489 | -12,073 |
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