Import/export HS code 480530: Sulphite wrapping paper
A type of wrapping paper made from sulphite pulp, often used for packaging delicate items
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- 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 | 3,327,761 |
| Netherlands | 2,766,956 |
| Italy | 2,507,188 |
| Czechia | 2,067,686 |
| France | 1,042,327 |
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 | 1,278,702 | 2,049,059 | +770,357 |
| Netherlands | 1,906,163 | 860,793 | -1,045,370 |
| Italy | 1,276,342 | 1,230,846 | -45,496 |
| Czechia | 1,058,191 | 1,009,495 | -48,696 |
| France | 420,904 | 621,423 | +200,519 |
| China | 218,375 | 159,238 | -59,137 |
| Hungary | 160,393 | 75,699 | -84,694 |
| Spain | 108,624 | 120,944 | +12,320 |
| Belgium | 121,699 | 0 | -121,699 |
| Greece | 49,144 | 40,603 | -8,541 |
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 | 6,342,959 |
| Italy | 2,507,011 |
| Czechia | 2,480,348 |
| China | 392,342 |
| Netherlands | 345,604 |
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 | 3,076,439 | 3,266,520 | +190,081 |
| Italy | 1,310,881 | 1,196,130 | -114,751 |
| Czechia | 1,348,357 | 1,131,991 | -216,366 |
| China | 227,037 | 165,305 | -61,732 |
| Netherlands | 219,832 | 125,772 | -94,060 |
| Hungary | 160,393 | 76,588 | -83,805 |
| France | 99,097 | 115,732 | +16,635 |
| Spain | 108,624 | 55,937 | -52,687 |
| Greece | 49,144 | 40,603 | -8,541 |
| Poland | 39,757 | 24,002 | -15,755 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 10 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 7 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 6 |
| Essex | 4 |
| West Midlands | 4 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 6 | 10 | +4 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 6 | 4 | -2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| Essex | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| West Midlands | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Greater Manchester | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Cheshire | 2 | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 9,393,891 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,504,737 |
| Air transport | 69,459 |
| Other | 30,472 |
| Road transport | 3,064 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 4,430,226 | 4,963,665 | +533,439 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,240,886 | 1,263,851 | -977,035 |
| Air transport | 53,609 | 15,850 | -37,759 |
| Other | 4,392 | 26,080 | +21,688 |
| Road transport | 3,064 | 0 | -3,064 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 5,335,697 |
| London | 2,456,548 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,832,213 |
| Middlesbrough | 1,325,721 |
| Eurotunnel | 550,662 |
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 | 1,786,088 | 3,549,609 | +1,763,521 |
| London | 1,774,538 | 682,010 | -1,092,528 |
| Immingham Docks | 936,610 | 895,603 | -41,007 |
| Middlesbrough | 1,045,608 | 280,113 | -765,495 |
| Eurotunnel | 270,620 | 280,042 | +9,422 |
| Felixstowe | 312,175 | 166,577 | -145,598 |
| Killingholme | 129,232 | 186,288 | +57,056 |
| Hull | 168,369 | 40,715 | -127,654 |
| Southampton | 38,847 | 63,938 | +25,091 |
| London Gateway Port | 36,965 | 61,089 | +24,124 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 25 |
| Manufacture of paper and paper products | 16 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 12 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 7 |
| Other manufacturing | 6 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 17 |
| 2025-11 | 18 |
| 2025-10 | 33 |
| 2025-09 | 21 |
| 2025-08 | 15 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| MORPLAN LIMITED | 66 |
| NORTHWOOD PAPER SALES LIMITED | 48 |
| EURO PACKAGING UK LIMITED | 43 |
| COCOPAC LIMITED | 40 |
| BROWN BROTHERS GROUP LIMITED | 39 |
| ROBERTS,MART & CO.LIMITED | 33 |
| ITX UK LIMITED | 33 |
| DUNI POPPIES LIMITED | 33 |
| WZ PACKAGING LIMITED | 33 |
| HELLENIC FOOD DISTRIBUTION UK LTD | 33 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 30 |
| 54m+ | 22 |
| 0-1m | 11 |
| 15m-54m | 9 |
| Other | 4 |
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 | 97,005 |
| Netherlands | 62,707 |
| France | 61,995 |
| Australia | 58,471 |
| Germany | 15,052 |
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 | 50,705 | 46,300 | -4,405 |
| Netherlands | 49,999 | 12,708 | -37,291 |
| France | 33,993 | 28,002 | -5,991 |
| Australia | 58,471 | 0 | -58,471 |
| Germany | 15,052 | 0 | -15,052 |
| Nigeria | 7,706 | 0 | -7,706 |
| Japan | 7,604 | 0 | -7,604 |
| Malta | 1,934 | 4,753 | +2,819 |
| Czechia | 5,137 | 0 | -5,137 |
| Syrian Arab Republic | 0 | 4,847 | +4,847 |
Exports by country of origin
What this shows: Export volume by production origin country. For re-exports, indicates where goods originated before UK export.
Top 5 values
| Origin | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 60 |
| XI | 28 |
Export origin countries 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 export value, right side by second 12-month export value, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Origin | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 0 | 60 | +60 |
| XI | 24 | 4 | -20 |
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) | 234,568 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 95,287 |
| Air transport | 13,454 |
| Other | 1,288 |
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) | 143,573 | 90,995 | -52,578 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 88,142 | 7,145 | -80,997 |
| Air transport | 9,407 | 4,047 | -5,360 |
| Other | 520 | 768 | +248 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 101,289 |
| Holyhead | 92,938 |
| Southampton | 62,575 |
| Harwich | 25,298 |
| Immingham Docks | 24,991 |
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 | 68,534 | 32,755 | -35,779 |
| Holyhead | 50,185 | 42,753 | -7,432 |
| Southampton | 62,575 | 0 | -62,575 |
| Harwich | 12,590 | 12,708 | +118 |
| Immingham Docks | 24,991 | 0 | -24,991 |
| London Gateway Port | 5,134 | 7,145 | +2,011 |
| London | 7,706 | 0 | -7,706 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 3,500 | 4,047 | +547 |
| ZLC | 4,697 | 0 | -4,697 |
| Liverpool Docks | 0 | 2,779 | +2,779 |
Quick facts
HS code: 480530
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: A type of wrapping paper made from sulphite pulp, often used for packaging delicate items