Import/export HS code 480550: Felt paper and paperboard
A dense, durable paper or paperboard used for insulation, padding, or soundproofing
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 | 728,508 |
| Czechia | 219,647 |
| United States | 78,202 |
| Italy | 67,222 |
| China | 61,680 |
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 | 281,644 | 446,864 | +165,220 |
| Czechia | 120,645 | 99,002 | -21,643 |
| United States | 49,411 | 28,791 | -20,620 |
| Italy | 44,023 | 23,199 | -20,824 |
| China | 24,538 | 37,142 | +12,604 |
| United Arab Emirates | 6,334 | 1,840 | -4,494 |
| Bulgaria | 7,718 | 0 | -7,718 |
| France | 1,704 | 0 | -1,704 |
| Ireland | 1,466 | 4 | -1,462 |
| Slovenia | 905 | 0 | -905 |
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 | 725,892 |
| Czechia | 219,647 |
| United States | 78,202 |
| China | 69,854 |
| Italy | 67,222 |
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 | 279,028 | 446,864 | +167,836 |
| Czechia | 120,645 | 99,002 | -21,643 |
| United States | 49,411 | 28,791 | -20,620 |
| China | 30,872 | 38,982 | +8,110 |
| Italy | 44,023 | 23,199 | -20,824 |
| Bulgaria | 7,718 | 0 | -7,718 |
| Switzerland | 2,616 | 0 | -2,616 |
| France | 1,704 | 0 | -1,704 |
| Slovenia | 905 | 0 | -905 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 2 |
| West Midlands | 2 |
| West Yorkshire | 2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 |
| Cheshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| West Midlands | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| West Yorkshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Cheshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Inner London - East | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Lancashire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| South East Wales | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 983,727 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 139,008 |
| Air transport | 50,120 |
| Other | 2,376 |
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) | 455,734 | 527,993 | +72,259 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 60,794 | 78,214 | +17,420 |
| Air transport | 19,489 | 30,631 | +11,142 |
| Other | 2,371 | 5 | -2,366 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 657,705 |
| Purfleet | 121,191 |
| Felixstowe | 91,517 |
| Immingham Docks | 83,205 |
| Killingholme | 76,071 |
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 | 331,998 | 325,707 | -6,291 |
| Purfleet | 0 | 121,191 | +121,191 |
| Felixstowe | 45,365 | 46,152 | +787 |
| Immingham Docks | 41,092 | 42,113 | +1,021 |
| Killingholme | 35,575 | 40,496 | +4,921 |
| Liverpool Docks | 30,740 | 21,861 | -8,879 |
| East Midlands Airport | 8,874 | 25,937 | +17,063 |
| Southampton | 19,775 | 5,442 | -14,333 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 9,149 | 4,694 | -4,455 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 9,327 | 0 | -9,327 |
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 | 4 |
| Manufacture of paper and paper products | 3 |
| Other manufacturing | 3 |
| Manufacture of rubber and plastic products | 2 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 4 |
| 2025-10 | 1 |
| 2025-09 | 1 |
| 2025-07 | 3 |
| 2025-06 | 1 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 7 |
| 54m+ | 5 |
| 0-1m | 2 |
| 15m-54m | 2 |
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 | 16,375 |
| Cyprus | 13,350 |
| Austria | 3,570 |
| Israel | 2,220 |
| Czechia | 965 |
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 | 5,551 | 10,824 | +5,273 |
| Cyprus | 0 | 13,350 | +13,350 |
| Austria | 3,570 | 0 | -3,570 |
| Israel | 2,220 | 0 | -2,220 |
| Czechia | 0 | 965 | +965 |
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) | 19,945 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 13,350 |
| Air transport | 3,185 |
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) | 9,121 | 10,824 | +1,703 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 0 | 13,350 | +13,350 |
| Air transport | 2,220 | 965 | -1,255 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 13,350 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 12,046 |
| Holyhead | 3,447 |
| Fishguard | 2,348 |
| Manchester Airport | 2,220 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 0 | 13,350 | +13,350 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 3,570 | 8,476 | +4,906 |
| Holyhead | 3,447 | 0 | -3,447 |
| Fishguard | 0 | 2,348 | +2,348 |
| Manchester Airport | 2,220 | 0 | -2,220 |
| Liverpool Docks | 2,104 | 0 | -2,104 |
| ZLC | 0 | 965 | +965 |
Quick facts
HS code: 480550
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: A dense, durable paper or paperboard used for insulation, padding, or soundproofing