Import/export HS code 480592: Medium-weight paper, 150-225 g/m²
Paper or paperboard weighing between 150 and 225 grams per square meter, used for medium-duty packaging or printing
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 8,169,913 |
| Denmark | 6,573,834 |
| Italy | 4,643,211 |
| Netherlands | 3,715,108 |
| Belgium | 2,407,747 |
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 | 5,128,104 | 3,041,809 | -2,086,295 |
| Denmark | 3,024,609 | 3,549,225 | +524,616 |
| Italy | 2,538,142 | 2,105,069 | -433,073 |
| Netherlands | 1,958,278 | 1,756,830 | -201,448 |
| Belgium | 1,159,147 | 1,248,600 | +89,453 |
| France | 1,269,865 | 202,425 | -1,067,440 |
| Spain | 592,393 | 110,094 | -482,299 |
| Turkey | 203,896 | 168,636 | -35,260 |
| United States | 278,404 | 14,458 | -263,946 |
| China | 72,519 | 40,411 | -32,108 |
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 | 11,358,273 |
| Denmark | 6,758,901 |
| Italy | 6,087,900 |
| France | 1,573,079 |
| Sweden | 1,182,503 |
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 | 6,754,760 | 4,603,513 | -2,151,247 |
| Denmark | 3,188,467 | 3,570,434 | +381,967 |
| Italy | 3,265,397 | 2,822,503 | -442,894 |
| France | 1,174,858 | 398,221 | -776,637 |
| Sweden | 649,839 | 532,664 | -117,175 |
| Spain | 592,393 | 19,907 | -572,486 |
| Turkey | 203,896 | 168,636 | -35,260 |
| United States | 278,404 | 14,458 | -263,946 |
| China | 72,519 | 40,411 | -32,108 |
| Austria | 30,743 | 61,626 | +30,883 |
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 |
| Greater Manchester | 3 |
| Lancashire | 3 |
| West Midlands | 3 |
| West Yorkshire | 3 |
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 | 2 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Lancashire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| West Midlands | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| West Yorkshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Essex | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Inner London - West | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Mid and South West Wales | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| North 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) | 15,411,633 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 13,196,892 |
| Air transport | 38,375 |
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) | 8,908,189 | 6,503,444 | -2,404,745 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 7,418,415 | 5,778,477 | -1,639,938 |
| Air transport | 28,316 | 10,059 | -18,257 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 9,816,611 |
| Middlesbrough | 5,057,639 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,739,029 |
| London | 2,712,055 |
| Purfleet | 1,972,911 |
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 | 4,539,384 | 5,277,227 | +737,843 |
| Middlesbrough | 2,969,898 | 2,087,741 | -882,157 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,579,988 | 1,159,041 | -420,947 |
| London | 2,049,695 | 662,360 | -1,387,335 |
| Purfleet | 1,013,616 | 959,295 | -54,321 |
| Killingholme | 915,419 | 702,737 | -212,682 |
| Felixstowe | 799,206 | 573,656 | -225,550 |
| Dover | 1,009,496 | 334,488 | -675,008 |
| Harwich | 372,495 | 138,349 | -234,146 |
| Hull | 287,186 | 128,279 | -158,907 |
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 | 22 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 13 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 3 |
| Other personal service activities | 2 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 14 |
| 2025-11 | 12 |
| 2025-10 | 16 |
| 2025-09 | 15 |
| 2025-08 | 12 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| SOFIDEL UK LIMITED | 48 |
| ESSITY UK LIMITED | 48 |
| KIMBERLY-CLARK EUROPE LIMITED | 48 |
| SONOCO LIMITED | 47 |
| SONOCO LIMITED | 47 |
| EURO VAST UK LIMITED | 46 |
| M.E. MULLER LIMITED | 45 |
| NOVA TISSUE COMPANY LTD | 45 |
| STORA ENSO UK LIMITED | 43 |
| NORTHWOOD HYGIENE PRODUCTS LIMITED | 39 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 19 |
| 54m+ | 14 |
| 15m-54m | 8 |
| 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 | 17,941,902 |
| Belgium | 8,022,279 |
| Ireland | 6,148,301 |
| South Africa | 5,670,825 |
| Sweden | 3,881,480 |
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 | 9,239,740 | 8,702,162 | -537,578 |
| Belgium | 4,378,098 | 3,644,181 | -733,917 |
| Ireland | 3,100,745 | 3,047,556 | -53,189 |
| South Africa | 2,368,269 | 3,302,556 | +934,287 |
| Sweden | 1,836,666 | 2,044,814 | +208,148 |
| Finland | 1,777,991 | 1,795,534 | +17,543 |
| Italy | 1,449,274 | 1,151,361 | -297,913 |
| Spain | 937,880 | 1,032,877 | +94,997 |
| Germany | 967,500 | 827,119 | -140,381 |
| Romania | 1,454,258 | 315,990 | -1,138,268 |
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) | 51,442,827 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 9,741,780 |
| Air transport | 20,566 |
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) | 26,221,156 | 25,221,671 | -999,485 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 5,735,816 | 4,005,964 | -1,729,852 |
| Air transport | 7,520 | 13,046 | +5,526 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 26,826,830 |
| Dover | 8,152,173 |
| London Gateway Port | 6,347,414 |
| London | 6,195,078 |
| Immingham Docks | 4,988,887 |
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 | 14,541,112 | 12,285,718 | -2,255,394 |
| Dover | 4,075,511 | 4,076,662 | +1,151 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,682,776 | 3,664,638 | +981,862 |
| London | 3,507,763 | 2,687,315 | -820,448 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,357,008 | 2,631,879 | +274,871 |
| Holyhead | 2,109,681 | 1,883,901 | -225,780 |
| Liverpool Docks | 845,162 | 848,111 | +2,949 |
| Southampton | 593,034 | 219,681 | -373,353 |
| Harwich | 299,630 | 403,840 | +104,210 |
| Heysham | 314,646 | 330,878 | +16,232 |
Quick facts
HS code: 480592
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Paper or paperboard weighing between 150 and 225 grams per square meter, used for medium-duty packaging or printing