Import/export HS code 480593: Heavyweight paper, 225 g/m² or more
Thick paper or paperboard, weighing 225 grams per square meter or more, used for heavy-duty packaging or printing
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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 | 24,193,628 |
| France | 9,125,177 |
| Belgium | 8,076,781 |
| Finland | 7,788,668 |
| Denmark | 7,333,366 |
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 | 13,613,492 | 10,580,136 | -3,033,356 |
| France | 4,788,336 | 4,336,841 | -451,495 |
| Belgium | 2,508,649 | 5,568,132 | +3,059,483 |
| Finland | 4,280,260 | 3,508,408 | -771,852 |
| Denmark | 3,647,210 | 3,686,156 | +38,946 |
| Turkey | 2,718,325 | 3,130,916 | +412,591 |
| Spain | 3,025,784 | 2,241,893 | -783,891 |
| Italy | 2,419,464 | 2,610,701 | +191,237 |
| Portugal | 1,668,441 | 2,021,922 | +353,481 |
| Netherlands | 1,986,372 | 1,329,679 | -656,693 |
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 | 30,904,530 |
| Finland | 7,741,103 |
| Denmark | 7,736,479 |
| Spain | 5,982,637 |
| Turkey | 5,849,241 |
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 | 16,801,065 | 14,103,465 | -2,697,600 |
| Finland | 4,266,970 | 3,474,133 | -792,837 |
| Denmark | 3,967,084 | 3,769,395 | -197,689 |
| Spain | 3,244,945 | 2,737,692 | -507,253 |
| Turkey | 2,718,325 | 3,130,916 | +412,591 |
| Italy | 2,736,519 | 2,854,693 | +118,174 |
| France | 2,878,279 | 2,492,581 | -385,698 |
| Belgium | 839,296 | 3,178,719 | +2,339,423 |
| Portugal | 1,710,337 | 2,032,401 | +322,064 |
| China | 1,091,792 | 1,881,252 | +789,460 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Yorkshire | 22 |
| Lancashire | 12 |
| Inner London - West | 10 |
| Essex | 9 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 9 |
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 Yorkshire | 16 | 15 | -1 |
| Lancashire | 9 | 10 | +1 |
| Inner London - West | 9 | 4 | -5 |
| Essex | 5 | 8 | +3 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 5 | 7 | +2 |
| West Midlands | 6 | 9 | +3 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 8 | 4 | -4 |
| Greater Manchester | 6 | 5 | -1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 7 | 4 | -3 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 6 | 5 | -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) | 51,647,061 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 38,739,339 |
| Air transport | 518,862 |
| Other | 103,108 |
| Road transport | 24,732 |
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) | 26,735,045 | 24,912,016 | -1,823,029 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 19,071,414 | 19,667,925 | +596,511 |
| Air transport | 266,346 | 252,516 | -13,830 |
| Other | 33,891 | 69,217 | +35,326 |
| Road transport | 2,419 | 22,313 | +19,894 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 20,671,276 |
| Immingham Docks | 15,226,983 |
| Dover | 11,860,704 |
| London | 6,515,278 |
| Killingholme | 5,752,603 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 9,964,488 | 10,706,788 | +742,300 |
| Immingham Docks | 8,648,868 | 6,578,115 | -2,070,753 |
| Dover | 6,285,326 | 5,575,378 | -709,948 |
| London | 3,633,364 | 2,881,914 | -751,450 |
| Killingholme | 1,565,711 | 4,186,892 | +2,621,181 |
| Middlesbrough | 2,862,007 | 2,520,786 | -341,221 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,827,922 | 1,845,220 | -982,702 |
| Southampton | 1,260,807 | 3,179,058 | +1,918,251 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,858,659 | 1,651,146 | -207,513 |
| Purfleet | 1,359,390 | 924,020 | -435,370 |
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 | 57 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 53 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 17 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 11 |
| Other manufacturing | 9 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 56 |
| 2025-11 | 55 |
| 2025-10 | 58 |
| 2025-09 | 57 |
| 2025-08 | 58 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| SELIG UK LIMITED | 89 |
| ESSITY UK LIMITED | 49 |
| M.E. MULLER LIMITED | 48 |
| MELITTA UK LTD. | 48 |
| CORESPEC LTD | 48 |
| WEPA UK LTD | 48 |
| PRESTON BOARD AND PACKAGING LIMITED | 47 |
| SONOCO CORES AND PAPER LIMITED | 47 |
| STORA ENSO UK LIMITED | 46 |
| NORTHWOOD HYGIENE PRODUCTS LIMITED | 46 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 73 |
| 54m+ | 49 |
| 15m-54m | 34 |
| 0-1m | 14 |
| Other | 8 |
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 | 8,408,936 |
| Turkey | 6,234,445 |
| Germany | 4,251,512 |
| France | 3,089,731 |
| United States | 2,043,541 |
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 | 4,163,868 | 4,245,068 | +81,200 |
| Turkey | 4,447,435 | 1,787,010 | -2,660,425 |
| Germany | 2,502,124 | 1,749,388 | -752,736 |
| France | 1,863,451 | 1,226,280 | -637,171 |
| United States | 607,290 | 1,436,251 | +828,961 |
| Spain | 885,698 | 688,726 | -196,972 |
| Switzerland | 275,878 | 1,087,079 | +811,201 |
| Austria | 430,370 | 806,607 | +376,237 |
| Denmark | 911,468 | 296,695 | -614,773 |
| Poland | 568,022 | 397,227 | -170,795 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| XI | 226,269 |
| United States | 2,759 |
| China | 2,173 |
| Netherlands | 816 |
| Ireland | 40 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| XI | 225,321 | 948 | -224,373 |
| United States | 1,461 | 1,298 | -163 |
| China | 790 | 1,383 | +593 |
| Netherlands | 816 | 0 | -816 |
| Ireland | 20 | 20 | +0 |
| Portugal | 0 | 25 | +25 |
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) | 25,406,669 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 11,874,808 |
| Air transport | 546,133 |
| Other | 276,508 |
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) | 12,554,805 | 12,851,864 | +297,059 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 7,113,023 | 4,761,785 | -2,351,238 |
| Air transport | 348,819 | 197,314 | -151,505 |
| Other | 248,388 | 28,120 | -220,268 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 10,150,569 |
| Felixstowe | 5,838,305 |
| Immingham Docks | 4,946,553 |
| Heysham | 4,613,863 |
| Liverpool Docks | 2,902,585 |
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 | 4,862,863 | 5,287,706 | +424,843 |
| Felixstowe | 4,148,252 | 1,690,053 | -2,458,199 |
| Immingham Docks | 3,046,744 | 1,899,809 | -1,146,935 |
| Heysham | 2,450,815 | 2,163,048 | -287,767 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,274,341 | 1,628,244 | +353,903 |
| Southampton | 688,205 | 2,026,855 | +1,338,650 |
| London Gateway Port | 886,574 | 843,622 | -42,952 |
| Holyhead | 456,349 | 464,946 | +8,597 |
| Portsmouth | 467,899 | 186,672 | -281,227 |
| Harwich | 479,934 | 148,835 | -331,099 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 480593
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Thick paper or paperboard, weighing 225 grams per square meter or more, used for heavy-duty packaging or printing