Import/export HS code 48070030: Recycled composite paper
Made from recycled paper, with or without a paper cover. Comes in rolls or sheets
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 67,937,365 |
| Germany | 10,574,939 |
| France | 2,768,827 |
| Ireland | 632,839 |
| Belgium | 281,129 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 34,545,492 | 33,391,873 | -1,153,619 |
| Germany | 5,177,807 | 5,397,132 | +219,325 |
| France | 1,748,111 | 1,020,716 | -727,395 |
| Ireland | 409,230 | 223,609 | -185,621 |
| Belgium | 277,674 | 3,455 | -274,219 |
| China | 139,476 | 116,758 | -22,718 |
| Austria | 183,891 | 0 | -183,891 |
| United States | 71,377 | 62,867 | -8,510 |
| Poland | 83,056 | 25,385 | -57,671 |
| Spain | 35,421 | 61,569 | +26,148 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 67,235,441 |
| Germany | 12,086,884 |
| France | 2,451,801 |
| Ireland | 443,819 |
| China | 292,004 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 34,052,817 | 33,182,624 | -870,193 |
| Germany | 6,379,641 | 5,707,243 | -672,398 |
| France | 1,493,250 | 958,551 | -534,699 |
| Ireland | 321,904 | 121,915 | -199,989 |
| China | 139,476 | 152,528 | +13,052 |
| United States | 77,189 | 62,867 | -14,322 |
| Poland | 83,056 | 25,385 | -57,671 |
| Spain | 36,710 | 61,569 | +24,859 |
| Norway | 0 | 85,173 | +85,173 |
| Turkey | 13,627 | 26,563 | +12,936 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Yorkshire | 7 |
| Essex | 5 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 5 |
| Inner London - West | 4 |
| Outer London - South | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Yorkshire | 6 | 5 | -1 |
| Essex | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 4 | 5 | +1 |
| Inner London - West | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Outer London - South | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| West Central Scotland | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 0 | 3 | +3 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 3 | 3 | +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) | 75,354,656 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 7,603,202 |
| Other | 217,477 |
| Air transport | 108,561 |
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) | 38,144,326 | 37,210,330 | -933,996 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,473,482 | 3,129,720 | -1,343,762 |
| Other | 105,012 | 112,465 | +7,453 |
| Air transport | 40,333 | 68,228 | +27,895 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Harwich | 25,969,994 |
| Immingham Docks | 24,512,363 |
| Felixstowe | 21,828,909 |
| Dover | 3,537,536 |
| Purfleet | 1,708,752 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harwich | 11,869,087 | 14,100,907 | +2,231,820 |
| Immingham Docks | 13,096,451 | 11,415,912 | -1,680,539 |
| Felixstowe | 11,771,339 | 10,057,570 | -1,713,769 |
| Dover | 2,059,235 | 1,478,301 | -580,934 |
| Purfleet | 786,910 | 921,842 | +134,932 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 684,536 | 574,321 | -110,215 |
| Killingholme | 621,529 | 613,718 | -7,811 |
| London | 330,163 | 399,040 | +68,877 |
| Hull | 517,210 | 147,090 | -370,120 |
| Eurotunnel | 296,623 | 312,607 | +15,984 |
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 | 27 |
| Manufacture of paper and paper products | 21 |
| Printing and reproduction of recorded media | 10 |
| Other manufacturing | 8 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 4 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 31 |
| 2025-10 | 29 |
| 2025-09 | 25 |
| 2025-08 | 20 |
| 2025-07 | 24 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| ANTALIS LIMITED | 47 |
| PPB LTD | 47 |
| PREMIER PAPER GROUP LIMITED | 47 |
| STOROPACK UK LIMITED | 46 |
| LIMEHOUSE PAPERBOARD MILLS LIMITED | 45 |
| CPI BOOKS LTD | 45 |
| SOLIDUS PACKAGING SOLUTIONS LIMITED | 44 |
| CHAPELTON BOARD SALES LIMITED | 43 |
| MINERVA PLASTICS LTD | 42 |
| SEAWHITE OF BRIGHTON LIMITED | 41 |
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+ | 28 |
| 15m-54m | 15 |
| 0-1m | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
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 | 525,273 |
| Poland | 232,229 |
| Netherlands | 35,708 |
| Italy | 14,410 |
| Belgium | 13,280 |
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 | 252,467 | 272,806 | +20,339 |
| Poland | 49,885 | 182,344 | +132,459 |
| Netherlands | 16,678 | 19,030 | +2,352 |
| Italy | 0 | 14,410 | +14,410 |
| Belgium | 3,279 | 10,001 | +6,722 |
| Denmark | 1,871 | 8,254 | +6,383 |
| Germany | 5,348 | 2,450 | -2,898 |
| Nigeria | 3,672 | 3,458 | -214 |
| Switzerland | 2,948 | 3,603 | +655 |
| Czechia | 5,742 | 0 | -5,742 |
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 | 315,567 |
| Germany | 55,686 |
| Netherlands | 10,778 |
| XU | 1,549 |
| Ireland | 969 |
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 | 153,819 | 161,748 | +7,929 |
| Germany | 35,085 | 20,601 | -14,484 |
| Netherlands | 6,238 | 4,540 | -1,698 |
| XU | 1,004 | 545 | -459 |
| Ireland | 466 | 503 | +37 |
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) | 465,484 |
| Other | 384,549 |
| Air transport | 15,962 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 7,928 |
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) | 145,124 | 320,360 | +175,236 |
| Other | 196,612 | 187,937 | -8,675 |
| Air transport | 7,185 | 8,777 | +1,592 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,847 | 5,081 | +2,234 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| 000 | 384,549 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 282,220 |
| Holyhead | 91,704 |
| Heysham | 21,460 |
| Hull | 21,180 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| 000 | 196,612 | 187,937 | -8,675 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 77,307 | 204,913 | +127,606 |
| Holyhead | 40,159 | 51,545 | +11,386 |
| Heysham | 0 | 21,460 | +21,460 |
| Hull | 0 | 21,180 | +21,180 |
| Liverpool Docks | 10,366 | 6,133 | -4,233 |
| Felixstowe | 7,799 | 5,638 | -2,161 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,871 | 9,454 | +7,583 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 3,672 | 3,458 | -214 |
| Fishguard | 5,330 | 1,237 | -4,093 |
Quick facts
HS code: 48070030
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Made from recycled paper, with or without a paper cover. Comes in rolls or sheets