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 | 68,480,798 |
| Germany | 10,702,700 |
| France | 2,710,495 |
| Ireland | 604,203 |
| China | 256,234 |
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 | 34,438,195 | 34,042,603 | -395,592 |
| Germany | 5,372,573 | 5,330,127 | -42,446 |
| France | 1,648,434 | 1,062,061 | -586,373 |
| Ireland | 385,675 | 218,528 | -167,147 |
| China | 139,476 | 116,758 | -22,718 |
| Belgium | 180,479 | 3,455 | -177,024 |
| Austria | 183,891 | 0 | -183,891 |
| United States | 91,130 | 43,114 | -48,016 |
| Poland | 83,056 | 25,385 | -57,671 |
| Spain | 37,269 | 62,733 | +25,464 |
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 | 67,762,942 |
| Germany | 12,135,896 |
| France | 2,412,979 |
| Ireland | 428,896 |
| 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 | 34,008,069 | 33,754,873 | -253,196 |
| Germany | 6,436,687 | 5,699,209 | -737,478 |
| France | 1,393,573 | 1,019,406 | -374,167 |
| Ireland | 313,722 | 115,174 | -198,548 |
| China | 139,476 | 152,528 | +13,052 |
| United States | 96,942 | 43,114 | -53,828 |
| Poland | 83,056 | 25,385 | -57,671 |
| Spain | 38,558 | 62,733 | +24,175 |
| Norway | 0 | 96,678 | +96,678 |
| Turkey | 26,110 | 14,080 | -12,030 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Yorkshire | 6 |
| 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 | 5 | 4 | -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) | 75,828,934 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 7,663,247 |
| Other | 184,702 |
| 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) | 37,939,123 | 37,889,811 | -49,312 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,594,493 | 3,068,754 | -1,525,739 |
| Other | 70,577 | 114,125 | +43,548 |
| Air transport | 60,086 | 48,475 | -11,611 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Harwich | 26,853,246 |
| Immingham Docks | 24,648,644 |
| Felixstowe | 21,497,335 |
| Dover | 3,520,662 |
| Purfleet | 1,707,953 |
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 | 12,448,093 | 14,405,153 | +1,957,060 |
| Immingham Docks | 12,932,586 | 11,716,058 | -1,216,528 |
| Felixstowe | 11,333,871 | 10,163,464 | -1,170,407 |
| Dover | 2,008,328 | 1,512,334 | -495,994 |
| Purfleet | 762,661 | 945,292 | +182,631 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 736,287 | 485,811 | -250,476 |
| Killingholme | 612,366 | 559,062 | -53,304 |
| London | 319,849 | 407,433 | +87,584 |
| Hull | 517,210 | 147,090 | -370,120 |
| Eurotunnel | 321,953 | 301,684 | -20,269 |
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 | 20 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 23 |
| 2025-11 | 31 |
| 2025-10 | 29 |
| 2025-09 | 25 |
| 2025-08 | 20 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| ANTALIS LIMITED | 48 |
| PPB LTD | 48 |
| PREMIER PAPER GROUP LIMITED | 48 |
| STOROPACK UK LIMITED | 47 |
| CPI BOOKS LTD | 46 |
| SOLIDUS PACKAGING SOLUTIONS LIMITED | 45 |
| LIMEHOUSE PAPERBOARD MILLS LIMITED | 45 |
| CHAPELTON BOARD SALES LIMITED | 44 |
| MINERVA PLASTICS LTD | 43 |
| SEAWHITE OF BRIGHTON LIMITED | 42 |
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 | 14 |
| 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 | 518,657 |
| Poland | 222,917 |
| Netherlands | 35,708 |
| Italy | 14,410 |
| Belgium | 13,880 |
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 | 243,294 | 275,363 | +32,069 |
| Poland | 29,120 | 193,797 | +164,677 |
| Netherlands | 19,368 | 16,340 | -3,028 |
| Italy | 0 | 14,410 | +14,410 |
| Belgium | 3,429 | 10,451 | +7,022 |
| Denmark | 1,871 | 8,254 | +6,383 |
| Germany | 5,348 | 4,195 | -1,153 |
| 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 | 315,984 |
| Germany | 50,302 |
| Netherlands | 10,793 |
| Ireland | 942 |
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 | 156,249 | 159,735 | +3,486 |
| Germany | 29,115 | 21,187 | -7,928 |
| Netherlands | 6,110 | 4,683 | -1,427 |
| Ireland | 524 | 418 | -106 |
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) | 457,898 |
| Other | 379,535 |
| 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) | 117,960 | 339,938 | +221,978 |
| Other | 192,925 | 186,610 | -6,315 |
| Air transport | 7,185 | 8,777 | +1,592 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 5,537 | 2,391 | -3,146 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| 000 | 379,535 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 276,236 |
| Holyhead | 90,102 |
| 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 | 192,925 | 186,610 | -6,315 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 55,629 | 220,607 | +164,978 |
| Holyhead | 34,673 | 55,429 | +20,756 |
| 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 | 3,071 | 8,254 | +5,183 |
| 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