Import/export HS code 480890: Various specialty paper
Other types of specialty paper not listed above. 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 5,502,870 |
| United States | 4,843,287 |
| France | 3,655,127 |
| Germany | 1,386,268 |
| Italy | 1,014,444 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 2,911,751 | 2,591,119 | -320,632 |
| United States | 2,183,757 | 2,659,530 | +475,773 |
| France | 1,740,820 | 1,914,307 | +173,487 |
| Germany | 694,449 | 691,819 | -2,630 |
| Italy | 559,778 | 454,666 | -105,112 |
| India | 555,534 | 409,268 | -146,266 |
| Czechia | 511,462 | 379,537 | -131,925 |
| Belgium | 348,497 | 183,747 | -164,750 |
| Switzerland | 232,522 | 221,588 | -10,934 |
| Netherlands | 133,647 | 157,084 | +23,437 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 5,736,941 |
| United States | 4,789,954 |
| France | 2,301,552 |
| Italy | 1,106,723 |
| Germany | 1,082,389 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 2,970,781 | 2,766,160 | -204,621 |
| United States | 2,138,626 | 2,651,328 | +512,702 |
| France | 935,365 | 1,366,187 | +430,822 |
| Italy | 640,319 | 466,404 | -173,915 |
| Germany | 642,534 | 439,855 | -202,679 |
| India | 555,534 | 418,017 | -137,517 |
| Czechia | 509,964 | 313,488 | -196,476 |
| Switzerland | 241,937 | 215,018 | -26,919 |
| Denmark | 117,609 | 71,423 | -46,186 |
| Netherlands | 87,453 | 67,478 | -19,975 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 14 |
| Greater Manchester | 9 |
| West Midlands | 8 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 5 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 5 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 7 | 8 | +1 |
| Greater Manchester | 6 | 6 | +0 |
| West Midlands | 6 | 5 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 3 | 5 | +2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 2 | 4 | +2 |
| Inner London - East | 3 | 5 | +2 |
| Lancashire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Suffolk | 2 | 4 | +2 |
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) | 11,353,398 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 6,084,529 |
| Other | 2,251,778 |
| Air transport | 887,652 |
| Road transport | 53,573 |
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) | 5,650,502 | 5,702,896 | +52,394 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,110,380 | 2,974,149 | -136,231 |
| Other | 1,147,913 | 1,103,865 | -44,048 |
| Air transport | 360,812 | 526,840 | +166,028 |
| Road transport | 20,368 | 33,205 | +12,837 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Belfast Port | 3,318,717 |
| Dover | 2,334,074 |
| 000 | 2,251,778 |
| Southampton | 2,214,617 |
| Eurotunnel | 2,213,300 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belfast Port | 1,390,543 | 1,928,174 | +537,631 |
| Dover | 1,188,212 | 1,145,862 | -42,350 |
| 000 | 1,147,913 | 1,103,865 | -44,048 |
| Southampton | 1,100,627 | 1,113,990 | +13,363 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,019,176 | 1,194,124 | +174,948 |
| London Gateway Port | 768,077 | 1,308,944 | +540,867 |
| Felixstowe | 1,456,288 | 576,946 | -879,342 |
| Liverpool Docks | 663,965 | 619,371 | -44,594 |
| Killingholme | 347,728 | 131,457 | -216,271 |
| ZLC | 229,259 | 206,085 | -23,174 |
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 | 44 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 29 |
| Other manufacturing | 13 |
| Manufacture of paper and paper products | 11 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 9 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 23 |
| 2025-10 | 27 |
| 2025-09 | 23 |
| 2025-08 | 24 |
| 2025-07 | 22 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 49 |
| 1m-15m | 48 |
| 15m-54m | 19 |
| 0-1m | 11 |
| Other | 4 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 3,706,039 |
| Germany | 2,610,130 |
| United States | 1,309,448 |
| Ireland | 914,539 |
| Poland | 782,716 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 1,580,949 | 2,125,090 | +544,141 |
| Germany | 1,412,974 | 1,197,156 | -215,818 |
| United States | 105,656 | 1,203,792 | +1,098,136 |
| Ireland | 521,361 | 393,178 | -128,183 |
| Poland | 418,881 | 363,835 | -55,046 |
| Hungary | 246,005 | 374,490 | +128,485 |
| South Africa | 491,172 | 0 | -491,172 |
| Italy | 380,661 | 110,256 | -270,405 |
| Viet Nam | 251,374 | 201,752 | -49,622 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 148,797 | 138,669 | -10,128 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| XU | 6,809 |
| XI | 1,425 |
| Ireland | 1,264 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| XU | 3,830 | 2,979 | -851 |
| XI | 0 | 1,425 | +1,425 |
| Ireland | 1,165 | 99 | -1,066 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 6,804,792 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 6,366,054 |
| Air transport | 385,734 |
| Other | 9,498 |
| Road transport | 953 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,902,711 | 3,902,081 | +999,370 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,425,504 | 2,940,550 | -484,954 |
| Air transport | 224,202 | 161,532 | -62,670 |
| Other | 4,995 | 4,503 | -492 |
| Road transport | 953 | 0 | -953 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 4,195,113 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 3,510,997 |
| Felixstowe | 1,222,778 |
| Hull | 1,125,342 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,060,876 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southampton | 690,567 | 3,504,546 | +2,813,979 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,806,474 | 1,704,523 | -101,951 |
| Felixstowe | 1,166,757 | 56,021 | -1,110,736 |
| Hull | 570,674 | 554,668 | -16,006 |
| London Gateway Port | 737,110 | 323,766 | -413,344 |
| Immingham Docks | 370,568 | 194,272 | -176,296 |
| Holyhead | 349,206 | 177,055 | -172,151 |
| Dover | 291,952 | 53,739 | -238,213 |
| Liverpool Docks | 118,203 | 105,396 | -12,807 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 148,136 | 25,148 | -122,988 |
Quick facts
HS code: 480890
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Other types of specialty paper not listed above. Comes in rolls or sheets