Import/export HS code 480990: Various copying or transfer papers
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| South Korea | 5,385,821 |
| United States | 1,964,837 |
| China | 1,951,628 |
| Netherlands | 1,297,212 |
| France | 680,957 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Korea | 1,193,960 | 4,191,861 | +2,997,901 |
| United States | 1,231,568 | 733,269 | -498,299 |
| China | 956,984 | 994,644 | +37,660 |
| Netherlands | 786,558 | 510,654 | -275,904 |
| France | 677,283 | 3,674 | -673,609 |
| Ireland | 98,001 | 60,562 | -37,439 |
| Turkey | 110,241 | 27,739 | -82,502 |
| Japan | 40,438 | 84,466 | +44,028 |
| Italy | 53,632 | 57,253 | +3,621 |
| Czechia | 105,025 | 0 | -105,025 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| South Korea | 6,201,986 |
| United States | 2,042,146 |
| China | 1,994,310 |
| Netherlands | 1,260,888 |
| Turkey | 154,431 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Korea | 1,920,084 | 4,281,902 | +2,361,818 |
| United States | 1,238,330 | 803,816 | -434,514 |
| China | 1,030,298 | 964,012 | -66,286 |
| Netherlands | 766,979 | 493,909 | -273,070 |
| Turkey | 126,692 | 27,739 | -98,953 |
| Japan | 51,144 | 86,311 | +35,167 |
| Italy | 32,342 | 56,328 | +23,986 |
| Czechia | 66,129 | 0 | -66,129 |
| United Kingdom | 0 | 34,545 | +34,545 |
| Germany | 28,703 | 1,188 | -27,515 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 12 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 9 |
| West Midlands | 7 |
| Inner London - East | 6 |
| Lancashire | 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 | 8 | 6 | -2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 6 | 6 | +0 |
| West Midlands | 5 | 3 | -2 |
| Inner London - East | 1 | 5 | +4 |
| Lancashire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| West Yorkshire | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Merseyside | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Northern Ireland | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 | 3 | +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) | 8,157,274 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,763,221 |
| Other | 1,219,834 |
| Air transport | 1,187,110 |
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) | 2,858,459 | 5,298,815 | +2,440,356 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,160,234 | 602,987 | -557,247 |
| Other | 691,443 | 528,391 | -163,052 |
| Air transport | 766,527 | 420,583 | -345,944 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 5,240,521 |
| Southampton | 1,951,468 |
| 000 | 1,219,834 |
| Harwich | 915,224 |
| London Gateway Port | 603,090 |
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 | 1,534,318 | 3,706,203 | +2,171,885 |
| Southampton | 1,025,623 | 925,845 | -99,778 |
| 000 | 691,443 | 528,391 | -163,052 |
| Harwich | 495,767 | 419,457 | -76,310 |
| London Gateway Port | 342,647 | 260,443 | -82,204 |
| London Stansted Airport | 235,889 | 150,333 | -85,556 |
| Killingholme | 277,565 | 19,296 | -258,269 |
| 499 | 8,223 | 267,627 | +259,404 |
| Eurotunnel | 189,737 | 38,860 | -150,877 |
| East Midlands Airport | 144,958 | 66,377 | -78,581 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 25 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 24 |
| Printing and reproduction of recorded media | 10 |
| Other manufacturing | 7 |
| Food and beverage service activities | 5 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 12 |
| 2025-11 | 10 |
| 2025-10 | 18 |
| 2025-09 | 10 |
| 2025-08 | 15 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| BROWN BROTHERS GROUP LIMITED | 63 |
| I - SUB LIMITED | 47 |
| RISO (U.K.) LIMITED | 45 |
| BARBER OF SHEFFIELD LIMITED | 41 |
| ONTILES LIMITED | 28 |
| PHOTO PAPER DIRECT LIMITED | 24 |
| MACFARLANE GROUP PLC | 23 |
| KILLER INK LIMITED | 16 |
| 2025 REALISATIONS LIMITED | 16 |
| PURPLE MUSTARD LIMITED | 15 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 39 |
| 0-1m | 19 |
| 54m+ | 15 |
| 15m-54m | 14 |
| Other | 7 |
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 | 2,078,548 |
| Germany | 1,236,119 |
| United States | 610,216 |
| Spain | 369,659 |
| Italy | 175,992 |
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 | 1,300,743 | 777,805 | -522,938 |
| Germany | 709,107 | 527,012 | -182,095 |
| United States | 285,106 | 325,110 | +40,004 |
| Spain | 144,515 | 225,144 | +80,629 |
| Italy | 85,372 | 90,620 | +5,248 |
| Cyprus | 160,409 | 0 | -160,409 |
| Finland | 50,785 | 51,386 | +601 |
| Ireland | 61,835 | 28,093 | -33,742 |
| Netherlands | 30,322 | 52,598 | +22,276 |
| Switzerland | 8,381 | 53,836 | +45,455 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Spain | 52 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spain | 52 | 0 | -52 |
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) | 4,072,315 |
| Air transport | 709,255 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 545,257 |
| Road transport | 21,371 |
| Other | 52 |
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) | 2,218,485 | 1,853,830 | -364,655 |
| Air transport | 379,815 | 329,440 | -50,375 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 407,484 | 137,773 | -269,711 |
| Road transport | 21,371 | 0 | -21,371 |
| Other | 52 | 0 | -52 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 2,050,079 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,069,335 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,031,015 |
| East Midlands Airport | 614,468 |
| London Gateway Port | 238,506 |
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 | 1,294,139 | 755,940 | -538,199 |
| Immingham Docks | 577,342 | 491,993 | -85,349 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 459,824 | 571,191 | +111,367 |
| East Midlands Airport | 343,098 | 271,370 | -71,728 |
| London Gateway Port | 176,014 | 62,492 | -113,522 |
| Southampton | 23,122 | 48,123 | +25,001 |
| Holyhead | 46,150 | 18,875 | -27,275 |
| London Stansted Airport | 19,123 | 24,965 | +5,842 |
| ZLC | 26,022 | 13,983 | -12,039 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 12,943 | 19,122 | +6,179 |
Quick facts
HS code: 480990
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Includes all other types of copying or transfer papers not listed elsewhere. Can be coated, printed, or plain