Import/export HS code 481029: Various coated paper
Includes all other coated paper and paperboard not listed elsewhere
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 100,770,317 |
| Finland | 75,552,759 |
| Italy | 49,086,769 |
| Germany | 48,696,989 |
| Belgium | 43,260,773 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 55,519,160 | 45,251,157 | -10,268,003 |
| Finland | 39,323,656 | 36,229,103 | -3,094,553 |
| Italy | 24,526,551 | 24,560,218 | +33,667 |
| Germany | 25,964,037 | 22,732,952 | -3,231,085 |
| Belgium | 26,360,674 | 16,900,099 | -9,460,575 |
| Netherlands | 6,317,314 | 3,543,352 | -2,773,962 |
| Sweden | 3,997,688 | 3,443,807 | -553,881 |
| China | 801,720 | 4,449,254 | +3,647,534 |
| Spain | 2,071,805 | 1,490,303 | -581,502 |
| France | 2,385,849 | 287,787 | -2,098,062 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 100,682,240 |
| Finland | 74,690,631 |
| Italy | 55,671,126 |
| Austria | 48,259,416 |
| Netherlands | 25,418,613 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 55,438,584 | 45,243,656 | -10,194,928 |
| Finland | 38,218,582 | 36,472,049 | -1,746,533 |
| Italy | 31,242,990 | 24,428,136 | -6,814,854 |
| Austria | 26,538,824 | 21,720,592 | -4,818,232 |
| Netherlands | 12,565,195 | 12,853,418 | +288,223 |
| Germany | 13,656,688 | 7,797,371 | -5,859,317 |
| Sweden | 4,239,065 | 3,466,546 | -772,519 |
| China | 821,017 | 4,487,984 | +3,666,967 |
| Spain | 2,640,347 | 1,607,093 | -1,033,254 |
| Belgium | 2,190,708 | 662,853 | -1,527,855 |
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 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 8 |
| Kent | 7 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 6 |
| West Midlands | 6 |
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 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 6 | 5 | -1 |
| Kent | 7 | 2 | -5 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| West Midlands | 6 | 3 | -3 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 3 | 5 | +2 |
| Inner London - East | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 3 | 5 | +2 |
| Essex | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Greater Manchester | 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) | 194,944,561 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 155,049,809 |
| Other | 971,210 |
| Air transport | 268,024 |
| Road transport | 28,557 |
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) | 102,034,697 | 92,909,864 | -9,124,833 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 87,658,687 | 67,391,122 | -20,267,565 |
| Other | 266,591 | 704,619 | +438,028 |
| Air transport | 159,996 | 108,028 | -51,968 |
| Road transport | 28,557 | 0 | -28,557 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London | 140,420,924 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 52,860,465 |
| Immingham Docks | 40,503,629 |
| Southampton | 37,807,876 |
| Hull | 34,045,424 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London | 74,101,647 | 66,319,277 | -7,782,370 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 24,140,606 | 28,719,859 | +4,579,253 |
| Immingham Docks | 20,806,692 | 19,696,937 | -1,109,755 |
| Southampton | 20,925,941 | 16,881,935 | -4,044,006 |
| Hull | 19,631,939 | 14,413,485 | -5,218,454 |
| Dover | 10,449,035 | 3,979,347 | -6,469,688 |
| London Gateway Port | 11,809,547 | 1,028,618 | -10,780,929 |
| Felixstowe | 1,950,591 | 5,234,803 | +3,284,212 |
| Middlesbrough | 1,490,224 | 544,941 | -945,283 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,464,454 | 481,644 | -982,810 |
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 | 30 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 27 |
| Printing and reproduction of recorded media | 11 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 9 |
| Other manufacturing | 6 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 31 |
| 2025-10 | 27 |
| 2025-09 | 27 |
| 2025-08 | 22 |
| 2025-07 | 28 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 42 |
| 54m+ | 36 |
| 15m-54m | 11 |
| 0-1m | 8 |
| 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 | 2,680,629 |
| Belgium | 1,710,918 |
| France | 477,051 |
| Netherlands | 171,687 |
| Luxembourg | 163,113 |
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 | 1,501,703 | 1,178,926 | -322,777 |
| Belgium | 1,066,239 | 644,679 | -421,560 |
| France | 267,172 | 209,879 | -57,293 |
| Netherlands | 114,635 | 57,052 | -57,583 |
| Luxembourg | 61,069 | 102,044 | +40,975 |
| Germany | 46,612 | 72,826 | +26,214 |
| United States | 71,248 | 16,679 | -54,569 |
| Spain | 26,967 | 57,061 | +30,094 |
| Poland | 54,284 | 1,045 | -53,239 |
| Mexico | 0 | 30,888 | +30,888 |
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 | 208,444 |
| Spain | 1,798 |
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 | 121,675 | 86,769 | -34,906 |
| Spain | 1,798 | 0 | -1,798 |
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) | 3,689,255 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,585,631 |
| Air transport | 264,725 |
| Other | 210,242 |
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) | 2,219,824 | 1,469,431 | -750,393 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 819,181 | 766,450 | -52,731 |
| Air transport | 175,218 | 89,507 | -85,711 |
| Other | 123,473 | 86,769 | -36,704 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 1,482,275 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 982,515 |
| Liverpool Docks | 892,855 |
| Heysham | 764,056 |
| Holyhead | 740,539 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 715,712 | 766,563 | +50,851 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 617,851 | 364,664 | -253,187 |
| Liverpool Docks | 545,881 | 346,974 | -198,907 |
| Heysham | 288,391 | 475,665 | +187,274 |
| Holyhead | 513,667 | 226,872 | -286,795 |
| 000 | 123,473 | 86,769 | -36,704 |
| Killingholme | 184,981 | 0 | -184,981 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 65,319 | 40,203 | -25,116 |
| East Midlands Airport | 54,111 | 37,358 | -16,753 |
| Harwich | 67,722 | 0 | -67,722 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 481029
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Includes all other coated paper and paperboard not listed elsewhere