Import/export HS code 481031: Bleached lightweight paper
Bleached paper made mostly from chemical wood fibers. Weighs 150 g/m² or less. Often used for high-quality printing
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* 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Czechia | 2,912,678 |
| Germany | 1,542,791 |
| Netherlands | 1,088,315 |
| Finland | 973,585 |
| France | 664,193 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Czechia | 1,584,133 | 1,328,545 | -255,588 |
| Germany | 805,843 | 736,948 | -68,895 |
| Netherlands | 437,171 | 651,144 | +213,973 |
| Finland | 496,206 | 477,379 | -18,827 |
| France | 662,787 | 1,406 | -661,381 |
| Austria | 0 | 391,521 | +391,521 |
| Hungary | 98,047 | 273,487 | +175,440 |
| Spain | 317,059 | 43,016 | -274,043 |
| Sweden | 109,192 | 0 | -109,192 |
| United States | 9,806 | 23,903 | +14,097 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Czechia | 2,912,678 |
| Germany | 1,540,719 |
| Sweden | 1,126,908 |
| Netherlands | 955,365 |
| France | 667,116 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Czechia | 1,584,133 | 1,328,545 | -255,588 |
| Germany | 804,767 | 735,952 | -68,815 |
| Sweden | 648,123 | 478,785 | -169,338 |
| Netherlands | 437,171 | 518,194 | +81,023 |
| France | 667,116 | 0 | -667,116 |
| Austria | 0 | 524,471 | +524,471 |
| Hungary | 98,047 | 284,532 | +186,485 |
| Spain | 298,968 | 43,016 | -255,952 |
| United States | 5,449 | 23,903 | +18,454 |
| Italy | 3,318 | 24,020 | +20,702 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 3 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 2 |
| Inner London - East | 2 |
| Inner London - West | 2 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Inner London - East | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Inner London - West | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Cheshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Cumbria | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| East Central Scotland | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Eastern Scotland | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 1 | 1 | +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) | 5,985,400 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,597,716 |
| Road transport | 955,365 |
| Air transport | 42,108 |
| Other | 17,276 |
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) | 3,180,413 | 2,804,987 | -375,426 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 965,249 | 632,467 | -332,782 |
| Road transport | 437,171 | 518,194 | +81,023 |
| Air transport | 18,205 | 23,903 | +5,698 |
| Other | 8,097 | 9,179 | +1,082 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London | 4,070,600 |
| Dover | 2,171,918 |
| 499 | 955,365 |
| Immingham Docks | 331,738 |
| Liverpool Docks | 280,704 |
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 | 2,188,159 | 1,882,441 | -305,718 |
| Dover | 1,216,217 | 955,701 | -260,516 |
| 499 | 437,171 | 518,194 | +81,023 |
| Immingham Docks | 113,549 | 218,189 | +104,640 |
| Liverpool Docks | 280,704 | 0 | -280,704 |
| Purfleet | 114,639 | 134,336 | +19,697 |
| Eurotunnel | 176,568 | 32,861 | -143,707 |
| Felixstowe | 17,679 | 179,893 | +162,214 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 36,355 | 18,360 | -17,995 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 8,427 | 23,903 | +15,476 |
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 | 9 |
| Other manufacturing | 4 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 4 |
| Manufacture of food products | 3 |
| Computer programming, consultancy and related activities | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 8 |
| 2025-11 | 5 |
| 2025-10 | 6 |
| 2025-09 | 7 |
| 2025-08 | 5 |
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+ | 13 |
| 15m-54m | 4 |
| 1m-15m | 3 |
| 0-1m | 2 |
| Other | 2 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Slovakia | 422,063 |
| Ireland | 361,461 |
| France | 208,588 |
| United States | 179,311 |
| Germany | 23,857 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Slovakia | 184,581 | 237,482 | +52,901 |
| Ireland | 141,600 | 219,861 | +78,261 |
| France | 78,710 | 129,878 | +51,168 |
| United States | 98,786 | 80,525 | -18,261 |
| Germany | 22,884 | 973 | -21,911 |
| Philippines | 21,748 | 0 | -21,748 |
| Belgium | 0 | 9,857 | +9,857 |
| Spain | 0 | 5,804 | +5,804 |
| United Arab Emirates | 4,811 | 0 | -4,811 |
| Nigeria | 0 | 3,130 | +3,130 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 3,748 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 0 | 3,748 | +3,748 |
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) | 837,602 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 196,253 |
| Other | 192,682 |
| Air transport | 23,474 |
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) | 338,363 | 499,239 | +160,876 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 125,291 | 70,962 | -54,329 |
| Other | 89,039 | 103,643 | +14,604 |
| Air transport | 5,861 | 17,613 | +11,752 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 422,063 |
| 000 | 192,682 |
| Southampton | 167,828 |
| Portsmouth | 134,823 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 104,165 |
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 | 184,581 | 237,482 | +52,901 |
| 000 | 89,039 | 103,643 | +14,604 |
| Southampton | 98,786 | 69,042 | -29,744 |
| Portsmouth | 78,710 | 56,113 | -22,597 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 24,596 | 79,569 | +54,973 |
| Fishguard | 0 | 64,822 | +64,822 |
| Milford | 8,803 | 44,046 | +35,243 |
| Holyhead | 19,102 | 7,350 | -11,752 |
| Liverpool Docks | 24,656 | 0 | -24,656 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 21,748 | 0 | -21,748 |
Quick facts
HS code: 481031
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Bleached paper made mostly from chemical wood fibers. Weighs 150 g/m² or less. Often used for high-quality printing