Import/export HS code 481032: Bleached heavier paper
Bleached paper made mostly from chemical wood fibers. Weighs more than 150 g/m². Used for durable printing or packaging
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- It helps you understand the market size for your product in the UK.
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Austria | 2,863,023 |
| Italy | 2,658,107 |
| China | 2,636,246 |
| Netherlands | 2,336,344 |
| United States | 1,400,269 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Austria | 192,818 | 2,670,205 | +2,477,387 |
| Italy | 1,235,589 | 1,422,518 | +186,929 |
| China | 979,596 | 1,656,650 | +677,054 |
| Netherlands | 2,302,727 | 33,617 | -2,269,110 |
| United States | 60,701 | 1,339,568 | +1,278,867 |
| Ireland | 192,951 | 126,640 | -66,311 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 191,532 | 0 | -191,532 |
| France | 44,369 | 34,393 | -9,976 |
| Germany | 70,968 | 1,372 | -69,596 |
| Malaysia | 61,570 | 0 | -61,570 |
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 | 6,352,265 |
| China | 2,985,485 |
| Italy | 2,725,534 |
| Ireland | 56,042 |
| Germany | 46,897 |
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 | 2,454,679 | 3,897,586 | +1,442,907 |
| China | 1,306,928 | 1,678,557 | +371,629 |
| Italy | 1,268,623 | 1,456,911 | +188,288 |
| Ireland | 23,312 | 32,730 | +9,418 |
| Germany | 45,525 | 1,372 | -44,153 |
| Netherlands | 44,142 | 0 | -44,142 |
| Spain | 30,129 | 7,632 | -22,497 |
| United Kingdom | 37,443 | 0 | -37,443 |
| Belgium | 6,479 | 20,812 | +14,333 |
| Romania | 16,695 | 8,270 | -8,425 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Yorkshire | 3 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 |
| Inner London - West | 2 |
| West Midlands | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Yorkshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Inner London - West | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| West Midlands | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Eastern Scotland | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 1 | 0 | -1 |
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) | 7,302,638 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 5,041,922 |
| Other | 353,481 |
| Air transport | 64,183 |
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) | 3,362,798 | 3,939,840 | +577,042 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,874,277 | 3,167,645 | +1,293,368 |
| Other | 135,674 | 217,807 | +82,133 |
| Air transport | 7,453 | 56,730 | +49,277 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 3,291,220 |
| Dover | 2,978,557 |
| Harwich | 1,493,466 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,245,045 |
| Immingham Docks | 960,142 |
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 | 1,382,847 | 1,908,373 | +525,526 |
| Dover | 1,586,612 | 1,391,945 | -194,667 |
| Harwich | 1,129,800 | 363,666 | -766,134 |
| Liverpool Docks | 117,671 | 1,127,374 | +1,009,703 |
| Immingham Docks | 337,731 | 622,411 | +284,680 |
| Killingholme | 211,229 | 477,608 | +266,379 |
| London | 7,430 | 645,788 | +638,358 |
| Purfleet | 188,719 | 229,384 | +40,665 |
| 000 | 135,674 | 217,807 | +82,133 |
| Southampton | 31,884 | 196,460 | +164,576 |
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 | 6 |
| Other manufacturing | 6 |
| Manufacture of rubber and plastic products | 4 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 3 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 6 |
| 2025-10 | 10 |
| 2025-09 | 6 |
| 2025-08 | 4 |
| 2025-07 | 11 |
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 | 10 |
| 54m+ | 7 |
| 15m-54m | 6 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 136,903 |
| Poland | 53,235 |
| Netherlands | 39,061 |
| Italy | 2,105 |
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 | 86,380 | 50,523 | -35,857 |
| Poland | 51,731 | 1,504 | -50,227 |
| Netherlands | 39,061 | 0 | -39,061 |
| Italy | 0 | 2,105 | +2,105 |
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) | 231,304 |
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) | 177,172 | 54,132 | -123,040 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 94,401 |
| Holyhead | 70,723 |
| Heysham | 49,712 |
| Liverpool Docks | 16,468 |
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 / Eurotunnel | 90,792 | 3,609 | -87,183 |
| Holyhead | 38,490 | 32,233 | -6,257 |
| Heysham | 45,993 | 3,719 | -42,274 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,897 | 14,571 | +12,674 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 481032
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Bleached paper made mostly from chemical wood fibers. Weighs more than 150 g/m². Used for durable printing or packaging