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
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.
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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 | 3,114,839 |
| China | 2,673,848 |
| Italy | 2,640,323 |
| Netherlands | 2,112,049 |
| United States | 1,607,133 |
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 | 388,903 | 2,725,936 | +2,337,033 |
| China | 1,017,049 | 1,656,799 | +639,750 |
| Italy | 1,194,548 | 1,445,775 | +251,227 |
| Netherlands | 2,112,049 | 0 | -2,112,049 |
| United States | 47,327 | 1,559,806 | +1,512,479 |
| Ireland | 221,782 | 122,181 | -99,601 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 191,532 | 0 | -191,532 |
| France | 34,581 | 38,281 | +3,700 |
| 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 | 6,586,650 |
| China | 3,023,087 |
| Italy | 2,701,850 |
| 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 | 2,399,628 | 4,187,022 | +1,787,394 |
| China | 1,344,381 | 1,678,706 | +334,325 |
| Italy | 1,217,794 | 1,484,056 | +266,262 |
| 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) | 7,381,445 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 5,211,418 |
| Other | 376,800 |
| 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) | 3,345,262 | 4,036,183 | +690,921 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,823,386 | 3,388,032 | +1,564,646 |
| Other | 210,536 | 166,264 | -44,272 |
| 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 | 3,333,840 |
| Dover | 2,939,724 |
| Harwich | 1,525,468 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,467,649 |
| Immingham Docks | 926,769 |
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 | 1,416,336 | 1,917,504 | +501,168 |
| Dover | 1,520,634 | 1,419,090 | -101,544 |
| Harwich | 1,132,467 | 393,001 | -739,466 |
| Liverpool Docks | 117,671 | 1,349,978 | +1,232,307 |
| Immingham Docks | 274,915 | 651,854 | +376,939 |
| London | 7,430 | 711,231 | +703,801 |
| Killingholme | 209,390 | 474,904 | +265,514 |
| Purfleet | 252,386 | 165,717 | -86,669 |
| 000 | 210,536 | 166,264 | -44,272 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| Other manufacturing | 6 |
| Manufacture of paper and paper products | 5 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 6 |
| 2025-11 | 6 |
| 2025-10 | 10 |
| 2025-09 | 6 |
| 2025-08 | 4 |
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 | 9 |
| 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 | 125,759 |
| Poland | 53,235 |
| Netherlands | 27,421 |
| 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 | 65,924 | 59,835 | -6,089 |
| Poland | 51,731 | 1,504 | -50,227 |
| Netherlands | 27,421 | 0 | -27,421 |
| 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) | 208,520 |
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) | 145,076 | 63,444 | -81,632 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 82,761 |
| Holyhead | 71,004 |
| Heysham | 38,287 |
| 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 | 79,152 | 3,609 | -75,543 |
| Holyhead | 29,459 | 41,545 | +12,086 |
| Heysham | 34,568 | 3,719 | -30,849 |
| 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