Import/export HS code 48103210: Kaolin-coated heavy paper
Heavy bleached paper coated with kaolin. Ideal for high-quality 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.
- 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Austria | 3,114,839 |
| Italy | 2,617,805 |
| Netherlands | 2,112,049 |
| United States | 1,590,990 |
| Ireland | 343,963 |
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 |
| Italy | 1,172,030 | 1,445,775 | +273,745 |
| Netherlands | 2,112,049 | 0 | -2,112,049 |
| United States | 31,184 | 1,559,806 | +1,528,622 |
| Ireland | 221,782 | 122,181 | -99,601 |
| China | 0 | 78,603 | +78,603 |
| France | 34,581 | 38,281 | +3,700 |
| Germany | 66,066 | 0 | -66,066 |
| Spain | 20,907 | 7,632 | -13,275 |
| Belgium | 6,479 | 20,812 | +14,333 |
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 | 6,570,507 |
| Italy | 2,679,332 |
| China | 174,740 |
| Ireland | 56,042 |
| Netherlands | 44,142 |
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 | 2,383,485 | 4,187,022 | +1,803,537 |
| Italy | 1,195,276 | 1,484,056 | +288,780 |
| China | 74,230 | 100,510 | +26,280 |
| Ireland | 23,312 | 32,730 | +9,418 |
| Netherlands | 44,142 | 0 | -44,142 |
| Germany | 40,623 | 0 | -40,623 |
| Spain | 30,129 | 7,632 | -22,497 |
| United Kingdom | 37,443 | 0 | -37,443 |
| Belgium | 6,479 | 20,812 | +14,333 |
| Czechia | 0 | 22,852 | +22,852 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 |
| West Yorkshire | 2 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 1 |
| Eastern Scotland | 1 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| West Yorkshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Eastern Scotland | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Kent | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Lancashire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Norfolk | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 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) | 7,335,958 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,318,408 |
| Other | 376,800 |
| Air transport | 61,073 |
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) | 3,301,147 | 4,034,811 | +733,664 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 537,092 | 1,781,316 | +1,244,224 |
| Other | 210,536 | 166,264 | -44,272 |
| Air transport | 7,453 | 53,620 | +46,167 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 2,900,511 |
| Harwich | 1,525,468 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,467,649 |
| Immingham Docks | 926,769 |
| London | 718,661 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover | 1,481,421 | 1,419,090 | -62,331 |
| 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 |
| Felixstowe | 204,061 | 319,058 | +114,997 |
| Purfleet | 252,386 | 165,717 | -86,669 |
| 000 | 210,536 | 166,264 | -44,272 |
| Southampton | 0 | 196,460 | +196,460 |
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 | 4 |
| Manufacture of rubber and plastic products | 4 |
| Other manufacturing | 4 |
| Manufacture of leather and related products | 1 |
| Manufacture of textiles | 1 |
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 | 8 |
| 2025-09 | 5 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 6 |
| 15m-54m | 5 |
| 1m-15m | 4 |
| Other | 1 |
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 | 121,625 |
| 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 | 61,790 | 59,835 | -1,955 |
| 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) | 123,730 |
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) | 61,790 | 61,940 | +150 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Holyhead | 66,870 |
| Heysham | 38,287 |
| Liverpool Docks | 16,468 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,105 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holyhead | 25,325 | 41,545 | +16,220 |
| Heysham | 34,568 | 3,719 | -30,849 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,897 | 14,571 | +12,674 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 0 | 2,105 | +2,105 |
Quick facts
HS code: 48103210
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Heavy bleached paper coated with kaolin. Ideal for high-quality printing or packaging