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 | 2,863,023 |
| Italy | 2,635,589 |
| Netherlands | 2,336,344 |
| United States | 1,368,386 |
| Ireland | 319,591 |
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 | 1,213,071 | 1,422,518 | +209,447 |
| Netherlands | 2,302,727 | 33,617 | -2,269,110 |
| United States | 28,818 | 1,339,568 | +1,310,750 |
| Ireland | 192,951 | 126,640 | -66,311 |
| France | 44,369 | 34,393 | -9,976 |
| China | 0 | 78,603 | +78,603 |
| 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 | 6,320,382 |
| Italy | 2,703,016 |
| 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 | 2,422,796 | 3,897,586 | +1,474,790 |
| Italy | 1,246,105 | 1,456,911 | +210,806 |
| 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) | 7,257,151 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,170,774 |
| Other | 353,481 |
| 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) | 3,318,683 | 3,938,468 | +619,785 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 609,696 | 1,561,078 | +951,382 |
| Other | 135,674 | 217,807 | +82,133 |
| 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 | 2,939,344 |
| Harwich | 1,493,466 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,245,045 |
| Immingham Docks | 960,142 |
| Killingholme | 688,837 |
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 | 1,547,399 | 1,391,945 | -155,454 |
| 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 |
| Felixstowe | 208,025 | 310,076 | +102,051 |
| Purfleet | 188,719 | 229,384 | +40,665 |
| 000 | 135,674 | 217,807 | +82,133 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 6 |
| 2025-10 | 8 |
| 2025-09 | 5 |
| 2025-08 | 4 |
| 2025-07 | 8 |
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 | 132,769 |
| 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 | 82,246 | 50,523 | -31,723 |
| 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) | 134,874 |
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) | 82,246 | 52,628 | -29,618 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Holyhead | 66,589 |
| Heysham | 49,712 |
| 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 | 34,356 | 32,233 | -2,123 |
| Heysham | 45,993 | 3,719 | -42,274 |
| 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