Import/export HS code 48109210: Fully bleached multi-ply paper
Multi-ply paper or paperboard where every layer is bleached. Used 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Finland | 168,480,926 |
| Chile | 21,585,342 |
| Sweden | 20,154,799 |
| Belgium | 18,868,465 |
| Netherlands | 8,184,916 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Finland | 87,241,098 | 81,239,828 | -6,001,270 |
| Chile | 8,396,362 | 13,188,980 | +4,792,618 |
| Sweden | 9,750,314 | 10,404,485 | +654,171 |
| Belgium | 13,469,268 | 5,399,197 | -8,070,071 |
| Netherlands | 4,984,280 | 3,200,636 | -1,783,644 |
| Luxembourg | 2,823,229 | 534,897 | -2,288,332 |
| France | 683,818 | 89,600 | -594,218 |
| India | 183,975 | 399,794 | +215,819 |
| Austria | 501,196 | 0 | -501,196 |
| Poland | 388,694 | 102,215 | -286,479 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Finland | 191,792,683 |
| Chile | 21,697,141 |
| Sweden | 21,593,421 |
| Poland | 975,145 |
| Austria | 923,916 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Finland | 103,245,871 | 88,546,812 | -14,699,059 |
| Chile | 8,396,362 | 13,300,779 | +4,904,417 |
| Sweden | 11,187,481 | 10,405,940 | -781,541 |
| Poland | 893,678 | 81,467 | -812,211 |
| Austria | 861,579 | 62,337 | -799,242 |
| India | 183,975 | 399,794 | +215,819 |
| Netherlands | 39,936 | 56,661 | +16,725 |
| China | 5,354 | 87,215 | +81,861 |
| France | 50,684 | 24,232 | -26,452 |
| United Kingdom | 14,590 | 29,549 | +14,959 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Kent | 3 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 |
| Inner London - West | 2 |
| West Midlands | 2 |
| West Yorkshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kent | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| West Midlands | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| West Yorkshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Cheshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Devon | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
Import volume by transport
What this shows: Import value by transport mode used to bring goods into the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 211,563,266 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 26,376,349 |
| Other | 5,372,978 |
| Air transport | 30,147 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 113,940,379 | 97,622,887 | -16,317,492 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 10,960,091 | 15,416,258 | +4,456,167 |
| Other | 3,601,558 | 1,771,420 | -1,830,138 |
| Air transport | 21,327 | 8,820 | -12,507 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London | 73,052,050 |
| Medway | 57,066,841 |
| Hull | 38,024,718 |
| Immingham Docks | 25,173,891 |
| London Gateway Port | 21,761,105 |
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 | 39,479,703 | 33,572,347 | -5,907,356 |
| Medway | 17,551,529 | 39,515,312 | +21,963,783 |
| Hull | 32,027,896 | 5,996,822 | -26,031,074 |
| Immingham Docks | 14,201,457 | 10,972,434 | -3,229,023 |
| London Gateway Port | 8,416,101 | 13,345,004 | +4,928,903 |
| Middlesbrough | 7,992,142 | 6,032,519 | -1,959,623 |
| Felixstowe | 3,012,280 | 2,980,200 | -32,080 |
| 000 | 3,601,558 | 1,771,420 | -1,830,138 |
| Dover | 1,253,203 | 136,902 | -1,116,301 |
| Harwich | 399,798 | 179,110 | -220,688 |
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 | 11 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 11 |
| Manufacture of food products | 2 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 2 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 7 |
| 2025-11 | 8 |
| 2025-10 | 6 |
| 2025-09 | 8 |
| 2025-08 | 6 |
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+ | 16 |
| 15m-54m | 7 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 116,495,490 |
| France | 43,000,498 |
| Turkey | 31,568,762 |
| Germany | 11,322,569 |
| Belgium | 10,955,972 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 59,915,445 | 56,580,045 | -3,335,400 |
| France | 23,893,948 | 19,106,550 | -4,787,398 |
| Turkey | 16,521,690 | 15,047,072 | -1,474,618 |
| Germany | 6,242,672 | 5,079,897 | -1,162,775 |
| Belgium | 4,137,372 | 6,818,600 | +2,681,228 |
| Poland | 6,135,768 | 3,097,414 | -3,038,354 |
| Sweden | 1,113,816 | 7,665,664 | +6,551,848 |
| Ireland | 4,291,019 | 3,717,417 | -573,602 |
| Switzerland | 1,846,544 | 1,449,125 | -397,419 |
| Italy | 2,654,053 | 638,399 | -2,015,654 |
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) | 211,012,046 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 43,739,071 |
| Air transport | 7,123 |
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) | 105,127,008 | 105,885,038 | +758,030 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 25,709,373 | 18,029,698 | -7,679,675 |
| Air transport | 0 | 7,123 | +7,123 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 138,069,594 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 49,129,915 |
| Liverpool Docks | 29,818,578 |
| Harwich | 9,173,893 |
| Heysham | 7,481,427 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 72,035,574 | 66,034,020 | -6,001,554 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 25,761,131 | 23,368,784 | -2,392,347 |
| Liverpool Docks | 15,198,742 | 14,619,836 | -578,906 |
| Harwich | 4,139,347 | 5,034,546 | +895,199 |
| Heysham | 3,887,056 | 3,594,371 | -292,685 |
| Felixstowe | 1,670,568 | 5,041,608 | +3,371,040 |
| Middlesbrough | 1,314,398 | 2,766,290 | +1,451,892 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,181,265 | 1,513,812 | -667,453 |
| Dover | 2,579,570 | 89,333 | -2,490,237 |
| Killingholme | 1,146,741 | 356,062 | -790,679 |
Quick facts
HS code: 48109210
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Multi-ply paper or paperboard where every layer is bleached. Used for high-quality printing or packaging