Import/export HS code 48109290: Various multi-ply paper
Includes all other multi-ply paper or paperboard not listed elsewhere
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 79,848,228 |
| Sweden | 68,621,255 |
| Netherlands | 68,164,405 |
| Belgium | 33,297,862 |
| Chile | 10,470,590 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 44,835,044 | 35,013,184 | -9,821,860 |
| Sweden | 32,642,239 | 35,979,016 | +3,336,777 |
| Netherlands | 35,241,820 | 32,922,585 | -2,319,235 |
| Belgium | 19,679,044 | 13,618,818 | -6,060,226 |
| Chile | 10,470,590 | 0 | -10,470,590 |
| Finland | 5,241,465 | 3,720,605 | -1,520,860 |
| China | 272,080 | 6,940,579 | +6,668,499 |
| France | 4,239,673 | 2,108,003 | -2,131,670 |
| Slovenia | 4,170,205 | 181,815 | -3,988,390 |
| India | 2,597,874 | 1,492,825 | -1,105,049 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Sweden | 97,901,606 |
| Netherlands | 53,001,919 |
| Germany | 51,649,581 |
| Austria | 26,475,150 |
| Chile | 10,470,590 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sweden | 49,723,998 | 48,177,608 | -1,546,390 |
| Netherlands | 27,400,158 | 25,601,761 | -1,798,397 |
| Germany | 27,726,003 | 23,923,578 | -3,802,425 |
| Austria | 14,256,049 | 12,219,101 | -2,036,948 |
| Chile | 10,470,590 | 0 | -10,470,590 |
| Finland | 5,360,595 | 3,692,561 | -1,668,034 |
| China | 282,441 | 7,021,335 | +6,738,894 |
| India | 2,615,470 | 1,492,825 | -1,122,645 |
| Turkey | 789,875 | 1,868,323 | +1,078,448 |
| Greece | 1,348,446 | 1,198,819 | -149,627 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 5 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 5 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 4 |
| Kent | 4 |
| West Midlands | 4 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 | 4 | +2 |
| Kent | 2 | 4 | +2 |
| West Midlands | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| West Yorkshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Inner London - East | 1 | 1 | +0 |
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) | 140,244,430 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 136,662,823 |
| Other | 32,004,000 |
| Air transport | 65,945 |
| Road transport | 1,496 |
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) | 78,665,604 | 61,578,826 | -17,086,778 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 66,425,059 | 70,237,764 | +3,812,705 |
| Other | 20,746,884 | 11,257,116 | -9,489,768 |
| Air transport | 42,813 | 23,132 | -19,681 |
| Road transport | 0 | 1,496 | +1,496 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 83,783,183 |
| London | 43,400,168 |
| Hull | 38,647,491 |
| 000 | 32,004,000 |
| Blyth Harbour | 29,236,480 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 35,507,098 | 48,276,085 | +12,768,987 |
| London | 25,267,170 | 18,132,998 | -7,134,172 |
| Hull | 21,979,827 | 16,667,664 | -5,312,163 |
| 000 | 20,746,884 | 11,257,116 | -9,489,768 |
| Blyth Harbour | 18,803,442 | 10,433,038 | -8,370,404 |
| Felixstowe | 3,551,485 | 13,486,030 | +9,934,545 |
| London Gateway Port | 12,748,164 | 1,074,498 | -11,673,666 |
| Dover | 8,062,264 | 5,320,655 | -2,741,609 |
| Harwich | 5,513,298 | 5,566,949 | +53,651 |
| Killingholme | 6,109,423 | 4,271,771 | -1,837,652 |
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 | 22 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 15 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 4 |
| Printing and reproduction of recorded media | 4 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 3 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 14 |
| 2025-11 | 12 |
| 2025-10 | 14 |
| 2025-09 | 12 |
| 2025-08 | 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 |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 21 |
| 1m-15m | 16 |
| 15m-54m | 13 |
| 0-1m | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Turkey | 6,003,879 |
| Ireland | 690,495 |
| Netherlands | 314,161 |
| Indonesia | 207,825 |
| Belgium | 129,011 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turkey | 5,966,067 | 37,812 | -5,928,255 |
| Ireland | 395,120 | 295,375 | -99,745 |
| Netherlands | 232,674 | 81,487 | -151,187 |
| Indonesia | 207,825 | 0 | -207,825 |
| Belgium | 119,149 | 9,862 | -109,287 |
| Switzerland | 40,064 | 68,343 | +28,279 |
| Germany | 89,524 | 14,601 | -74,923 |
| Poland | 25,468 | 77,447 | +51,979 |
| Egypt | 98,952 | 0 | -98,952 |
| Slovakia | 29,651 | 41,289 | +11,638 |
Exports by country of origin
What this shows: Export volume by production origin country. For re-exports, indicates where goods originated before UK export.
Top 5 values
| Origin | £ |
|---|---|
| Sweden | 17,252 |
Export origin countries 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 export value, right side by second 12-month export value, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Origin | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sweden | 11,549 | 5,703 | -5,846 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 6,713,061 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,192,197 |
| Other | 216,221 |
| Air transport | 23,837 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 6,607,089 | 105,972 | -6,501,117 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 628,173 | 564,024 | -64,149 |
| Other | 144,677 | 71,544 | -73,133 |
| Air transport | 18,147 | 5,690 | -12,457 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 6,241,397 |
| Immingham Docks | 474,694 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 407,659 |
| Heysham | 278,555 |
| 000 | 216,221 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 6,173,433 | 67,964 | -6,105,469 |
| Immingham Docks | 358,068 | 116,626 | -241,442 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 174,534 | 233,125 | +58,591 |
| Heysham | 134,954 | 143,601 | +8,647 |
| 000 | 144,677 | 71,544 | -73,133 |
| Felixstowe | 118,571 | 47,452 | -71,119 |
| London Gateway Port | 151,407 | 6,207 | -145,200 |
| Holyhead | 54,648 | 29,309 | -25,339 |
| Hull | 24,197 | 3,320 | -20,877 |
| Killingholme | 20,318 | 0 | -20,318 |
Quick facts
HS code: 48109290
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Includes all other multi-ply paper or paperboard not listed elsewhere