Import/export HS code 48109910: Bleached kaolin-coated paper
Bleached paper or paperboard coated with kaolin. 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.
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 17,287,299 |
| India | 11,290,799 |
| Netherlands | 1,587,368 |
| Finland | 390,820 |
| Ireland | 298,808 |
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 | 8,803,614 | 8,483,685 | -319,929 |
| India | 7,698,462 | 3,592,337 | -4,106,125 |
| Netherlands | 1,239,658 | 347,710 | -891,948 |
| Finland | 63,455 | 327,365 | +263,910 |
| Ireland | 221,811 | 76,997 | -144,814 |
| Sweden | 159,343 | 0 | -159,343 |
| France | 116,909 | 33,536 | -83,373 |
| Belgium | 92,544 | 0 | -92,544 |
| South Korea | 0 | 77,795 | +77,795 |
| United States | 0 | 68,698 | +68,698 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 16,311,630 |
| India | 11,501,608 |
| Netherlands | 1,149,877 |
| Sweden | 602,591 |
| South Korea | 77,795 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 8,371,570 | 7,940,060 | -431,510 |
| India | 7,867,108 | 3,634,500 | -4,232,608 |
| Netherlands | 844,921 | 304,956 | -539,965 |
| Sweden | 278,203 | 324,388 | +46,185 |
| South Korea | 0 | 77,795 | +77,795 |
| United States | 0 | 68,698 | +68,698 |
| China | 21,564 | 26,091 | +4,527 |
| Ireland | 27,111 | 0 | -27,111 |
| Finland | 25,062 | 0 | -25,062 |
| Italy | 24,089 | 0 | -24,089 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 3 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 |
| Inner London - East | 2 |
| Kent | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Inner London - East | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Kent | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| West Yorkshire | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Essex | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Inner London - West | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Lancashire | 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) | 25,476,276 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 4,402,803 |
| Other | 1,586,836 |
| Air transport | 4,224 |
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) | 15,408,690 | 10,067,586 | -5,341,104 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,094,886 | 2,307,917 | +213,031 |
| Other | 932,349 | 654,487 | -277,862 |
| Air transport | 0 | 4,224 | +4,224 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 12,131,863 |
| Immingham Docks | 5,817,560 |
| Killingholme | 5,560,379 |
| Dover | 2,652,539 |
| 000 | 1,586,836 |
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 | 8,052,061 | 4,079,802 | -3,972,259 |
| Immingham Docks | 4,597,225 | 1,220,335 | -3,376,890 |
| Killingholme | 1,440,870 | 4,119,509 | +2,678,639 |
| Dover | 969,205 | 1,683,334 | +714,129 |
| 000 | 932,349 | 654,487 | -277,862 |
| Harwich | 1,023,564 | 279,177 | -744,387 |
| London | 378,519 | 382,013 | +3,494 |
| Purfleet | 404,102 | 264,115 | -139,987 |
| London Gateway Port | 217,526 | 179,149 | -38,377 |
| Liverpool Docks | 199,115 | 111,123 | -87,992 |
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 | 10 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 5 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 2 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 1 |
| Manufacture of rubber and plastic products | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 5 |
| 2025-10 | 3 |
| 2025-09 | 1 |
| 2025-08 | 3 |
| 2025-07 | 1 |
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 | 8 |
| 54m+ | 7 |
| 0-1m | 3 |
| 15m-54m | 3 |
| 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 | 624,917 |
| Brazil | 371,345 |
| Belgium | 366,555 |
| Turkey | 138,937 |
| United States | 131,128 |
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 | 358,171 | 266,746 | -91,425 |
| Brazil | 0 | 371,345 | +371,345 |
| Belgium | 232,487 | 134,068 | -98,419 |
| Turkey | 100,977 | 37,960 | -63,017 |
| United States | 49,754 | 81,374 | +31,620 |
| Netherlands | 57,211 | 53,935 | -3,276 |
| France | 92,465 | 9,761 | -82,704 |
| Australia | 97,547 | 1,530 | -96,017 |
| India | 15,377 | 15,578 | +201 |
| New Zealand | 20,324 | 0 | -20,324 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Turkey | 228 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turkey | 228 | 0 | -228 |
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) | 1,258,118 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 673,621 |
| Air transport | 144,305 |
| Other | 228 |
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) | 780,586 | 477,532 | -303,054 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 227,411 | 446,210 | +218,799 |
| Air transport | 64,176 | 80,129 | +15,953 |
| Other | 228 | 0 | -228 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 535,495 |
| London Gateway Port | 495,691 |
| Heysham | 393,886 |
| Liverpool Docks | 171,038 |
| Felixstowe | 97,467 |
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 | 377,264 | 158,231 | -219,033 |
| London Gateway Port | 130,982 | 364,709 | +233,727 |
| Heysham | 224,411 | 169,475 | -54,936 |
| Liverpool Docks | 72,932 | 98,106 | +25,174 |
| Felixstowe | 81,244 | 16,223 | -65,021 |
| Holyhead | 65,104 | 11,117 | -53,987 |
| Southampton | 10,681 | 57,701 | +47,020 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 46,206 | 21,748 | -24,458 |
| Harwich | 24,685 | 37,712 | +13,027 |
| Manchester Airport | 7,192 | 30,990 | +23,798 |
Quick facts
HS code: 48109910
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Bleached paper or paperboard coated with kaolin. Used for high-quality printing or packaging