Import/export HS code 48114120: Narrow self-adhesive paper with rubber coating
Self-adhesive paper strips under 10 cm wide, coated with natural or synthetic rubber
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Italy | 12,831,265 |
| United States | 12,592,228 |
| Germany | 5,735,922 |
| China | 3,862,960 |
| Greece | 3,115,171 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | 7,467,332 | 5,363,933 | -2,103,399 |
| United States | 5,694,007 | 6,898,221 | +1,204,214 |
| Germany | 3,076,623 | 2,659,299 | -417,324 |
| China | 1,831,208 | 2,031,752 | +200,544 |
| Greece | 1,589,704 | 1,525,467 | -64,237 |
| France | 1,370,457 | 1,284,478 | -85,979 |
| Spain | 1,587,110 | 938,575 | -648,535 |
| Poland | 1,257,250 | 1,147,465 | -109,785 |
| Netherlands | 1,168,175 | 446,446 | -721,729 |
| Canada | 663,374 | 683,401 | +20,027 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Italy | 18,640,096 |
| United States | 13,268,883 |
| China | 4,609,904 |
| Greece | 3,158,323 |
| Germany | 3,118,316 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | 9,993,970 | 8,646,126 | -1,347,844 |
| United States | 6,125,306 | 7,143,577 | +1,018,271 |
| China | 2,120,861 | 2,489,043 | +368,182 |
| Greece | 1,597,167 | 1,561,156 | -36,011 |
| Germany | 1,562,013 | 1,556,303 | -5,710 |
| Spain | 1,693,359 | 941,897 | -751,462 |
| Poland | 1,225,428 | 1,074,701 | -150,727 |
| Canada | 1,336,806 | 887,823 | -448,983 |
| Japan | 704,279 | 430,973 | -273,306 |
| India | 307,362 | 319,334 | +11,972 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 19 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 17 |
| Greater Manchester | 14 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 13 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 13 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Midlands | 14 | 17 | +3 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 15 | 13 | -2 |
| Greater Manchester | 10 | 8 | -2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 10 | 11 | +1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 8 | 9 | +1 |
| Inner London - West | 7 | 11 | +4 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 9 | 7 | -2 |
| West Yorkshire | 10 | 8 | -2 |
| Kent | 10 | 8 | -2 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 10 | 7 | -3 |
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) | 27,504,738 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 24,786,191 |
| Air transport | 1,595,685 |
| Other | 366,544 |
| Road transport | 268,415 |
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) | 13,607,593 | 13,897,145 | +289,552 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 13,647,206 | 11,138,985 | -2,508,221 |
| Air transport | 759,895 | 835,790 | +75,895 |
| Other | 242,873 | 123,671 | -119,202 |
| Road transport | 82,824 | 185,591 | +102,767 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 14,184,812 |
| Dover | 13,400,224 |
| London | 5,734,479 |
| London Gateway Port | 4,003,890 |
| Felixstowe | 3,006,168 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southampton | 7,011,949 | 7,172,863 | +160,914 |
| Dover | 6,595,330 | 6,804,894 | +209,564 |
| London | 3,049,558 | 2,684,921 | -364,637 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,633,292 | 2,370,598 | +737,306 |
| Felixstowe | 1,534,089 | 1,472,079 | -62,010 |
| Purfleet | 1,303,319 | 660,461 | -642,858 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,173,688 | 677,392 | -496,296 |
| Harwich | 1,251,666 | 502,326 | -749,340 |
| Immingham Docks | 461,762 | 815,911 | +354,149 |
| Thamesport | 715,286 | 303,522 | -411,764 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 111 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 39 |
| Other manufacturing | 25 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 24 |
| Wholesale and retail trade and repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 16 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 74 |
| 2025-10 | 77 |
| 2025-09 | 64 |
| 2025-08 | 53 |
| 2025-07 | 79 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| SHURTAPE UK LIMITED | 90 |
| BRUCE DOUGLAS MARKETING LIMITED | 58 |
| 3M UNITED KINGDOM PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANY | 56 |
| CIRET LIMITED | 48 |
| INDASA ABRASIVES (UK) LTD | 47 |
| TRAVIS PERKINS PLC | 47 |
| TESA UK LTD | 46 |
| GEM IMPORTS LIMITED | 46 |
| PREMIER LIMPET LIMITED | 44 |
| PPM INDUSTRIES UK LIMITED | 44 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 151 |
| 54m+ | 54 |
| 15m-54m | 31 |
| 0-1m | 30 |
| Other | 14 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 9,248,618 |
| United States | 4,922,743 |
| Ireland | 1,819,656 |
| Slovakia | 1,417,151 |
| Dominican Republic | 1,122,700 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 4,303,647 | 4,944,971 | +641,324 |
| United States | 2,161,817 | 2,760,926 | +599,109 |
| Ireland | 1,049,775 | 769,881 | -279,894 |
| Slovakia | 614,462 | 802,689 | +188,227 |
| Dominican Republic | 678,621 | 444,079 | -234,542 |
| Italy | 362,631 | 304,865 | -57,766 |
| United Arab Emirates | 376,311 | 29,017 | -347,294 |
| France | 225,431 | 160,985 | -64,446 |
| Poland | 69,522 | 246,520 | +176,998 |
| Netherlands | 78,702 | 198,947 | +120,245 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| XU | 9,417,206 |
| United States | 22,448 |
| XS | 7,679 |
| China | 7,591 |
| Italy | 6,036 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| XU | 4,280,381 | 5,136,825 | +856,444 |
| United States | 10,982 | 11,466 | +484 |
| XS | 3,849 | 3,830 | -19 |
| China | 3,464 | 4,127 | +663 |
| Italy | 3,401 | 2,635 | -766 |
| Netherlands | 0 | 5,409 | +5,409 |
| Switzerland | 313 | 160 | -153 |
| Belgium | 103 | 135 | +32 |
| XI | 40 | 154 | +114 |
| Germany | 29 | 127 | +98 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Other | 9,467,430 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 6,899,129 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 5,057,403 |
| Air transport | 908,209 |
| Road transport | 1,178 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other | 4,302,562 | 5,164,868 | +862,306 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,591,075 | 3,308,054 | -283,021 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,553,379 | 2,504,024 | -49,355 |
| Air transport | 546,097 | 362,112 | -183,985 |
| Road transport | 1,178 | 0 | -1,178 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| 000 | 9,467,430 |
| Liverpool Docks | 4,825,510 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,925,429 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,502,606 |
| Holyhead | 972,962 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| 000 | 4,302,562 | 5,164,868 | +862,306 |
| Liverpool Docks | 2,210,643 | 2,614,867 | +404,224 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,313,933 | 1,611,496 | +297,563 |
| London Gateway Port | 952,818 | 549,788 | -403,030 |
| Holyhead | 506,314 | 466,648 | -39,666 |
| Belfast Port | 541,790 | 134,368 | -407,422 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 391,354 | 227,395 | -163,959 |
| Heysham | 192,313 | 148,561 | -43,752 |
| Harwich | 143,946 | 56,128 | -87,818 |
| East Midlands Airport | 100,618 | 85,835 | -14,783 |
Quick facts
HS code: 48114120
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Self-adhesive paper strips under 10 cm wide, coated with natural or synthetic rubber