Import/export HS code 481149: Various coated or treated paper and paperboard
Paper and paperboard that are coated, impregnated, or decorated but not self-adhesive
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 7,992,410 |
| France | 7,044,300 |
| Netherlands | 5,646,729 |
| United States | 4,589,945 |
| Germany | 3,343,270 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 3,433,479 | 4,558,931 | +1,125,452 |
| France | 3,800,228 | 3,244,072 | -556,156 |
| Netherlands | 3,019,581 | 2,627,148 | -392,433 |
| United States | 1,868,997 | 2,720,948 | +851,951 |
| Germany | 2,343,015 | 1,000,255 | -1,342,760 |
| Spain | 668,517 | 1,107,464 | +438,947 |
| Italy | 1,144,982 | 324,986 | -819,996 |
| Poland | 655,654 | 369,291 | -286,363 |
| India | 519,824 | 487,551 | -32,273 |
| South Korea | 383,227 | 316,332 | -66,895 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 8,549,711 |
| Germany | 7,128,488 |
| United States | 5,351,586 |
| France | 3,899,611 |
| Netherlands | 3,283,800 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 3,662,306 | 4,887,405 | +1,225,099 |
| Germany | 4,079,037 | 3,049,451 | -1,029,586 |
| United States | 2,389,819 | 2,961,767 | +571,948 |
| France | 2,672,929 | 1,226,682 | -1,446,247 |
| Netherlands | 1,765,243 | 1,518,557 | -246,686 |
| Spain | 755,197 | 1,240,299 | +485,102 |
| Italy | 1,126,521 | 393,574 | -732,947 |
| Poland | 675,412 | 535,279 | -140,133 |
| India | 606,781 | 494,824 | -111,957 |
| South Korea | 377,712 | 257,098 | -120,614 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 23 |
| Greater Manchester | 22 |
| Inner London - East | 15 |
| West Midlands | 15 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 14 |
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 | 16 | 18 | +2 |
| Greater Manchester | 13 | 16 | +3 |
| Inner London - East | 9 | 8 | -1 |
| West Midlands | 11 | 8 | -3 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 12 | 10 | -2 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 7 | 13 | +6 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 6 | 9 | +3 |
| Kent | 8 | 10 | +2 |
| West Yorkshire | 11 | 6 | -5 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 9 | 7 | -2 |
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) | 20,016,210 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 13,158,979 |
| Air transport | 4,349,493 |
| Other | 309,264 |
| Road transport | 14,968 |
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) | 11,745,527 | 8,270,683 | -3,474,844 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 6,289,562 | 6,869,417 | +579,855 |
| Air transport | 1,705,186 | 2,644,307 | +939,121 |
| Other | 189,661 | 119,603 | -70,058 |
| Road transport | 4,486 | 10,482 | +5,996 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 7,402,804 |
| Dover | 5,847,244 |
| Southampton | 3,863,694 |
| Harwich | 3,419,351 |
| Eurotunnel | 2,631,869 |
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 | 3,789,384 | 3,613,420 | -175,964 |
| Dover | 3,259,232 | 2,588,012 | -671,220 |
| Southampton | 2,196,361 | 1,667,333 | -529,028 |
| Harwich | 1,831,834 | 1,587,517 | -244,317 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,130,071 | 1,501,798 | +371,727 |
| Portsmouth | 1,972,116 | 611,133 | -1,360,983 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 753,993 | 1,420,594 | +666,601 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,021,774 | 937,200 | -84,574 |
| Immingham Docks | 483,506 | 580,328 | +96,822 |
| Killingholme | 946,872 | 110,220 | -836,652 |
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 | 92 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 66 |
| Manufacture of paper and paper products | 22 |
| Other manufacturing | 20 |
| Manufacture of rubber and plastic products | 19 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 50 |
| 2025-11 | 36 |
| 2025-10 | 47 |
| 2025-09 | 51 |
| 2025-08 | 38 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| BAKER ROSS LIMITED | 87 |
| ARPO GLOBAL LIMITED | 75 |
| BECTON, DICKINSON U.K. LIMITED | 54 |
| SOUTHGATE PACKAGING LIMITED | 53 |
| FORMICA LIMITED | 52 |
| UK INDUSTRIAL TAPES LIMITED | 49 |
| KALLO FOODS LIMITED | 48 |
| BEMIS ASSOCIATES UK LIMITED | 48 |
| HOBBYCRAFT TRADING LIMITED | 44 |
| WINDMILL TAPES LIMITED | 42 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 120 |
| 54m+ | 75 |
| 15m-54m | 44 |
| 0-1m | 37 |
| Other | 18 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 9,332,982 |
| Brazil | 3,809,610 |
| South Korea | 3,724,870 |
| Germany | 3,453,688 |
| United States | 3,257,774 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 5,234,320 | 4,098,662 | -1,135,658 |
| Brazil | 2,006,670 | 1,802,940 | -203,730 |
| South Korea | 2,226,860 | 1,498,010 | -728,850 |
| Germany | 1,945,017 | 1,508,671 | -436,346 |
| United States | 1,147,785 | 2,109,989 | +962,204 |
| Malaysia | 2,370,570 | 721,186 | -1,649,384 |
| Turkey | 1,464,048 | 1,526,966 | +62,918 |
| Spain | 2,071,344 | 697,723 | -1,373,621 |
| Ireland | 1,454,916 | 901,005 | -553,911 |
| Croatia | 935,648 | 1,418,320 | +482,672 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| XI | 4,591,314 |
| United States | 114,918 |
| France | 30,703 |
| Germany | 6,673 |
| China | 2,622 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| XI | 2,335,660 | 2,255,654 | -80,006 |
| United States | 77,865 | 37,053 | -40,812 |
| France | 30,703 | 0 | -30,703 |
| Germany | 3,209 | 3,464 | +255 |
| China | 2,143 | 479 | -1,664 |
| Poland | 114 | 74 | -40 |
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) | 27,738,616 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 20,372,366 |
| Other | 5,038,199 |
| Air transport | 2,065,747 |
| Road transport | 2,721 |
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) | 16,188,100 | 11,550,516 | -4,637,584 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 11,509,922 | 8,862,444 | -2,647,478 |
| Other | 2,735,427 | 2,302,772 | -432,655 |
| Air transport | 952,569 | 1,113,178 | +160,609 |
| Road transport | 2,721 | 0 | -2,721 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 11,445,970 |
| London Gateway Port | 9,988,897 |
| Felixstowe | 5,922,864 |
| Southampton | 5,388,462 |
| 000 | 5,038,199 |
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 | 5,690,402 | 5,755,568 | +65,166 |
| London Gateway Port | 5,567,951 | 4,420,946 | -1,147,005 |
| Felixstowe | 3,930,112 | 1,992,752 | -1,937,360 |
| Southampton | 2,697,630 | 2,690,832 | -6,798 |
| 000 | 2,735,427 | 2,302,772 | -432,655 |
| Belfast Port | 2,512,409 | 997,772 | -1,514,637 |
| Portsmouth | 2,457,198 | 641,191 | -1,816,007 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,328,057 | 928,423 | -399,634 |
| Dover | 1,244,471 | 737,227 | -507,244 |
| Liverpool Docks | 590,088 | 959,591 | +369,503 |
Quick facts
HS code: 481149
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Paper and paperboard that are coated, impregnated, or decorated but not self-adhesive