Import/export HS code 481320: Cigarette paper in narrow rolls
Cigarette paper in rolls with a width of 5 cm or less, ideal for rolling cigarettes
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Kenya | 852,994 |
| France | 457,831 |
| Spain | 409,933 |
| Belgium | 295,055 |
| Djibouti | 105,855 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kenya | 416,840 | 436,154 | +19,314 |
| France | 306,764 | 151,067 | -155,697 |
| Spain | 197,598 | 212,335 | +14,737 |
| Belgium | 166,887 | 128,168 | -38,719 |
| Djibouti | 105,855 | 0 | -105,855 |
| China | 18,827 | 44,233 | +25,406 |
| Austria | 18,882 | 39,265 | +20,383 |
| Netherlands | 36,080 | 14,980 | -21,100 |
| Luxembourg | 22,117 | 0 | -22,117 |
| Germany | 13,335 | 1,240 | -12,095 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Belgium | 762,654 |
| Spain | 640,601 |
| Cyprus | 436,154 |
| France | 358,968 |
| China | 71,120 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belgium | 673,844 | 88,810 | -585,034 |
| Spain | 276,045 | 364,556 | +88,511 |
| Cyprus | 0 | 436,154 | +436,154 |
| France | 305,107 | 53,861 | -251,246 |
| China | 22,257 | 48,863 | +26,606 |
| Austria | 20,786 | 39,265 | +18,479 |
| India | 7,314 | 6,677 | -637 |
| Indonesia | 7,741 | 5,242 | -2,499 |
| Turkey | 10,112 | 0 | -10,112 |
| United States | 0 | 7,567 | +7,567 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 5 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 3 |
| Inner London - West | 2 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Inner London - West | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Cumbria | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Essex | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Mid and South West Wales | 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) | 1,412,095 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 957,306 |
| Air transport | 23,611 |
| Other | 1,186 |
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) | 810,977 | 601,118 | -209,859 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 505,940 | 451,366 | -54,574 |
| Air transport | 16,435 | 7,176 | -9,259 |
| Other | 860 | 326 | -534 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 603,231 |
| Dover | 593,929 |
| London Gateway Port | 436,154 |
| Hull | 245,678 |
| Eurotunnel | 161,030 |
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 | 547,668 | 55,563 | -492,105 |
| Dover | 368,266 | 225,663 | -142,603 |
| London Gateway Port | 0 | 436,154 | +436,154 |
| Hull | 212,534 | 33,144 | -179,390 |
| Eurotunnel | 61,040 | 99,990 | +38,950 |
| Harwich | 34,176 | 88,810 | +54,634 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,736 | 73,509 | +70,773 |
| Thamesport | 23,927 | 21,856 | -2,071 |
| Middlesbrough | 21,011 | 10,961 | -10,050 |
| Portsmouth | 22,117 | 0 | -22,117 |
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 | 12 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 5 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 2 |
| Construction of buildings | 1 |
| Manufacture of computer, electronic and optical products | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 1 |
| 2025-10 | 3 |
| 2025-09 | 2 |
| 2025-08 | 2 |
| 2025-07 | 2 |
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 | 9 |
| 0-1m | 3 |
| 15m-54m | 3 |
| Other | 3 |
| 54m+ | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Spain | 266,988 |
| United States | 242,492 |
| Ireland | 165,068 |
| Germany | 159,855 |
| Switzerland | 117,559 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spain | 48,998 | 217,990 | +168,992 |
| United States | 187,542 | 54,950 | -132,592 |
| Ireland | 78,609 | 86,459 | +7,850 |
| Germany | 52,998 | 106,857 | +53,859 |
| Switzerland | 111,189 | 6,370 | -104,819 |
| Canada | 97,305 | 0 | -97,305 |
| Italy | 47,790 | 44,241 | -3,549 |
| Cyprus | 48,253 | 0 | -48,253 |
| Belgium | 0 | 44,673 | +44,673 |
| Poland | 0 | 43,444 | +43,444 |
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 | 3,633 |
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 | 1,028 | 2,605 | +1,577 |
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) | 932,154 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 396,027 |
| Air transport | 31,601 |
| Other | 3,633 |
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) | 360,191 | 571,963 | +211,772 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 325,601 | 70,426 | -255,175 |
| Air transport | 29,521 | 2,080 | -27,441 |
| Other | 1,028 | 2,605 | +1,577 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 535,153 |
| Felixstowe | 240,114 |
| Portsmouth | 209,075 |
| Liverpool Docks | 107,753 |
| Holyhead | 86,046 |
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 | 251,503 | 283,650 | +32,147 |
| Felixstowe | 210,930 | 29,184 | -181,746 |
| Portsmouth | 28,143 | 180,932 | +152,789 |
| Liverpool Docks | 49,627 | 58,126 | +8,499 |
| Holyhead | 76,276 | 9,770 | -66,506 |
| Southampton | 48,640 | 25,766 | -22,874 |
| Eurotunnel | 0 | 23,527 | +23,527 |
| East Midlands Airport | 21,420 | 0 | -21,420 |
| Heysham | 0 | 15,958 | +15,958 |
| Harwich | 0 | 15,476 | +15,476 |
Quick facts
HS code: 481320
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Cigarette paper in rolls with a width of 5 cm or less, ideal for rolling cigarettes