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.
- 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Kenya | 852,994 |
| Spain | 452,145 |
| France | 328,880 |
| Belgium | 317,872 |
| 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 |
| Spain | 201,478 | 250,667 | +49,189 |
| France | 178,653 | 150,227 | -28,426 |
| Belgium | 166,763 | 151,109 | -15,654 |
| Djibouti | 105,855 | 0 | -105,855 |
| China | 18,827 | 44,233 | +25,406 |
| Austria | 25,877 | 32,270 | +6,393 |
| Netherlands | 36,080 | 14,980 | -21,100 |
| Luxembourg | 22,117 | 0 | -22,117 |
| Germany | 13,335 | 2,702 | -10,633 |
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 | 707,626 |
| Cyprus | 436,154 |
| France | 229,390 |
| China | 69,875 |
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 | 282,637 | 424,989 | +142,352 |
| Cyprus | 0 | 436,154 | +436,154 |
| France | 175,529 | 53,861 | -121,668 |
| China | 24,425 | 45,450 | +21,025 |
| Austria | 27,781 | 32,270 | +4,489 |
| Indonesia | 7,741 | 6,704 | -1,037 |
| India | 7,314 | 6,677 | -637 |
| 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 | 2 | -2 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Inner London - West | 2 | 1 | -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 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 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) | 1,305,458 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,001,607 |
| Air transport | 23,611 |
| Other | 1,062 |
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) | 691,807 | 613,651 | -78,156 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 511,287 | 490,320 | -20,967 |
| Air transport | 16,435 | 7,176 | -9,259 |
| Other | 792 | 270 | -522 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 636,141 |
| Felixstowe | 604,693 |
| London Gateway Port | 436,154 |
| Eurotunnel | 161,657 |
| Hull | 139,041 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover | 377,558 | 258,583 | -118,975 |
| Felixstowe | 551,081 | 53,612 | -497,469 |
| London Gateway Port | 0 | 436,154 | +436,154 |
| Eurotunnel | 57,095 | 104,562 | +47,467 |
| Hull | 82,956 | 56,085 | -26,871 |
| Harwich | 34,176 | 88,810 | +54,634 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,736 | 73,509 | +70,773 |
| Thamesport | 30,922 | 14,861 | -16,061 |
| 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 | 13 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 2 |
| 2025-11 | 1 |
| 2025-10 | 3 |
| 2025-09 | 2 |
| 2025-08 | 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 | 8 |
| 0-1m | 4 |
| 15m-54m | 4 |
| 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 | 269,006 |
| United States | 176,347 |
| Germany | 167,431 |
| Ireland | 158,606 |
| Switzerland | 110,203 |
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 | 48,212 | 220,794 | +172,582 |
| United States | 121,397 | 54,950 | -66,447 |
| Germany | 44,057 | 123,374 | +79,317 |
| Ireland | 85,163 | 73,443 | -11,720 |
| Switzerland | 110,203 | 0 | -110,203 |
| Canada | 97,305 | 0 | -97,305 |
| Italy | 47,790 | 44,241 | -3,549 |
| Belgium | 0 | 44,673 | +44,673 |
| Poland | 0 | 43,444 | +43,444 |
| Netherlands | 1,263 | 39,003 | +37,740 |
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) | 935,480 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 288,078 |
| Air transport | 31,601 |
| Other | 3,725 |
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) | 363,623 | 571,857 | +208,234 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 217,652 | 70,426 | -147,226 |
| Air transport | 29,521 | 2,080 | -27,441 |
| Other | 1,079 | 2,646 | +1,567 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 545,033 |
| Portsmouth | 201,433 |
| Felixstowe | 153,730 |
| Liverpool Docks | 107,753 |
| Holyhead | 79,492 |
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 | 248,432 | 296,601 | +48,169 |
| Portsmouth | 20,501 | 180,932 | +160,431 |
| Felixstowe | 124,546 | 29,184 | -95,362 |
| Liverpool Docks | 61,808 | 45,945 | -15,863 |
| Holyhead | 70,598 | 8,894 | -61,704 |
| 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