Import/export HS code 48139010: Cigarette paper in medium-width rolls
Cigarette paper in rolls with a width between 5 cm and 15 cm, suitable for rolling
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Spain | 199,094 |
| France | 102,416 |
| Austria | 95,793 |
| Germany | 77,808 |
| Cyprus | 45,437 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spain | 199,094 | 0 | -199,094 |
| France | 77,306 | 25,110 | -52,196 |
| Austria | 49,124 | 46,669 | -2,455 |
| Germany | 32,573 | 45,235 | +12,662 |
| Cyprus | 0 | 45,437 | +45,437 |
| Netherlands | 3,180 | 35,865 | +32,685 |
| Italy | 3,120 | 0 | -3,120 |
| Ireland | 0 | 51 | +51 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Spain | 358,943 |
| Austria | 95,793 |
| Belgium | 45,437 |
| Netherlands | 35,865 |
| Germany | 18,303 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spain | 303,274 | 55,669 | -247,605 |
| Austria | 49,124 | 46,669 | -2,455 |
| Belgium | 0 | 45,437 | +45,437 |
| Netherlands | 0 | 35,865 | +35,865 |
| Germany | 7,174 | 11,129 | +3,955 |
| China | 1,705 | 2,658 | +953 |
| Italy | 3,120 | 0 | -3,120 |
| France | 0 | 889 | +889 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 3 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 1 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 |
| Mid and South West Wales | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Mid and South West Wales | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Outer London - South | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| South Yorkshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Suffolk | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 480,543 |
| Air transport | 73,821 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 8,349 |
| Other | 51 |
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) | 331,368 | 149,175 | -182,193 |
| Air transport | 33,029 | 40,792 | +7,763 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 0 | 8,349 | +8,349 |
| Other | 0 | 51 | +51 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 268,590 |
| Eurotunnel | 147,530 |
| London | 56,113 |
| Birmingham Airport | 32,568 |
| Immingham Docks | 12,001 |
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 | 220,383 | 48,207 | -172,176 |
| Eurotunnel | 91,733 | 55,797 | -35,936 |
| London | 10,676 | 45,437 | +34,761 |
| Birmingham Airport | 4,830 | 27,738 | +22,908 |
| Immingham Docks | 6,285 | 5,716 | -569 |
| London Stansted Airport | 9,833 | 0 | -9,833 |
| Manchester Airport | 9,467 | 0 | -9,467 |
| Leeds Bradford Airport | 6,124 | 3,211 | -2,913 |
| East Midlands Airport | 0 | 8,827 | +8,827 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 2,775 | 1,016 | -1,759 |
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 | 4 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 2 |
| Manufacture of tobacco products | 2 |
| Construction of buildings | 1 |
| Other manufacturing | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 3 |
| 2025-08 | 5 |
| 2025-05 | 6 |
| 2025-03 | 3 |
| 2025-02 | 3 |
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 | 5 |
| 54m+ | 4 |
| 0-1m | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Switzerland | 341,589 |
| Spain | 92,583 |
| Germany | 43,560 |
| Ireland | 17,058 |
| Norway | 5,862 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Switzerland | 341,589 | 0 | -341,589 |
| Spain | 34,372 | 58,211 | +23,839 |
| Germany | 43,560 | 0 | -43,560 |
| Ireland | 8,804 | 8,254 | -550 |
| Norway | 1,121 | 4,741 | +3,620 |
| Netherlands | 2,970 | 0 | -2,970 |
| United States | 2,080 | 0 | -2,080 |
| Malta | 2,038 | 0 | -2,038 |
| Japan | 1,334 | 0 | -1,334 |
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) | 498,213 |
| Air transport | 8,781 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,080 |
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) | 428,036 | 70,177 | -357,859 |
| Air transport | 7,752 | 1,029 | -6,723 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,080 | 0 | -2,080 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 477,651 |
| Dover | 6,957 |
| Liverpool Docks | 6,107 |
| Holyhead | 4,603 |
| East Midlands Airport | 3,453 |
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 | 419,440 | 58,211 | -361,229 |
| Dover | 2,216 | 4,741 | +2,525 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,777 | 4,330 | +2,553 |
| Holyhead | 4,603 | 0 | -4,603 |
| East Midlands Airport | 2,424 | 1,029 | -1,395 |
| London Stansted Airport | 3,372 | 0 | -3,372 |
| Heysham | 0 | 2,895 | +2,895 |
| Southampton | 2,080 | 0 | -2,080 |
| ZLC | 1,956 | 0 | -1,956 |
Quick facts
HS code: 48139010
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Cigarette paper in rolls with a width between 5 cm and 15 cm, suitable for rolling