Import/export HS code 481850: Paper clothing and accessories
Clothing or accessories made from paper, such as disposable aprons or hats
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Belgium | 4,353,127 |
| China | 2,796,546 |
| Germany | 186,512 |
| France | 132,527 |
| Ireland | 118,044 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belgium | 2,298,876 | 2,054,251 | -244,625 |
| China | 1,448,871 | 1,347,675 | -101,196 |
| Germany | 168,368 | 18,144 | -150,224 |
| France | 73,146 | 59,381 | -13,765 |
| Ireland | 62,081 | 55,963 | -6,118 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 26,227 | 31,012 | +4,785 |
| Netherlands | 29,885 | 8,646 | -21,239 |
| Slovakia | 135 | 35,454 | +35,319 |
| Canada | 19,894 | 0 | -19,894 |
| United States | 6,404 | 8,605 | +2,201 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Thailand | 4,258,664 |
| China | 3,181,160 |
| Czechia | 94,463 |
| Netherlands | 23,234 |
| Taiwan | 21,887 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thailand | 2,245,591 | 2,013,073 | -232,518 |
| China | 1,696,663 | 1,484,497 | -212,166 |
| Czechia | 53,285 | 41,178 | -12,107 |
| Netherlands | 14,588 | 8,646 | -5,942 |
| Taiwan | 14,949 | 6,938 | -8,011 |
| Canada | 19,894 | 0 | -19,894 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 18,254 | 0 | -18,254 |
| United States | 5,462 | 5,558 | +96 |
| Bangladesh | 1,614 | 7,824 | +6,210 |
| Pakistan | 1,224 | 6,198 | +4,974 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 4 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 3 |
| Inner London - East | 3 |
| West Midlands | 3 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 |
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 | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Inner London - East | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| West Midlands | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Essex | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Highlands and Islands | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
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) | 4,742,970 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,811,461 |
| Other | 157,318 |
| Air transport | 76,728 |
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) | 2,573,379 | 2,169,591 | -403,788 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,434,944 | 1,376,517 | -58,427 |
| Other | 89,879 | 67,439 | -22,440 |
| Air transport | 50,862 | 25,866 | -24,996 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Purfleet | 2,648,233 |
| Felixstowe | 1,787,547 |
| Dover | 1,656,036 |
| Liverpool Docks | 642,519 |
| London | 208,377 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Purfleet | 620,340 | 2,027,893 | +1,407,553 |
| Felixstowe | 1,256,340 | 531,207 | -725,133 |
| Dover | 1,623,303 | 32,733 | -1,590,570 |
| Liverpool Docks | 47,142 | 595,377 | +548,235 |
| London | 164,292 | 44,085 | -120,207 |
| Southampton | 122,120 | 48,631 | -73,489 |
| 000 | 89,879 | 67,439 | -22,440 |
| London Gateway Port | 30,753 | 108,964 | +78,211 |
| Eurotunnel | 45,573 | 19,005 | -26,568 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 21,723 | 37,000 | +15,277 |
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 | 7 |
| Manufacture of paper and paper products | 2 |
| Manufacture of wearing apparel | 2 |
| Other manufacturing | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 7 |
| 2025-11 | 5 |
| 2025-10 | 4 |
| 2025-09 | 3 |
| 2025-08 | 5 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| TOILETRY SALES LIMITED | 104 |
| MEDIQ HEALTHCARE UK LIMITED | 46 |
| WINNERS EUROPE LTD | 45 |
| INTEGRATED DENTAL HOLDINGS LIMITED | 38 |
| GLOBUS (SHETLAND) LIMITED | 36 |
| BEAUTIFUL BRANDS LIMITED | 34 |
| POLYCO HEALTHLINE GROUP LIMITED | 33 |
| MICRONCLEAN LIMITED | 32 |
| IMS EURO LIMITED | 29 |
| MAJOR BRUSHES LIMITED | 26 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 10 |
| 1m-15m | 8 |
| 0-1m | 4 |
| Other | 4 |
| 15m-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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 1,939,244 |
| Slovakia | 647,259 |
| Germany | 107,521 |
| United Arab Emirates | 66,361 |
| Belgium | 44,551 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 923,393 | 1,015,851 | +92,458 |
| Slovakia | 56,911 | 590,348 | +533,437 |
| Germany | 60,618 | 46,903 | -13,715 |
| United Arab Emirates | 59,880 | 6,481 | -53,399 |
| Belgium | 42,751 | 1,800 | -40,951 |
| Spain | 24,720 | 0 | -24,720 |
| France | 18,343 | 5,232 | -13,111 |
| Netherlands | 13,385 | 9,192 | -4,193 |
| Saudi Arabia | 18,658 | 0 | -18,658 |
| Czechia | 12,545 | 0 | -12,545 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 4,366 |
| XI | 2,022 |
| China | 128 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 4,053 | 313 | -3,740 |
| XI | 0 | 2,022 | +2,022 |
| China | 88 | 40 | -48 |
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) | 2,638,795 |
| Other | 139,283 |
| Air transport | 137,752 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 93,588 |
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) | 1,062,771 | 1,576,024 | +513,253 |
| Other | 92,646 | 46,637 | -46,009 |
| Air transport | 103,504 | 34,248 | -69,256 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 36,293 | 57,295 | +21,002 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Holyhead | 914,740 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 764,602 |
| Heysham | 491,308 |
| Liverpool Docks | 404,814 |
| 000 | 139,283 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holyhead | 291,542 | 623,198 | +331,656 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 170,310 | 594,292 | +423,982 |
| Heysham | 296,684 | 194,624 | -102,060 |
| Liverpool Docks | 254,322 | 150,492 | -103,830 |
| 000 | 92,646 | 46,637 | -46,009 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 71,202 | 8,497 | -62,705 |
| Immingham Docks | 7,931 | 33,342 | +25,411 |
| London | 23,604 | 9,618 | -13,986 |
| East Midlands Airport | 12,972 | 13,353 | +381 |
| Felixstowe | 21,397 | 3,089 | -18,308 |
Quick facts
HS code: 481850
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Clothing or accessories made from paper, such as disposable aprons or hats