Import/export HS code 481890: Various paper products
Various paper products not listed elsewhere, including medical or surgical items
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 46,471,954 |
| France | 11,179,482 |
| Italy | 8,275,326 |
| Germany | 7,506,234 |
| Finland | 6,859,219 |
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 | 24,751,716 | 21,720,238 | -3,031,478 |
| France | 4,168,626 | 7,010,856 | +2,842,230 |
| Italy | 4,901,309 | 3,374,017 | -1,527,292 |
| Germany | 2,618,787 | 4,887,447 | +2,268,660 |
| Finland | 3,562,972 | 3,296,247 | -266,725 |
| Belgium | 2,839,480 | 2,789,037 | -50,443 |
| Netherlands | 1,902,538 | 1,501,346 | -401,192 |
| United States | 1,482,224 | 1,496,447 | +14,223 |
| Spain | 1,204,281 | 1,401,304 | +197,023 |
| Thailand | 994,337 | 816,570 | -177,767 |
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 | 48,147,536 |
| France | 11,055,877 |
| Italy | 10,289,806 |
| Finland | 6,921,346 |
| Germany | 6,893,170 |
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 | 25,688,448 | 22,459,088 | -3,229,360 |
| France | 4,203,147 | 6,852,730 | +2,649,583 |
| Italy | 5,681,410 | 4,608,396 | -1,073,014 |
| Finland | 3,611,285 | 3,310,061 | -301,224 |
| Germany | 2,331,416 | 4,561,754 | +2,230,338 |
| United States | 3,409,138 | 3,332,690 | -76,448 |
| Spain | 1,075,688 | 1,398,106 | +322,418 |
| Thailand | 1,014,885 | 817,498 | -197,387 |
| Netherlands | 1,146,930 | 603,169 | -543,761 |
| Sweden | 776,067 | 665,623 | -110,444 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 29 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 22 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 20 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 20 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 20 |
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 | 22 | 19 | -3 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 18 | 18 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 11 | 17 | +6 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 11 | 15 | +4 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 16 | 15 | -1 |
| Inner London - East | 12 | 10 | -2 |
| West Midlands | 13 | 13 | +0 |
| West Yorkshire | 14 | 13 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 14 | 9 | -5 |
| Greater Manchester | 10 | 14 | +4 |
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) | 61,506,267 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 35,487,019 |
| Other | 5,986,548 |
| Air transport | 1,606,796 |
| Road transport | 497,098 |
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) | 32,287,516 | 29,218,751 | -3,068,765 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 15,748,951 | 19,738,068 | +3,989,117 |
| Other | 4,282,966 | 1,703,582 | -2,579,384 |
| Air transport | 733,182 | 873,614 | +140,432 |
| Road transport | 394,853 | 102,245 | -292,608 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 24,553,098 |
| Southampton | 9,487,125 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 9,412,357 |
| London Gateway Port | 8,379,518 |
| Dover | 7,613,892 |
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 | 15,199,577 | 9,353,521 | -5,846,056 |
| Southampton | 5,225,712 | 4,261,413 | -964,299 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,825,489 | 6,586,868 | +3,761,379 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,881,215 | 6,498,303 | +4,617,088 |
| Dover | 4,039,797 | 3,574,095 | -465,702 |
| Liverpool Docks | 3,366,738 | 3,576,430 | +209,692 |
| Hull | 3,254,464 | 3,241,475 | -12,989 |
| Middlesbrough | 3,329,949 | 2,702,045 | -627,904 |
| 000 | 4,282,966 | 1,703,582 | -2,579,384 |
| London | 2,392,039 | 2,299,196 | -92,843 |
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 | 161 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 91 |
| Other manufacturing | 31 |
| Manufacture of paper and paper products | 25 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 17 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 81 |
| 2025-11 | 91 |
| 2025-10 | 100 |
| 2025-09 | 96 |
| 2025-08 | 86 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| KIMBERLY-CLARK EUROPE LIMITED | 118 |
| B & M RETAIL LIMITED | 113 |
| TOILETRY SALES LIMITED | 110 |
| GAMA HEALTHCARE LTD | 108 |
| NITRITEX LIMITED | 108 |
| ROBINSON HEALTHCARE LIMITED | 102 |
| PETS AT HOME LTD | 98 |
| KIMAL PLC | 95 |
| ELIS UK LIMITED | 90 |
| MILLPLEDGE LIMITED | 89 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 160 |
| 54m+ | 84 |
| 0-1m | 50 |
| 15m-54m | 48 |
| Other | 46 |
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 | 7,329,074 |
| United States | 5,319,771 |
| Canada | 5,059,139 |
| Germany | 3,129,195 |
| Kuwait | 2,376,858 |
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 | 3,707,447 | 3,621,627 | -85,820 |
| United States | 2,869,670 | 2,450,101 | -419,569 |
| Canada | 2,934,439 | 2,124,700 | -809,739 |
| Germany | 2,001,415 | 1,127,780 | -873,635 |
| Kuwait | 1,826,951 | 549,907 | -1,277,044 |
| Australia | 1,277,561 | 1,089,333 | -188,228 |
| Spain | 1,252,450 | 1,099,582 | -152,868 |
| Belgium | 1,126,688 | 1,083,586 | -43,102 |
| Netherlands | 1,171,024 | 816,598 | -354,426 |
| France | 1,110,683 | 538,992 | -571,691 |
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 | 119,011 |
| XI | 60,580 |
| China | 40,462 |
| Sweden | 39,494 |
| Italy | 6,172 |
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 | 57,982 | 61,029 | +3,047 |
| XI | 30,172 | 30,408 | +236 |
| China | 35,647 | 4,815 | -30,832 |
| Sweden | 39,494 | 0 | -39,494 |
| Italy | 3,624 | 2,548 | -1,076 |
| Greece | 5,489 | 0 | -5,489 |
| Poland | 3,894 | 0 | -3,894 |
| Ecuador | 1,756 | 1,485 | -271 |
| Turkey | 2,037 | 0 | -2,037 |
| France | 895 | 315 | -580 |
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) | 22,124,024 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 21,131,381 |
| Air transport | 1,473,915 |
| Other | 314,394 |
| Road transport | 11,030 |
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) | 13,140,781 | 8,983,243 | -4,157,538 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 11,710,635 | 9,420,746 | -2,289,889 |
| Air transport | 832,654 | 641,261 | -191,393 |
| Other | 201,092 | 113,302 | -87,790 |
| Road transport | 11,030 | 0 | -11,030 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 12,152,100 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 9,254,543 |
| London Gateway Port | 6,637,827 |
| Immingham Docks | 3,057,762 |
| Southampton | 2,982,354 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 7,251,475 | 4,900,625 | -2,350,850 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 6,159,397 | 3,095,146 | -3,064,251 |
| London Gateway Port | 3,938,019 | 2,699,808 | -1,238,211 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,219,029 | 1,838,733 | +619,704 |
| Southampton | 1,351,365 | 1,630,989 | +279,624 |
| Felixstowe | 1,667,476 | 815,770 | -851,706 |
| Holyhead | 1,210,146 | 1,179,834 | -30,312 |
| Portsmouth | 521,501 | 485,768 | -35,733 |
| Harwich | 476,834 | 515,426 | +38,592 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 420,343 | 333,376 | -86,967 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 481890
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Various paper products not listed elsewhere, including medical or surgical items