Import/export HS code 481950: Various paper packaging
Includes various paper packing containers, such as record sleeves or specialty boxes
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 71,560,873 |
| China | 47,936,161 |
| Belgium | 24,871,283 |
| France | 8,489,099 |
| Turkey | 8,072,655 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 38,973,253 | 32,587,620 | -6,385,633 |
| China | 24,448,475 | 23,487,686 | -960,789 |
| Belgium | 12,779,714 | 12,091,569 | -688,145 |
| France | 3,294,841 | 5,194,258 | +1,899,417 |
| Turkey | 4,244,627 | 3,828,028 | -416,599 |
| Netherlands | 2,957,957 | 2,609,592 | -348,365 |
| Austria | 2,098,457 | 1,774,310 | -324,147 |
| United States | 2,290,104 | 923,009 | -1,367,095 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 1,618,089 | 1,161,532 | -456,557 |
| Estonia | 763,564 | 762,326 | -1,238 |
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 | 58,802,099 |
| Germany | 54,884,192 |
| Belgium | 18,543,673 |
| Austria | 9,061,706 |
| Turkey | 8,121,429 |
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 | 30,001,698 | 28,800,401 | -1,201,297 |
| Germany | 29,901,035 | 24,983,157 | -4,917,878 |
| Belgium | 9,763,519 | 8,780,154 | -983,365 |
| Austria | 4,809,006 | 4,252,700 | -556,306 |
| Turkey | 4,254,497 | 3,866,932 | -387,565 |
| France | 1,341,588 | 4,331,566 | +2,989,978 |
| United States | 2,066,123 | 988,118 | -1,078,005 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 1,056,174 | 1,200,358 | +144,184 |
| Hungary | 1,269,502 | 507,499 | -762,003 |
| Italy | 827,288 | 867,400 | +40,112 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 170 |
| Inner London - East | 78 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 75 |
| Greater Manchester | 52 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 44 |
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 | 112 | 110 | -2 |
| Inner London - East | 51 | 54 | +3 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 49 | 46 | -3 |
| Greater Manchester | 37 | 32 | -5 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 29 | 37 | +8 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 26 | 27 | +1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 23 | 25 | +2 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 23 | 26 | +3 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 26 | 24 | -2 |
| West Midlands | 19 | 20 | +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) | 115,647,911 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 48,999,379 |
| Other | 14,437,808 |
| Air transport | 9,562,267 |
| Road transport | 796,811 |
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) | 59,882,214 | 55,765,697 | -4,116,517 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 25,274,656 | 23,724,723 | -1,549,933 |
| Other | 8,035,576 | 6,402,232 | -1,633,344 |
| Air transport | 5,630,770 | 3,931,497 | -1,699,273 |
| Road transport | 413,088 | 383,723 | -29,365 |
| Rail transport | 42,168 | 0 | -42,168 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 52,080,148 |
| Felixstowe | 32,553,202 |
| London | 23,394,134 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 18,995,344 |
| 000 | 14,437,808 |
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 | 31,137,211 | 20,942,937 | -10,194,274 |
| Felixstowe | 18,463,488 | 14,089,714 | -4,373,774 |
| London | 13,323,961 | 10,070,173 | -3,253,788 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 4,303,563 | 14,691,781 | +10,388,218 |
| 000 | 8,035,576 | 6,402,232 | -1,633,344 |
| Southampton | 5,856,497 | 5,058,811 | -797,686 |
| Eurotunnel | 4,066,207 | 3,612,481 | -453,726 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 3,397,524 | 2,317,910 | -1,079,614 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,062,490 | 3,758,444 | +2,695,954 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,653,138 | 1,526,371 | -126,767 |
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 | 333 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 285 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 87 |
| Manufacture of food products | 50 |
| Food and beverage service activities | 47 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 149 |
| 2025-11 | 178 |
| 2025-10 | 177 |
| 2025-09 | 161 |
| 2025-08 | 170 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| ESTEE LAUDER COSMETICS LIMITED | 114 |
| MCCORMICK (UK) LIMITED | 108 |
| WHITMAN LABORATORIES LIMITED | 107 |
| LAURELLE LONDON LTD | 98 |
| SEALED AIR LIMITED | 89 |
| WRAPOLOGY INTERNATIONAL LIMITED | 84 |
| KINNERTON (CONFECTIONERY) CO. LIMITED | 81 |
| AEGEAN TRADING LIMITED | 79 |
| COLPAC LIMITED | 78 |
| MEDIQ HEALTHCARE UK LIMITED | 77 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 401 |
| 54m+ | 237 |
| 0-1m | 209 |
| 15m-54m | 97 |
| Other | 63 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 5,070,245 |
| Poland | 4,764,851 |
| Ireland | 4,412,719 |
| Netherlands | 3,165,429 |
| Latvia | 1,733,156 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 2,969,613 | 2,100,632 | -868,981 |
| Poland | 2,090,970 | 2,673,881 | +582,911 |
| Ireland | 2,381,131 | 2,031,588 | -349,543 |
| Netherlands | 1,778,343 | 1,387,086 | -391,257 |
| Latvia | 893,619 | 839,537 | -54,082 |
| United States | 972,365 | 385,826 | -586,539 |
| Germany | 539,011 | 614,616 | +75,605 |
| Belgium | 233,840 | 385,825 | +151,985 |
| Italy | 328,640 | 107,626 | -221,014 |
| Oman | 195,920 | 235,635 | +39,715 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| XI | 115,538 |
| Netherlands | 18,153 |
| Belgium | 7,333 |
| Ireland | 6,727 |
| China | 4,789 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| XI | 60,974 | 54,564 | -6,410 |
| Netherlands | 7,762 | 10,391 | +2,629 |
| Belgium | 0 | 7,333 | +7,333 |
| Ireland | 3,926 | 2,801 | -1,125 |
| China | 1,062 | 3,727 | +2,665 |
| Germany | 202 | 507 | +305 |
| Romania | 153 | 0 | -153 |
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) | 20,772,949 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,789,958 |
| Air transport | 1,699,878 |
| Other | 159,159 |
| Road transport | 9,983 |
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) | 10,532,619 | 10,240,330 | -292,289 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,171,388 | 618,570 | -1,552,818 |
| Air transport | 842,828 | 857,050 | +14,222 |
| Other | 78,550 | 80,609 | +2,059 |
| Road transport | 8,095 | 1,888 | -6,207 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 8,789,078 |
| Harwich | 4,326,254 |
| Liverpool Docks | 3,001,524 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,598,169 |
| Holyhead | 1,211,872 |
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 | 4,533,488 | 4,255,590 | -277,898 |
| Harwich | 2,050,779 | 2,275,475 | +224,696 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,727,852 | 1,273,672 | -454,180 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,482,175 | 1,115,994 | -366,181 |
| Holyhead | 593,669 | 618,203 | +24,534 |
| Felixstowe | 842,702 | 342,003 | -500,699 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 504,461 | 481,801 | -22,660 |
| Southampton | 582,969 | 199,771 | -383,198 |
| London Gateway Port | 509,031 | 140,329 | -368,702 |
| East Midlands Airport | 209,088 | 159,138 | -49,950 |
Quick facts
HS code: 481950
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Includes various paper packing containers, such as record sleeves or specialty boxes