Import/export HS code 482030: Binders, folders, and file covers
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 10,625,581 |
| Malaysia | 4,138,832 |
| Poland | 3,160,614 |
| France | 2,429,063 |
| Germany | 1,936,180 |
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 | 6,523,340 | 4,102,241 | -2,421,099 |
| Malaysia | 1,952,627 | 2,186,205 | +233,578 |
| Poland | 2,018,118 | 1,142,496 | -875,622 |
| France | 1,388,139 | 1,040,924 | -347,215 |
| Germany | 1,008,598 | 927,582 | -81,016 |
| Netherlands | 619,360 | 770,416 | +151,056 |
| Indonesia | 455,699 | 344,482 | -111,217 |
| Italy | 191,228 | 140,916 | -50,312 |
| India | 148,560 | 169,161 | +20,601 |
| United States | 219,535 | 88,313 | -131,222 |
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 | 10,241,848 |
| Malaysia | 4,674,053 |
| Poland | 3,414,320 |
| Germany | 1,881,293 |
| France | 1,844,919 |
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 | 6,194,518 | 4,047,330 | -2,147,188 |
| Malaysia | 2,386,589 | 2,287,464 | -99,125 |
| Poland | 2,135,609 | 1,278,711 | -856,898 |
| Germany | 941,998 | 939,295 | -2,703 |
| France | 976,097 | 868,822 | -107,275 |
| Netherlands | 589,604 | 630,372 | +40,768 |
| Indonesia | 468,160 | 341,911 | -126,249 |
| Italy | 317,759 | 72,741 | -245,018 |
| United States | 224,050 | 86,835 | -137,215 |
| India | 106,797 | 173,064 | +66,267 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 33 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 15 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 14 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 9 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 9 |
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 | 24 | 16 | -8 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 10 | 11 | +1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 12 | 10 | -2 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 8 | 4 | -4 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 6 | 4 | -2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 6 | 7 | +1 |
| Greater Manchester | 7 | 3 | -4 |
| West Midlands | 7 | 5 | -2 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| West Yorkshire | 6 | 2 | -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) | 15,688,872 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 9,309,089 |
| Air transport | 985,219 |
| Other | 444,193 |
| Road transport | 4,696 |
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) | 9,109,813 | 6,579,059 | -2,530,754 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 5,226,334 | 4,082,755 | -1,143,579 |
| Air transport | 526,918 | 458,301 | -68,617 |
| Other | 282,857 | 161,336 | -121,521 |
| Road transport | 4,696 | 0 | -4,696 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 7,669,661 |
| Felixstowe | 7,428,727 |
| Harwich | 3,325,775 |
| Dover | 2,526,235 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,355,142 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southampton | 4,136,732 | 3,532,929 | -603,803 |
| Felixstowe | 5,097,080 | 2,331,647 | -2,765,433 |
| Harwich | 2,075,291 | 1,250,484 | -824,807 |
| Dover | 1,625,056 | 901,179 | -723,877 |
| London Gateway Port | 397,256 | 957,886 | +560,630 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 366,500 | 641,359 | +274,859 |
| Eurotunnel | 163,407 | 400,307 | +236,900 |
| 000 | 282,857 | 161,336 | -121,521 |
| London | 213,874 | 193,036 | -20,838 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 251,722 | 64,478 | -187,244 |
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 | 60 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 58 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 13 |
| Other manufacturing | 9 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 8 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 27 |
| 2025-11 | 25 |
| 2025-10 | 32 |
| 2025-09 | 35 |
| 2025-08 | 32 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| RAPESCO OFFICE PRODUCTS PLC | 116 |
| TG JONES HIGH STREET LIMITED | 101 |
| ACCO UK LIMITED | 96 |
| HAMELIN BRANDS LIMITED | 94 |
| PLASTOREG SMIDT GMBH | 92 |
| B & M RETAIL LIMITED | 87 |
| VOW EUROPE LIMITED | 85 |
| DALER-ROWNEY LIMITED | 84 |
| PREMIER STATIONERY LIMITED | 83 |
| PUKKA PADS 2000 LIMITED | 80 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 66 |
| 1m-15m | 62 |
| 0-1m | 32 |
| Other | 22 |
| 15m-54m | 17 |
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 | 6,249,548 |
| France | 1,863,421 |
| Netherlands | 720,495 |
| United States | 590,466 |
| Spain | 370,244 |
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 | 3,468,975 | 2,780,573 | -688,402 |
| France | 906,655 | 956,766 | +50,111 |
| Netherlands | 377,332 | 343,163 | -34,169 |
| United States | 432,130 | 158,336 | -273,794 |
| Spain | 187,140 | 183,104 | -4,036 |
| Germany | 154,533 | 134,076 | -20,457 |
| Jordan | 135,504 | 56,109 | -79,395 |
| Australia | 101,376 | 39,945 | -61,431 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 58,102 | 32,308 | -25,794 |
| Belgium | 64,181 | 13,976 | -50,205 |
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 | 3,160,498 |
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 | 1,770,014 | 1,390,484 | -379,530 |
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) | 6,177,682 |
| Other | 3,164,900 |
| Air transport | 1,047,798 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 923,600 |
| Road transport | 4,501 |
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) | 3,277,197 | 2,900,485 | -376,712 |
| Other | 1,772,958 | 1,391,942 | -381,016 |
| Air transport | 606,378 | 441,420 | -164,958 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 631,751 | 291,849 | -339,902 |
| Road transport | 4,501 | 0 | -4,501 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| 000 | 3,164,900 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,779,402 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,958,974 |
| Holyhead | 987,180 |
| East Midlands Airport | 617,485 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| 000 | 1,772,958 | 1,391,942 | -381,016 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,445,725 | 1,333,677 | -112,048 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,088,971 | 870,003 | -218,968 |
| Holyhead | 552,582 | 434,598 | -117,984 |
| East Midlands Airport | 429,996 | 187,489 | -242,507 |
| Dover | 210,945 | 217,641 | +6,696 |
| London Gateway Port | 230,924 | 63,121 | -167,803 |
| Felixstowe | 152,437 | 80,240 | -72,197 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 97,931 | 95,406 | -2,525 |
| Heysham | 66,744 | 87,498 | +20,754 |
Quick facts
HS code: 482030
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Organizational tools like binders, folders, and file covers for storing papers