Import/export HS code 482361: Bamboo paper products
Paper or paperboard products made from bamboo
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 | 4,876,959 |
| Ireland | 232,095 |
| India | 79,383 |
| Denmark | 60,049 |
| Taiwan | 39,651 |
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 | 3,126,055 | 1,750,904 | -1,375,151 |
| Ireland | 198,432 | 33,663 | -164,769 |
| India | 79,383 | 0 | -79,383 |
| Denmark | 14,542 | 45,507 | +30,965 |
| Taiwan | 39,651 | 0 | -39,651 |
| France | 19,318 | 5,985 | -13,333 |
| Netherlands | 14,459 | 6,320 | -8,139 |
| Italy | 14,597 | 5,097 | -9,500 |
| Sweden | 18,889 | 0 | -18,889 |
| Spain | 1,263 | 15,568 | +14,305 |
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 | 4,996,967 |
| Ireland | 181,380 |
| India | 79,383 |
| Taiwan | 39,651 |
| Italy | 20,703 |
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 | 3,173,196 | 1,823,771 | -1,349,425 |
| Ireland | 181,380 | 0 | -181,380 |
| India | 79,383 | 0 | -79,383 |
| Taiwan | 39,651 | 0 | -39,651 |
| Italy | 15,608 | 5,095 | -10,513 |
| Sweden | 18,889 | 0 | -18,889 |
| Spain | 1,263 | 15,568 | +14,305 |
| Viet Nam | 3,760 | 6,367 | +2,607 |
| Poland | 7,578 | 2,374 | -5,204 |
| Belgium | 1,156 | 8,369 | +7,213 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - East | 7 |
| Inner London - West | 7 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 4 |
| West Midlands | 4 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 3 |
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 - East | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| Inner London - West | 4 | 5 | +1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| West Midlands | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Lancashire | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
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) | 4,023,293 |
| Air transport | 1,057,548 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 311,486 |
| Other | 64,649 |
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) | 2,296,893 | 1,726,400 | -570,493 |
| Air transport | 1,026,703 | 30,845 | -995,858 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 189,662 | 121,824 | -67,838 |
| Other | 40,419 | 24,230 | -16,189 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 2,781,268 |
| Southampton | 1,077,423 |
| Manchester Airport | 451,283 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 387,464 |
| London Gateway Port | 236,227 |
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 | 1,823,217 | 958,051 | -865,166 |
| Southampton | 479,233 | 598,190 | +118,957 |
| Manchester Airport | 451,283 | 0 | -451,283 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 366,929 | 20,535 | -346,394 |
| London Gateway Port | 52,113 | 184,114 | +132,001 |
| Leeds Bradford Airport | 163,599 | 0 | -163,599 |
| 000 | 40,419 | 24,230 | -16,189 |
| Immingham Docks | 13,743 | 48,336 | +34,593 |
| London | 59,181 | 2,141 | -57,040 |
| Dover | 14,958 | 17,942 | +2,984 |
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 | 29 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 14 |
| Food and beverage service activities | 11 |
| Manufacture of food products | 4 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 4 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 5 |
| 2025-11 | 5 |
| 2025-10 | 3 |
| 2025-09 | 8 |
| 2025-08 | 6 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| BUNZL UK LIMITED | 76 |
| WANNABECO LIMITED | 52 |
| GAFBROS LIMITED | 43 |
| UNIQUE UK, INC. | 34 |
| THE CHEEKY PANDA LIMITED | 32 |
| FUSSY LTD | 30 |
| PACKAGING ENVIRONMENTAL LIMITED | 29 |
| VAIOPAK LIMITED | 29 |
| TILDENET LTD | 21 |
| TILDENET HOLDINGS LIMITED | 13 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 23 |
| 0-1m | 17 |
| 54m+ | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| 15m-54m | 5 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 146,545 |
| Ireland | 133,869 |
| Chile | 124,312 |
| France | 45,529 |
| Belgium | 41,178 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 118,396 | 28,149 | -90,247 |
| Ireland | 27,078 | 106,791 | +79,713 |
| Chile | 0 | 124,312 | +124,312 |
| France | 21,224 | 24,305 | +3,081 |
| Belgium | 34,482 | 6,696 | -27,786 |
| Lebanon | 0 | 28,435 | +28,435 |
| Syrian Arab Republic | 0 | 20,752 | +20,752 |
| Jordan | 0 | 15,337 | +15,337 |
| Iceland | 7,861 | 6,080 | -1,781 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 13,758 | 0 | -13,758 |
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 | 3,071 |
| China | 294 |
| XI | 121 |
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 | 3,063 | 8 | -3,055 |
| China | 294 | 0 | -294 |
| XI | 0 | 121 | +121 |
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) | 385,012 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 226,158 |
| Air transport | 36,615 |
| Other | 5,111 |
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) | 204,920 | 180,092 | -24,828 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 13,243 | 212,915 | +199,672 |
| Air transport | 19,061 | 17,554 | -1,507 |
| Other | 4,064 | 1,047 | -3,017 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 167,582 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 117,850 |
| Holyhead | 88,736 |
| Felixstowe | 71,312 |
| Dover | 62,995 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 0 | 167,582 | +167,582 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 74,266 | 43,584 | -30,682 |
| Holyhead | 3,098 | 85,638 | +82,540 |
| Felixstowe | 37,626 | 33,686 | -3,940 |
| Dover | 61,951 | 1,044 | -60,907 |
| Liverpool Docks | 19,916 | 20,542 | +626 |
| Harwich | 11,581 | 18,296 | +6,715 |
| ZLC | 14,709 | 6,414 | -8,295 |
| Immingham Docks | 3,482 | 11,482 | +8,000 |
| Middlesbrough | 4,379 | 6,080 | +1,701 |
Quick facts
HS code: 482361
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Paper or paperboard products made from bamboo