Import/export HS code 8439: Machines for making paper or pulp
Machines used to create paper, paperboard, or pulp from materials like wood or recycled paper. Includes all types of paper-making equipment
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- It helps you understand the market size for your product in the UK.
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Finland | 37,679,297 |
| Italy | 32,763,866 |
| Sweden | 23,729,862 |
| France | 21,462,453 |
| China | 18,692,450 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Finland | 30,718,995 | 6,960,302 | -23,758,693 |
| Italy | 8,927,452 | 23,836,414 | +14,908,962 |
| Sweden | 5,750,713 | 17,979,149 | +12,228,436 |
| France | 15,064,721 | 6,397,732 | -8,666,989 |
| China | 15,110,596 | 3,581,854 | -11,528,742 |
| Germany | 10,050,758 | 8,432,207 | -1,618,551 |
| Turkey | 4,745,880 | 7,318,860 | +2,572,980 |
| Netherlands | 4,008,850 | 2,357,258 | -1,651,592 |
| Switzerland | 3,905,160 | 2,035,807 | -1,869,353 |
| Spain | 2,818,406 | 2,627,446 | -190,960 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Italy | 38,437,403 |
| Finland | 37,338,050 |
| Germany | 26,340,190 |
| China | 24,377,576 |
| Sweden | 20,219,018 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | 12,259,071 | 26,178,332 | +13,919,261 |
| Finland | 30,956,605 | 6,381,445 | -24,575,160 |
| Germany | 16,667,674 | 9,672,516 | -6,995,158 |
| China | 19,715,199 | 4,662,377 | -15,052,822 |
| Sweden | 2,725,735 | 17,493,283 | +14,767,548 |
| Turkey | 4,756,227 | 7,325,115 | +2,568,888 |
| Switzerland | 3,990,461 | 2,252,275 | -1,738,186 |
| Spain | 3,311,225 | 2,035,307 | -1,275,918 |
| India | 1,124,155 | 2,725,549 | +1,601,394 |
| United States | 1,997,198 | 1,443,772 | -553,426 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 20 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 20 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 19 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 18 |
| Inner London - West | 18 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 11 | 17 | +6 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 15 | 8 | -7 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 15 | 11 | -4 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 10 | 14 | +4 |
| Inner London - West | 15 | 11 | -4 |
| Cheshire | 10 | 11 | +1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 8 | 10 | +2 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 11 | 7 | -4 |
| West Yorkshire | 11 | 9 | -2 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 7 | 6 | -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) | 121,264,438 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 60,977,635 |
| Air transport | 15,301,473 |
| Other | 1,731,007 |
| Road transport | 369,301 |
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) | 57,169,868 | 64,094,570 | +6,924,702 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 42,608,790 | 18,368,845 | -24,239,945 |
| Air transport | 7,982,017 | 7,319,456 | -662,561 |
| Other | 1,225,217 | 505,790 | -719,427 |
| Road transport | 239,817 | 129,484 | -110,333 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 58,969,091 |
| Immingham Docks | 38,598,232 |
| London | 12,883,248 |
| Eurotunnel | 9,656,630 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 9,587,060 |
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 | 27,542,834 | 31,426,257 | +3,883,423 |
| Immingham Docks | 18,592,172 | 20,006,060 | +1,413,888 |
| London | 10,256,704 | 2,626,544 | -7,630,160 |
| Eurotunnel | 5,665,273 | 3,991,357 | -1,673,916 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,086,899 | 7,500,161 | +5,413,262 |
| Southampton | 6,877,465 | 1,234,679 | -5,642,786 |
| East Midlands Airport | 3,628,001 | 3,193,090 | -434,911 |
| Liverpool Docks | 4,577,357 | 2,047,560 | -2,529,797 |
| London Gateway Port | 4,227,265 | 2,204,235 | -2,023,030 |
| Hull | 5,015,044 | 878,320 | -4,136,724 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Manufacture of paper and paper products | 70 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 61 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 45 |
| Other manufacturing | 24 |
| Repair and installation of machinery and equipment | 23 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 67 |
| 2025-11 | 62 |
| 2025-10 | 71 |
| 2025-09 | 61 |
| 2025-08 | 56 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| ESSITY UK LIMITED | 109 |
| KADANT U.K. LIMITED | 81 |
| KIMBERLY-CLARK EUROPE LIMITED | 74 |
| SMURFIT WESTROCK UK LTD | 70 |
| UPM-KYMMENE (UK) LIMITED | 60 |
| VALMET LIMITED | 56 |
| WEPA UK LTD | 53 |
| SOFIDEL UK LIMITED | 52 |
| SAICA PACK UK LIMITED | 50 |
| J.C. BAMFORD EXCAVATORS LIMITED | 50 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 132 |
| 1m-15m | 124 |
| 15m-54m | 51 |
| 0-1m | 28 |
| Other | 21 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 39,607,469 |
| United States | 10,477,729 |
| Germany | 8,480,171 |
| France | 8,263,614 |
| Italy | 3,584,495 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 38,979,528 | 627,941 | -38,351,587 |
| United States | 5,388,608 | 5,089,121 | -299,487 |
| Germany | 4,215,761 | 4,264,410 | +48,649 |
| France | 2,398,584 | 5,865,030 | +3,466,446 |
| Italy | 1,741,291 | 1,843,204 | +101,913 |
| Indonesia | 1,984,003 | 1,277,311 | -706,692 |
| Netherlands | 2,096,172 | 710,937 | -1,385,235 |
| Turkey | 1,051,289 | 1,352,859 | +301,570 |
| Malaysia | 1,853,775 | 96,996 | -1,756,779 |
| Sweden | 1,130,675 | 641,732 | -488,943 |
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 | 175,569 |
| China | 7,195 |
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 | 175,569 | 0 | -175,569 |
| China | 1,041 | 6,154 | +5,113 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Air transport | 52,792,164 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 31,279,797 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 18,376,763 |
| Other | 187,392 |
| Road transport | 39,997 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air transport | 46,013,431 | 6,778,733 | -39,234,698 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 13,987,835 | 17,291,962 | +3,304,127 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 10,530,546 | 7,846,217 | -2,684,329 |
| Other | 179,717 | 7,675 | -172,042 |
| Road transport | 39,997 | 0 | -39,997 |
| Rail transport | 2,775 | 0 | -2,775 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 43,701,796 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 24,101,313 |
| Southampton | 6,197,701 |
| London Gateway Port | 5,108,162 |
| Manchester Airport | 4,233,576 |
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 Heathrow Airport | 41,111,273 | 2,590,523 | -38,520,750 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 9,791,539 | 14,309,774 | +4,518,235 |
| Southampton | 3,039,659 | 3,158,042 | +118,383 |
| London Gateway Port | 3,147,963 | 1,960,199 | -1,187,764 |
| Manchester Airport | 2,485,915 | 1,747,661 | -738,254 |
| East Midlands Airport | 2,049,382 | 2,012,827 | -36,555 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,571,154 | 2,194,339 | +623,185 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,648,509 | 1,066,927 | -1,581,582 |
| Dover | 807,499 | 1,355,486 | +547,987 |
| Felixstowe | 1,493,754 | 355,619 | -1,138,135 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 8439
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Machines used to create paper, paperboard, or pulp from materials like wood or recycled paper. Includes all types of paper-making equipment