Import/export HS code 470429: Non-coniferous chemical wood pulp (sulphite, unbleached)
Unbleached wood pulp from trees like eucalyptus or birch, made with sulphite process. Used for eco-friendly packaging
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 2,959,528 |
| Belgium | 69,780 |
| France | 65,404 |
| Netherlands | 63,953 |
| Poland | 36,812 |
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 | 2,499,390 | 460,138 | -2,039,252 |
| Belgium | 41,827 | 27,953 | -13,874 |
| France | 35,999 | 29,405 | -6,594 |
| Netherlands | 44,915 | 19,038 | -25,877 |
| Poland | 0 | 36,812 | +36,812 |
| Switzerland | 25,121 | 0 | -25,121 |
| Ireland | 14,441 | 2,089 | -12,352 |
| United States | 8,298 | 4,533 | -3,765 |
| Italy | 0 | 4,941 | +4,941 |
| Spain | 1,014 | 0 | -1,014 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 3,142,379 |
| United States | 37,952 |
| Poland | 36,812 |
| France | 22,193 |
| Belgium | 7,669 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 2,623,770 | 518,609 | -2,105,161 |
| United States | 33,419 | 4,533 | -28,886 |
| Poland | 0 | 36,812 | +36,812 |
| France | 11,937 | 10,256 | -1,681 |
| Belgium | 0 | 7,669 | +7,669 |
| Italy | 0 | 4,941 | +4,941 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 2 |
| Inner London - West | 2 |
| Lancashire | 2 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 2 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Inner London - West | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Lancashire | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| West Yorkshire | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Cheshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Merseyside | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
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) | 3,020,129 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 169,628 |
| Air transport | 62,189 |
| Other | 3,968 |
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) | 2,479,296 | 540,833 | -1,938,463 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 164,687 | 4,941 | -159,746 |
| Air transport | 25,143 | 37,046 | +11,903 |
| Other | 1,879 | 2,089 | +210 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 1,737,137 |
| Immingham Docks | 388,703 |
| London | 384,958 |
| Eurotunnel | 340,867 |
| Killingholme | 140,232 |
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 | 1,523,726 | 213,411 | -1,310,315 |
| Immingham Docks | 308,129 | 80,574 | -227,555 |
| London | 335,138 | 49,820 | -285,318 |
| Eurotunnel | 245,473 | 95,394 | -150,079 |
| Killingholme | 138,694 | 1,538 | -137,156 |
| Harwich | 1,600 | 60,672 | +59,072 |
| Leeds Bradford Airport | 24,062 | 19,149 | -4,913 |
| Felixstowe | 39,306 | 0 | -39,306 |
| Purfleet | 0 | 34,316 | +34,316 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 25,782 | 0 | -25,782 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 4 |
| Other manufacturing | 3 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 3 |
| Manufacture of basic pharmaceutical products and pharmaceutical preparations | 2 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-08 | 3 |
| 2025-06 | 3 |
| 2025-05 | 4 |
| 2025-04 | 4 |
| 2025-03 | 6 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| RETTENMAIER UK LTD | 39 |
| CLARIANT SE | 30 |
| AZELIS UK LIMITED | 27 |
| DAYMER INGREDIENTS LIMITED | 21 |
| APPLIED MINERALS LIMITED | 14 |
| LINCO CARE LIMITED | 12 |
| ABF GRAIN PRODUCTS LIMITED | 5 |
| STERLING PHARMA SOLUTIONS LIMITED | 3 |
| FILTROX CARLSON LIMITED | 3 |
| CHEMCOLLOIDS LIMITED | 3 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 9 |
| 1m-15m | 4 |
| 15m-54m | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 391,439 |
| India | 68,000 |
| Latvia | 36,288 |
| South Africa | 34,272 |
| Bulgaria | 21,600 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 360,393 | 31,046 | -329,347 |
| India | 63,000 | 5,000 | -58,000 |
| Latvia | 36,288 | 0 | -36,288 |
| South Africa | 34,272 | 0 | -34,272 |
| Bulgaria | 21,600 | 0 | -21,600 |
| Hungary | 6,048 | 12,096 | +6,048 |
| Libya | 0 | 17,486 | +17,486 |
| Croatia | 11,520 | 5,400 | -6,120 |
| Belgium | 13,608 | 1,512 | -12,096 |
| Japan | 0 | 15,000 | +15,000 |
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) | 406,816 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 166,392 |
| Air transport | 127,623 |
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) | 354,484 | 52,332 | -302,152 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 125,190 | 41,202 | -83,988 |
| Air transport | 111,423 | 16,200 | -95,223 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 328,991 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 123,553 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 99,776 |
| London Gateway Port | 60,339 |
| Harwich | 36,288 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southampton | 325,084 | 3,907 | -321,177 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 107,353 | 16,200 | -91,153 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 64,784 | 34,992 | -29,792 |
| London Gateway Port | 29,400 | 30,939 | +1,539 |
| Harwich | 36,288 | 0 | -36,288 |
| Felixstowe | 0 | 17,486 | +17,486 |
| Dover | 10,800 | 0 | -10,800 |
| Immingham Docks | 10,584 | 0 | -10,584 |
| Holyhead | 2,318 | 3,024 | +706 |
| ZLC | 4,070 | 0 | -4,070 |
Quick facts
HS code: 470429
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Unbleached wood pulp from trees like eucalyptus or birch, made with sulphite process. Used for eco-friendly packaging