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.
- 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 | 2,155,771 |
| Netherlands | 95,298 |
| Belgium | 80,539 |
| France | 79,404 |
| 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 | 2,121,854 | 33,917 | -2,087,937 |
| Netherlands | 44,915 | 50,383 | +5,468 |
| Belgium | 62,111 | 18,428 | -43,683 |
| France | 44,327 | 35,077 | -9,250 |
| Poland | 36,812 | 0 | -36,812 |
| Switzerland | 25,121 | 0 | -25,121 |
| United States | 12,831 | 0 | -12,831 |
| Italy | 4,941 | 0 | -4,941 |
| Ireland | 1,879 | 2,089 | +210 |
| 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 | 2,340,060 |
| United States | 37,952 |
| Poland | 36,812 |
| Netherlands | 31,345 |
| France | 22,193 |
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 | 2,252,028 | 88,032 | -2,163,996 |
| United States | 37,952 | 0 | -37,952 |
| Poland | 36,812 | 0 | -36,812 |
| Netherlands | 0 | 31,345 | +31,345 |
| France | 22,193 | 0 | -22,193 |
| Belgium | 0 | 18,428 | +18,428 |
| Italy | 4,941 | 0 | -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 | 0 | -2 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Inner London - West | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Lancashire | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| West Yorkshire | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Cheshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Merseyside | 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) | 2,311,279 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 104,263 |
| Air transport | 76,189 |
| 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) | 2,232,582 | 78,697 | -2,153,885 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 90,933 | 13,330 | -77,603 |
| Air transport | 30,411 | 45,778 | +15,367 |
| 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 | 1,205,551 |
| Immingham Docks | 334,770 |
| Eurotunnel | 306,562 |
| London | 266,657 |
| Killingholme | 105,214 |
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 | 1,188,041 | 17,510 | -1,170,531 |
| Immingham Docks | 325,746 | 9,024 | -316,722 |
| Eurotunnel | 303,449 | 3,113 | -300,336 |
| London | 266,657 | 0 | -266,657 |
| Killingholme | 105,214 | 0 | -105,214 |
| Harwich | 43,234 | 39,541 | -3,693 |
| Leeds Bradford Airport | 22,134 | 35,077 | +12,943 |
| Purfleet | 34,316 | 0 | -34,316 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 25,782 | 4,401 | -21,381 |
| ZLC | 25,121 | 0 | -25,121 |
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
|
5 |
|
Other manufacturing
|
3 |
|
Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
3 |
|
Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities
|
2 |
|
Manufacture of basic pharmaceutical products and pharmaceutical preparations
|
2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 2 |
| 2026-03 | 3 |
| 2025-08 | 3 |
| 2025-06 | 3 |
| 2025-05 | 4 |
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 | 29 |
| DAYMER INGREDIENTS LIMITED | 21 |
| LINCO CARE LIMITED | 14 |
| APPLIED MINERALS LIMITED | 14 |
| 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+ | 10 |
| 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 |
| Ireland | 40,534 |
| Latvia | 36,288 |
| Bulgaria | 32,670 |
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 | 361,593 | 29,846 | -331,747 |
| India | 68,000 | 0 | -68,000 |
| Ireland | 2,734 | 37,800 | +35,066 |
| Latvia | 36,288 | 0 | -36,288 |
| Bulgaria | 21,600 | 11,070 | -10,530 |
| South Africa | 19,152 | 0 | -19,152 |
| Hungary | 18,144 | 0 | -18,144 |
| Libya | 17,486 | 0 | -17,486 |
| Croatia | 11,520 | 5,400 | -6,120 |
| Belgium | 13,608 | 1,512 | -12,096 |
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) | 387,524 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 221,310 |
| 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) | 357,678 | 29,846 | -327,832 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 134,262 | 87,048 | -47,214 |
| Air transport | 112,623 | 15,000 | -97,623 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 324,819 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 123,553 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 110,846 |
| London Gateway Port | 45,219 |
| Holyhead | 38,606 |
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 | 320,912 | 3,907 | -317,005 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 108,553 | 15,000 | -93,553 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 76,880 | 33,966 | -42,914 |
| London Gateway Port | 19,280 | 25,939 | +6,659 |
| Holyhead | 2,318 | 36,288 | +33,970 |
| Harwich | 36,288 | 0 | -36,288 |
| Immingham Docks | 7,560 | 13,608 | +6,048 |
| Felixstowe | 17,486 | 0 | -17,486 |
| Dover | 10,800 | 0 | -10,800 |
| 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