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 | 2,544,924 |
| France | 84,392 |
| Netherlands | 81,968 |
| Belgium | 80,539 |
| 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 | 2,429,800 | 115,124 | -2,314,676 |
| France | 35,733 | 48,659 | +12,926 |
| Netherlands | 44,915 | 37,053 | -7,862 |
| Belgium | 48,804 | 31,735 | -17,069 |
| Poland | 36,812 | 0 | -36,812 |
| Switzerland | 25,121 | 0 | -25,121 |
| Ireland | 14,441 | 2,089 | -12,352 |
| United States | 11,324 | 1,507 | -9,817 |
| Italy | 4,941 | 0 | -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 | 2,746,763 |
| United States | 37,952 |
| Poland | 36,812 |
| France | 22,193 |
| Belgium | 18,428 |
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 | 2,560,891 | 185,872 | -2,375,019 |
| United States | 36,445 | 1,507 | -34,938 |
| Poland | 36,812 | 0 | -36,812 |
| France | 11,937 | 10,256 | -1,681 |
| Belgium | 0 | 18,428 | +18,428 |
| Netherlands | 0 | 18,015 | +18,015 |
| 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 | 1 | -1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Inner London - West | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| 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) | 2,634,299 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 169,628 |
| Air transport | 81,177 |
| 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) | 2,450,832 | 183,467 | -2,267,365 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 169,628 | 0 | -169,628 |
| Air transport | 30,566 | 50,611 | +20,045 |
| 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 | 1,438,798 |
| Immingham Docks | 361,715 |
| Eurotunnel | 342,393 |
| London | 306,046 |
| Killingholme | 132,211 |
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 | 1,383,483 | 55,315 | -1,328,168 |
| Immingham Docks | 339,384 | 22,331 | -317,053 |
| Eurotunnel | 300,700 | 41,693 | -259,007 |
| London | 295,790 | 10,256 | -285,534 |
| Killingholme | 132,211 | 0 | -132,211 |
| Harwich | 38,412 | 44,363 | +5,951 |
| Leeds Bradford Airport | 23,796 | 38,403 | +14,607 |
| Felixstowe | 39,306 | 0 | -39,306 |
| Purfleet | 34,316 | 0 | -34,316 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 25,782 | 4,401 | -21,381 |
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 |
| South Africa | 34,272 |
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 | 63,000 | 5,000 | -58,000 |
| Ireland | 2,734 | 37,800 | +35,066 |
| Latvia | 36,288 | 0 | -36,288 |
| South Africa | 34,272 | 0 | -34,272 |
| Bulgaria | 21,600 | 5,400 | -16,200 |
| 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) | 402,644 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 215,640 |
| 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) | 367,798 | 34,846 | -332,952 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 134,262 | 81,378 | -52,884 |
| 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 | 105,176 |
| London Gateway Port | 60,339 |
| 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 | 28,296 | -48,584 |
| London Gateway Port | 29,400 | 30,939 | +1,539 |
| 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