Import/export HS code 4706: Pulp from recycled paper or other plant fibers
Pulp made from waste paper, scrap paper, or other plant-based materials like bamboo or cotton
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Philippines | 42,415,266 |
| France | 28,555,633 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 6,021,457 |
| Germany | 4,980,952 |
| Spain | 3,628,752 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Philippines | 22,658,984 | 19,756,282 | -2,902,702 |
| France | 13,813,381 | 14,742,252 | +928,871 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 3,602,503 | 2,418,954 | -1,183,549 |
| Germany | 1,238,358 | 3,742,594 | +2,504,236 |
| Spain | 1,620,803 | 2,007,949 | +387,146 |
| Hungary | 1,640,647 | 1,623,595 | -17,052 |
| Netherlands | 934,866 | 729,051 | -205,815 |
| United States | 944,030 | 601,622 | -342,408 |
| China | 662,566 | 237,947 | -424,619 |
| Canada | 507,370 | 363,262 | -144,108 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Philippines | 50,577,745 |
| France | 28,400,783 |
| Germany | 3,969,756 |
| Spain | 3,646,202 |
| Hungary | 3,203,261 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Philippines | 26,261,487 | 24,316,258 | -1,945,229 |
| France | 13,727,259 | 14,673,524 | +946,265 |
| Germany | 1,784,115 | 2,185,641 | +401,526 |
| Spain | 1,620,803 | 2,025,399 | +404,596 |
| Hungary | 1,579,666 | 1,623,595 | +43,929 |
| United States | 1,450,695 | 991,954 | -458,741 |
| China | 827,715 | 303,054 | -524,661 |
| Lithuania | 161,832 | 760,390 | +598,558 |
| Finland | 119,961 | 265,705 | +145,744 |
| Netherlands | 173,870 | 150,294 | -23,576 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Lancashire | 6 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 5 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 |
| Kent | 3 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lancashire | 3 | 5 | +2 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 2 | 5 | +3 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Kent | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Inner London - West | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Merseyside | 2 | 2 | +0 |
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) | 53,344,752 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 42,748,756 |
| Road transport | 190,294 |
| Other | 89,762 |
| Air transport | 18,457 |
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) | 28,824,098 | 24,520,654 | -4,303,444 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 19,344,608 | 23,404,148 | +4,059,540 |
| Road transport | 190,294 | 0 | -190,294 |
| Other | 27,604 | 62,158 | +34,554 |
| Air transport | 4,515 | 13,942 | +9,427 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 49,804,466 |
| Dover | 20,170,920 |
| Eurotunnel | 10,118,437 |
| Purfleet | 5,923,298 |
| Portsmouth | 3,570,784 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southampton | 26,998,257 | 22,806,209 | -4,192,048 |
| Dover | 8,839,814 | 11,331,106 | +2,491,292 |
| Eurotunnel | 5,070,207 | 5,048,230 | -21,977 |
| Purfleet | 3,021,487 | 2,901,811 | -119,676 |
| Portsmouth | 1,564,781 | 2,006,003 | +441,222 |
| Felixstowe | 1,069,690 | 135,853 | -933,837 |
| Newhaven | 21,470 | 827,259 | +805,789 |
| Poole | 103,702 | 622,665 | +518,963 |
| Liverpool Docks | 227,398 | 422,215 | +194,817 |
| Harwich | 320,693 | 308,796 | -11,897 |
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
|
10 |
|
Manufacture of paper and paper products
|
7 |
|
Other manufacturing
|
5 |
|
Construction of buildings
|
4 |
|
Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products
|
3 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 10 |
| 2026-04 | 13 |
| 2026-03 | 13 |
| 2026-02 | 11 |
| 2026-01 | 10 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| NEW PIG LTD. | 98 |
| GLATFELTER LYDNEY, LTD. | 83 |
| INTERPET LIMITED | 59 |
| FILTROX CARLSON LIMITED | 56 |
| RETTENMAIER UK LTD | 53 |
| WEPA UK LTD | 52 |
| JAMES CROPPER SPECIALITY PAPERS LIMITED | 49 |
| BRITISH BAKELS LIMITED | 42 |
| DEVON VALLEY LIMITED | 36 |
| JAMES CROPPER PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANY | 35 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 17 |
| 54m+ | 17 |
| 15m-54m | 9 |
| 0-1m | 6 |
| Other | 3 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 2,744,817 |
| United States | 1,859,078 |
| Czechia | 176,560 |
| Germany | 118,316 |
| South Korea | 118,196 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 1,414,689 | 1,330,128 | -84,561 |
| United States | 6,221 | 1,852,857 | +1,846,636 |
| Czechia | 0 | 176,560 | +176,560 |
| Germany | 79,826 | 38,490 | -41,336 |
| South Korea | 59,098 | 59,098 | +0 |
| Italy | 61,509 | 9,425 | -52,084 |
| France | 18,388 | 52,483 | +34,095 |
| United Arab Emirates | 50,479 | 6,800 | -43,679 |
| Netherlands | 11,404 | 28,240 | +16,836 |
| India | 0 | 35,338 | +35,338 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 956,808 |
| Ireland | 36,420 |
| United States | 10,804 |
| XI | 310 |
| Switzerland | 71 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 390,734 | 566,074 | +175,340 |
| Ireland | 36,420 | 0 | -36,420 |
| United States | 4,818 | 5,986 | +1,168 |
| XI | 310 | 0 | -310 |
| Switzerland | 0 | 71 | +71 |
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) | 2,165,221 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,060,824 |
| Other | 1,137,230 |
| Air transport | 51,529 |
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) | 1,144,985 | 1,020,236 | -124,749 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 93,101 | 1,967,723 | +1,874,622 |
| Other | 512,394 | 624,836 | +112,442 |
| Air transport | 48,204 | 3,325 | -44,879 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 1,896,118 |
| 000 | 1,137,230 |
| Holyhead | 1,025,291 |
| Liverpool Docks | 663,385 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 326,251 |
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 | 65,173 | 1,830,945 | +1,765,772 |
| 000 | 512,394 | 624,836 | +112,442 |
| Holyhead | 567,720 | 457,571 | -110,149 |
| Liverpool Docks | 313,245 | 350,140 | +36,895 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 76,649 | 249,602 | +172,953 |
| Immingham Docks | 122,510 | 20,039 | -102,471 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 47,079 | 0 | -47,079 |
| London Gateway Port | 18,544 | 28,038 | +9,494 |
| Heysham | 44,247 | 0 | -44,247 |
| Milford | 13,503 | 13,219 | -284 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 4706
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Pulp made from waste paper, scrap paper, or other plant-based materials like bamboo or cotton