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 | 41,274,163 |
| France | 28,296,731 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 5,716,324 |
| Germany | 4,840,896 |
| Spain | 3,461,835 |
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 | 22,066,628 | 19,207,535 | -2,859,093 |
| France | 14,799,932 | 13,496,799 | -1,303,133 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 3,759,123 | 1,957,201 | -1,801,922 |
| Germany | 1,199,759 | 3,641,137 | +2,441,378 |
| Spain | 1,532,494 | 1,929,341 | +396,847 |
| Hungary | 1,715,988 | 1,379,791 | -336,197 |
| Netherlands | 887,218 | 672,259 | -214,959 |
| United States | 919,482 | 550,987 | -368,495 |
| China | 666,473 | 234,040 | -432,433 |
| Lithuania | 153,561 | 690,797 | +537,236 |
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 | 49,131,509 |
| France | 28,151,647 |
| Germany | 3,775,349 |
| Spain | 3,479,285 |
| Hungary | 3,034,798 |
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 | 25,825,751 | 23,305,758 | -2,519,993 |
| France | 14,723,576 | 13,428,071 | -1,295,505 |
| Germany | 1,733,719 | 2,041,630 | +307,911 |
| Spain | 1,532,494 | 1,946,791 | +414,297 |
| Hungary | 1,655,007 | 1,379,791 | -275,216 |
| United States | 1,377,860 | 912,669 | -465,191 |
| China | 824,040 | 299,147 | -524,893 |
| Lithuania | 231,425 | 690,797 | +459,372 |
| Finland | 147,837 | 237,829 | +89,992 |
| Netherlands | 198,755 | 111,854 | -86,901 |
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) | 51,686,601 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 41,882,271 |
| Road transport | 172,948 |
| Other | 89,762 |
| Air transport | 15,076 |
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) | 28,315,800 | 23,370,801 | -4,944,999 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 20,304,649 | 21,577,622 | +1,272,973 |
| Road transport | 172,948 | 0 | -172,948 |
| Other | 27,612 | 62,150 | +34,538 |
| Air transport | 1,134 | 13,942 | +12,808 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 48,298,654 |
| Dover | 19,786,955 |
| Eurotunnel | 9,879,197 |
| Purfleet | 5,863,145 |
| Portsmouth | 3,487,370 |
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 | 26,502,945 | 21,795,709 | -4,707,236 |
| Dover | 9,380,633 | 10,406,322 | +1,025,689 |
| Eurotunnel | 5,263,717 | 4,615,480 | -648,237 |
| Purfleet | 3,186,765 | 2,676,380 | -510,385 |
| Portsmouth | 1,622,191 | 1,865,179 | +242,988 |
| Felixstowe | 1,070,650 | 85,218 | -985,432 |
| Newhaven | 21,470 | 827,259 | +805,789 |
| Poole | 124,784 | 601,583 | +476,799 |
| Harwich | 345,142 | 270,792 | -74,350 |
| Liverpool Docks | 241,703 | 360,563 | +118,860 |
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 |
|
Construction of buildings
|
4 |
|
Other manufacturing
|
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+ | 16 |
| 15m-54m | 8 |
| 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 | 2,667,562 |
| United States | 1,859,078 |
| Czechia | 176,560 |
| South Korea | 118,196 |
| Germany | 117,294 |
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 | 1,447,446 | 1,220,116 | -227,330 |
| United States | 11,317 | 1,847,761 | +1,836,444 |
| Czechia | 0 | 176,560 | +176,560 |
| South Korea | 59,098 | 59,098 | +0 |
| Germany | 102,597 | 14,697 | -87,900 |
| France | 18,388 | 52,483 | +34,095 |
| Italy | 54,259 | 9,425 | -44,834 |
| Netherlands | 11,404 | 28,240 | +16,836 |
| India | 0 | 35,338 | +35,338 |
| Slovenia | 26,893 | 0 | -26,893 |
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 | 10,577 |
| 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 | 437,870 | 518,938 | +81,068 |
| Ireland | 36,420 | 0 | -36,420 |
| United States | 4,991 | 5,586 | +595 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,060,824 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,054,688 |
| Other | 1,129,694 |
| Air transport | 4,450 |
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) | 98,197 | 1,962,627 | +1,864,430 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,114,817 | 939,871 | -174,946 |
| Other | 559,909 | 569,785 | +9,876 |
| Air transport | 1,125 | 3,325 | +2,200 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 1,896,118 |
| 000 | 1,129,694 |
| Holyhead | 979,917 |
| Liverpool Docks | 641,615 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 322,819 |
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 | 70,269 | 1,825,849 | +1,755,580 |
| 000 | 559,909 | 569,785 | +9,876 |
| Holyhead | 567,961 | 411,956 | -156,005 |
| Liverpool Docks | 300,821 | 340,794 | +39,973 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 73,217 | 249,602 | +176,385 |
| Immingham Docks | 100,430 | 18,428 | -82,002 |
| London Gateway Port | 18,544 | 28,038 | +9,494 |
| Heysham | 44,247 | 0 | -44,247 |
| Milford | 10,928 | 13,219 | +2,291 |
| London | 23,793 | 0 | -23,793 |
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