Import/export HS code 470610: Cotton linters pulp
Pulp made from cotton fibers, often used in high-quality paper production
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Spain | 3,412,740 |
| United States | 916,473 |
| China | 459,624 |
| Germany | 8,944 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spain | 1,444,317 | 1,968,423 | +524,106 |
| United States | 556,715 | 359,758 | -196,957 |
| China | 153,587 | 306,037 | +152,450 |
| Germany | 0 | 8,944 | +8,944 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Spain | 3,412,740 |
| United States | 925,417 |
| China | 301,253 |
| Indonesia | 158,371 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spain | 1,444,317 | 1,968,423 | +524,106 |
| United States | 556,715 | 368,702 | -188,013 |
| China | 153,587 | 147,666 | -5,921 |
| Indonesia | 0 | 158,371 | +158,371 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Cumbria | 1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 1 |
| Lancashire | 1 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 1 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cumbria | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Lancashire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| West of England | 1 | 0 | -1 |
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) | 3,412,740 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,376,097 |
| Air transport | 8,944 |
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) | 1,444,317 | 1,968,423 | +524,106 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 710,302 | 665,795 | -44,507 |
| Air transport | 0 | 8,944 | +8,944 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Portsmouth | 2,915,482 |
| Southampton | 608,840 |
| Felixstowe | 500,592 |
| Eurotunnel | 405,932 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 264,429 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portsmouth | 1,238,416 | 1,677,066 | +438,650 |
| Southampton | 153,587 | 455,253 | +301,666 |
| Felixstowe | 341,978 | 158,614 | -183,364 |
| Eurotunnel | 205,901 | 200,031 | -5,870 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 214,737 | 49,692 | -165,045 |
| Poole | 0 | 79,528 | +79,528 |
| Dover | 0 | 11,798 | +11,798 |
| East Midlands Airport | 0 | 8,944 | +8,944 |
| London Gateway Port | 0 | 2,236 | +2,236 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Manufacture of paper and paper products | 4 |
| Manufacture of electrical equipment | 1 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 1 |
| 2025-12 | 3 |
| 2025-11 | 3 |
| 2025-10 | 2 |
| 2025-09 | 2 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 3 |
| 15m-54m | 1 |
| 1m-15m | 1 |
| Other | 1 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| South Korea | 118,196 |
| France | 34,350 |
| Germany | 23,793 |
| Czechia | 21,341 |
| Mexico | 11,124 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Korea | 59,098 | 59,098 | +0 |
| France | 0 | 34,350 | +34,350 |
| Germany | 0 | 23,793 | +23,793 |
| Czechia | 0 | 21,341 | +21,341 |
| Mexico | 0 | 11,124 | +11,124 |
| Ireland | 4,038 | 1,524 | -2,514 |
| Portugal | 1,574 | 0 | -1,574 |
| Poland | 0 | 1,179 | +1,179 |
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) | 129,320 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 84,423 |
| Air transport | 2,994 |
| Other | 382 |
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) | 59,098 | 70,222 | +11,124 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,541 | 81,882 | +79,341 |
| Air transport | 2,994 | 0 | -2,994 |
| Other | 77 | 305 | +228 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 129,320 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 58,444 |
| London | 23,793 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 2,994 |
| Holyhead | 2,186 |
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 | 59,098 | 70,222 | +11,124 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,574 | 56,870 | +55,296 |
| London | 0 | 23,793 | +23,793 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 2,994 | 0 | -2,994 |
| Holyhead | 967 | 1,219 | +252 |
| 000 | 77 | 305 | +228 |
Quick facts
HS code: 470610
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Pulp made from cotton fibers, often used in high-quality paper production