Import/export HS code 470691: Mechanical pulp
Pulp made by grinding wood or other fibers without chemicals, often used in newsprint
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Poland | 177,543 |
| Belgium | 176,429 |
| Netherlands | 141,606 |
| Finland | 100,551 |
| Germany | 80,172 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poland | 55,161 | 122,382 | +67,221 |
| Belgium | 86,087 | 90,342 | +4,255 |
| Netherlands | 87,091 | 54,515 | -32,576 |
| Finland | 9,048 | 91,503 | +82,455 |
| Germany | 68,782 | 11,390 | -57,392 |
| Norway | 71,654 | 0 | -71,654 |
| United States | 0 | 18,342 | +18,342 |
| Canada | 0 | 12,279 | +12,279 |
| France | 1,999 | 2,208 | +209 |
| Slovenia | 2,988 | 984 | -2,004 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Finland | 278,094 |
| Germany | 243,055 |
| Belgium | 155,152 |
| Indonesia | 71,654 |
| United States | 18,342 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Finland | 64,209 | 213,885 | +149,676 |
| Germany | 155,873 | 87,182 | -68,691 |
| Belgium | 86,087 | 69,065 | -17,022 |
| Indonesia | 71,654 | 0 | -71,654 |
| United States | 0 | 18,342 | +18,342 |
| Canada | 0 | 12,279 | +12,279 |
| France | 1,999 | 2,208 | +209 |
| Slovenia | 2,988 | 984 | -2,004 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Cheshire | 1 |
| Inner London - East | 1 |
| Lancashire | 1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 1 |
| Lincolnshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Inner London - East | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Lancashire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Lincolnshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Northern Ireland | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 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) | 610,556 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 172,842 |
| Air transport | 3,357 |
| Other | 31 |
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) | 292,731 | 317,825 | +25,094 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 90,079 | 82,763 | -7,316 |
| Air transport | 0 | 3,357 | +3,357 |
| Other | 0 | 31 | +31 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 384,537 |
| Blyth Harbour | 135,413 |
| Immingham Docks | 99,336 |
| Harwich | 72,384 |
| London | 32,239 |
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 | 169,930 | 214,607 | +44,677 |
| Blyth Harbour | 80,898 | 54,515 | -26,383 |
| Immingham Docks | 75,930 | 23,406 | -52,524 |
| Harwich | 9,048 | 63,336 | +54,288 |
| London | 32,239 | 0 | -32,239 |
| Southampton | 0 | 14,985 | +14,985 |
| Eurotunnel | 5,584 | 7,062 | +1,478 |
| Liverpool Docks | 0 | 12,279 | +12,279 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 0 | 9,414 | +9,414 |
| Middlesbrough | 6,193 | 0 | -6,193 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Other manufacturing | 2 |
| Architectural and engineering activities; technical testing and analysis | 1 |
| Construction of buildings | 1 |
| Manufacture of wearing apparel | 1 |
| Manufacture of wood and of products of wood and cork, except furniture; manufacture of articles of straw and plaiting materials | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 1 |
| 2025-11 | 2 |
| 2025-10 | 2 |
| 2025-09 | 4 |
| 2025-08 | 4 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 5 |
| 15m-54m | 1 |
| 54m+ | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 167,075 |
| United Arab Emirates | 47,079 |
| Finland | 28,088 |
| China | 27,946 |
| Romania | 2,684 |
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 | 139,500 | 27,575 | -111,925 |
| United Arab Emirates | 47,079 | 0 | -47,079 |
| Finland | 28,088 | 0 | -28,088 |
| China | 27,946 | 0 | -27,946 |
| Romania | 447 | 2,237 | +1,790 |
| Malta | 1,696 | 0 | -1,696 |
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) | 199,543 |
| Air transport | 75,025 |
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) | 169,731 | 29,812 | -139,919 |
| Air transport | 75,025 | 0 | -75,025 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Holyhead | 167,075 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 47,079 |
| ZLC | 27,946 |
| Immingham Docks | 14,397 |
| Hull | 13,691 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holyhead | 139,500 | 27,575 | -111,925 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 47,079 | 0 | -47,079 |
| ZLC | 27,946 | 0 | -27,946 |
| Immingham Docks | 14,397 | 0 | -14,397 |
| Hull | 13,691 | 0 | -13,691 |
| Middlesbrough | 447 | 2,237 | +1,790 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,696 | 0 | -1,696 |
Quick facts
HS code: 470691
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Pulp made by grinding wood or other fibers without chemicals, often used in newsprint