Import/export HS code 47073010: Old newspapers and magazines
Recycled old newspapers, magazines, phone books, brochures, and printed ads
Why this is important if you are looking for potential customers in the UK:
- It helps you understand the market size for your product in the UK.
- It provides you with a list of potential leads who have bought similar products.
* 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 6,645,826 |
| France | 4,811,673 |
| Ireland | 1,919,226 |
| United States | 674,076 |
| Greece | 277,471 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 3,886,468 | 2,759,358 | -1,127,110 |
| France | 3,477,625 | 1,334,048 | -2,143,577 |
| Ireland | 952,215 | 967,011 | +14,796 |
| United States | 561,677 | 112,399 | -449,278 |
| Greece | 204,717 | 72,754 | -131,963 |
| Canada | 0 | 61,719 | +61,719 |
| Spain | 0 | 24,502 | +24,502 |
| India | 13,074 | 0 | -13,074 |
| Poland | 4,110 | 2,082 | -2,028 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 4,001 | 0 | -4,001 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 4,806,541 |
| Netherlands | 4,646,596 |
| United Kingdom | 1,957,236 |
| Ireland | 1,919,226 |
| United States | 674,076 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 3,497,340 | 1,309,201 | -2,188,139 |
| Netherlands | 2,894,408 | 1,752,188 | -1,142,220 |
| United Kingdom | 957,079 | 1,000,157 | +43,078 |
| Ireland | 952,215 | 967,011 | +14,796 |
| United States | 561,677 | 112,399 | -449,278 |
| Greece | 204,717 | 72,754 | -131,963 |
| Canada | 0 | 61,719 | +61,719 |
| Poland | 4,110 | 26,886 | +22,776 |
| Spain | 3,437 | 24,502 | +21,065 |
| India | 13,074 | 0 | -13,074 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Norfolk | 2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 |
| Devon | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norfolk | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Devon | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Inner London - West | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 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) | 13,306,828 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,099,633 |
| Air transport | 36,850 |
| Other | 43 |
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) | 8,275,829 | 5,030,999 | -3,244,830 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 813,455 | 286,178 | -527,277 |
| Air transport | 18,638 | 18,212 | -426 |
| Other | 0 | 43 | +43 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 5,254,874 |
| Eurotunnel | 3,564,345 |
| Harwich | 1,883,429 |
| Heysham | 1,124,653 |
| Liverpool Docks | 794,573 |
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 | 3,386,196 | 1,868,678 | -1,517,518 |
| Eurotunnel | 2,496,304 | 1,068,041 | -1,428,263 |
| Harwich | 890,748 | 992,681 | +101,933 |
| Heysham | 562,957 | 561,696 | -1,261 |
| Liverpool Docks | 389,258 | 405,315 | +16,057 |
| Felixstowe | 489,747 | 240,466 | -249,281 |
| Immingham Docks | 204,072 | 65,713 | -138,359 |
| Southampton | 246,389 | 0 | -246,389 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 120,424 | 42,574 | -77,850 |
| Killingholme | 136,677 | 0 | -136,677 |
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
|
6 |
|
Manufacture of paper and paper products
|
2 |
|
Waste collection, treatment and disposal activities; materials recovery
|
2 |
|
Manufacture of leather and related products
|
1 |
|
Manufacture of rubber and plastic products
|
1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 2 |
| 2026-04 | 2 |
| 2026-02 | 2 |
| 2025-12 | 1 |
| 2025-11 | 2 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| FIBRECYCLE UK LIMITED | 45 |
| PALM RECYCLING LIMITED | 38 |
| MASPO FOOD LTD | 14 |
| PALM PAPER LIMITED | 14 |
| RECYCLE FOR FUTURE LTD | 3 |
| CEBRIAN (U.K.) LIMITED | 2 |
| MULBERRY COMPANY (DESIGN) LIMITED | 2 |
| MASPO LOGISTICS LTD | 2 |
| RED HOT PRODUCTS LIMITED | 1 |
| VIPA PACKAGING UK LIMITED | 1 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 5 |
| 54m+ | 5 |
| 0-1m | 2 |
| 15m-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 | £ |
|---|---|
| India | 17,547,723 |
| Belgium | 7,712,892 |
| Germany | 6,362,327 |
| Netherlands | 1,660,555 |
| France | 913,230 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| India | 8,389,749 | 9,157,974 | +768,225 |
| Belgium | 3,722,469 | 3,990,423 | +267,954 |
| Germany | 4,534,660 | 1,827,667 | -2,706,993 |
| Netherlands | 1,080,427 | 580,128 | -500,299 |
| France | 528,677 | 384,553 | -144,124 |
| Turkey | 647,832 | 197,407 | -450,425 |
| Viet Nam | 248,828 | 221,507 | -27,321 |
| Indonesia | 395,788 | 56,670 | -339,118 |
| Malaysia | 122,797 | 0 | -122,797 |
| Brazil | 67,153 | 0 | -67,153 |
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) | 20,568,215 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 15,793,331 |
| Air transport | 109,807 |
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) | 10,557,740 | 10,010,475 | -547,265 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 9,324,871 | 6,468,460 | -2,856,411 |
| Air transport | 26,952 | 82,855 | +55,903 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 10,666,606 |
| Felixstowe | 7,053,256 |
| London | 4,495,034 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 4,246,129 |
| Immingham Docks | 3,302,448 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 3,476,565 | 7,190,041 | +3,713,476 |
| Felixstowe | 5,389,070 | 1,664,186 | -3,724,884 |
| London | 2,187,888 | 2,307,146 | +119,258 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 3,077,671 | 1,168,458 | -1,909,213 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,796,730 | 1,505,718 | -291,012 |
| Belfast Port | 1,322,502 | 1,405,099 | +82,597 |
| Middlesbrough | 646,430 | 532,262 | -114,168 |
| Tyne | 789,917 | 18,519 | -771,398 |
| Eurotunnel | 255,217 | 417,306 | +162,089 |
| Southampton | 480,656 | 56,664 | -423,992 |
Quick facts
HS code: 47073010
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Recycled old newspapers, magazines, phone books, brochures, and printed ads