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 | 6,667,426 |
| France | 4,941,593 |
| Ireland | 1,930,681 |
| 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 | 3,852,924 | 2,814,502 | -1,038,422 |
| France | 3,481,949 | 1,459,644 | -2,022,305 |
| Ireland | 867,374 | 1,063,307 | +195,933 |
| United States | 524,645 | 149,431 | -375,214 |
| Greece | 122,754 | 154,717 | +31,963 |
| Canada | 0 | 61,719 | +61,719 |
| Spain | 0 | 24,502 | +24,502 |
| India | 13,074 | 0 | -13,074 |
| Poland | 1,988 | 4,204 | +2,216 |
| 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 | 4,938,780 |
| Netherlands | 4,677,073 |
| United Kingdom | 1,966,285 |
| Ireland | 1,912,755 |
| 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 | 3,501,664 | 1,437,116 | -2,064,548 |
| Netherlands | 3,035,216 | 1,641,857 | -1,393,359 |
| United Kingdom | 800,653 | 1,165,632 | +364,979 |
| Ireland | 849,448 | 1,063,307 | +213,859 |
| United States | 524,645 | 149,431 | -375,214 |
| Greece | 122,754 | 154,717 | +31,963 |
| Canada | 0 | 61,719 | +61,719 |
| Poland | 1,988 | 26,689 | +24,701 |
| 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 | 1 | +0 |
| 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 | 0 | 1 | +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) | 13,452,215 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,117,221 |
| 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) | 8,157,558 | 5,294,657 | -2,862,901 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 695,037 | 422,184 | -272,853 |
| 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 | 5,326,164 |
| Eurotunnel | 3,685,871 |
| Harwich | 1,829,017 |
| Heysham | 1,105,961 |
| Liverpool Docks | 824,720 |
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 | 3,283,865 | 2,042,299 | -1,241,566 |
| Eurotunnel | 2,545,564 | 1,140,307 | -1,405,257 |
| Harwich | 886,272 | 942,745 | +56,473 |
| Heysham | 449,385 | 656,576 | +207,191 |
| Liverpool Docks | 417,989 | 406,731 | -11,258 |
| Felixstowe | 394,854 | 335,359 | -59,495 |
| Immingham Docks | 179,970 | 80,556 | -99,414 |
| Southampton | 246,389 | 0 | -246,389 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 132,970 | 40,255 | -92,715 |
| Killingholme | 142,316 | 0 | -142,316 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 2 |
| 2026-02 | 2 |
| 2025-12 | 1 |
| 2025-11 | 2 |
| 2025-10 | 3 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| FIBRECYCLE UK LIMITED | 44 |
| PALM RECYCLING LIMITED | 38 |
| PALM PAPER LIMITED | 14 |
| MASPO FOOD LTD | 13 |
| 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 | 17,085,718 |
| Belgium | 7,562,640 |
| Germany | 6,795,146 |
| Netherlands | 1,842,579 |
| France | 967,702 |
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 | 7,845,272 | 9,240,446 | +1,395,174 |
| Belgium | 3,532,992 | 4,029,648 | +496,656 |
| Germany | 4,866,725 | 1,928,421 | -2,938,304 |
| Netherlands | 1,232,867 | 609,712 | -623,155 |
| France | 572,091 | 395,611 | -176,480 |
| Turkey | 572,472 | 272,767 | -299,705 |
| Indonesia | 474,511 | 56,670 | -417,841 |
| Viet Nam | 214,040 | 256,295 | +42,255 |
| Malaysia | 224,053 | 0 | -224,053 |
| 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) | 20,305,808 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 16,263,982 |
| Air transport | 125,443 |
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) | 10,193,084 | 10,112,724 | -80,360 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 9,545,287 | 6,718,695 | -2,826,592 |
| Air transport | 41,688 | 83,755 | +42,067 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 10,172,824 |
| Felixstowe | 7,502,201 |
| London | 4,440,972 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 4,409,983 |
| Immingham Docks | 3,479,425 |
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 | 3,062,276 | 7,110,548 | +4,048,272 |
| Felixstowe | 5,539,097 | 1,963,104 | -3,575,993 |
| London | 2,178,703 | 2,262,269 | +83,566 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 3,193,884 | 1,216,099 | -1,977,785 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,906,610 | 1,572,815 | -333,795 |
| Belfast Port | 1,225,541 | 1,368,368 | +142,827 |
| Middlesbrough | 606,393 | 588,148 | -18,245 |
| Tyne | 815,644 | 18,519 | -797,125 |
| Eurotunnel | 232,484 | 405,566 | +173,082 |
| Southampton | 454,087 | 91,452 | -362,635 |
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