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 | 6,780,513 |
| France | 5,311,527 |
| Ireland | 1,728,515 |
| 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 | 4,043,953 | 2,736,560 | -1,307,393 |
| France | 3,624,981 | 1,686,546 | -1,938,435 |
| Ireland | 875,485 | 853,030 | -22,455 |
| United States | 470,106 | 203,970 | -266,136 |
| Greece | 27,405 | 250,066 | +222,661 |
| Canada | 0 | 61,719 | +61,719 |
| India | 13,074 | 0 | -13,074 |
| Spain | 0 | 8,849 | +8,849 |
| Poland | 0 | 6,192 | +6,192 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 0 | 4,001 | +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 | 5,310,592 |
| Netherlands | 4,892,878 |
| United Kingdom | 1,901,313 |
| Ireland | 1,672,843 |
| 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 | 3,644,696 | 1,665,896 | -1,978,800 |
| Netherlands | 3,534,985 | 1,357,893 | -2,177,092 |
| United Kingdom | 529,659 | 1,371,654 | +841,995 |
| Ireland | 819,813 | 853,030 | +33,217 |
| United States | 470,106 | 203,970 | -266,136 |
| Greece | 27,405 | 250,066 | +222,661 |
| Canada | 0 | 61,719 | +61,719 |
| Poland | 0 | 26,799 | +26,799 |
| India | 13,074 | 0 | -13,074 |
| Spain | 3,437 | 8,849 | +5,412 |
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) | 13,719,567 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,130,724 |
| Air transport | 22,139 |
| 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) | 8,484,239 | 5,235,328 | -3,248,911 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 562,144 | 568,580 | +6,436 |
| Air transport | 12,087 | 10,052 | -2,035 |
| Other | 0 | 43 | +43 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 5,389,384 |
| Eurotunnel | 3,953,768 |
| Harwich | 1,801,137 |
| Heysham | 973,343 |
| Liverpool Docks | 755,172 |
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 | 3,081,568 | 2,307,816 | -773,752 |
| Eurotunnel | 2,825,442 | 1,128,326 | -1,697,116 |
| Harwich | 961,469 | 839,668 | -121,801 |
| Heysham | 374,740 | 598,603 | +223,863 |
| Liverpool Docks | 500,745 | 254,427 | -246,318 |
| Felixstowe | 248,458 | 458,669 | +210,211 |
| Immingham Docks | 173,570 | 82,596 | -90,974 |
| Southampton | 246,389 | 0 | -246,389 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 127,955 | 53,457 | -74,498 |
| Newhaven | 156,161 | 0 | -156,161 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 2 |
| 2025-10 | 3 |
| 2025-09 | 2 |
| 2025-08 | 2 |
| 2025-07 | 3 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| FIBRECYCLE UK LIMITED | 41 |
| PALM RECYCLING LIMITED | 38 |
| PALM PAPER LIMITED | 14 |
| MASPO FOOD LTD | 12 |
| RECYCLE FOR FUTURE LTD | 3 |
| MULBERRY COMPANY (DESIGN) LIMITED | 2 |
| MASPO LOGISTICS LTD | 2 |
| RED HOT PRODUCTS LIMITED | 1 |
| VIPA PACKAGING UK LIMITED | 1 |
| ANIFORTE UK LTD | 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 | 15,438,233 |
| Germany | 6,744,432 |
| Belgium | 6,603,473 |
| Netherlands | 2,074,026 |
| Turkey | 1,302,381 |
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 | 7,065,423 | 8,372,810 | +1,307,387 |
| Germany | 5,031,322 | 1,713,110 | -3,318,212 |
| Belgium | 3,157,028 | 3,446,445 | +289,417 |
| Netherlands | 1,532,286 | 541,740 | -990,546 |
| Turkey | 883,289 | 419,092 | -464,197 |
| France | 635,773 | 304,337 | -331,436 |
| Indonesia | 474,511 | 0 | -474,511 |
| Viet Nam | 166,954 | 281,135 | +114,181 |
| Malaysia | 224,053 | 0 | -224,053 |
| Finland | 88,504 | 0 | -88,504 |
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) | 19,448,217 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 15,041,403 |
| Air transport | 212,878 |
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) | 10,233,376 | 9,214,841 | -1,018,535 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 9,142,023 | 5,899,380 | -3,242,643 |
| Air transport | 147,190 | 65,688 | -81,502 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 8,560,770 |
| Felixstowe | 7,802,068 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 4,473,610 |
| London | 4,038,824 |
| Immingham Docks | 3,209,956 |
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 | 2,554,760 | 6,006,010 | +3,451,250 |
| Felixstowe | 5,798,117 | 2,003,951 | -3,794,166 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 3,437,296 | 1,036,314 | -2,400,982 |
| London | 2,038,690 | 2,000,134 | -38,556 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,926,621 | 1,283,335 | -643,286 |
| Belfast Port | 985,196 | 1,382,064 | +396,868 |
| Middlesbrough | 622,456 | 518,624 | -103,832 |
| Tyne | 930,396 | 18,519 | -911,877 |
| Harwich | 400,641 | 189,642 | -210,999 |
| Southampton | 267,962 | 277,577 | +9,615 |
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