Import/export HS code 48024010: Wallpaper base without mechanical fibres
Wallpaper base not containing fibres obtained by a mechanical process or with less than 10% mechanical fibres by weight
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Belgium | 9,719,662 |
| France | 1,784,486 |
| Sweden | 341,576 |
| Germany | 56,434 |
| Italy | 28,037 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belgium | 5,962,014 | 3,757,648 | -2,204,366 |
| France | 932,628 | 851,858 | -80,770 |
| Sweden | 182,889 | 158,687 | -24,202 |
| Germany | 26,736 | 29,698 | +2,962 |
| Italy | 13,281 | 14,756 | +1,475 |
| China | 921 | 2,386 | +1,465 |
| United States | 2,705 | 0 | -2,705 |
| Spain | 0 | 1,009 | +1,009 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Belgium | 9,743,166 |
| France | 1,784,486 |
| Sweden | 334,780 |
| Germany | 34,977 |
| Italy | 25,970 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belgium | 5,983,471 | 3,759,695 | -2,223,776 |
| France | 932,628 | 851,858 | -80,770 |
| Sweden | 182,889 | 151,891 | -30,998 |
| Germany | 5,279 | 29,698 | +24,419 |
| Italy | 13,261 | 12,709 | -552 |
| Switzerland | 0 | 6,796 | +6,796 |
| China | 921 | 2,386 | +1,465 |
| United States | 2,705 | 0 | -2,705 |
| Spain | 0 | 1,009 | +1,009 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 3 |
| Cheshire | 3 |
| Greater Manchester | 3 |
| Lancashire | 3 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 2 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| Cheshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Lancashire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Cornwall and Isles of Scilly | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Inner London - West | 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) | 11,326,531 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 573,925 |
| Air transport | 36,740 |
| Other | 20 |
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) | 6,815,112 | 4,511,419 | -2,303,693 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 289,155 | 284,770 | -4,385 |
| Air transport | 16,887 | 19,853 | +2,966 |
| Other | 20 | 0 | -20 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 7,736,083 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,057,491 |
| London | 654,104 |
| Purfleet | 310,662 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 300,790 |
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 | 5,079,542 | 2,656,541 | -2,423,001 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,273,559 | 783,932 | -489,627 |
| London | 8,800 | 645,304 | +636,504 |
| Purfleet | 147,493 | 163,169 | +15,676 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 198,182 | 102,608 | -95,574 |
| Portsmouth | 230,247 | 41,669 | -188,578 |
| Eurotunnel | 95,411 | 157,527 | +62,116 |
| Killingholme | 32,960 | 114,088 | +81,128 |
| Thamesport | 38,073 | 108,900 | +70,827 |
| Felixstowe | 0 | 22,451 | +22,451 |
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 | 6 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 5 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 4 |
| Other manufacturing | 3 |
| Manufacture of textiles | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 5 |
| 2025-11 | 5 |
| 2025-10 | 7 |
| 2025-09 | 6 |
| 2025-08 | 1 |
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 | 10 |
| Other | 5 |
| 54m+ | 3 |
| 0-1m | 2 |
| 15m-54m | 2 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 2,175,436 |
| Sweden | 19,546 |
| Canada | 16,982 |
| Norway | 15,065 |
| Belgium | 12,605 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 1,389,049 | 786,387 | -602,662 |
| Sweden | 5,204 | 14,342 | +9,138 |
| Canada | 878 | 16,104 | +15,226 |
| Norway | 3,736 | 11,329 | +7,593 |
| Belgium | 0 | 12,605 | +12,605 |
| Spain | 3,303 | 7,112 | +3,809 |
| Tunisia | 8,611 | 0 | -8,611 |
| France | 1,243 | 7,146 | +5,903 |
| Saint Kitts and Nevis | 7,588 | 0 | -7,588 |
| Italy | 3,401 | 3,204 | -197 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Air transport | 2,285,643 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 16,199 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 14,305 |
| Other | 29 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air transport | 1,427,953 | 857,690 | -570,263 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 16,199 | 0 | -16,199 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 0 | 14,305 | +14,305 |
| Other | 29 | 0 | -29 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 1,792,648 |
| London Stansted Airport | 211,087 |
| ZLC | 143,401 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 135,456 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 12,605 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 1,198,741 | 593,907 | -604,834 |
| London Stansted Airport | 112,974 | 98,113 | -14,861 |
| ZLC | 58,270 | 85,131 | +26,861 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 56,809 | 78,647 | +21,838 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 0 | 12,605 | +12,605 |
| Felixstowe | 8,611 | 0 | -8,611 |
| Southampton | 7,588 | 0 | -7,588 |
| Durham Tees Valley Airport | 1,159 | 1,892 | +733 |
| Holyhead | 0 | 1,700 | +1,700 |
| 000 | 29 | 0 | -29 |
Quick facts
HS code: 48024010
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Wallpaper base not containing fibres obtained by a mechanical process or with less than 10% mechanical fibres by weight