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 | 10,556,542 |
| France | 1,974,851 |
| Sweden | 346,620 |
| Germany | 56,434 |
| Italy | 31,247 |
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 | 5,504,215 | 5,052,327 | -451,888 |
| France | 1,005,921 | 968,930 | -36,991 |
| Sweden | 182,543 | 164,077 | -18,466 |
| Germany | 41,295 | 15,139 | -26,156 |
| Italy | 15,109 | 16,138 | +1,029 |
| China | 921 | 2,386 | +1,465 |
| Netherlands | 0 | 1,564 | +1,564 |
| 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 | 10,580,046 |
| France | 1,974,851 |
| Sweden | 339,824 |
| Germany | 34,977 |
| Italy | 29,180 |
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 | 5,525,672 | 5,054,374 | -471,298 |
| France | 1,005,921 | 968,930 | -36,991 |
| Sweden | 175,747 | 164,077 | -11,670 |
| Germany | 19,838 | 15,139 | -4,699 |
| Italy | 15,089 | 14,091 | -998 |
| Switzerland | 6,796 | 0 | -6,796 |
| China | 921 | 2,386 | +1,465 |
| Netherlands | 0 | 1,564 | +1,564 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| Lancashire | 4 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 3 |
| Cheshire | 3 |
| Greater Manchester | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lancashire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| Cheshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| 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 | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Inner London - West | 0 | 1 | +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) | 12,449,372 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 485,622 |
| Air transport | 36,560 |
| 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) | 6,567,270 | 5,882,102 | -685,168 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 168,532 | 317,090 | +148,558 |
| Air transport | 14,182 | 22,378 | +8,196 |
| Other | 20 | 0 | -20 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 7,865,107 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,522,788 |
| London | 771,559 |
| Purfleet | 495,770 |
| Eurotunnel | 351,681 |
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 | 4,833,968 | 3,031,139 | -1,802,829 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,129,719 | 1,393,069 | +263,350 |
| London | 103,361 | 668,198 | +564,837 |
| Purfleet | 113,179 | 382,591 | +269,412 |
| Eurotunnel | 129,852 | 221,829 | +91,977 |
| Killingholme | 32,960 | 297,026 | +264,066 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 232,672 | 0 | -232,672 |
| Thamesport | 39,901 | 138,010 | +98,109 |
| Portsmouth | 120,190 | 41,669 | -78,521 |
| 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 | 7 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 5 |
| 2026-03 | 5 |
| 2026-02 | 7 |
| 2026-01 | 5 |
| 2025-12 | 5 |
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 | 11 |
| Other | 5 |
| 54m+ | 4 |
| 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 | 2,289,359 |
| Sweden | 19,546 |
| Canada | 16,982 |
| Norway | 15,065 |
| India | 13,042 |
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 | 1,586,560 | 702,799 | -883,761 |
| Sweden | 8,551 | 10,995 | +2,444 |
| Canada | 10,931 | 6,051 | -4,880 |
| Norway | 10,060 | 5,005 | -5,055 |
| India | 0 | 13,042 | +13,042 |
| Belgium | 0 | 12,605 | +12,605 |
| Spain | 7,609 | 3,685 | -3,924 |
| Tunisia | 8,611 | 0 | -8,611 |
| France | 5,289 | 3,100 | -2,189 |
| Australia | 2,552 | 5,831 | +3,279 |
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 | 2,420,727 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 14,305 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 8,611 |
| 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 | 1,660,962 | 759,765 | -901,197 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 0 | 14,305 | +14,305 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 8,611 | 0 | -8,611 |
| 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 | 1,729,343 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 270,663 |
| London Stansted Airport | 221,212 |
| ZLC | 195,168 |
| 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 | 1,396,095 | 333,248 | -1,062,847 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 64,109 | 206,554 | +142,445 |
| London Stansted Airport | 124,547 | 96,665 | -27,882 |
| ZLC | 75,052 | 120,116 | +45,064 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 0 | 12,605 | +12,605 |
| Felixstowe | 8,611 | 0 | -8,611 |
| Durham Tees Valley Airport | 1,159 | 3,182 | +2,023 |
| 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