Import/export HS code 48024090: Various wallpaper base
Wallpaper base containing more 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.
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* 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 | 4,205,087 |
| Germany | 2,741,341 |
| France | 398,457 |
| Finland | 258,474 |
| Italy | 220,501 |
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 | 2,079,375 | 2,125,712 | +46,337 |
| Germany | 1,471,285 | 1,270,056 | -201,229 |
| France | 152,620 | 245,837 | +93,217 |
| Finland | 0 | 258,474 | +258,474 |
| Italy | 188,155 | 32,346 | -155,809 |
| China | 47,533 | 98,506 | +50,973 |
| Netherlands | 58,528 | 24,181 | -34,347 |
| United States | 30,994 | 24,084 | -6,910 |
| India | 0 | 28,234 | +28,234 |
| Spain | 8,209 | 16,843 | +8,634 |
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 | 3,416,713 |
| Germany | 3,090,700 |
| Finland | 1,021,041 |
| Italy | 217,064 |
| China | 150,266 |
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 | 1,562,313 | 1,854,400 | +292,087 |
| Germany | 1,554,820 | 1,535,880 | -18,940 |
| Finland | 570,721 | 450,320 | -120,401 |
| Italy | 186,978 | 30,086 | -156,892 |
| China | 51,760 | 98,506 | +46,746 |
| France | 39,536 | 81,783 | +42,247 |
| United States | 21,646 | 16,275 | -5,371 |
| United Kingdom | 16,789 | 11,946 | -4,843 |
| India | 0 | 28,234 | +28,234 |
| Spain | 8,209 | 16,843 | +8,634 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 7 |
| Greater Manchester | 6 |
| Lancashire | 4 |
| Inner London - East | 3 |
| Cheshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 3 | 5 | +2 |
| Greater Manchester | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| Lancashire | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Inner London - East | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Cheshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| West Midlands | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| West Yorkshire | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 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) | 6,587,348 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,437,800 |
| Air transport | 186,380 |
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) | 3,293,892 | 3,293,456 | -436 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 661,818 | 775,982 | +114,164 |
| Air transport | 120,319 | 66,061 | -54,258 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 2,444,314 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,030,700 |
| London | 1,277,690 |
| Killingholme | 790,973 |
| Felixstowe | 504,360 |
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 | 1,347,179 | 1,097,135 | -250,044 |
| Immingham Docks | 719,131 | 1,311,569 | +592,438 |
| London | 604,200 | 673,490 | +69,290 |
| Killingholme | 599,444 | 191,529 | -407,915 |
| Felixstowe | 151,557 | 352,803 | +201,246 |
| Eurotunnel | 149,043 | 200,261 | +51,218 |
| Harwich | 158,740 | 151,621 | -7,119 |
| Middlesbrough | 149,507 | 36,674 | -112,833 |
| East Midlands Airport | 41,248 | 10,794 | -30,454 |
| London Stansted Airport | 28,489 | 18,708 | -9,781 |
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 | 15 |
| Manufacture of paper and paper products | 7 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 7 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 3 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 10 |
| 2025-11 | 8 |
| 2025-10 | 8 |
| 2025-09 | 14 |
| 2025-08 | 4 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| MEIJI U.K. LTD. | 52 |
| THE SURFACE PRINT COMPANY LIMITED | 43 |
| SANDERSON DESIGN GROUP PLC | 40 |
| PAPERGRAPHICS LIMITED | 25 |
| G & B HOME LIVING LIMITED | 25 |
| JOHNMARK LTD | 21 |
| STORA ENSO PAPER UK LIMITED | 19 |
| FEDRIGONI U.K. LIMITED | 15 |
| HENDERSON DESIGN GROUP LTD | 15 |
| STORA ENSO UK LIMITED | 14 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 12 |
| 54m+ | 12 |
| Other | 8 |
| 15m-54m | 6 |
| 0-1m | 3 |
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 | 1,002,156 |
| Denmark | 538,375 |
| Bahrain | 150,257 |
| Spain | 135,374 |
| Ireland | 121,455 |
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 | 566,699 | 435,457 | -131,242 |
| Denmark | 528,180 | 10,195 | -517,985 |
| Bahrain | 0 | 150,257 | +150,257 |
| Spain | 74,884 | 60,490 | -14,394 |
| Ireland | 64,519 | 56,936 | -7,583 |
| Netherlands | 53,026 | 59,673 | +6,647 |
| Italy | 29,195 | 80,268 | +51,073 |
| Germany | 69,620 | 16,477 | -53,143 |
| Norway | 29,820 | 49,195 | +19,375 |
| Czechia | 29,290 | 25,045 | -4,245 |
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 | 1,659,028 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 911,635 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 156,437 |
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 | 833,473 | 825,555 | -7,918 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 719,538 | 192,097 | -527,441 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 23,771 | 132,666 | +108,895 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 800,831 |
| Immingham Docks | 538,576 |
| London Stansted Airport | 261,346 |
| ZLC | 258,687 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 245,414 |
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 | 403,209 | 397,622 | -5,587 |
| Immingham Docks | 525,415 | 13,161 | -512,254 |
| London Stansted Airport | 136,234 | 125,112 | -11,122 |
| ZLC | 157,547 | 101,140 | -56,407 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 132,364 | 113,050 | -19,314 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 80,650 | 150,237 | +69,587 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,118 | 118,091 | +116,973 |
| Manchester Airport | 49,469 | 41,711 | -7,758 |
| Holyhead | 51,977 | 32,930 | -19,047 |
| Dover | 17,398 | 36,784 | +19,386 |
Quick facts
HS code: 48024090
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Wallpaper base containing more than 10% mechanical fibres by weight