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.
- 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 | 5,113,711 |
| Germany | 3,745,552 |
| Finland | 580,342 |
| France | 546,686 |
| China | 152,804 |
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 | 2,291,663 | 2,822,048 | +530,385 |
| Germany | 1,458,971 | 2,286,581 | +827,610 |
| Finland | 0 | 580,342 | +580,342 |
| France | 222,310 | 324,376 | +102,066 |
| China | 39,386 | 113,418 | +74,032 |
| Italy | 111,589 | 27,553 | -84,036 |
| United States | 27,782 | 25,203 | -2,579 |
| Netherlands | 34,631 | 10,143 | -24,488 |
| India | 24,994 | 3,240 | -21,754 |
| Spain | 1,681 | 15,162 | +13,481 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 4,414,678 |
| Belgium | 4,120,250 |
| Finland | 1,342,909 |
| China | 157,945 |
| Italy | 135,705 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 1,518,609 | 2,896,069 | +1,377,460 |
| Belgium | 1,656,831 | 2,463,419 | +806,588 |
| Finland | 762,567 | 580,342 | -182,225 |
| China | 43,613 | 114,332 | +70,719 |
| Italy | 107,759 | 27,946 | -79,813 |
| France | 39,536 | 81,783 | +42,247 |
| United States | 21,087 | 14,741 | -6,346 |
| India | 24,994 | 3,240 | -21,754 |
| United Kingdom | 12,403 | 11,946 | -457 |
| Sweden | 20,896 | 0 | -20,896 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 8 |
| Greater Manchester | 5 |
| Lancashire | 4 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 |
| 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 | 4 | 6 | +2 |
| Greater Manchester | 5 | 3 | -2 |
| Lancashire | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| Cheshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Inner London - East | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| West Midlands | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| West Yorkshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
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) | 8,431,313 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,870,646 |
| Air transport | 159,162 |
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) | 3,292,802 | 5,138,511 | +1,845,709 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 875,441 | 995,205 | +119,764 |
| Air transport | 72,854 | 86,308 | +13,454 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 3,391,183 |
| Dover | 2,441,299 |
| London | 1,895,997 |
| Killingholme | 742,203 |
| Felixstowe | 547,919 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 857,260 | 2,533,923 | +1,676,663 |
| Dover | 1,261,485 | 1,179,814 | -81,671 |
| London | 851,794 | 1,044,203 | +192,409 |
| Killingholme | 550,913 | 191,290 | -359,623 |
| Felixstowe | 118,512 | 429,407 | +310,895 |
| Eurotunnel | 164,950 | 372,582 | +207,632 |
| Harwich | 154,814 | 214,727 | +59,913 |
| Middlesbrough | 110,902 | 36,674 | -74,228 |
| Thamesport | 8,721 | 57,116 | +48,395 |
| London Stansted Airport | 29,065 | 17,892 | -11,173 |
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
|
12 |
|
Manufacture of paper and paper products
|
8 |
|
Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
7 |
|
Office administrative, office support and other business support activities
|
4 |
|
Manufacture of textiles
|
3 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 7 |
| 2026-04 | 8 |
| 2026-03 | 8 |
| 2026-02 | 11 |
| 2026-01 | 10 |
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 | 48 |
| SANDERSON DESIGN GROUP PLC | 44 |
| PAPERGRAPHICS LIMITED | 30 |
| G & B HOME LIVING LIMITED | 25 |
| JOHNMARK LTD | 22 |
| HENDERSON DESIGN GROUP LTD | 20 |
| STORA ENSO PAPER UK LIMITED | 19 |
| STORA ENSO UK LIMITED | 18 |
| FEDRIGONI U.K. LIMITED | 16 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 14 |
| 54m+ | 11 |
| Other | 7 |
| 15m-54m | 5 |
| 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 | 939,117 |
| Denmark | 539,811 |
| Spain | 161,935 |
| Ireland | 159,709 |
| Bahrain | 150,257 |
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 | 503,680 | 435,437 | -68,243 |
| Denmark | 525,842 | 13,969 | -511,873 |
| Spain | 74,310 | 87,625 | +13,315 |
| Ireland | 57,036 | 102,673 | +45,637 |
| Bahrain | 0 | 150,257 | +150,257 |
| Netherlands | 56,792 | 82,606 | +25,814 |
| Italy | 73,835 | 28,208 | -45,627 |
| Norway | 32,894 | 50,009 | +17,115 |
| Czechia | 31,763 | 28,874 | -2,889 |
| Sweden | 25,683 | 31,904 | +6,221 |
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 | 1,543,538 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,020,612 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 187,181 |
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 | 771,479 | 772,059 | +580 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 726,526 | 294,086 | -432,440 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 31,629 | 155,552 | +123,923 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 725,908 |
| Immingham Docks | 537,384 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 306,432 |
| London Stansted Airport | 278,410 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 243,129 |
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 | 418,418 | 307,490 | -110,928 |
| Immingham Docks | 523,187 | 14,197 | -508,990 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 127,100 | 179,332 | +52,232 |
| London Stansted Airport | 169,411 | 108,999 | -60,412 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 58,892 | 184,237 | +125,345 |
| ZLC | 106,985 | 125,874 | +18,889 |
| Holyhead | 46,703 | 74,826 | +28,123 |
| London Gateway Port | 4,607 | 114,602 | +109,995 |
| Dover | 37,152 | 17,030 | -20,122 |
| Manchester Airport | 5,217 | 39,278 | +34,061 |
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