Import/export HS code 480254: Lightweight paper, less than 40 g/m²
Paper weighing less than 40 grams per square meter
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 5,288,564 |
| Finland | 1,502,907 |
| Czechia | 1,480,543 |
| Luxembourg | 1,260,171 |
| France | 547,343 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 1,629,412 | 3,659,152 | +2,029,740 |
| Finland | 917,732 | 585,175 | -332,557 |
| Czechia | 888,369 | 592,174 | -296,195 |
| Luxembourg | 954,943 | 305,228 | -649,715 |
| France | 385,557 | 161,786 | -223,771 |
| Turkey | 152,633 | 136,198 | -16,435 |
| China | 111,691 | 141,497 | +29,806 |
| Spain | 121,951 | 87,460 | -34,491 |
| Belgium | 120,998 | 65,848 | -55,150 |
| United States | 22,057 | 41,680 | +19,623 |
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 | 5,241,730 |
| Finland | 1,585,890 |
| Czechia | 1,508,091 |
| France | 537,861 |
| China | 284,604 |
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 | 1,546,070 | 3,695,660 | +2,149,590 |
| Finland | 917,732 | 668,158 | -249,574 |
| Czechia | 892,779 | 615,312 | -277,467 |
| France | 349,378 | 188,483 | -160,895 |
| China | 126,248 | 158,356 | +32,108 |
| Spain | 121,951 | 87,460 | -34,491 |
| Turkey | 152,633 | 53,215 | -99,418 |
| India | 11,288 | 49,966 | +38,678 |
| United States | 20,631 | 39,267 | +18,636 |
| Hungary | 0 | 27,786 | +27,786 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 13 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 6 |
| Inner London - East | 5 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 4 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 4 |
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 | 8 | 6 | -2 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 6 | 3 | -3 |
| Inner London - East | 1 | 4 | +3 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 4 | 0 | -4 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Kent | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Cheshire | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 2 | 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) | 5,421,622 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,017,987 |
| Other | 1,538,959 |
| Air transport | 363,601 |
| Road transport | 1,273 |
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) | 3,010,953 | 2,410,669 | -600,284 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 974,208 | 3,043,779 | +2,069,571 |
| Other | 1,233,665 | 305,294 | -928,371 |
| Air transport | 215,345 | 148,256 | -67,089 |
| Road transport | 0 | 1,273 | +1,273 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 3,562,699 |
| Dover | 2,624,663 |
| 000 | 1,538,959 |
| London | 1,100,903 |
| Harwich | 548,076 |
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 | 808,902 | 2,753,797 | +1,944,895 |
| Dover | 1,484,544 | 1,140,119 | -344,425 |
| 000 | 1,233,665 | 305,294 | -928,371 |
| London | 437,564 | 663,339 | +225,775 |
| Harwich | 336,605 | 211,471 | -125,134 |
| Felixstowe | 63,826 | 323,410 | +259,584 |
| Killingholme | 226,771 | 120,809 | -105,962 |
| Hull | 249,145 | 3,145 | -246,000 |
| East Midlands Airport | 130,171 | 51,552 | -78,619 |
| Eurotunnel | 119,695 | 60,299 | -59,396 |
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 | 19 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 18 |
| Manufacture of paper and paper products | 14 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 6 |
| Printing and reproduction of recorded media | 5 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 11 |
| 2025-11 | 10 |
| 2025-10 | 8 |
| 2025-09 | 9 |
| 2025-08 | 10 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| PELLTECH LIMITED | 44 |
| FORMICA LIMITED | 37 |
| LEDBURY TRADING CO. LTD | 36 |
| SUCK UK LIMITED | 33 |
| CCL LABEL (ASHFORD) LIMITED | 32 |
| PRESERVATION EQUIPMENT LIMITED | 14 |
| EURO PACKAGING UK LIMITED | 14 |
| LOTHIAN SHELF (731) LIMITED | 13 |
| TRANSCEND PACKAGING LIMITED | 13 |
| WELLER PACKAGING LTD | 13 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 24 |
| 54m+ | 19 |
| 15m-54m | 9 |
| Other | 9 |
| 0-1m | 8 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Brazil | 206,007 |
| Poland | 192,589 |
| Russia | 55,515 |
| Argentina | 49,075 |
| Ireland | 41,120 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brazil | 62,811 | 143,196 | +80,385 |
| Poland | 113,430 | 79,159 | -34,271 |
| Russia | 55,515 | 0 | -55,515 |
| Argentina | 16,563 | 32,512 | +15,949 |
| Ireland | 25,341 | 15,779 | -9,562 |
| Italy | 15,582 | 23,289 | +7,707 |
| Ecuador | 0 | 34,831 | +34,831 |
| South Africa | 0 | 32,647 | +32,647 |
| Germany | 31,002 | 1,274 | -29,728 |
| Belgium | 9,496 | 18,501 | +9,005 |
Exports by country of origin
What this shows: Export volume by production origin country. For re-exports, indicates where goods originated before UK export.
Top 5 values
| Origin | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 3,016 |
| XI | 884 |
Export origin countries 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 export value, right side by second 12-month export value, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Origin | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 3,016 | 0 | -3,016 |
| XI | 574 | 310 | -264 |
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) | 445,716 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 368,715 |
| Air transport | 80,932 |
| Other | 6,717 |
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) | 157,120 | 288,596 | +131,476 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 220,558 | 148,157 | -72,401 |
| Air transport | 44,596 | 36,336 | -8,260 |
| Other | 4,012 | 2,705 | -1,307 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 269,968 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 135,403 |
| Immingham Docks | 134,998 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 105,518 |
| London | 57,031 |
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 | 91,667 | 178,301 | +86,634 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 97,227 | 38,176 | -59,051 |
| Immingham Docks | 58,171 | 76,827 | +18,656 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 0 | 105,518 | +105,518 |
| London | 57,031 | 0 | -57,031 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 21,802 | 20,954 | -848 |
| Hull | 24,811 | 4,570 | -20,241 |
| Holyhead | 17,615 | 7,996 | -9,619 |
| Harwich | 7,772 | 12,017 | +4,245 |
| East Midlands Airport | 13,840 | 5,444 | -8,396 |
Quick facts
HS code: 480254
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Paper weighing less than 40 grams per square meter