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 | 7,546,410 |
| Czechia | 1,582,619 |
| Finland | 1,411,662 |
| Luxembourg | 968,961 |
| France | 627,166 |
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 | 2,079,363 | 5,467,047 | +3,387,684 |
| Czechia | 830,588 | 752,031 | -78,557 |
| Finland | 1,015,638 | 396,024 | -619,614 |
| Luxembourg | 708,285 | 260,676 | -447,609 |
| France | 421,651 | 205,515 | -216,136 |
| China | 127,053 | 275,402 | +148,349 |
| Turkey | 154,460 | 157,059 | +2,599 |
| Spain | 116,801 | 125,872 | +9,071 |
| Belgium | 122,439 | 56,927 | -65,512 |
| India | 23,966 | 56,174 | +32,208 |
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 | 7,464,107 |
| Czechia | 1,653,782 |
| Finland | 1,494,645 |
| France | 620,548 |
| China | 432,727 |
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 | 1,967,297 | 5,496,810 | +3,529,513 |
| Czechia | 859,320 | 794,462 | -64,858 |
| Finland | 1,015,638 | 479,007 | -536,631 |
| France | 397,501 | 223,047 | -174,454 |
| China | 148,283 | 284,444 | +136,161 |
| Spain | 116,801 | 122,873 | +6,072 |
| Turkey | 154,460 | 74,076 | -80,384 |
| India | 23,966 | 56,174 | +32,208 |
| United States | 40,615 | 7,775 | -32,840 |
| 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 | 12 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 7 |
| Inner London - East | 5 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 5 |
| Cheshire | 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 | 5 | -3 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 6 | 4 | -2 |
| Inner London - East | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Cheshire | 0 | 4 | +4 |
| Greater Manchester | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Kent | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 6,229,217 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 5,799,402 |
| Other | 1,247,572 |
| Air transport | 347,272 |
| Road transport | 9,769 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,353,582 | 4,875,635 | +3,522,053 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,211,515 | 2,587,887 | -623,628 |
| Other | 985,679 | 261,893 | -723,786 |
| Air transport | 213,412 | 133,860 | -79,552 |
| Road transport | 0 | 9,769 | +9,769 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 5,769,278 |
| Dover | 2,980,336 |
| 000 | 1,247,572 |
| London | 1,095,251 |
| Harwich | 553,268 |
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 | 963,637 | 4,805,641 | +3,842,004 |
| Dover | 1,590,695 | 1,389,641 | -201,054 |
| 000 | 985,679 | 261,893 | -723,786 |
| London | 648,903 | 446,348 | -202,555 |
| Harwich | 469,251 | 84,017 | -385,234 |
| Felixstowe | 199,150 | 344,449 | +145,299 |
| Killingholme | 258,973 | 88,607 | -170,366 |
| Eurotunnel | 79,698 | 96,118 | +16,420 |
| East Midlands Airport | 114,772 | 58,520 | -56,252 |
| Hull | 128,818 | 3,145 | -125,673 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
|
Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
18 |
|
Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
18 |
|
Manufacture of paper and paper products
|
13 |
|
Office administrative, office support and other business support activities
|
7 |
|
Printing and reproduction of recorded media
|
5 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 9 |
| 2026-04 | 8 |
| 2026-03 | 8 |
| 2026-02 | 11 |
| 2026-01 | 11 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| PELLTECH LIMITED | 49 |
| LEDBURY TRADING CO. LTD | 40 |
| FORMICA LIMITED | 40 |
| CCL LABEL (ASHFORD) LIMITED | 35 |
| SUCK UK LIMITED | 33 |
| PRESERVATION EQUIPMENT LIMITED | 16 |
| FINDEL EDUCATION LIMITED | 14 |
| EURO PACKAGING UK LIMITED | 14 |
| LOTHIAN SHELF (731) LIMITED | 13 |
| TRANSCEND PACKAGING LIMITED | 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 |
| 0-1m | 9 |
| 15m-54m | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Luxembourg | 13,036,677 |
| Brazil | 244,520 |
| Poland | 240,935 |
| South Africa | 111,544 |
| Argentina | 81,650 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Luxembourg | 0 | 13,036,677 | +13,036,677 |
| Brazil | 62,811 | 181,709 | +118,898 |
| Poland | 128,956 | 111,979 | -16,977 |
| South Africa | 0 | 111,544 | +111,544 |
| Argentina | 33,005 | 48,645 | +15,640 |
| Russia | 0 | 41,178 | +41,178 |
| Italy | 18,550 | 16,492 | -2,058 |
| Ecuador | 34,831 | 0 | -34,831 |
| Ireland | 21,410 | 10,992 | -10,418 |
| Thailand | 26,313 | 1,000 | -25,313 |
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 | 2,707 |
| XI | 834 |
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 | 2,707 | 0 | -2,707 |
| XI | 642 | 192 | -450 |
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 | 13,117,319 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 539,946 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 459,455 |
| Other | 7,742 |
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 | 46,722 | 13,070,597 | +13,023,875 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 176,598 | 363,348 | +186,750 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 217,189 | 242,266 | +25,077 |
| Other | 4,442 | 3,300 | -1,142 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 13,080,433 |
| London Gateway Port | 265,827 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 255,503 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 190,429 |
| Immingham Docks | 174,952 |
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 Heathrow Airport | 26,670 | 13,053,763 | +13,027,093 |
| London Gateway Port | 169,973 | 95,854 | -74,119 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 0 | 255,503 | +255,503 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 80,217 | 110,212 | +29,995 |
| Immingham Docks | 71,445 | 103,507 | +32,062 |
| Hull | 29,381 | 1,340 | -28,041 |
| Harwich | 13,803 | 5,986 | -7,817 |
| Holyhead | 12,820 | 5,080 | -7,740 |
| Dover | 3,416 | 13,529 | +10,113 |
| ZLC | 6,761 | 9,721 | +2,960 |
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