Import/export HS code 480255: Medium-weight paper, 40-150 g/m², in rolls
Paper weighing between 40 and 150 grams per square meter, sold in rolls
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Sweden | 63,671,172 |
| Finland | 51,465,539 |
| Germany | 51,310,693 |
| Portugal | 36,278,151 |
| Netherlands | 32,351,299 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sweden | 33,863,891 | 29,807,281 | -4,056,610 |
| Finland | 28,218,248 | 23,247,291 | -4,970,957 |
| Germany | 26,837,247 | 24,473,446 | -2,363,801 |
| Portugal | 18,303,925 | 17,974,226 | -329,699 |
| Netherlands | 17,885,076 | 14,466,223 | -3,418,853 |
| France | 12,016,686 | 10,450,570 | -1,566,116 |
| Spain | 5,078,026 | 2,284,299 | -2,793,727 |
| Belgium | 3,114,219 | 2,537,712 | -576,507 |
| Italy | 2,267,642 | 2,865,362 | +597,720 |
| Austria | 1,913,593 | 1,606,799 | -306,794 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Sweden | 64,150,492 |
| Germany | 56,475,803 |
| Finland | 50,352,933 |
| Portugal | 36,416,124 |
| Netherlands | 25,760,096 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sweden | 34,288,382 | 29,862,110 | -4,426,272 |
| Germany | 29,830,359 | 26,645,444 | -3,184,915 |
| Finland | 26,959,899 | 23,393,034 | -3,566,865 |
| Portugal | 18,526,627 | 17,889,497 | -637,130 |
| Netherlands | 15,186,565 | 10,573,531 | -4,613,034 |
| Poland | 7,135,093 | 6,755,136 | -379,957 |
| France | 5,405,703 | 5,038,498 | -367,205 |
| Spain | 5,436,629 | 2,701,631 | -2,734,998 |
| Italy | 3,098,412 | 3,692,820 | +594,408 |
| Austria | 3,482,808 | 2,515,448 | -967,360 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 16 |
| West Yorkshire | 14 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 10 |
| West Midlands | 10 |
| Kent | 7 |
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 | 13 | 7 | -6 |
| West Yorkshire | 13 | 11 | -2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 9 | 9 | +0 |
| West Midlands | 8 | 7 | -1 |
| Kent | 5 | 5 | +0 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 5 | 6 | +1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 6 | 3 | -3 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Greater Manchester | 5 | 2 | -3 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 5 | 4 | -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) | 188,642,996 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 103,373,703 |
| Other | 1,675,224 |
| Air transport | 554,044 |
| Road transport | 137,712 |
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) | 102,463,829 | 86,179,167 | -16,284,662 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 54,184,539 | 49,189,164 | -4,995,375 |
| Other | 668,625 | 1,006,599 | +337,974 |
| Air transport | 350,108 | 203,936 | -146,172 |
| Road transport | 3,226 | 134,486 | +131,260 |
| Rail transport | 0 | 74,466 | +74,466 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London | 105,830,709 |
| Immingham Docks | 70,949,360 |
| Dover | 34,700,475 |
| Liverpool Docks | 25,839,184 |
| Felixstowe | 15,942,277 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London | 55,477,151 | 50,353,558 | -5,123,593 |
| Immingham Docks | 40,330,657 | 30,618,703 | -9,711,954 |
| Dover | 16,583,593 | 18,116,882 | +1,533,289 |
| Liverpool Docks | 11,545,901 | 14,293,283 | +2,747,382 |
| Felixstowe | 8,796,396 | 7,145,881 | -1,650,515 |
| Harwich | 4,972,780 | 3,817,490 | -1,155,290 |
| London Gateway Port | 5,996,972 | 540,828 | -5,456,144 |
| Thamesport | 3,305,181 | 2,809,619 | -495,562 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,661,647 | 1,751,476 | +89,829 |
| Killingholme | 1,973,501 | 1,349,618 | -623,883 |
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 | 52 |
| Manufacture of paper and paper products | 39 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 18 |
| Printing and reproduction of recorded media | 17 |
| Other manufacturing | 10 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 33 |
| 2026-03 | 40 |
| 2026-02 | 42 |
| 2026-01 | 37 |
| 2025-12 | 37 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| BONG UK LIMITED | 57 |
| FORMICA LIMITED | 55 |
| VIDENDUM MEDIA SOLUTIONS UK LIMITED | 54 |
| ANTALIS LIMITED | 52 |
| DENMAUR INDEPENDENT PAPERS LIMITED | 52 |
| PREMIER PAPER GROUP LIMITED | 52 |
| CANON EUROPA NV | 52 |
| TULLIS RUSSELL COATERS LIMITED | 51 |
| CCL LABEL (ASHFORD) LIMITED | 50 |
| CPI ANTONY ROWE LTD | 50 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 58 |
| 1m-15m | 53 |
| 15m-54m | 28 |
| 0-1m | 13 |
| Other | 10 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 1,860,240 |
| United States | 1,083,959 |
| Luxembourg | 1,014,898 |
| Ireland | 1,013,074 |
| Netherlands | 934,225 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 590,631 | 1,269,609 | +678,978 |
| United States | 628,994 | 454,965 | -174,029 |
| Luxembourg | 93,666 | 921,232 | +827,566 |
| Ireland | 436,276 | 576,798 | +140,522 |
| Netherlands | 490,210 | 444,015 | -46,195 |
| India | 199,247 | 115,327 | -83,920 |
| Czechia | 163,521 | 147,373 | -16,148 |
| Italy | 110,551 | 199,728 | +89,177 |
| Canada | 160,586 | 90,114 | -70,472 |
| Germany | 59,897 | 131,475 | +71,578 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| XI | 2,472 |
| China | 36 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| XI | 1,077 | 1,395 | +318 |
| China | 36 | 0 | -36 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 6,473,355 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,231,642 |
| Air transport | 326,408 |
| Other | 2,508 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,531,252 | 3,942,103 | +1,410,851 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,283,149 | 948,493 | -334,656 |
| Air transport | 195,334 | 131,074 | -64,260 |
| Other | 1,113 | 1,395 | +282 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 4,056,094 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,480,501 |
| Immingham Docks | 785,255 |
| Holyhead | 599,244 |
| Felixstowe | 583,321 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,321,966 | 2,734,128 | +1,412,162 |
| Liverpool Docks | 826,468 | 654,033 | -172,435 |
| Immingham Docks | 349,370 | 435,885 | +86,515 |
| Holyhead | 210,502 | 388,742 | +178,240 |
| Felixstowe | 422,290 | 161,031 | -261,259 |
| Southampton | 289,593 | 127,172 | -162,421 |
| Hull | 172,122 | 78,024 | -94,098 |
| London Gateway Port | 99,350 | 147,504 | +48,154 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 56,563 | 88,718 | +32,155 |
| London | 32,671 | 55,428 | +22,757 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 480255
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Paper weighing between 40 and 150 grams per square meter, sold in rolls