Import/export HS code 48025590: Medium-weight paper, 80 g/m² or more
Paper weighing 80 grams per square meter or more
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Sweden | 58,045,392 |
| Finland | 39,494,001 |
| Portugal | 30,122,674 |
| Netherlands | 24,585,992 |
| France | 18,821,201 |
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 | 30,718,731 | 27,326,661 | -3,392,070 |
| Finland | 21,853,694 | 17,640,307 | -4,213,387 |
| Portugal | 16,352,174 | 13,770,500 | -2,581,674 |
| Netherlands | 14,636,166 | 9,949,826 | -4,686,340 |
| France | 10,118,248 | 8,702,953 | -1,415,295 |
| Germany | 9,447,499 | 8,290,125 | -1,157,374 |
| Spain | 3,596,817 | 1,452,595 | -2,144,222 |
| Belgium | 2,331,410 | 2,046,910 | -284,500 |
| Italy | 1,483,257 | 2,237,817 | +754,560 |
| Austria | 1,829,338 | 1,573,380 | -255,958 |
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 | 58,284,941 |
| Finland | 38,420,472 |
| Portugal | 30,361,792 |
| Netherlands | 20,543,901 |
| Germany | 20,245,256 |
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 | 30,955,667 | 27,329,274 | -3,626,393 |
| Finland | 20,745,461 | 17,675,011 | -3,070,450 |
| Portugal | 16,541,774 | 13,820,018 | -2,721,756 |
| Netherlands | 12,482,517 | 8,061,384 | -4,421,133 |
| Germany | 11,832,907 | 8,412,349 | -3,420,558 |
| France | 5,238,065 | 4,928,811 | -309,254 |
| Poland | 4,944,719 | 4,954,298 | +9,579 |
| Spain | 3,943,316 | 1,794,116 | -2,149,200 |
| Austria | 3,194,174 | 2,414,358 | -779,816 |
| Italy | 2,167,560 | 2,853,182 | +685,622 |
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 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 10 |
| West Yorkshire | 10 |
| West Midlands | 9 |
| Kent | 6 |
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 | 10 | 6 | -4 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 9 | 9 | +0 |
| West Yorkshire | 9 | 7 | -2 |
| West Midlands | 7 | 6 | -1 |
| Kent | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 5 | 5 | +0 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 5 | 3 | -2 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| West Central Scotland | 1 | 4 | +3 |
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) | 135,797,701 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 75,743,342 |
| Other | 1,450,340 |
| Air transport | 439,697 |
| Road transport | 87,707 |
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) | 74,935,561 | 60,862,140 | -14,073,421 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 41,186,218 | 34,557,124 | -6,629,094 |
| Other | 651,160 | 799,180 | +148,020 |
| Air transport | 279,717 | 159,980 | -119,737 |
| Road transport | 0 | 87,707 | +87,707 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London | 89,343,121 |
| Immingham Docks | 36,248,122 |
| Dover | 23,111,765 |
| Liverpool Docks | 20,314,519 |
| Felixstowe | 11,908,425 |
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 | 46,843,411 | 42,499,710 | -4,343,701 |
| Immingham Docks | 22,301,557 | 13,946,565 | -8,354,992 |
| Dover | 11,316,587 | 11,795,178 | +478,591 |
| Liverpool Docks | 9,476,046 | 10,838,473 | +1,362,427 |
| Felixstowe | 6,780,071 | 5,128,354 | -1,651,717 |
| Harwich | 3,814,197 | 3,094,995 | -719,202 |
| Thamesport | 3,121,826 | 2,548,189 | -573,637 |
| London Gateway Port | 5,306,926 | 132,229 | -5,174,697 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,483,206 | 1,433,273 | -49,933 |
| Killingholme | 1,429,425 | 817,988 | -611,437 |
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 | 39 |
| Manufacture of paper and paper products | 27 |
| Printing and reproduction of recorded media | 14 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 9 |
| Other manufacturing | 8 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 22 |
| 2026-03 | 31 |
| 2026-02 | 28 |
| 2026-01 | 28 |
| 2025-12 | 27 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| CPI ANTONY ROWE LTD | 50 |
| BONG UK LIMITED | 50 |
| TULLIS RUSSELL COATERS LIMITED | 49 |
| VOW EUROPE LIMITED | 46 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 46 |
| 1m-15m | 41 |
| 15m-54m | 19 |
| 0-1m | 10 |
| Other | 4 |
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 | 1,075,571 |
| Ireland | 865,224 |
| Netherlands | 755,360 |
| France | 552,512 |
| Czechia | 297,538 |
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 | 621,542 | 454,029 | -167,513 |
| Ireland | 393,871 | 471,353 | +77,482 |
| Netherlands | 387,265 | 368,095 | -19,170 |
| France | 274,560 | 277,952 | +3,392 |
| Czechia | 163,521 | 134,017 | -29,504 |
| Italy | 97,722 | 168,003 | +70,281 |
| India | 199,247 | 59,176 | -140,071 |
| Canada | 160,586 | 90,114 | -70,472 |
| Australia | 118,454 | 61,863 | -56,591 |
| Thailand | 145,296 | 26,097 | -119,199 |
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) | 3,509,984 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,089,164 |
| Air transport | 279,280 |
| 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) | 1,850,222 | 1,659,762 | -190,460 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,283,149 | 806,015 | -477,134 |
| Air transport | 179,377 | 99,903 | -79,474 |
| 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 | 1,556,172 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,414,053 |
| Felixstowe | 545,341 |
| Holyhead | 538,460 |
| Immingham Docks | 532,947 |
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 | 845,934 | 710,238 | -135,696 |
| Liverpool Docks | 791,273 | 622,780 | -168,493 |
| Felixstowe | 420,205 | 125,136 | -295,069 |
| Holyhead | 203,292 | 335,168 | +131,876 |
| Immingham Docks | 220,613 | 312,334 | +91,721 |
| Southampton | 289,593 | 89,472 | -200,121 |
| Hull | 172,122 | 75,400 | -96,722 |
| London Gateway Port | 99,350 | 95,955 | -3,395 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 55,572 | 83,797 | +28,225 |
| ZLC | 64,183 | 2,833 | -61,350 |
Quick facts
HS code: 48025590
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Paper weighing 80 grams per square meter or more