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 | 55,439,856 |
| Finland | 35,596,130 |
| Portugal | 28,125,627 |
| Netherlands | 21,886,076 |
| France | 17,578,647 |
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 | 29,284,490 | 26,155,366 | -3,129,124 |
| Finland | 18,939,283 | 16,656,847 | -2,282,436 |
| Portugal | 15,964,000 | 12,161,627 | -3,802,373 |
| Netherlands | 13,592,777 | 8,293,299 | -5,299,478 |
| France | 10,236,243 | 7,342,404 | -2,893,839 |
| Germany | 9,896,629 | 7,026,290 | -2,870,339 |
| Spain | 3,429,382 | 1,103,573 | -2,325,809 |
| Belgium | 2,368,127 | 1,721,877 | -646,250 |
| Italy | 1,363,827 | 1,986,161 | +622,334 |
| Austria | 1,445,647 | 1,481,732 | +36,085 |
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 | 55,630,394 |
| Finland | 34,939,798 |
| Portugal | 28,355,318 |
| Germany | 18,913,933 |
| Netherlands | 18,291,785 |
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 | 29,341,487 | 26,288,907 | -3,052,580 |
| Finland | 18,248,247 | 16,691,551 | -1,556,696 |
| Portugal | 16,177,113 | 12,178,205 | -3,998,908 |
| Germany | 11,865,034 | 7,048,899 | -4,816,135 |
| Netherlands | 11,789,615 | 6,502,170 | -5,287,445 |
| Poland | 5,175,731 | 4,322,910 | -852,821 |
| France | 5,035,550 | 4,367,143 | -668,407 |
| Spain | 3,868,192 | 1,364,254 | -2,503,938 |
| Austria | 2,696,407 | 2,202,783 | -493,624 |
| Italy | 1,856,569 | 2,524,591 | +668,022 |
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 | 9 |
| West Yorkshire | 9 |
| West Midlands | 8 |
| 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 | 11 | 6 | -5 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 9 | 8 | -1 |
| West Yorkshire | 8 | 7 | -1 |
| West Midlands | 8 | 5 | -3 |
| Kent | 5 | 3 | -2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| 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) | 126,552,504 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 69,459,600 |
| Other | 1,268,400 |
| Air transport | 406,135 |
| Road transport | 129,759 |
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) | 71,065,021 | 55,487,483 | -15,577,538 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 38,739,575 | 30,720,025 | -8,019,550 |
| Other | 513,696 | 754,704 | +241,008 |
| Air transport | 239,605 | 166,530 | -73,075 |
| Road transport | 942 | 128,817 | +127,875 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London | 84,066,518 |
| Immingham Docks | 31,997,834 |
| Dover | 21,885,822 |
| Liverpool Docks | 19,955,957 |
| Felixstowe | 10,803,652 |
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 | 43,483,847 | 40,582,671 | -2,901,176 |
| Immingham Docks | 19,730,394 | 12,267,440 | -7,462,954 |
| Dover | 12,200,448 | 9,685,374 | -2,515,074 |
| Liverpool Docks | 9,716,726 | 10,239,231 | +522,505 |
| Felixstowe | 6,386,996 | 4,416,656 | -1,970,340 |
| Harwich | 4,106,701 | 2,455,129 | -1,651,572 |
| Thamesport | 3,274,267 | 2,063,099 | -1,211,168 |
| London Gateway Port | 4,755,552 | 149,714 | -4,605,838 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,181,252 | 1,442,985 | +261,733 |
| Purfleet | 814,526 | 1,111,500 | +296,974 |
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
|
38 |
|
Manufacture of paper and paper products
|
26 |
|
Printing and reproduction of recorded media
|
11 |
|
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 29 |
| 2026-04 | 22 |
| 2026-03 | 31 |
| 2026-02 | 28 |
| 2026-01 | 28 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| FORMICA LIMITED | 56 |
| VIDENDUM MEDIA SOLUTIONS UK LIMITED | 54 |
| ANTALIS LIMITED | 53 |
| DENMAUR INDEPENDENT PAPERS LIMITED | 53 |
| PREMIER PAPER GROUP LIMITED | 53 |
| CANON EUROPA NV | 53 |
| CPI ANTONY ROWE LTD | 51 |
| BONG UK LIMITED | 51 |
| TULLIS RUSSELL COATERS LIMITED | 50 |
| 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+ | 44 |
| 1m-15m | 38 |
| 15m-54m | 17 |
| 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 | 986,260 |
| Ireland | 838,428 |
| Netherlands | 641,941 |
| France | 534,125 |
| Czechia | 285,352 |
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 | 637,240 | 349,020 | -288,220 |
| Ireland | 505,315 | 333,113 | -172,202 |
| Netherlands | 289,831 | 352,110 | +62,279 |
| France | 284,791 | 249,334 | -35,457 |
| Czechia | 198,458 | 86,894 | -111,564 |
| India | 201,083 | 57,340 | -143,743 |
| Canada | 127,427 | 90,114 | -37,313 |
| Italy | 80,717 | 131,041 | +50,324 |
| Australia | 118,454 | 61,863 | -56,591 |
| Thailand | 132,580 | 0 | -132,580 |
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 | 2,405 |
| 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 | 1,402 | 1,003 | -399 |
| 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) | 3,222,068 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,882,846 |
| Air transport | 234,620 |
| Other | 2,441 |
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) | 1,876,883 | 1,345,185 | -531,698 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,233,731 | 649,115 | -584,616 |
| Air transport | 138,776 | 95,844 | -42,932 |
| Other | 1,438 | 1,003 | -435 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,409,754 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,274,711 |
| Holyhead | 531,933 |
| Felixstowe | 508,909 |
| Immingham Docks | 453,573 |
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 | 821,674 | 588,080 | -233,594 |
| Liverpool Docks | 790,161 | 484,550 | -305,611 |
| Holyhead | 306,834 | 225,099 | -81,735 |
| Felixstowe | 383,773 | 125,136 | -258,637 |
| Immingham Docks | 141,078 | 312,495 | +171,417 |
| Southampton | 264,739 | 74,794 | -189,945 |
| Hull | 156,426 | 57,225 | -99,201 |
| London Gateway Port | 129,373 | 59,123 | -70,250 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 48,556 | 80,621 | +32,065 |
| ZLC | 62,671 | 1,950 | -60,721 |
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