Import/export HS code 480261: Paper in rolls
Paper sold in rolls, with specific weight and fibre content
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- It helps you understand the market size for your product in the UK.
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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 | 137,795,272 |
| Finland | 17,875,659 |
| Norway | 14,016,491 |
| Canada | 8,372,512 |
| Belgium | 7,007,888 |
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 | 75,551,398 | 62,243,874 | -13,307,524 |
| Finland | 7,600,414 | 10,275,245 | +2,674,831 |
| Norway | 7,994,842 | 6,021,649 | -1,973,193 |
| Canada | 4,917,795 | 3,454,717 | -1,463,078 |
| Belgium | 6,639,505 | 368,383 | -6,271,122 |
| Portugal | 876,709 | 891,725 | +15,016 |
| India | 626,517 | 980,604 | +354,087 |
| United States | 846,616 | 559,004 | -287,612 |
| Germany | 287,079 | 92,127 | -194,952 |
| Lithuania | 181,942 | 181,605 | -337 |
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 | 136,830,896 |
| Finland | 23,598,421 |
| Norway | 15,858,478 |
| Canada | 8,934,900 |
| Portugal | 1,774,016 |
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 | 76,198,731 | 60,632,165 | -15,566,566 |
| Finland | 13,323,176 | 10,275,245 | -3,047,931 |
| Norway | 7,795,750 | 8,062,728 | +266,978 |
| Canada | 5,309,231 | 3,625,669 | -1,683,562 |
| Portugal | 878,153 | 895,863 | +17,710 |
| India | 626,517 | 980,604 | +354,087 |
| United States | 431,702 | 388,052 | -43,650 |
| Germany | 410,867 | 140,468 | -270,399 |
| Belgium | 352,906 | 133,898 | -219,008 |
| China | 196,836 | 146,223 | -50,613 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 8 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 6 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 5 |
| Inner London - East | 3 |
| Outer London - South | 3 |
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 | 7 | 4 | -3 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 5 | 3 | -2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 3 | 5 | +2 |
| Inner London - East | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| Outer London - South | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| West Midlands | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Devon | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Kent | 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) | 168,160,178 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 23,434,739 |
| Other | 100,082 |
| Air transport | 41,101 |
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) | 92,920,046 | 75,240,132 | -17,679,914 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 13,113,394 | 10,321,345 | -2,792,049 |
| Other | 60,041 | 40,041 | -20,000 |
| Air transport | 24,544 | 16,557 | -7,987 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Medway | 119,869,167 |
| Immingham Docks | 38,426,927 |
| London | 18,982,884 |
| Liverpool Docks | 6,016,170 |
| Southampton | 3,692,502 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medway | 62,295,301 | 57,573,866 | -4,721,435 |
| Immingham Docks | 22,274,166 | 16,152,761 | -6,121,405 |
| London | 13,661,604 | 5,321,280 | -8,340,324 |
| Liverpool Docks | 4,154,702 | 1,861,468 | -2,293,234 |
| Southampton | 1,582,606 | 2,109,896 | +527,290 |
| Felixstowe | 1,070,387 | 917,545 | -152,842 |
| London Gateway Port | 42,188 | 828,475 | +786,287 |
| Dover | 309,459 | 116,492 | -192,967 |
| Middlesbrough | 175,832 | 181,605 | +5,773 |
| Newhaven | 155,054 | 195,737 | +40,683 |
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 |
|
Manufacture of paper and paper products
|
10 |
|
Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
9 |
|
Other manufacturing
|
7 |
|
Printing and reproduction of recorded media
|
7 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 12 |
| 2026-04 | 9 |
| 2026-03 | 13 |
| 2026-02 | 9 |
| 2026-01 | 10 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| ANTALIS LIMITED | 51 |
| DALER-ROWNEY LIMITED | 34 |
| I - SUB LIMITED | 34 |
| STORA ENSO UK LIMITED | 32 |
| WIGSTON PAPER LIMITED | 32 |
| LINDENMEYR INTERNATIONAL LTD. | 26 |
| PACKAGING PRODUCTS (COATINGS) LTD | 26 |
| HERITAGE ENVELOPES LIMITED | 26 |
| SEAWHITE OF BRIGHTON LIMITED | 24 |
| STORA ENSO PAPER UK LIMITED | 24 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 23 |
| 54m+ | 20 |
| 15m-54m | 8 |
| Other | 3 |
| 0-1m | 2 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 818,233 |
| Italy | 352,840 |
| Germany | 284,802 |
| Israel | 221,661 |
| Turkey | 201,125 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 481,453 | 336,780 | -144,673 |
| Italy | 262,696 | 90,144 | -172,552 |
| Germany | 128,383 | 156,419 | +28,036 |
| Israel | 32,212 | 189,449 | +157,237 |
| Turkey | 141,066 | 60,059 | -81,007 |
| Poland | 7,241 | 113,359 | +106,118 |
| Slovenia | 82,776 | 32,056 | -50,720 |
| Netherlands | 23,982 | 69,111 | +45,129 |
| France | 30,516 | 7,792 | -22,724 |
| Belgium | 0 | 24,835 | +24,835 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Indonesia | 430 |
| Taiwan | 140 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indonesia | 249 | 181 | -68 |
| Taiwan | 51 | 89 | +38 |
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) | 1,772,681 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 517,394 |
| Air transport | 32,022 |
| Other | 8,018 |
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) | 975,128 | 797,553 | -177,575 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 220,549 | 296,845 | +76,296 |
| Air transport | 25,446 | 6,576 | -18,870 |
| Other | 4,165 | 3,853 | -312 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 705,763 |
| Liverpool Docks | 389,365 |
| Holyhead | 312,069 |
| Immingham Docks | 272,514 |
| Felixstowe | 249,700 |
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 | 455,527 | 250,236 | -205,291 |
| Liverpool Docks | 226,527 | 162,838 | -63,689 |
| Holyhead | 208,181 | 103,888 | -104,293 |
| Immingham Docks | 49,827 | 222,687 | +172,860 |
| Felixstowe | 156,537 | 93,163 | -63,374 |
| London Gateway Port | 32,212 | 117,256 | +85,044 |
| Heysham | 42,485 | 66,201 | +23,716 |
| Dover | 5,312 | 40,430 | +35,118 |
| Harwich | 0 | 25,467 | +25,467 |
| London | 9,269 | 12,232 | +2,963 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 480261
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Paper sold in rolls, with specific weight and fibre content