Import/export HS code 480261: Paper in rolls
Paper sold in rolls, with specific weight and fibre content
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.
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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 | 148,834,351 |
| Finland | 18,147,805 |
| Norway | 14,589,360 |
| Belgium | 8,335,591 |
| Canada | 7,795,069 |
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 | 77,626,270 | 71,208,081 | -6,418,189 |
| Finland | 7,216,328 | 10,931,477 | +3,715,149 |
| Norway | 8,203,522 | 6,385,838 | -1,817,684 |
| Belgium | 7,787,291 | 548,300 | -7,238,991 |
| Canada | 4,154,980 | 3,640,089 | -514,891 |
| Portugal | 923,969 | 1,011,792 | +87,823 |
| India | 566,945 | 1,041,310 | +474,365 |
| United States | 802,922 | 565,314 | -237,608 |
| France | 330,011 | 71,419 | -258,592 |
| Germany | 294,394 | 101,027 | -193,367 |
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 | 148,020,428 |
| Finland | 24,998,933 |
| Norway | 16,431,347 |
| Canada | 8,479,284 |
| Portugal | 1,941,343 |
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 | 78,432,184 | 69,588,244 | -8,843,940 |
| Finland | 13,910,405 | 11,088,528 | -2,821,877 |
| Norway | 7,976,512 | 8,454,835 | +478,323 |
| Canada | 4,668,243 | 3,811,041 | -857,202 |
| Portugal | 923,969 | 1,017,374 | +93,405 |
| India | 566,945 | 1,041,310 | +474,365 |
| United States | 371,470 | 394,362 | +22,892 |
| Germany | 462,323 | 155,563 | -306,760 |
| Belgium | 411,024 | 156,764 | -254,260 |
| China | 211,341 | 152,468 | -58,873 |
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 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 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 | 6 | 5 | -1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 5 | 3 | -2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 3 | 5 | +2 |
| Inner London - East | 0 | 3 | +3 |
| 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 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 1 | 1 | +0 |
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) | 179,836,714 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 24,769,348 |
| Other | 105,601 |
| Air transport | 43,923 |
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) | 95,372,497 | 84,464,217 | -10,908,280 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 13,061,368 | 11,707,980 | -1,353,388 |
| Other | 57,751 | 47,850 | -9,901 |
| Air transport | 20,279 | 23,644 | +3,365 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Medway | 127,765,129 |
| Immingham Docks | 41,857,993 |
| London | 20,931,019 |
| Liverpool Docks | 6,691,377 |
| Southampton | 2,843,130 |
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 | 61,833,055 | 65,932,074 | +4,099,019 |
| Immingham Docks | 24,472,864 | 17,385,129 | -7,087,735 |
| London | 14,987,204 | 5,943,815 | -9,043,389 |
| Liverpool Docks | 3,774,226 | 2,917,151 | -857,075 |
| Southampton | 1,483,086 | 1,360,044 | -123,042 |
| Felixstowe | 867,007 | 1,009,195 | +142,188 |
| London Gateway Port | 17,472 | 728,548 | +711,076 |
| Dover | 335,302 | 129,782 | -205,520 |
| Middlesbrough | 179,969 | 191,202 | +11,233 |
| Newhaven | 142,031 | 223,372 | +81,341 |
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 | 11 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 9 |
| Other manufacturing | 7 |
| Printing and reproduction of recorded media | 6 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 9 |
| 2026-03 | 13 |
| 2026-02 | 9 |
| 2026-01 | 10 |
| 2025-12 | 10 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| ANTALIS LIMITED | 50 |
| I - SUB LIMITED | 33 |
| DALER-ROWNEY LIMITED | 33 |
| STORA ENSO UK LIMITED | 31 |
| WIGSTON PAPER LIMITED | 31 |
| HERITAGE ENVELOPES LIMITED | 26 |
| LINDENMEYR INTERNATIONAL LTD. | 25 |
| PACKAGING PRODUCTS (COATINGS) LTD | 25 |
| 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 | 24 |
| 54m+ | 19 |
| 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 | 846,390 |
| Italy | 355,638 |
| Germany | 280,410 |
| Israel | 221,661 |
| Turkey | 202,150 |
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 | 469,064 | 377,326 | -91,738 |
| Italy | 251,435 | 104,203 | -147,232 |
| Germany | 119,994 | 160,416 | +40,422 |
| Israel | 7,953 | 213,708 | +205,755 |
| Turkey | 100,950 | 101,200 | +250 |
| Slovenia | 107,048 | 32,056 | -74,992 |
| Poland | 7,241 | 113,359 | +106,118 |
| Netherlands | 30,217 | 69,111 | +38,894 |
| France | 27,741 | 12,227 | -15,514 |
| 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 | 451 |
| Taiwan | 171 |
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 | 252 | 199 | -53 |
| Taiwan | 80 | 91 | +11 |
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) | 1,830,062 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 512,781 |
| Air transport | 33,047 |
| Other | 6,998 |
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) | 951,462 | 878,600 | -72,862 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 180,059 | 332,722 | +152,663 |
| Air transport | 25,419 | 7,628 | -17,791 |
| Other | 3,161 | 3,837 | +676 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 729,017 |
| Liverpool Docks | 404,254 |
| Holyhead | 325,072 |
| Immingham Docks | 298,520 |
| 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 | 438,296 | 290,721 | -147,575 |
| Liverpool Docks | 241,946 | 162,308 | -79,638 |
| Holyhead | 196,446 | 128,626 | -67,820 |
| Immingham Docks | 75,833 | 222,687 | +146,854 |
| Felixstowe | 115,396 | 134,304 | +18,908 |
| London Gateway Port | 7,953 | 129,986 | +122,033 |
| Heysham | 26,131 | 82,555 | +56,424 |
| Dover | 5,312 | 22,436 | +17,124 |
| 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