Import/export HS code 48026115: Lightweight mechanical fibre paper in rolls
Paper weighing less than 72 g/m², with more than 50% mechanical fibres by weight, sold in rolls
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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 | 135,562,354 |
| Finland | 17,875,659 |
| Norway | 13,695,277 |
| Belgium | 6,779,363 |
| Canada | 1,162,183 |
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 | 74,019,454 | 61,542,900 | -12,476,554 |
| Finland | 7,600,414 | 10,275,245 | +2,674,831 |
| Norway | 7,875,479 | 5,819,798 | -2,055,681 |
| Belgium | 6,432,316 | 347,047 | -6,085,269 |
| Canada | 585,884 | 576,299 | -9,585 |
| Lithuania | 181,942 | 181,605 | -337 |
| Germany | 10,049 | 71,331 | +61,282 |
| Netherlands | 27,918 | 45,650 | +17,732 |
| Brazil | 0 | 48,862 | +48,862 |
| China | 21,448 | 5,496 | -15,952 |
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 | 134,614,912 |
| Finland | 23,598,421 |
| Norway | 15,537,264 |
| Canada | 1,162,183 |
| Belgium | 279,615 |
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 | 74,684,512 | 59,930,400 | -14,754,112 |
| Finland | 13,323,176 | 10,275,245 | -3,047,931 |
| Norway | 7,676,387 | 7,860,877 | +184,490 |
| Canada | 585,884 | 576,299 | -9,585 |
| Belgium | 145,717 | 133,898 | -11,819 |
| Denmark | 227,010 | 0 | -227,010 |
| Germany | 100,004 | 71,331 | -28,673 |
| Brazil | 0 | 48,862 | +48,862 |
| France | 16,418 | 17,050 | +632 |
| China | 21,448 | 5,496 | -15,952 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 2 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 |
| Devon | 1 |
| Essex | 1 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Midlands | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Devon | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Essex | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Kent | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 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) | 154,490,450 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 21,216,994 |
| Air transport | 10,374 |
| Other | 81 |
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) | 85,046,059 | 69,444,391 | -15,601,668 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 11,743,067 | 9,473,927 | -2,269,140 |
| Air transport | 9,234 | 1,140 | -8,094 |
| Other | 60 | 21 | -39 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Medway | 119,798,757 |
| Immingham Docks | 35,644,324 |
| London | 18,109,147 |
| Felixstowe | 1,256,979 |
| Middlesbrough | 357,437 |
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 | 57,503,456 | -4,791,845 |
| Immingham Docks | 20,358,468 | 15,285,856 | -5,072,612 |
| London | 13,073,091 | 5,036,056 | -8,037,035 |
| Felixstowe | 620,062 | 636,917 | +16,855 |
| Middlesbrough | 175,832 | 181,605 | +5,773 |
| Killingholme | 127,755 | 119,508 | -8,247 |
| Dover | 125,052 | 71,331 | -53,721 |
| London Gateway Port | 0 | 48,862 | +48,862 |
| Purfleet | 0 | 26,215 | +26,215 |
| Southampton | 11,662 | 3,287 | -8,375 |
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
|
5 |
|
Manufacture of paper and paper products
|
2 |
|
Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
2 |
|
Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities
|
1 |
|
Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products
|
1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 4 |
| 2026-04 | 4 |
| 2026-03 | 5 |
| 2026-02 | 1 |
| 2026-01 | 1 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 5 |
| 1m-15m | 4 |
| 15m-54m | 2 |
| Other | 1 |
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 | 424,678 |
| Turkey | 117,955 |
| Netherlands | 84,512 |
| Germany | 60,079 |
| Italy | 29,087 |
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 | 208,420 | 216,258 | +7,838 |
| Turkey | 77,321 | 40,634 | -36,687 |
| Netherlands | 18,432 | 66,080 | +47,648 |
| Germany | 4,051 | 56,028 | +51,977 |
| Italy | 29,087 | 0 | -29,087 |
| Belgium | 0 | 24,835 | +24,835 |
| Austria | 0 | 5,843 | +5,843 |
| China | 0 | 2,260 | +2,260 |
| United Arab Emirates | 0 | 1,083 | +1,083 |
| Mexico | 1,052 | 0 | -1,052 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| 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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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) | 610,245 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 130,625 |
| Air transport | 8,446 |
| Other | 2,943 |
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) | 253,194 | 357,051 | +103,857 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 77,321 | 53,304 | -24,017 |
| Air transport | 5,103 | 3,343 | -1,760 |
| Other | 2,745 | 198 | -2,547 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 338,588 |
| Felixstowe | 129,924 |
| Immingham Docks | 89,827 |
| Heysham | 69,492 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 45,166 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 183,322 | 155,266 | -28,056 |
| Felixstowe | 82,067 | 47,857 | -34,210 |
| Immingham Docks | 22,986 | 66,841 | +43,855 |
| Heysham | 17,233 | 52,259 | +35,026 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 5,206 | 39,960 | +34,754 |
| Dover | 5,312 | 22,436 | +17,124 |
| London | 9,269 | 12,232 | +2,963 |
| Holyhead | 5,120 | 8,535 | +3,415 |
| East Midlands Airport | 5,103 | 1,083 | -4,020 |
| Harwich | 0 | 4,969 | +4,969 |
Quick facts
HS code: 48026115
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Paper weighing less than 72 g/m², with more than 50% mechanical fibres by weight, sold in rolls