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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* 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 | 146,388,243 |
| Finland | 18,147,805 |
| Norway | 14,269,290 |
| Belgium | 8,050,864 |
| Canada | 941,595 |
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 | 76,043,982 | 70,344,261 | -5,699,721 |
| Finland | 7,216,328 | 10,931,477 | +3,715,149 |
| Norway | 8,069,230 | 6,200,060 | -1,869,170 |
| Belgium | 7,523,900 | 526,964 | -6,996,936 |
| Canada | 351,543 | 590,052 | +238,509 |
| Lithuania | 186,079 | 191,202 | +5,123 |
| Germany | 10,049 | 71,331 | +61,282 |
| Netherlands | 0 | 73,568 | +73,568 |
| Brazil | 0 | 48,862 | +48,862 |
| China | 19,227 | 7,717 | -11,510 |
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 | 145,591,254 |
| Finland | 24,998,933 |
| Norway | 16,111,277 |
| Canada | 941,595 |
| Belgium | 304,397 |
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 | 76,849,896 | 68,741,358 | -8,108,538 |
| Finland | 13,910,405 | 11,088,528 | -2,821,877 |
| Norway | 7,842,220 | 8,269,057 | +426,837 |
| Canada | 351,543 | 590,052 | +238,509 |
| Belgium | 147,633 | 156,764 | +9,131 |
| 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 | 19,227 | 7,717 | -11,510 |
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) | 166,104,013 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 22,363,437 |
| Air transport | 10,374 |
| Other | 110 |
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) | 87,806,986 | 78,297,027 | -9,509,959 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 11,669,219 | 10,694,218 | -975,001 |
| Air transport | 9,234 | 1,140 | -8,094 |
| Other | 89 | 21 | -68 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Medway | 127,700,410 |
| Immingham Docks | 38,824,534 |
| London | 19,964,417 |
| Felixstowe | 1,036,391 |
| Middlesbrough | 371,171 |
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 | 65,867,355 | +4,034,300 |
| Immingham Docks | 22,431,472 | 16,393,062 | -6,038,410 |
| London | 14,376,642 | 5,587,775 | -8,788,867 |
| Felixstowe | 385,721 | 650,670 | +264,949 |
| Middlesbrough | 179,969 | 191,202 | +11,233 |
| Killingholme | 129,671 | 142,374 | +12,703 |
| Dover | 129,997 | 71,331 | -58,666 |
| London Gateway Port | 0 | 48,862 | +48,862 |
| Purfleet | 0 | 26,215 | +26,215 |
| Southampton | 7,775 | 7,174 | -601 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 4 |
| 2026-03 | 5 |
| 2026-02 | 1 |
| 2026-01 | 1 |
| 2025-12 | 4 |
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 | 439,944 |
| Turkey | 117,955 |
| Netherlands | 90,747 |
| 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 | 207,573 | 232,371 | +24,798 |
| Turkey | 77,321 | 40,634 | -36,687 |
| Netherlands | 24,667 | 66,080 | +41,413 |
| 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 |
| Switzerland | 4,547 | 0 | -4,547 |
| China | 0 | 2,260 | +2,260 |
| United Arab Emirates | 0 | 1,083 | +1,083 |
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 | 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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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) | 635,916 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 130,625 |
| Air transport | 8,446 |
| Other | 3,320 |
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) | 263,041 | 372,875 | +109,834 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 77,321 | 53,304 | -24,017 |
| Air transport | 4,051 | 4,395 | +344 |
| Other | 2,833 | 487 | -2,346 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 353,477 |
| Felixstowe | 129,924 |
| Immingham Docks | 96,062 |
| Heysham | 69,492 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 49,713 |
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 | 198,741 | 154,736 | -44,005 |
| Felixstowe | 82,067 | 47,857 | -34,210 |
| Immingham Docks | 29,221 | 66,841 | +37,620 |
| Heysham | 879 | 68,613 | +67,734 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 9,753 | 39,960 | +30,207 |
| Dover | 5,312 | 22,436 | +17,124 |
| London | 9,269 | 12,232 | +2,963 |
| Holyhead | 5,120 | 8,535 | +3,415 |
| East Midlands Airport | 4,051 | 2,135 | -1,916 |
| 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