Import/export HS code 48030039: Heavier sanitary paper, over 25 g/m²
Sanitary paper weighing more than 25 grams per square meter
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 | 6,630,284 |
| Spain | 4,650,282 |
| Germany | 4,309,964 |
| China | 2,360,097 |
| Turkey | 2,031,854 |
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 | 2,732,149 | 3,898,135 | +1,165,986 |
| Spain | 4,007,560 | 642,722 | -3,364,838 |
| Germany | 3,240,508 | 1,069,456 | -2,171,052 |
| China | 432,788 | 1,927,309 | +1,494,521 |
| Turkey | 655,924 | 1,375,930 | +720,006 |
| Belgium | 774,693 | 607,844 | -166,849 |
| France | 505,974 | 339,091 | -166,883 |
| Netherlands | 621,191 | 156,837 | -464,354 |
| Portugal | 455,656 | 0 | -455,656 |
| Italy | 166,322 | 175,984 | +9,662 |
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 | 6,644,031 |
| Spain | 5,143,851 |
| China | 2,398,090 |
| Germany | 2,290,084 |
| Turkey | 2,163,686 |
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 | 2,732,149 | 3,911,882 | +1,179,733 |
| Spain | 4,724,391 | 419,460 | -4,304,931 |
| China | 460,249 | 1,937,841 | +1,477,592 |
| Germany | 1,870,503 | 419,581 | -1,450,922 |
| Turkey | 655,924 | 1,507,762 | +851,838 |
| Belgium | 802,579 | 702,674 | -99,905 |
| Netherlands | 576,881 | 152,673 | -424,208 |
| France | 301,956 | 183,859 | -118,097 |
| United Kingdom | 200,892 | 236,825 | +35,933 |
| United States | 109,834 | 93,137 | -16,697 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 6 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 6 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 4 |
| Inner London - West | 4 |
| West Midlands | 4 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 6 | 6 | +0 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Inner London - West | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| West Midlands | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 3 | 0 | -3 |
| West of England | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
Import volume by transport
What this shows: Import value by transport mode used to bring goods into the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 12,329,296 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 10,148,830 |
| Other | 1,869,022 |
| Air transport | 41,416 |
| Road transport | 1,831 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 8,446,146 | 3,883,150 | -4,562,996 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,296,179 | 5,852,651 | +1,556,472 |
| Other | 1,133,764 | 735,258 | -398,506 |
| Air transport | 13,374 | 28,042 | +14,668 |
| Road transport | 0 | 1,831 | +1,831 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 3,796,038 |
| Hull | 3,702,365 |
| Dover | 3,302,134 |
| Felixstowe | 2,681,394 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 2,241,907 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 990,960 | 2,805,078 | +1,814,118 |
| Hull | 2,439,390 | 1,262,975 | -1,176,415 |
| Dover | 2,435,353 | 866,781 | -1,568,572 |
| Felixstowe | 447,872 | 2,233,522 | +1,785,650 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 1,919,356 | 322,551 | -1,596,805 |
| 000 | 1,133,764 | 735,258 | -398,506 |
| Liverpool Docks | 885,389 | 421,256 | -464,133 |
| London Gateway Port | 237,623 | 914,886 | +677,263 |
| Eurotunnel | 443,876 | 386,750 | -57,126 |
| Portsmouth | 738,699 | 12,898 | -725,801 |
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 | 24 |
| Manufacture of paper and paper products | 16 |
| Other manufacturing | 6 |
| Manufacture of textiles | 4 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 4 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 14 |
| 2025-11 | 12 |
| 2025-10 | 17 |
| 2025-09 | 13 |
| 2025-08 | 13 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 21 |
| 54m+ | 19 |
| 15m-54m | 9 |
| 0-1m | 7 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 596,492 |
| Germany | 124,243 |
| France | 115,390 |
| Romania | 107,089 |
| Estonia | 42,452 |
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 | 539,588 | 56,904 | -482,684 |
| Germany | 40,984 | 83,259 | +42,275 |
| France | 63,550 | 51,840 | -11,710 |
| Romania | 55,726 | 51,363 | -4,363 |
| Estonia | 19,966 | 22,486 | +2,520 |
| Czechia | 29,844 | 6,899 | -22,945 |
| Spain | 17,259 | 15,832 | -1,427 |
| Portugal | 16,213 | 15,195 | -1,018 |
| Netherlands | 24,561 | 6,398 | -18,163 |
| Italy | 20,398 | 10,553 | -9,845 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 325,522 |
| Italy | 115,261 |
| Austria | 16,571 |
| Netherlands | 3,258 |
| XI | 103 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 325,522 | 0 | -325,522 |
| Italy | 115,261 | 0 | -115,261 |
| Austria | 16,571 | 0 | -16,571 |
| Netherlands | 0 | 3,258 | +3,258 |
| XI | 103 | 0 | -103 |
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) | 658,574 |
| Other | 466,049 |
| Air transport | 68,527 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 34,584 |
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) | 345,583 | 312,991 | -32,592 |
| Other | 462,791 | 3,258 | -459,533 |
| Air transport | 45,329 | 23,198 | -22,131 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,154 | 32,430 | +30,276 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| 000 | 466,049 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 410,110 |
| Immingham Docks | 94,594 |
| Holyhead | 87,463 |
| East Midlands Airport | 33,098 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| 000 | 462,791 | 3,258 | -459,533 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 220,596 | 189,514 | -31,082 |
| Immingham Docks | 28,496 | 66,098 | +37,602 |
| Holyhead | 49,262 | 38,201 | -11,061 |
| East Midlands Airport | 16,599 | 16,499 | -100 |
| ZLC | 25,508 | 6,699 | -18,809 |
| London Gateway Port | 763 | 29,268 | +28,505 |
| Felixstowe | 14,629 | 13,687 | -942 |
| Dover | 20,426 | 6,421 | -14,005 |
| Liverpool Docks | 13,565 | 0 | -13,565 |
Quick facts
HS code: 48030039
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Sanitary paper weighing more than 25 grams per square meter