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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Turkey | 6,110,292 |
| Sweden | 6,102,481 |
| China | 4,218,860 |
| Germany | 4,177,775 |
| Spain | 3,119,357 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turkey | 562,786 | 5,547,506 | +4,984,720 |
| Sweden | 2,580,453 | 3,522,028 | +941,575 |
| China | 282,030 | 3,936,830 | +3,654,800 |
| Germany | 2,992,169 | 1,185,606 | -1,806,563 |
| Spain | 2,831,516 | 287,841 | -2,543,675 |
| Belgium | 787,445 | 659,921 | -127,524 |
| Netherlands | 624,858 | 198,238 | -426,620 |
| France | 374,396 | 366,183 | -8,213 |
| Italy | 155,898 | 167,112 | +11,214 |
| Poland | 146,910 | 71,028 | -75,882 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Turkey | 6,255,271 |
| Sweden | 6,142,906 |
| China | 4,258,923 |
| Spain | 3,213,082 |
| Germany | 2,104,196 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turkey | 562,786 | 5,692,485 | +5,129,699 |
| Sweden | 2,619,889 | 3,523,017 | +903,128 |
| China | 306,138 | 3,952,785 | +3,646,647 |
| Spain | 3,007,358 | 205,724 | -2,801,634 |
| Germany | 1,681,594 | 422,602 | -1,258,992 |
| Belgium | 813,919 | 745,890 | -68,029 |
| Netherlands | 596,594 | 102,285 | -494,309 |
| United Kingdom | 310,791 | 126,926 | -183,865 |
| France | 216,982 | 192,875 | -24,107 |
| Poland | 144,110 | 65,634 | -78,476 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 6 |
| Inner London - West | 5 |
| West Midlands | 5 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 4 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 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 | 6 | 3 | -3 |
| Inner London - West | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| West Midlands | 2 | 5 | +3 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| West of England | 2 | 4 | +2 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Lancashire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 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) | 15,798,537 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 9,930,417 |
| Other | 1,987,071 |
| Air transport | 39,756 |
| Road transport | 13,344 |
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) | 3,571,099 | 12,227,438 | +8,656,339 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 6,909,284 | 3,021,133 | -3,888,151 |
| Other | 1,075,878 | 911,193 | -164,685 |
| Air transport | 13,392 | 26,364 | +12,972 |
| Road transport | 0 | 13,344 | +13,344 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 6,871,309 |
| Immingham Docks | 4,470,283 |
| Dover | 3,037,594 |
| Hull | 2,611,551 |
| 000 | 1,987,071 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 349,624 | 6,521,685 | +6,172,061 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,582,771 | 2,887,512 | +1,304,741 |
| Dover | 2,224,612 | 812,982 | -1,411,630 |
| Hull | 1,801,071 | 810,480 | -990,591 |
| 000 | 1,075,878 | 911,193 | -164,685 |
| London Gateway Port | 237,623 | 1,581,710 | +1,344,087 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 1,596,465 | 97,860 | -1,498,605 |
| Southampton | 240,299 | 1,362,219 | +1,121,920 |
| Liverpool Docks | 872,310 | 310,792 | -561,518 |
| Eurotunnel | 398,125 | 447,895 | +49,770 |
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
|
29 |
|
Manufacture of paper and paper products
|
16 |
|
Other manufacturing
|
6 |
|
Manufacture of textiles
|
5 |
|
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 13 |
| 2026-04 | 11 |
| 2026-03 | 13 |
| 2026-02 | 14 |
| 2026-01 | 14 |
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 | 25 |
| 54m+ | 21 |
| 15m-54m | 9 |
| 0-1m | 7 |
| Other | 3 |
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 | 230,249 |
| Germany | 186,949 |
| France | 119,499 |
| Romania | 116,227 |
| Spain | 60,841 |
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 | 157,068 | 73,181 | -83,887 |
| Germany | 64,417 | 122,532 | +58,115 |
| France | 65,927 | 53,572 | -12,355 |
| Romania | 58,400 | 57,827 | -573 |
| Spain | 23,312 | 37,529 | +14,217 |
| Estonia | 20,578 | 32,248 | +11,670 |
| Italy | 22,774 | 20,291 | -2,483 |
| Barbados | 29,268 | 4,191 | -25,077 |
| Czechia | 22,289 | 7,691 | -14,598 |
| Netherlands | 21,788 | 6,398 | -15,390 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Italy | 54,131 |
| Germany | 22,776 |
| Netherlands | 4,881 |
| Austria | 1,224 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | 54,131 | 0 | -54,131 |
| Germany | 22,776 | 0 | -22,776 |
| Netherlands | 3,258 | 1,623 | -1,635 |
| Austria | 1,224 | 0 | -1,224 |
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) | 799,427 |
| Other | 84,669 |
| Air transport | 84,313 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 37,384 |
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) | 369,104 | 430,323 | +61,219 |
| Other | 83,046 | 1,623 | -81,423 |
| Air transport | 45,218 | 39,095 | -6,123 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 30,031 | 7,353 | -22,678 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 527,490 |
| Immingham Docks | 98,997 |
| Holyhead | 97,489 |
| 000 | 84,669 |
| East Midlands Airport | 38,127 |
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 | 218,474 | 309,016 | +90,542 |
| Immingham Docks | 53,923 | 45,074 | -8,849 |
| Holyhead | 47,820 | 49,669 | +1,849 |
| 000 | 83,046 | 1,623 | -81,423 |
| East Midlands Airport | 15,266 | 22,861 | +7,595 |
| ZLC | 26,730 | 4,894 | -21,836 |
| London Gateway Port | 30,031 | 0 | -30,031 |
| Dover | 20,426 | 8,719 | -11,707 |
| Felixstowe | 14,896 | 14,081 | -815 |
| 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