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 | 6,385,980 |
| Turkey | 4,999,341 |
| Germany | 4,238,703 |
| China | 3,694,100 |
| Spain | 3,489,895 |
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 | 2,716,520 | 3,669,460 | +952,940 |
| Turkey | 543,510 | 4,455,831 | +3,912,321 |
| Germany | 3,074,432 | 1,164,271 | -1,910,161 |
| China | 313,064 | 3,381,036 | +3,067,972 |
| Spain | 3,026,866 | 463,029 | -2,563,837 |
| Belgium | 761,198 | 729,825 | -31,373 |
| France | 502,891 | 338,876 | -164,015 |
| Netherlands | 622,449 | 166,340 | -456,109 |
| Italy | 154,399 | 173,082 | +18,683 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Sweden | 6,399,727 |
| Turkey | 5,144,320 |
| China | 3,732,862 |
| Spain | 3,581,037 |
| Germany | 2,193,400 |
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 | 2,755,956 | 3,643,771 | +887,815 |
| Turkey | 543,510 | 4,600,810 | +4,057,300 |
| China | 337,172 | 3,395,690 | +3,058,518 |
| Spain | 3,235,651 | 345,386 | -2,890,265 |
| Germany | 1,794,727 | 398,673 | -1,396,054 |
| Belgium | 802,456 | 820,915 | +18,459 |
| Netherlands | 602,585 | 100,462 | -502,123 |
| France | 293,012 | 167,218 | -125,794 |
| United Kingdom | 272,461 | 165,256 | -107,205 |
| 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 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 6 |
| Inner London - West | 5 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 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 | 6 | 3 | -3 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 6 | 6 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| West Midlands | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| West of England | 2 | 4 | +2 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Lancashire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 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) | 14,151,252 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 10,771,756 |
| Other | 1,990,995 |
| Air transport | 39,756 |
| Road transport | 9,597 |
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) | 3,449,573 | 10,701,679 | +7,252,106 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 7,549,106 | 3,222,650 | -4,326,456 |
| Other | 1,075,657 | 915,338 | -160,319 |
| Air transport | 13,392 | 26,364 | +12,972 |
| Road transport | 0 | 9,597 | +9,597 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 5,636,820 |
| Immingham Docks | 4,351,700 |
| Dover | 3,164,887 |
| Hull | 2,982,723 |
| 000 | 1,990,995 |
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 | 330,348 | 5,306,472 | +4,976,124 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,343,434 | 3,008,266 | +1,664,832 |
| Dover | 2,353,821 | 811,066 | -1,542,755 |
| Hull | 2,178,044 | 804,679 | -1,373,365 |
| 000 | 1,075,657 | 915,338 | -160,319 |
| London Gateway Port | 237,623 | 1,581,710 | +1,344,087 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 1,634,164 | 175,013 | -1,459,151 |
| Southampton | 271,333 | 933,710 | +662,377 |
| Liverpool Docks | 774,275 | 408,827 | -365,448 |
| Eurotunnel | 409,338 | 513,752 | +104,414 |
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 | 28 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 11 |
| 2026-03 | 13 |
| 2026-02 | 14 |
| 2026-01 | 14 |
| 2025-12 | 15 |
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 | 24 |
| 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 | 359,580 |
| Germany | 187,439 |
| France | 119,807 |
| Romania | 107,689 |
| Spain | 56,061 |
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 | 283,931 | 75,649 | -208,282 |
| Germany | 66,080 | 121,359 | +55,279 |
| France | 62,357 | 57,450 | -4,907 |
| Romania | 53,039 | 54,650 | +1,611 |
| Spain | 22,130 | 33,931 | +11,801 |
| Estonia | 19,326 | 32,666 | +13,340 |
| Italy | 21,460 | 25,620 | +4,160 |
| Czechia | 27,668 | 7,691 | -19,977 |
| Barbados | 29,268 | 4,191 | -25,077 |
| Portugal | 10,721 | 18,289 | +7,568 |
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 | 115,791 |
| Italy | 79,630 |
| Austria | 5,808 |
| Netherlands | 4,881 |
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 | 115,791 | 0 | -115,791 |
| Italy | 79,630 | 0 | -79,630 |
| Austria | 5,808 | 0 | -5,808 |
| Netherlands | 3,258 | 1,623 | -1,635 |
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) | 803,651 |
| Other | 208,322 |
| Air transport | 84,235 |
| 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) | 366,965 | 436,686 | +69,721 |
| Other | 206,699 | 1,623 | -205,076 |
| Air transport | 42,992 | 41,243 | -1,749 |
| 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 | 527,131 |
| 000 | 208,322 |
| Holyhead | 103,245 |
| Immingham Docks | 98,997 |
| East Midlands Airport | 38,049 |
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 | 211,803 | 315,328 | +103,525 |
| 000 | 206,699 | 1,623 | -205,076 |
| Holyhead | 52,352 | 50,893 | -1,459 |
| Immingham Docks | 53,923 | 45,074 | -8,849 |
| East Midlands Airport | 13,944 | 24,105 | +10,161 |
| ZLC | 25,826 | 5,798 | -20,028 |
| London Gateway Port | 30,031 | 0 | -30,031 |
| Felixstowe | 14,896 | 14,081 | -815 |
| Dover | 20,426 | 7,546 | -12,880 |
| 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