Import/export HS code 48041111: Unbleached kraft paper, lightweight
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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 | 52,962,107 |
| Finland | 17,761,367 |
| Czechia | 9,846,732 |
| Netherlands | 4,443,352 |
| United States | 3,159,142 |
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 | 27,449,262 | 25,512,845 | -1,936,417 |
| Finland | 9,513,420 | 8,247,947 | -1,265,473 |
| Czechia | 3,199,459 | 6,647,273 | +3,447,814 |
| Netherlands | 2,737,632 | 1,705,720 | -1,031,912 |
| United States | 1,117,448 | 2,041,694 | +924,246 |
| France | 2,799,680 | 66,860 | -2,732,820 |
| Portugal | 178,019 | 1,426,645 | +1,248,626 |
| Germany | 859,690 | 422,906 | -436,784 |
| Belgium | 741 | 661,992 | +661,251 |
| Italy | 251,701 | 204,327 | -47,374 |
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 | 54,656,363 |
| Finland | 17,034,584 |
| Czechia | 12,621,595 |
| United States | 2,922,649 |
| France | 2,026,408 |
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 | 28,758,305 | 25,898,058 | -2,860,247 |
| Finland | 8,124,645 | 8,909,939 | +785,294 |
| Czechia | 5,916,064 | 6,705,531 | +789,467 |
| United States | 880,955 | 2,041,694 | +1,160,739 |
| France | 1,907,932 | 118,476 | -1,789,456 |
| Germany | 1,383,966 | 432,082 | -951,884 |
| Netherlands | 462,006 | 1,197,879 | +735,873 |
| Portugal | 178,019 | 1,426,645 | +1,248,626 |
| China | 222,557 | 304,577 | +82,020 |
| Italy | 270,924 | 204,327 | -66,597 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Merseyside | 3 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 3 |
| West Midlands | 3 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 2 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Merseyside | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| West Midlands | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| Norfolk | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Eastern Scotland | 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) | 81,228,117 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 14,646,193 |
| Other | 371,336 |
| Air transport | 24,258 |
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) | 41,138,904 | 40,089,213 | -1,049,691 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 7,327,592 | 7,318,601 | -8,991 |
| Other | 189,492 | 181,844 | -7,648 |
| Air transport | 8,189 | 16,069 | +7,880 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Medway | 55,179,642 |
| London | 18,889,588 |
| Eurotunnel | 9,622,572 |
| Dover | 6,542,033 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 2,906,453 |
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 | 28,683,840 | 26,495,802 | -2,188,038 |
| London | 9,766,254 | 9,123,334 | -642,920 |
| Eurotunnel | 6,541,705 | 3,080,867 | -3,460,838 |
| Dover | 1,822,629 | 4,719,404 | +2,896,775 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 668,333 | 2,238,120 | +1,569,787 |
| Southampton | 43,056 | 1,210,951 | +1,167,895 |
| London Gateway Port | 349,549 | 128,340 | -221,209 |
| Felixstowe | 214,460 | 214,594 | +134 |
| 000 | 189,492 | 181,844 | -7,648 |
| Liverpool Docks | 278,289 | 12,711 | -265,578 |
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 | 9 |
| Manufacture of paper and paper products | 5 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 3 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 1 |
| Computer programming, consultancy and related activities | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 5 |
| 2026-03 | 2 |
| 2026-02 | 5 |
| 2026-01 | 7 |
| 2025-12 | 3 |
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 | 8 |
| 15m-54m | 6 |
| 54m+ | 4 |
| 0-1m | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
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 | 5,393,530 |
| France | 361,567 |
| India | 208,472 |
| Iraq | 98,826 |
| Australia | 94,662 |
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 | 2,890,294 | 2,503,236 | -387,058 |
| France | 311,509 | 50,058 | -261,451 |
| India | 167,157 | 41,315 | -125,842 |
| Iraq | 98,826 | 0 | -98,826 |
| Australia | 49,242 | 45,420 | -3,822 |
| Netherlands | 75,482 | 17,946 | -57,536 |
| Germany | 8,065 | 36,360 | +28,295 |
| United States | 2,439 | 38,312 | +35,873 |
| Slovenia | 31,402 | 4,560 | -26,842 |
| Spain | 28,768 | 2,005 | -26,763 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| XI | 50,074 |
| Italy | 4,469 |
| India | 894 |
| France | 813 |
| Turkey | 647 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| XI | 30,324 | 19,750 | -10,574 |
| Italy | 4,469 | 0 | -4,469 |
| India | 282 | 612 | +330 |
| France | 433 | 380 | -53 |
| Turkey | 608 | 39 | -569 |
| Ireland | 200 | 125 | -75 |
| China | 22 | 131 | +109 |
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) | 5,908,835 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 500,560 |
| Other | 59,214 |
| Air transport | 11,640 |
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) | 3,313,562 | 2,595,273 | -718,289 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 338,312 | 162,248 | -176,064 |
| Other | 37,104 | 22,110 | -14,994 |
| Air transport | 6,047 | 5,593 | -454 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 2,565,334 |
| Holyhead | 2,051,738 |
| Fishguard | 377,372 |
| Dover | 312,746 |
| London Gateway Port | 211,189 |
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 | 1,284,700 | 1,280,634 | -4,066 |
| Holyhead | 1,210,542 | 841,196 | -369,346 |
| Fishguard | 184,519 | 192,853 | +8,334 |
| Dover | 268,825 | 43,921 | -224,904 |
| London Gateway Port | 109,831 | 101,358 | -8,473 |
| Heysham | 139,802 | 70,822 | -68,980 |
| Felixstowe | 194,785 | 3,050 | -191,735 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 112,173 | 62,783 | -49,390 |
| Milford | 33,627 | 98,877 | +65,250 |
| Immingham Docks | 69,111 | 11,595 | -57,516 |
Quick facts
HS code: 48041111
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Unbleached kraft paper weighing less than 150 g/m². Ideal for lightweight packaging and wrapping needs