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 | 44,615,386 |
| Finland | 15,581,100 |
| Czechia | 7,806,623 |
| Netherlands | 3,732,184 |
| United States | 3,217,964 |
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 | 27,429,012 | 17,186,374 | -10,242,638 |
| Finland | 9,123,349 | 6,457,751 | -2,665,598 |
| Czechia | 2,980,766 | 4,825,857 | +1,845,091 |
| Netherlands | 2,898,408 | 833,776 | -2,064,632 |
| United States | 1,356,774 | 1,861,190 | +504,416 |
| France | 2,814,349 | 25,245 | -2,789,104 |
| Germany | 828,256 | 409,066 | -419,190 |
| Portugal | 179,050 | 894,700 | +715,650 |
| Belgium | 741 | 661,992 | +661,251 |
| Italy | 252,457 | 132,284 | -120,173 |
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 | 45,924,429 |
| Finland | 14,854,317 |
| Czechia | 10,519,727 |
| United States | 2,981,471 |
| France | 2,242,598 |
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 | 28,738,055 | 17,186,374 | -11,551,681 |
| Finland | 7,734,574 | 7,119,743 | -614,831 |
| Czechia | 5,697,371 | 4,822,356 | -875,015 |
| United States | 1,120,281 | 1,861,190 | +740,909 |
| France | 2,125,964 | 116,634 | -2,009,330 |
| Germany | 1,344,565 | 426,209 | -918,356 |
| Netherlands | 413,972 | 705,023 | +291,051 |
| Portugal | 179,050 | 894,700 | +715,650 |
| China | 203,076 | 229,365 | +26,289 |
| Italy | 285,094 | 132,284 | -152,810 |
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 |
| Norfolk | 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 |
| Norfolk | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| East Central Scotland | 1 | 0 | -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) | 69,293,946 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 12,508,951 |
| Other | 333,530 |
| 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) | 40,991,359 | 28,302,587 | -12,688,772 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 7,207,710 | 5,301,241 | -1,906,469 |
| Other | 208,908 | 124,622 | -84,286 |
| Air transport | 5,034 | 19,224 | +14,190 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Medway | 46,219,753 |
| London | 16,650,880 |
| Eurotunnel | 9,410,506 |
| Dover | 4,505,756 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 2,412,983 |
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 | 28,621,224 | 17,598,529 | -11,022,695 |
| London | 9,380,547 | 7,270,333 | -2,110,214 |
| Eurotunnel | 6,450,463 | 2,960,043 | -3,490,420 |
| Dover | 1,854,320 | 2,651,436 | +797,116 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 668,333 | 1,744,650 | +1,076,317 |
| Southampton | 49,213 | 1,028,373 | +979,160 |
| London Gateway Port | 447,331 | 73,713 | -373,618 |
| Liverpool Docks | 419,833 | 12,711 | -407,122 |
| Felixstowe | 194,979 | 175,855 | -19,124 |
| 000 | 208,908 | 124,622 | -84,286 |
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 | 10 |
| Manufacture of paper and paper products | 5 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 2 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 1 |
| Dormant Company | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 7 |
| 2025-11 | 2 |
| 2025-10 | 7 |
| 2025-09 | 4 |
| 2025-08 | 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 | 9 |
| 15m-54m | 5 |
| 54m+ | 4 |
| 0-1m | 2 |
| 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 | 4,651,781 |
| France | 352,289 |
| India | 197,903 |
| Iraq | 98,826 |
| Netherlands | 96,394 |
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 | 2,776,187 | 1,875,594 | -900,593 |
| France | 110,142 | 242,147 | +132,005 |
| India | 150,659 | 47,244 | -103,415 |
| Iraq | 98,826 | 0 | -98,826 |
| Netherlands | 15,141 | 81,253 | +66,112 |
| Australia | 49,242 | 45,420 | -3,822 |
| Germany | 0 | 36,476 | +36,476 |
| Slovenia | 31,402 | 4,560 | -26,842 |
| Spain | 919 | 29,854 | +28,935 |
| United States | 2,439 | 17,504 | +15,065 |
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 | 41,451 |
| Italy | 4,469 |
| France | 770 |
| India | 669 |
| 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 | 29,414 | 12,037 | -17,377 |
| Italy | 4,469 | 0 | -4,469 |
| France | 386 | 384 | -2 |
| India | 377 | 292 | -85 |
| Turkey | 608 | 39 | -569 |
| Ireland | 200 | 43 | -157 |
| China | 22 | 0 | -22 |
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) | 5,158,739 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 465,577 |
| Other | 50,008 |
| Air transport | 9,675 |
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) | 2,903,830 | 2,254,909 | -648,921 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 319,771 | 145,806 | -173,965 |
| Other | 36,383 | 13,625 | -22,758 |
| Air transport | 6,047 | 3,628 | -2,419 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 2,153,221 |
| Holyhead | 1,857,284 |
| Fishguard | 311,911 |
| Dover | 303,468 |
| Felixstowe | 197,835 |
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 | 1,243,314 | 909,907 | -333,407 |
| Holyhead | 1,166,237 | 691,047 | -475,190 |
| Fishguard | 183,565 | 128,346 | -55,219 |
| Dover | 67,458 | 236,010 | +168,552 |
| Felixstowe | 191,708 | 6,127 | -185,581 |
| London Gateway Port | 101,156 | 93,591 | -7,565 |
| Heysham | 133,129 | 58,591 | -74,538 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 81,233 | 88,150 | +6,917 |
| Milford | 13,559 | 77,334 | +63,775 |
| Immingham Docks | 5,072 | 72,932 | +67,860 |
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