Import/export HS code 48041115: Unbleached kraft paper, medium weight
Unbleached kraft paper weighing 150 g/m² or more but less than 175 g/m². Suitable for medium-duty packaging
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 | 40,988,686 |
| Portugal | 9,360,810 |
| United States | 8,137,145 |
| Finland | 7,146,118 |
| Netherlands | 4,146,391 |
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 | 22,475,548 | 18,513,138 | -3,962,410 |
| Portugal | 5,252,359 | 4,108,451 | -1,143,908 |
| United States | 981,171 | 7,155,974 | +6,174,803 |
| Finland | 3,810,056 | 3,336,062 | -473,994 |
| Netherlands | 3,388,025 | 758,366 | -2,629,659 |
| Germany | 1,126,818 | 1,888,966 | +762,148 |
| France | 411,209 | 2,676 | -408,533 |
| Austria | 187,607 | 34,746 | -152,861 |
| Iceland | 0 | 188,941 | +188,941 |
| Poland | 121,311 | 28,596 | -92,715 |
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 | 41,353,434 |
| Portugal | 9,360,810 |
| United States | 8,326,086 |
| Finland | 7,095,048 |
| Germany | 3,657,908 |
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 | 22,840,296 | 18,513,138 | -4,327,158 |
| Portugal | 5,252,359 | 4,108,451 | -1,143,908 |
| United States | 981,171 | 7,344,915 | +6,363,744 |
| Finland | 3,646,089 | 3,448,959 | -197,130 |
| Germany | 1,763,324 | 1,894,584 | +131,260 |
| France | 1,837,794 | 49,073 | -1,788,721 |
| Netherlands | 767,072 | 706,351 | -60,721 |
| Poland | 308,918 | 49,347 | -259,571 |
| Italy | 30,016 | 0 | -30,016 |
| Turkey | 0 | 15,556 | +15,556 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Lancashire | 1 |
| Merseyside | 1 |
| Norfolk | 1 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 1 |
| West Central Scotland | 1 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lancashire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Merseyside | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Norfolk | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| West Central Scotland | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| West Midlands | 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) | 71,785,361 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,776,062 |
| Other | 336,228 |
| Air transport | 17,081 |
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) | 35,823,389 | 35,961,972 | +138,583 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,609,221 | 166,841 | -1,442,380 |
| Other | 336,228 | 0 | -336,228 |
| Air transport | 0 | 17,081 | +17,081 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Medway | 45,351,541 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 14,824,759 |
| London | 7,468,210 |
| Southampton | 2,663,919 |
| Dover | 1,704,849 |
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 | 24,469,286 | 20,882,255 | -3,587,031 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 6,075,957 | 8,748,802 | +2,672,845 |
| London | 3,977,622 | 3,490,588 | -487,034 |
| Southampton | 0 | 2,663,919 | +2,663,919 |
| Dover | 1,483,659 | 221,190 | -1,262,469 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,140,913 | 100,346 | -1,040,567 |
| 000 | 336,228 | 0 | -336,228 |
| Harwich | 139,288 | 21,713 | -117,575 |
| Portsmouth | 96,704 | 0 | -96,704 |
| Immingham Docks | 28,682 | 0 | -28,682 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Manufacture of paper and paper products | 2 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 2 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 2 |
| Food and beverage service activities | 1 |
| Manufacture of food products | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 1 |
| 2025-11 | 2 |
| 2025-10 | 2 |
| 2025-09 | 2 |
| 2025-08 | 1 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| 0-1m | 1 |
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 | 5,608,550 |
| India | 34,602 |
| Netherlands | 2,991 |
| Belgium | 2,668 |
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 | 2,996,106 | 2,612,444 | -383,662 |
| India | 21,837 | 12,765 | -9,072 |
| Netherlands | 0 | 2,991 | +2,991 |
| Belgium | 753 | 1,915 | +1,162 |
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 | 10,029 |
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 | 10,029 | 0 | -10,029 |
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) | 5,601,968 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 36,814 |
| Other | 10,029 |
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) | 2,986,830 | 2,615,138 | -371,692 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 21,837 | 14,977 | -6,860 |
| Other | 10,029 | 0 | -10,029 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 2,726,500 |
| Holyhead | 2,340,552 |
| Fishguard | 353,798 |
| Milford | 122,979 |
| Heysham | 54,692 |
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 | 1,515,774 | 1,210,726 | -305,048 |
| Holyhead | 1,279,346 | 1,061,206 | -218,140 |
| Fishguard | 160,158 | 193,640 | +33,482 |
| Milford | 9,414 | 113,565 | +104,151 |
| Heysham | 21,385 | 33,307 | +11,922 |
| Felixstowe | 12,167 | 1,870 | -10,297 |
| Southampton | 3,740 | 8,898 | +5,158 |
| 000 | 10,029 | 0 | -10,029 |
| London Gateway Port | 5,930 | 1,997 | -3,933 |
| Immingham Docks | 0 | 4,906 | +4,906 |
Quick facts
HS code: 48041115
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Unbleached kraft paper weighing 150 g/m² or more but less than 175 g/m². Suitable for medium-duty packaging