Import/export HS code 48041119: Unbleached kraft paper, heavy weight
Unbleached kraft paper weighing 175 g/m² or more. Perfect for heavy-duty packaging and industrial use
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 | 35,692,681 |
| United States | 15,464,181 |
| Portugal | 8,718,770 |
| Netherlands | 7,002,938 |
| Finland | 2,770,305 |
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 | 17,331,997 | 18,360,684 | +1,028,687 |
| United States | 3,768,949 | 11,695,232 | +7,926,283 |
| Portugal | 4,119,042 | 4,599,728 | +480,686 |
| Netherlands | 3,140,140 | 3,862,798 | +722,658 |
| Finland | 2,264,515 | 505,790 | -1,758,725 |
| Poland | 1,564,974 | 450,755 | -1,114,219 |
| Austria | 166,058 | 242,984 | +76,926 |
| France | 230,247 | 142,984 | -87,263 |
| Germany | 150,521 | 151,190 | +669 |
| China | 67,105 | 11,000 | -56,105 |
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 | 36,420,121 |
| United States | 15,464,181 |
| Portugal | 8,709,191 |
| Netherlands | 3,591,246 |
| France | 2,660,423 |
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 | 17,425,534 | 18,994,587 | +1,569,053 |
| United States | 3,768,949 | 11,695,232 | +7,926,283 |
| Portugal | 4,119,042 | 4,590,149 | +471,107 |
| Netherlands | 834,643 | 2,756,603 | +1,921,960 |
| France | 2,090,341 | 570,082 | -1,520,259 |
| Finland | 2,017,193 | 487,566 | -1,529,627 |
| Poland | 1,668,188 | 540,752 | -1,127,436 |
| Germany | 608,653 | 151,190 | -457,463 |
| Austria | 0 | 154,365 | +154,365 |
| China | 67,105 | 11,000 | -56,105 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 2 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 |
| Merseyside | 1 |
| Norfolk | 1 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Merseyside | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Norfolk | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| South East Wales | 1 | 0 | -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) | 69,929,937 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,677,809 |
| Other | 250,657 |
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) | 31,118,538 | 38,811,399 | +7,692,861 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,484,287 | 1,193,522 | -290,765 |
| Other | 220,850 | 29,807 | -191,043 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Medway | 36,889,215 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 21,627,886 |
| Dover | 4,381,864 |
| London | 2,754,916 |
| Eurotunnel | 2,051,171 |
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 | 17,630,266 | 19,258,949 | +1,628,683 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 7,756,146 | 13,871,740 | +6,115,594 |
| Dover | 1,852,696 | 2,529,168 | +676,472 |
| London | 2,263,046 | 491,870 | -1,771,176 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,209,997 | 841,174 | -368,823 |
| Goole | 1,448,530 | 430,653 | -1,017,877 |
| Liverpool Docks | 82,931 | 1,404,731 | +1,321,800 |
| Southampton | 27,077 | 820,618 | +793,541 |
| Immingham Docks | 175,701 | 131,773 | -43,928 |
| 000 | 220,850 | 29,807 | -191,043 |
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 | 5 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 3 |
| Manufacture of wood and of products of wood and cork, except furniture; manufacture of articles of straw and plaiting materials | 1 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-03 | 3 |
| 2026-02 | 1 |
| 2026-01 | 1 |
| 2025-11 | 3 |
| 2025-10 | 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+ | 4 |
| 15m-54m | 2 |
| 1m-15m | 2 |
| 0-1m | 1 |
| Other | 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 | 7,255,812 |
| Netherlands | 35,967 |
| Belgium | 26,327 |
| India | 3,900 |
| United States | 3,266 |
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 | 3,366,546 | 3,889,266 | +522,720 |
| Netherlands | 34,426 | 1,541 | -32,885 |
| Belgium | 3,338 | 22,989 | +19,651 |
| India | 0 | 3,900 | +3,900 |
| United States | 1,530 | 1,736 | +206 |
| Spain | 809 | 0 | -809 |
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) | 7,294,586 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 29,965 |
| Air transport | 1,530 |
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) | 3,385,165 | 3,909,421 | +524,256 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 19,954 | 10,011 | -9,943 |
| Air transport | 1,530 | 0 | -1,530 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 3,399,980 |
| Holyhead | 2,906,390 |
| Fishguard | 612,332 |
| Heysham | 196,927 |
| Milford | 141,919 |
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 | 1,522,390 | 1,877,590 | +355,200 |
| Holyhead | 1,452,481 | 1,453,909 | +1,428 |
| Fishguard | 260,854 | 351,478 | +90,624 |
| Heysham | 82,318 | 114,609 | +32,291 |
| Milford | 48,503 | 93,416 | +44,913 |
| Immingham Docks | 7,177 | 24,530 | +17,353 |
| Medway | 16,317 | 0 | -16,317 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 15,079 | 0 | -15,079 |
| Felixstowe | 0 | 3,900 | +3,900 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,530 | 0 | -1,530 |
Quick facts
HS code: 48041119
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Unbleached kraft paper weighing 175 g/m² or more. Perfect for heavy-duty packaging and industrial use