Import/export HS code 48042110: Unbleached kraft paper, 80% coniferous fibers
Unbleached kraft paper with at least 80% coniferous fibers. Used for high-strength packaging and industrial applications
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 | 25,481,289 |
| Spain | 8,282,376 |
| Finland | 4,837,329 |
| Estonia | 3,457,235 |
| France | 3,060,214 |
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 | 13,568,195 | 11,913,094 | -1,655,101 |
| Spain | 5,146,308 | 3,136,068 | -2,010,240 |
| Finland | 3,527,913 | 1,309,416 | -2,218,497 |
| Estonia | 2,135,601 | 1,321,634 | -813,967 |
| France | 1,544,743 | 1,515,471 | -29,272 |
| Czechia | 1,439,850 | 1,245,865 | -193,985 |
| Netherlands | 630,133 | 1,077,728 | +447,595 |
| Austria | 572,709 | 73,613 | -499,096 |
| Poland | 319,880 | 158,530 | -161,350 |
| Belgium | 328,587 | 20,983 | -307,604 |
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 | 25,516,323 |
| Spain | 7,634,701 |
| Finland | 5,186,899 |
| Estonia | 3,879,542 |
| Czechia | 2,468,971 |
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 | 13,538,736 | 11,977,587 | -1,561,149 |
| Spain | 4,722,373 | 2,912,328 | -1,810,045 |
| Finland | 3,856,500 | 1,330,399 | -2,526,101 |
| Estonia | 2,580,935 | 1,298,607 | -1,282,328 |
| Czechia | 1,229,163 | 1,239,808 | +10,645 |
| France | 1,305,139 | 1,081,096 | -224,043 |
| Poland | 784,781 | 1,076,593 | +291,812 |
| Germany | 217,483 | 12,733 | -204,750 |
| Austria | 212,229 | 4,614 | -207,615 |
| South Africa | 1,710 | 80,285 | +78,575 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 4 |
| West Midlands | 3 |
| Eastern Scotland | 2 |
| Lancashire | 2 |
| Merseyside | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| West Midlands | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Eastern Scotland | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Lancashire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Merseyside | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Devon | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 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) | 36,596,400 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 12,997,424 |
| Other | 1,726,035 |
| Air transport | 22,545 |
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) | 21,713,459 | 14,882,941 | -6,830,518 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 6,877,151 | 6,120,273 | -756,878 |
| Other | 929,342 | 796,693 | -132,649 |
| Air transport | 7,480 | 15,065 | +7,585 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Hull | 18,382,617 |
| Immingham Docks | 8,962,129 |
| Liverpool Docks | 6,273,089 |
| London | 5,412,880 |
| Middlesbrough | 2,988,383 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hull | 9,306,112 | 9,076,505 | -229,607 |
| Immingham Docks | 5,031,482 | 3,930,647 | -1,100,835 |
| Liverpool Docks | 4,210,343 | 2,062,746 | -2,147,597 |
| London | 3,966,363 | 1,446,517 | -2,519,846 |
| Middlesbrough | 1,926,910 | 1,061,473 | -865,437 |
| Dover | 1,149,751 | 1,566,588 | +416,837 |
| 000 | 929,342 | 796,693 | -132,649 |
| Portsmouth | 1,032,427 | 168,072 | -864,355 |
| Newhaven | 113,356 | 838,977 | +725,621 |
| Killingholme | 469,270 | 81,357 | -387,913 |
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
|
15 |
|
Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
9 |
|
Manufacture of rubber and plastic products
|
3 |
|
Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities
|
2 |
|
Office administrative, office support and other business support activities
|
2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 12 |
| 2026-04 | 14 |
| 2026-03 | 13 |
| 2026-02 | 13 |
| 2026-01 | 13 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| WELTON BIBBY AND BARON LIMITED | 53 |
| EAST RIDING SACKS LIMITED | 48 |
| FORUM PACKAGING LIMITED | 45 |
| EURO PACKAGING UK LIMITED | 34 |
| STOROPACK UK LIMITED | 34 |
| STORA ENSO UK LIMITED | 28 |
| EGGER (UK) LIMITED | 28 |
| MACFARLANE GROUP PLC | 27 |
| MARTIN-BROWER UK LTD | 26 |
| ANTALIS LIMITED | 21 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 14 |
| 15m-54m | 10 |
| 1m-15m | 6 |
| Other | 3 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 362,001 |
| Poland | 57,992 |
| Lebanon | 28,557 |
| Czechia | 20,186 |
| Ireland | 14,282 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 272,837 | 89,164 | -183,673 |
| Poland | 33,663 | 24,329 | -9,334 |
| Lebanon | 28,557 | 0 | -28,557 |
| Czechia | 0 | 20,186 | +20,186 |
| Ireland | 11,111 | 3,171 | -7,940 |
| United States | 1,200 | 1,617 | +417 |
| Belgium | 2,359 | 0 | -2,359 |
| Italy | 679 | 0 | -679 |
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) | 455,140 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 30,916 |
| Air transport | 2,817 |
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) | 318,290 | 136,850 | -181,440 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 30,916 | 0 | -30,916 |
| Air transport | 1,200 | 1,617 | +417 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 377,394 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 35,874 |
| Liverpool Docks | 28,557 |
| Hull | 20,186 |
| Holyhead | 14,282 |
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 | 288,230 | 89,164 | -199,066 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 20,629 | 15,245 | -5,384 |
| Liverpool Docks | 28,557 | 0 | -28,557 |
| Hull | 0 | 20,186 | +20,186 |
| Holyhead | 11,111 | 3,171 | -7,940 |
| London | 679 | 4,251 | +3,572 |
| Harwich | 0 | 4,833 | +4,833 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 0 | 1,617 | +1,617 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,200 | 0 | -1,200 |
Quick facts
HS code: 48042110
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Unbleached kraft paper with at least 80% coniferous fibers. Used for high-strength packaging and industrial applications