Import/export HS code 48042910: Kraft paper, 80% coniferous fibers
Kraft paper with at least 80% coniferous fibers. Ideal for high-strength 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 | 11,610,041 |
| Finland | 4,773,597 |
| Spain | 2,530,937 |
| Austria | 1,111,026 |
| Czechia | 918,543 |
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 | 6,343,593 | 5,266,448 | -1,077,145 |
| Finland | 2,060,545 | 2,713,052 | +652,507 |
| Spain | 116,407 | 2,414,530 | +2,298,123 |
| Austria | 454,645 | 656,381 | +201,736 |
| Czechia | 403,457 | 515,086 | +111,629 |
| Belgium | 360,722 | 189,489 | -171,233 |
| Germany | 197,132 | 221,527 | +24,395 |
| United States | 89,397 | 0 | -89,397 |
| Malaysia | 0 | 11,080 | +11,080 |
| Netherlands | 4,265 | 0 | -4,265 |
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 | 14,187,552 |
| Spain | 2,530,937 |
| Finland | 2,212,744 |
| Czechia | 1,008,498 |
| France | 614,202 |
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 | 7,428,702 | 6,758,850 | -669,852 |
| Spain | 116,407 | 2,414,530 | +2,298,123 |
| Finland | 1,176,302 | 1,036,442 | -139,860 |
| Czechia | 447,115 | 561,383 | +114,268 |
| France | 92,029 | 522,173 | +430,144 |
| Germany | 171,727 | 1,242 | -170,485 |
| Netherlands | 0 | 28,585 | +28,585 |
| Malaysia | 0 | 11,080 | +11,080 |
| United States | 4,265 | 0 | -4,265 |
| China | 3,275 | 0 | -3,275 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Cumbria | 1 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 1 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 1 |
| Lincolnshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cumbria | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Lincolnshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Merseyside | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Northern Ireland | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| 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) | 17,921,174 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,740,281 |
| Other | 1,246,924 |
| Road transport | 112,652 |
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) | 8,504,508 | 9,416,666 | +912,158 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 822,662 | 1,917,619 | +1,094,957 |
| Other | 593,616 | 653,308 | +59,692 |
| Road transport | 112,652 | 0 | -112,652 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 11,400,115 |
| London | 5,475,140 |
| Liverpool Docks | 2,502,531 |
| 000 | 1,246,924 |
| Dover | 498,984 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 6,131,935 | 5,268,180 | -863,755 |
| London | 2,421,267 | 3,053,873 | +632,606 |
| Liverpool Docks | 94,109 | 2,408,422 | +2,314,313 |
| 000 | 593,616 | 653,308 | +59,692 |
| Dover | 236,456 | 262,528 | +26,072 |
| Hull | 192,866 | 236,072 | +43,206 |
| Killingholme | 108,603 | 16,435 | -92,168 |
| Purfleet | 89,839 | 0 | -89,839 |
| Belfast Port | 61,784 | 0 | -61,784 |
| Eurotunnel | 22,257 | 30,151 | +7,894 |
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 | 6 |
| Manufacture of rubber and plastic products | 2 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 2 |
| Human health activities | 1 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 4 |
| 2026-03 | 5 |
| 2026-02 | 5 |
| 2026-01 | 5 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 4 |
| 15m-54m | 3 |
| 1m-15m | 2 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Singapore | 10,609 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Singapore | 0 | 10,609 | +10,609 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 10,609 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 0 | 10,609 | +10,609 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 10,609 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 0 | 10,609 | +10,609 |
Quick facts
HS code: 48042910
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Kraft paper with at least 80% coniferous fibers. Ideal for high-strength packaging and industrial use