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 | 11,201,830 |
| Finland | 4,321,516 |
| Spain | 2,494,251 |
| Austria | 1,088,448 |
| Czechia | 890,645 |
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 | 6,211,451 | 4,990,379 | -1,221,072 |
| Finland | 2,037,276 | 2,284,240 | +246,964 |
| Spain | 79,721 | 2,414,530 | +2,334,809 |
| Austria | 456,508 | 631,940 | +175,432 |
| Czechia | 407,354 | 483,291 | +75,937 |
| Belgium | 360,722 | 189,489 | -171,233 |
| Germany | 197,132 | 221,527 | +24,395 |
| United States | 49,421 | 0 | -49,421 |
| Malaysia | 0 | 11,080 | +11,080 |
| China | 3,275 | 0 | -3,275 |
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 | 13,488,470 |
| Spain | 2,494,251 |
| Finland | 2,060,338 |
| Czechia | 980,600 |
| France | 584,967 |
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 | 7,264,456 | 6,224,014 | -1,040,442 |
| Spain | 79,721 | 2,414,530 | +2,334,809 |
| Finland | 1,178,676 | 881,662 | -297,014 |
| Czechia | 451,012 | 529,588 | +78,576 |
| France | 78,059 | 506,908 | +428,849 |
| Germany | 171,727 | 1,242 | -170,485 |
| Netherlands | 0 | 28,585 | +28,585 |
| Malaysia | 0 | 11,080 | +11,080 |
| 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) | 17,025,323 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,686,560 |
| Other | 1,204,801 |
| 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) | 8,313,538 | 8,711,785 | +398,247 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 800,736 | 1,885,824 | +1,085,088 |
| Other | 575,934 | 628,867 | +52,933 |
| 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 | 10,971,473 |
| London | 5,023,059 |
| Liverpool Docks | 2,465,845 |
| 000 | 1,204,801 |
| Dover | 474,029 |
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 | 5,979,362 | 4,992,111 | -987,251 |
| London | 2,397,998 | 2,625,061 | +227,063 |
| Liverpool Docks | 57,423 | 2,408,422 | +2,350,999 |
| 000 | 575,934 | 628,867 | +52,933 |
| Dover | 243,296 | 230,733 | -12,563 |
| Hull | 189,923 | 236,072 | +46,149 |
| 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