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