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