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 | 10,673,744 |
| Finland | 4,052,526 |
| Spain | 1,626,506 |
| Austria | 883,895 |
| Czechia | 754,931 |
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 | 6,662,655 | 4,011,089 | -2,651,566 |
| Finland | 2,000,372 | 2,052,154 | +51,782 |
| Spain | 116,407 | 1,510,099 | +1,393,692 |
| Austria | 381,378 | 502,517 | +121,139 |
| Czechia | 400,841 | 354,090 | -46,751 |
| Belgium | 360,722 | 31,837 | -328,885 |
| Germany | 213,898 | 32,703 | -181,195 |
| 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 | 12,866,918 |
| Finland | 1,876,331 |
| Spain | 1,626,506 |
| Czechia | 833,123 |
| France | 261,315 |
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 | 7,701,326 | 5,165,592 | -2,535,734 |
| Finland | 1,116,129 | 760,202 | -355,927 |
| Spain | 116,407 | 1,510,099 | +1,393,692 |
| Czechia | 444,499 | 388,624 | -55,875 |
| France | 92,029 | 169,286 | +77,257 |
| Germany | 188,493 | 1,242 | -187,251 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| Lincolnshire | 2 |
| Cumbria | 1 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 1 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lincolnshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| 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 |
| 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) | 15,640,266 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,890,874 |
| Other | 1,066,231 |
| Road transport | 141,408 |
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) | 8,688,203 | 6,952,063 | -1,736,140 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 836,812 | 1,054,062 | +217,250 |
| Other | 566,787 | 499,444 | -67,343 |
| Road transport | 141,408 | 0 | -141,408 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 10,401,651 |
| London | 4,419,356 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,598,100 |
| 000 | 1,066,231 |
| Dover | 403,597 |
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 | 6,375,803 | 4,025,848 | -2,349,955 |
| London | 2,361,094 | 2,058,262 | -302,832 |
| Liverpool Docks | 94,109 | 1,503,991 | +1,409,882 |
| 000 | 566,787 | 499,444 | -67,343 |
| Dover | 249,813 | 153,784 | -96,029 |
| Hull | 176,893 | 199,378 | +22,485 |
| Killingholme | 125,369 | 16,435 | -108,934 |
| Belfast Port | 90,540 | 0 | -90,540 |
| Purfleet | 89,839 | 0 | -89,839 |
| Warrenpoint Harbour | 50,868 | 0 | -50,868 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 5 |
| 2025-11 | 6 |
| 2025-10 | 5 |
| 2025-09 | 5 |
| 2025-08 | 4 |
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+ | 5 |
| 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