Import/export HS code 48043151: Kraft electro-technical insulating paper
Unbleached kraft paper used for electrical insulation. Ideal for technical and industrial applications
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ukraine | 4,492,317 |
| Germany | 374,356 |
| Turkey | 290,146 |
| Finland | 133,207 |
| United States | 124,255 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ukraine | 1,548,202 | 2,944,115 | +1,395,913 |
| Germany | 271,403 | 102,953 | -168,450 |
| Turkey | 290,146 | 0 | -290,146 |
| Finland | 88,103 | 45,104 | -42,999 |
| United States | 33,659 | 90,596 | +56,937 |
| Ireland | 27,029 | 22,562 | -4,467 |
| Sweden | 0 | 35,998 | +35,998 |
| India | 21,754 | 0 | -21,754 |
| Malaysia | 0 | 12,973 | +12,973 |
| France | 0 | 11,039 | +11,039 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ukraine | 5,156,819 |
| Finland | 133,207 |
| United States | 124,255 |
| Sweden | 35,998 |
| India | 21,754 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ukraine | 2,109,751 | 3,047,068 | +937,317 |
| Finland | 88,103 | 45,104 | -42,999 |
| United States | 33,659 | 90,596 | +56,937 |
| Sweden | 0 | 35,998 | +35,998 |
| India | 21,754 | 0 | -21,754 |
| Malaysia | 0 | 12,973 | +12,973 |
| Germany | 0 | 10,138 | +10,138 |
| France | 0 | 901 | +901 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 1 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 1 |
| Inner London - East | 1 |
| Northern Ireland | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Inner London - East | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Northern Ireland | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| West Yorkshire | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Road transport | 4,901,281 |
| Air transport | 305,834 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 168,110 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 120,820 |
| Other | 49,591 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Road transport | 1,870,289 | 3,030,992 | +1,160,703 |
| Air transport | 184,274 | 121,560 | -62,714 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 119,139 | 48,971 | -70,168 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 79,565 | 41,255 | -38,310 |
| Other | 27,029 | 22,562 | -4,467 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| ZLC | 4,782,463 |
| Birmingham Airport | 276,971 |
| Belfast Port | 118,818 |
| Thamesport | 97,385 |
| London | 64,444 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZLC | 1,838,348 | 2,944,115 | +1,105,767 |
| Birmingham Airport | 174,018 | 102,953 | -71,065 |
| Belfast Port | 31,941 | 86,877 | +54,936 |
| Thamesport | 97,385 | 0 | -97,385 |
| London | 32,682 | 31,762 | -920 |
| Immingham Docks | 11,461 | 44,590 | +33,129 |
| 000 | 27,029 | 22,562 | -4,467 |
| Hull | 35,422 | 0 | -35,422 |
| East Midlands Airport | 8,538 | 14,888 | +6,350 |
| London Gateway Port | 21,754 | 0 | -21,754 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
|
Manufacture of electrical equipment
|
2 |
|
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply
|
1 |
|
Manufacture of paper and paper products
|
1 |
|
Manufacture of rubber and plastic products
|
1 |
|
Other manufacturing
|
1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 3 |
| 2025-12 | 3 |
| 2025-10 | 3 |
| 2025-09 | 3 |
| 2025-08 | 1 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 15m-54m | 2 |
| 1m-15m | 2 |
| 54m+ | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| India | 546,088 |
| Ukraine | 100,492 |
| Slovakia | 50,799 |
| United States | 13,635 |
| Germany | 13,281 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| India | 309,677 | 236,411 | -73,266 |
| Ukraine | 100,492 | 0 | -100,492 |
| Slovakia | 50,799 | 0 | -50,799 |
| United States | 8,954 | 4,681 | -4,273 |
| Germany | 3,815 | 9,466 | +5,651 |
| Poland | 2,156 | 7,956 | +5,800 |
| Italy | 2,141 | 6,935 | +4,794 |
| Ireland | 4,425 | 3,727 | -698 |
| Netherlands | 0 | 7,441 | +7,441 |
| Denmark | 2,354 | 0 | -2,354 |
Exports by country of origin
What this shows: Export volume by production origin country. For re-exports, indicates where goods originated before UK export.
Top 5 values
| Origin | £ |
|---|---|
| XI | 8,152 |
Export origin countries 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 export value, right side by second 12-month export value, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Origin | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| XI | 4,425 | 3,727 | -698 |
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) | 432,627 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 178,627 |
| Air transport | 142,024 |
| Other | 8,152 |
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) | 191,535 | 241,092 | +49,557 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 154,548 | 24,079 | -130,469 |
| Air transport | 134,305 | 7,719 | -126,586 |
| Other | 4,425 | 3,727 | -698 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 423,690 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 109,583 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 99,381 |
| Dover | 61,603 |
| Birmingham Airport | 30,736 |
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 | 187,279 | 236,411 | +49,132 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 102,648 | 6,935 | -95,713 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 91,662 | 7,719 | -83,943 |
| Dover | 51,900 | 9,703 | -42,197 |
| Birmingham Airport | 30,736 | 0 | -30,736 |
| East Midlands Airport | 11,907 | 0 | -11,907 |
| Felixstowe | 3,302 | 7,441 | +4,139 |
| 000 | 4,425 | 3,727 | -698 |
| Southampton | 0 | 4,681 | +4,681 |
| Immingham Docks | 954 | 0 | -954 |
Quick facts
HS code: 48043151
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Unbleached kraft paper used for electrical insulation. Ideal for technical and industrial applications