Import/export HS code 48043151: Kraft electro-technical insulating paper
Unbleached kraft paper used for electrical insulation. Ideal for technical and industrial applications
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* 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 | 4,460,731 |
| Germany | 400,058 |
| Turkey | 290,146 |
| Finland | 136,396 |
| United States | 132,907 |
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 | 1,988,897 | 2,471,834 | +482,937 |
| Germany | 246,561 | 153,497 | -93,064 |
| Turkey | 50,150 | 239,996 | +189,846 |
| Finland | 91,292 | 45,104 | -46,188 |
| United States | 60,486 | 72,421 | +11,935 |
| Ireland | 26,772 | 24,817 | -1,955 |
| 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 | 5,149,993 |
| Finland | 136,396 |
| United States | 132,907 |
| 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 | 2,284,666 | 2,865,327 | +580,661 |
| Finland | 91,292 | 45,104 | -46,188 |
| United States | 60,486 | 72,421 | +11,935 |
| Sweden | 0 | 35,998 | +35,998 |
| India | 21,754 | 0 | -21,754 |
| Malaysia | 0 | 12,973 | +12,973 |
| Germany | 942 | 10,138 | +9,196 |
| 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 | 4,878,347 |
| Air transport | 331,536 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 168,110 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 124,009 |
| Other | 51,589 |
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 | 2,097,815 | 2,780,532 | +682,717 |
| Air transport | 159,432 | 172,104 | +12,672 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 119,139 | 48,971 | -70,168 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 82,754 | 41,255 | -41,499 |
| Other | 26,772 | 24,817 | -1,955 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| ZLC | 4,750,877 |
| Birmingham Airport | 301,731 |
| Belfast Port | 127,470 |
| 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 | 2,039,047 | 2,711,830 | +672,783 |
| Birmingham Airport | 148,234 | 153,497 | +5,263 |
| Belfast Port | 58,768 | 68,702 | +9,934 |
| Thamesport | 97,385 | 0 | -97,385 |
| London | 32,682 | 31,762 | -920 |
| Immingham Docks | 14,650 | 44,590 | +29,940 |
| 000 | 26,772 | 24,817 | -1,955 |
| 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 | 549,254 |
| Slovakia | 211,120 |
| Ukraine | 100,492 |
| United States | 12,592 |
| Poland | 10,112 |
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 | 255,336 | 293,918 | +38,582 |
| Slovakia | 211,120 | 0 | -211,120 |
| Ukraine | 100,492 | 0 | -100,492 |
| United States | 8,954 | 3,638 | -5,316 |
| Poland | 2,156 | 7,956 | +5,800 |
| Italy | 2,141 | 6,935 | +4,794 |
| Ireland | 4,221 | 4,212 | -9 |
| Netherlands | 0 | 7,441 | +7,441 |
| Germany | 3,815 | 1,747 | -2,068 |
| 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 | 8,433 |
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 | 4,221 | 4,212 | -9 |
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) | 434,750 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 338,948 |
| Air transport | 134,305 |
| Other | 8,433 |
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) | 137,194 | 297,556 | +160,362 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 314,869 | 24,079 | -290,790 |
| Air transport | 134,305 | 0 | -134,305 |
| Other | 4,221 | 4,212 | -9 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 418,581 |
| Dover | 221,924 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 109,583 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 91,662 |
| 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 | 124,663 | 293,918 | +169,255 |
| Dover | 212,221 | 9,703 | -202,518 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 102,648 | 6,935 | -95,713 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 91,662 | 0 | -91,662 |
| Birmingham Airport | 30,736 | 0 | -30,736 |
| Felixstowe | 11,577 | 7,441 | -4,136 |
| East Midlands Airport | 11,907 | 0 | -11,907 |
| 000 | 4,221 | 4,212 | -9 |
| Southampton | 0 | 3,638 | +3,638 |
| 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