Import/export HS code 48043951: Bleached kraft paper
Bleached kraft paper, uniformly bleached throughout. Used for high-quality packaging and printing
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Finland | 17,118,270 |
| Sweden | 7,903,957 |
| France | 3,974,858 |
| Netherlands | 2,196,360 |
| Luxembourg | 2,033,422 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Finland | 7,709,439 | 9,408,831 | +1,699,392 |
| Sweden | 6,679,082 | 1,224,875 | -5,454,207 |
| France | 2,505,780 | 1,469,078 | -1,036,702 |
| Netherlands | 1,654,682 | 541,678 | -1,113,004 |
| Luxembourg | 1,153,963 | 879,459 | -274,504 |
| Belgium | 1,091,289 | 130,238 | -961,051 |
| Germany | 480,377 | 660,223 | +179,846 |
| Austria | 265,887 | 603,779 | +337,892 |
| Czechia | 129,214 | 152,888 | +23,674 |
| Spain | 58,167 | 172,142 | +113,975 |
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 | 22,525,721 |
| France | 4,138,542 |
| Finland | 3,678,192 |
| Austria | 2,119,561 |
| Germany | 1,051,443 |
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 | 14,467,673 | 8,058,048 | -6,409,625 |
| France | 2,544,429 | 1,594,113 | -950,316 |
| Finland | 998,605 | 2,679,587 | +1,680,982 |
| Austria | 1,422,248 | 697,313 | -724,935 |
| Germany | 445,750 | 605,693 | +159,943 |
| Netherlands | 500,853 | 412,378 | -88,475 |
| Czechia | 158,090 | 189,552 | +31,462 |
| Spain | 58,144 | 172,142 | +113,998 |
| Slovakia | 65,898 | 924 | -64,974 |
| Poland | 2,795 | 63,795 | +61,000 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 4 |
| West Midlands | 4 |
| Inner London - West | 3 |
| Lancashire | 3 |
| South East Wales | 3 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| West Midlands | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Inner London - West | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Lancashire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| South East Wales | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Kent | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| Lincolnshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Merseyside | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 2 | 1 | -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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 24,342,528 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 10,071,444 |
| Other | 2,033,450 |
| Road transport | 520,842 |
| Air transport | 262,036 |
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) | 13,570,156 | 10,772,372 | -2,797,784 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 6,777,803 | 3,293,641 | -3,484,162 |
| Other | 1,153,991 | 879,459 | -274,532 |
| Road transport | 252,094 | 268,748 | +16,654 |
| Air transport | 80,463 | 181,573 | +101,110 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London | 18,286,307 |
| Immingham Docks | 9,224,350 |
| Dover | 4,127,848 |
| 000 | 2,033,450 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,088,195 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London | 8,729,207 | 9,557,100 | +827,893 |
| Immingham Docks | 7,688,613 | 1,535,737 | -6,152,876 |
| Dover | 2,127,420 | 2,000,428 | -126,992 |
| 000 | 1,153,991 | 879,459 | -274,532 |
| Eurotunnel | 858,661 | 229,534 | -629,127 |
| 499 | 252,094 | 268,748 | +16,654 |
| Purfleet | 123,089 | 337,993 | +214,904 |
| Killingholme | 228,782 | 6,559 | -222,223 |
| Newhaven | 173,726 | 60,551 | -113,175 |
| Middlesbrough | 37,245 | 119,529 | +82,284 |
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 | 16 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 9 |
| Other manufacturing | 6 |
| Manufacture of rubber and plastic products | 4 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 4 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 11 |
| 2025-11 | 10 |
| 2025-10 | 15 |
| 2025-09 | 13 |
| 2025-08 | 13 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| SMITH ANDERSON GROUP LIMITED | 46 |
| INTERFLEX SCOTLAND LIMITED | 34 |
| WELTON BIBBY AND BARON LIMITED | 25 |
| UK & IE FLORA GROUP LIMITED | 24 |
| COCOPAC LIMITED | 23 |
| SMURFIT WESTROCK UK LTD | 21 |
| HUHTAMAKI BCP LIMITED | 21 |
| ANTALIS LIMITED | 20 |
| ESSITY UK LIMITED | 19 |
| FORMICA LIMITED | 17 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 20 |
| 1m-15m | 13 |
| 15m-54m | 9 |
| Other | 4 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Portugal | 12,868,598 |
| Germany | 3,741,178 |
| United States | 3,668,968 |
| China | 2,752,008 |
| India | 2,441,967 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portugal | 8,670,550 | 4,198,048 | -4,472,502 |
| Germany | 2,815,177 | 926,001 | -1,889,176 |
| United States | 2,477,456 | 1,191,512 | -1,285,944 |
| China | 1,906,335 | 845,673 | -1,060,662 |
| India | 2,066,094 | 375,873 | -1,690,221 |
| Netherlands | 1,474,506 | 786,371 | -688,135 |
| Finland | 1,394,236 | 4,122 | -1,390,114 |
| Slovakia | 794,545 | 182,763 | -611,782 |
| Singapore | 534,032 | 340,640 | -193,392 |
| Taiwan | 675,481 | 92,621 | -582,860 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 22,577,761 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 14,640,178 |
| Air transport | 133,769 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 15,321,400 | 7,256,361 | -8,065,039 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 11,152,104 | 3,488,074 | -7,664,030 |
| Air transport | 123,205 | 10,564 | -112,641 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 8,075,579 |
| Newhaven | 6,205,448 |
| Immingham Docks | 5,595,811 |
| London Gateway Port | 3,863,436 |
| Southampton | 3,670,788 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 5,969,089 | 2,106,490 | -3,862,599 |
| Newhaven | 4,229,005 | 1,976,443 | -2,252,562 |
| Immingham Docks | 3,786,151 | 1,809,660 | -1,976,491 |
| London Gateway Port | 3,451,069 | 412,367 | -3,038,702 |
| Southampton | 3,069,730 | 601,058 | -2,468,672 |
| Liverpool Docks | 2,251,701 | 1,267,690 | -984,011 |
| Felixstowe | 1,235,271 | 1,065,629 | -169,642 |
| Dover | 1,290,267 | 348,375 | -941,892 |
| Portsmouth | 291,816 | 616,532 | +324,716 |
| Poole | 265,118 | 493,901 | +228,783 |
Quick facts
HS code: 48043951
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Bleached kraft paper, uniformly bleached throughout. Used for high-quality packaging and printing