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 | 19,714,447 |
| Sweden | 5,900,138 |
| France | 4,116,865 |
| Netherlands | 1,971,020 |
| Luxembourg | 1,944,572 |
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 | 9,111,177 | 10,603,270 | +1,492,093 |
| Sweden | 4,145,177 | 1,754,961 | -2,390,216 |
| France | 2,344,675 | 1,772,190 | -572,485 |
| Netherlands | 1,334,917 | 636,103 | -698,814 |
| Luxembourg | 1,134,747 | 809,825 | -324,922 |
| Germany | 701,152 | 809,327 | +108,175 |
| Belgium | 1,092,950 | 358,801 | -734,149 |
| Austria | 568,128 | 244,856 | -323,272 |
| Spain | 57,735 | 396,745 | +339,010 |
| Czechia | 143,568 | 206,483 | +62,915 |
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 | 22,520,160 |
| Finland | 5,010,231 |
| France | 4,210,036 |
| Austria | 1,669,056 |
| Germany | 1,028,607 |
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 | 12,697,752 | 9,822,408 | -2,875,344 |
| Finland | 1,601,428 | 3,408,803 | +1,807,375 |
| France | 2,434,632 | 1,775,404 | -659,228 |
| Austria | 1,381,264 | 287,792 | -1,093,472 |
| Germany | 666,525 | 362,082 | -304,443 |
| Netherlands | 510,556 | 463,409 | -47,147 |
| Czechia | 176,272 | 255,147 | +78,875 |
| Spain | 57,722 | 310,776 | +253,054 |
| Poland | 58,856 | 13,274 | -45,582 |
| Slovakia | 65,898 | 924 | -64,974 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 3 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 3 |
| Inner London - West | 3 |
| Kent | 3 |
| Lancashire | 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 | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| Inner London - West | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Kent | 0 | 3 | +3 |
| Lancashire | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Merseyside | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| South East Wales | 3 | 0 | -3 |
| West Midlands | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Lincolnshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
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) | 26,614,151 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 8,993,271 |
| Other | 2,116,024 |
| Road transport | 542,453 |
| Air transport | 337,403 |
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) | 12,970,433 | 13,643,718 | +673,285 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 6,303,879 | 2,689,392 | -3,614,487 |
| Other | 1,134,760 | 981,264 | -153,496 |
| Road transport | 256,739 | 285,714 | +28,975 |
| Air transport | 155,381 | 182,022 | +26,641 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London | 21,447,948 |
| Immingham Docks | 7,149,734 |
| Dover | 4,263,452 |
| 000 | 2,116,024 |
| Eurotunnel | 873,419 |
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 | 10,146,816 | 11,301,132 | +1,154,316 |
| Immingham Docks | 4,998,365 | 2,151,369 | -2,846,996 |
| Dover | 2,651,495 | 1,611,957 | -1,039,538 |
| 000 | 1,134,760 | 981,264 | -153,496 |
| Eurotunnel | 533,521 | 339,898 | -193,623 |
| Purfleet | 314,754 | 264,592 | -50,162 |
| 499 | 256,739 | 285,714 | +28,975 |
| Leeds Bradford Airport | 89,851 | 120,472 | +30,621 |
| Newhaven | 76,043 | 130,417 | +54,374 |
| Middlesbrough | 79,719 | 112,517 | +32,798 |
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
|
17 |
|
Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
11 |
|
Other manufacturing
|
8 |
|
Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
5 |
|
Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities
|
3 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 12 |
| 2026-04 | 12 |
| 2026-03 | 14 |
| 2026-02 | 11 |
| 2026-01 | 11 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| SMITH ANDERSON GROUP LIMITED | 50 |
| INTERFLEX SCOTLAND LIMITED | 35 |
| WELTON BIBBY AND BARON LIMITED | 30 |
| UK & IE FLORA GROUP LIMITED | 29 |
| COCOPAC LIMITED | 28 |
| SMURFIT WESTROCK UK LTD | 26 |
| HUHTAMAKI BCP LIMITED | 25 |
| ANTALIS LIMITED | 24 |
| ESSITY UK LIMITED | 21 |
| FORMICA LIMITED | 20 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 22 |
| 1m-15m | 15 |
| 15m-54m | 10 |
| 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 | 10,333,752 |
| United States | 3,188,936 |
| Germany | 2,986,782 |
| China | 2,181,952 |
| Netherlands | 1,891,030 |
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 | 9,859,841 | 473,911 | -9,385,930 |
| United States | 2,746,272 | 442,664 | -2,303,608 |
| Germany | 2,825,549 | 161,233 | -2,664,316 |
| China | 2,062,266 | 119,686 | -1,942,580 |
| Netherlands | 1,871,157 | 19,873 | -1,851,284 |
| India | 1,509,919 | 143,533 | -1,366,386 |
| Slovakia | 924,365 | 80,511 | -843,854 |
| Finland | 829,586 | 0 | -829,586 |
| Mexico | 310,840 | 361,411 | +50,571 |
| Spain | 381,965 | 211,517 | -170,448 |
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) | 18,940,634 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 10,412,473 |
| Air transport | 126,792 |
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) | 17,485,742 | 1,454,892 | -16,030,850 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 9,113,660 | 1,298,813 | -7,814,847 |
| Air transport | 125,269 | 1,523 | -123,746 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 5,925,581 |
| Newhaven | 4,932,586 |
| Immingham Docks | 4,730,014 |
| Liverpool Docks | 2,972,663 |
| Southampton | 2,638,961 |
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 | 5,194,329 | 731,252 | -4,463,077 |
| Newhaven | 4,927,501 | 5,085 | -4,922,416 |
| Immingham Docks | 4,582,963 | 147,051 | -4,435,912 |
| Liverpool Docks | 2,760,107 | 212,556 | -2,547,551 |
| Southampton | 1,979,372 | 659,589 | -1,319,783 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,055,446 | 175,738 | -1,879,708 |
| Felixstowe | 1,894,198 | 245,990 | -1,648,208 |
| Dover | 1,534,983 | 153,735 | -1,381,248 |
| Poole | 586,507 | 204,647 | -381,860 |
| Portsmouth | 569,701 | 198,760 | -370,941 |
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