Import/export HS code 48044191: Saturating kraft paper
Unbleached kraft paper used for saturating purposes. Ideal for industrial and technical 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Finland | 3,920,529 |
| United States | 3,797,770 |
| Spain | 412,502 |
| France | 263,191 |
| Germany | 81,313 |
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 | 648,421 | 3,272,108 | +2,623,687 |
| United States | 2,512,874 | 1,284,896 | -1,227,978 |
| Spain | 252,228 | 160,274 | -91,954 |
| France | 228,958 | 34,233 | -194,725 |
| Germany | 35,440 | 45,873 | +10,433 |
| Netherlands | 6,132 | 6,444 | +312 |
| Sweden | 0 | 7,297 | +7,297 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 4,070,019 |
| Finland | 4,026,186 |
| France | 233,669 |
| Spain | 61,282 |
| Germany | 53,502 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 2,624,849 | 1,445,170 | -1,179,679 |
| Finland | 754,078 | 3,272,108 | +2,518,030 |
| France | 192,992 | 40,677 | -152,315 |
| Spain | 61,282 | 0 | -61,282 |
| Germany | 7,629 | 45,873 | +38,244 |
| Italy | 24,115 | 0 | -24,115 |
| Netherlands | 19,108 | 0 | -19,108 |
| Sweden | 0 | 7,297 | +7,297 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Lincolnshire | 2 |
| West of England | 2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 1 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 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 | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| West of England | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Lancashire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Southern Scotland | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| West Yorkshire | 0 | 1 | +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) | 7,661,506 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 773,592 |
| Air transport | 60,080 |
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) | 3,108,303 | 4,553,203 | +1,444,900 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 551,196 | 222,396 | -328,800 |
| Air transport | 24,554 | 35,526 | +10,972 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Tyne | 3,705,490 |
| Middlesbrough | 2,732,994 |
| London | 790,936 |
| Dover | 489,145 |
| Hull | 353,846 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tyne | 2,420,594 | 1,284,896 | -1,135,698 |
| Middlesbrough | 0 | 2,732,994 | +2,732,994 |
| London | 606,961 | 183,975 | -422,986 |
| Dover | 365,799 | 123,346 | -242,453 |
| Hull | 0 | 353,846 | +353,846 |
| Eurotunnel | 50,124 | 43,372 | -6,752 |
| Southampton | 92,280 | 0 | -92,280 |
| Immingham Docks | 58,684 | 22,869 | -35,815 |
| Portsmouth | 42,846 | 0 | -42,846 |
| Birmingham Airport | 11,577 | 21,284 | +9,707 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 6 |
| Manufacture of paper and paper products | 2 |
| Manufacture of rubber and plastic products | 1 |
| Manufacture of wood and of products of wood and cork, except furniture; manufacture of articles of straw and plaiting materials | 1 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-02 | 2 |
| 2026-01 | 2 |
| 2025-11 | 1 |
| 2025-10 | 4 |
| 2025-09 | 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 |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 6 |
| 54m+ | 4 |
| 0-1m | 1 |
| 15m-54m | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 3,199,713 |
| Colombia | 41,365 |
| Netherlands | 23,193 |
| Spain | 18,716 |
| India | 13,612 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 1,457,943 | 1,741,770 | +283,827 |
| Colombia | 24,720 | 16,645 | -8,075 |
| Netherlands | 23,193 | 0 | -23,193 |
| Spain | 18,716 | 0 | -18,716 |
| India | 13,612 | 0 | -13,612 |
| Ireland | 8,436 | 0 | -8,436 |
| Italy | 0 | 7,694 | +7,694 |
| Finland | 1,260 | 1,254 | -6 |
| France | 0 | 1,800 | +1,800 |
| Taiwan | 1,064 | 0 | -1,064 |
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) | 3,214,531 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 102,512 |
| Air transport | 1,064 |
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) | 1,496,275 | 1,718,256 | +221,981 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 51,605 | 50,907 | -698 |
| Air transport | 1,064 | 0 | -1,064 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 3,221,979 |
| London Gateway Port | 41,365 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 18,857 |
| Newhaven | 18,716 |
| Middlesbrough | 13,612 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 1,481,136 | 1,740,843 | +259,707 |
| London Gateway Port | 24,720 | 16,645 | -8,075 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 8,436 | 10,421 | +1,985 |
| Newhaven | 18,716 | 0 | -18,716 |
| Middlesbrough | 13,612 | 0 | -13,612 |
| Hull | 1,260 | 0 | -1,260 |
| London | 0 | 1,254 | +1,254 |
| Manchester Airport | 1,064 | 0 | -1,064 |
Quick facts
HS code: 48044191
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Unbleached kraft paper used for saturating purposes. Ideal for industrial and technical applications