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 | 3,983,009 |
| United States | 3,533,196 |
| Spain | 439,250 |
| 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 | 994,510 | 2,988,499 | +1,993,989 |
| United States | 2,875,352 | 657,844 | -2,217,508 |
| Spain | 326,336 | 112,914 | -213,422 |
| France | 233,773 | 29,418 | -204,355 |
| Germany | 35,440 | 45,873 | +10,433 |
| Netherlands | 9,121 | 3,455 | -5,666 |
| Italy | 0 | 12,393 | +12,393 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Finland | 4,088,666 |
| United States | 3,832,193 |
| 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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Finland | 1,100,167 | 2,988,499 | +1,888,332 |
| United States | 3,061,435 | 770,758 | -2,290,677 |
| France | 200,796 | 32,873 | -167,923 |
| Spain | 61,282 | 0 | -61,282 |
| Germany | 7,629 | 45,873 | +38,244 |
| Italy | 24,115 | 12,393 | -11,722 |
| 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 | 0 | -1 |
| 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) | 7,459,412 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 812,733 |
| 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) | 3,810,931 | 3,648,481 | -162,450 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 628,293 | 184,440 | -443,853 |
| Air transport | 35,308 | 24,772 | -10,536 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Tyne | 3,440,916 |
| Middlesbrough | 2,833,801 |
| London | 752,609 |
| Dover | 501,538 |
| 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 | 2,783,072 | 657,844 | -2,125,228 |
| Middlesbrough | 250,482 | 2,583,319 | +2,332,837 |
| London | 696,629 | 55,980 | -640,649 |
| Dover | 442,896 | 58,642 | -384,254 |
| Hull | 0 | 353,846 | +353,846 |
| Eurotunnel | 50,124 | 70,120 | +19,996 |
| Southampton | 92,280 | 0 | -92,280 |
| Immingham Docks | 58,684 | 22,869 | -35,815 |
| Portsmouth | 42,846 | 0 | -42,846 |
| Birmingham Airport | 16,392 | 16,469 | +77 |
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 | 3,040,634 |
| Colombia | 28,104 |
| India | 13,612 |
| Netherlands | 12,183 |
| Ireland | 8,436 |
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 | 1,600,262 | 1,440,372 | -159,890 |
| Colombia | 11,459 | 16,645 | +5,186 |
| India | 13,612 | 0 | -13,612 |
| Netherlands | 12,183 | 0 | -12,183 |
| 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) | 3,042,191 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 72,786 |
| 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) | 1,624,406 | 1,417,785 | -206,621 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 22,806 | 49,980 | +27,174 |
| 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 | 3,051,890 |
| London Gateway Port | 28,104 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 18,857 |
| Middlesbrough | 13,612 |
| Hull | 1,260 |
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 | 1,611,518 | 1,440,372 | -171,146 |
| London Gateway Port | 11,459 | 16,645 | +5,186 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 9,363 | 9,494 | +131 |
| 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