Import/export HS code 480442: Bleached kraft paper, 95% wood fibers
Bleached kraft paper with over 95% wood fibers. 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 | 1,624,805 |
| Luxembourg | 132,652 |
| United States | 82,951 |
| France | 28,553 |
| Belgium | 6,589 |
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 | 545,023 | 1,079,782 | +534,759 |
| Luxembourg | 101,954 | 30,698 | -71,256 |
| United States | 15,967 | 66,984 | +51,017 |
| France | 0 | 28,553 | +28,553 |
| Belgium | 6,589 | 0 | -6,589 |
| Austria | 5,496 | 0 | -5,496 |
| Italy | 1,536 | 0 | -1,536 |
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 | 1,219,723 |
| Sweden | 428,215 |
| United States | 78,290 |
| France | 16,716 |
| Italy | 11,837 |
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 | 327,451 | 892,272 | +564,821 |
| Sweden | 224,161 | 204,054 | -20,107 |
| United States | 11,306 | 66,984 | +55,678 |
| France | 0 | 16,716 | +16,716 |
| Italy | 0 | 11,837 | +11,837 |
| Austria | 5,496 | 0 | -5,496 |
| China | 4,661 | 0 | -4,661 |
| Germany | 1,536 | 0 | -1,536 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 1 |
| Inner London - West | 1 |
| Kent | 1 |
| Northern Ireland | 1 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Kent | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Northern Ireland | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| West Midlands | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| West Yorkshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
Import volume by transport
What this shows: Import value by transport mode used to bring goods into the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,150,259 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 606,331 |
| Other | 116,108 |
| Air transport | 9,884 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 327,894 | 822,365 | +494,471 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 242,056 | 364,275 | +122,219 |
| Other | 101,954 | 14,154 | -87,800 |
| Air transport | 4,661 | 5,223 | +562 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Medway | 845,589 |
| London | 789,533 |
| 000 | 116,108 |
| Liverpool Docks | 73,067 |
| Dover | 42,905 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medway | 0 | 845,589 | +845,589 |
| London | 538,796 | 250,737 | -288,059 |
| 000 | 101,954 | 14,154 | -87,800 |
| Liverpool Docks | 11,306 | 61,761 | +50,455 |
| Dover | 14,352 | 28,553 | +14,201 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 5,496 | 0 | -5,496 |
| Manchester Airport | 0 | 5,223 | +5,223 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 4,661 | 0 | -4,661 |
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 | 3 |
| Manufacture of paper and paper products | 2 |
| Manufacture of food products | 1 |
| 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 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-10 | 3 |
| 2025-09 | 3 |
| 2025-05 | 5 |
| 2024-11 | 3 |
| 2024-09 | 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 |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 5 |
| 0-1m | 1 |
| 1m-15m | 1 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Slovakia | 32,622 |
| India | 10,460 |
| Turkey | 2,981 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Slovakia | 10,445 | 22,177 | +11,732 |
| India | 0 | 10,460 | +10,460 |
| Turkey | 2,981 | 0 | -2,981 |
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) | 35,603 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 10,460 |
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) | 13,426 | 22,177 | +8,751 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 0 | 10,460 | +10,460 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 32,622 |
| Southampton | 10,460 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,981 |
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 | 10,445 | 22,177 | +11,732 |
| Southampton | 0 | 10,460 | +10,460 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,981 | 0 | -2,981 |
Quick facts
HS code: 480442
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Bleached kraft paper with over 95% wood fibers. Used for high-quality packaging and printing