Import/export HS code 480452: Bleached kraft paper, 95% wood fibers
Bleached kraft paper with over 95% wood fibers. Ideal 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 | 3,321,202 |
| Belgium | 1,772,963 |
| Luxembourg | 846,814 |
| Sweden | 783,074 |
| Germany | 53,905 |
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 | 1,790,806 | 1,530,396 | -260,410 |
| Belgium | 1,747,615 | 25,348 | -1,722,267 |
| Luxembourg | 742,842 | 103,972 | -638,870 |
| Sweden | 160,079 | 622,995 | +462,916 |
| Germany | 38,997 | 14,908 | -24,089 |
| Netherlands | 7,136 | 0 | -7,136 |
| United States | 0 | 4,135 | +4,135 |
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 | 5,191,588 |
| Sweden | 850,664 |
| United States | 4,135 |
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 | 3,531,872 | 1,659,716 | -1,872,156 |
| Sweden | 212,761 | 637,903 | +425,142 |
| United States | 0 | 4,135 | +4,135 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 1 |
| Northern Ireland | 1 |
| West Midlands | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Northern Ireland | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| West Midlands | 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) | 4,835,792 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,206,460 |
| Other | 742,842 |
| Air transport | 4,135 |
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) | 3,020,943 | 1,814,849 | -1,206,094 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 723,690 | 482,770 | -240,920 |
| Other | 742,842 | 0 | -742,842 |
| Air transport | 0 | 4,135 | +4,135 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London | 2,398,374 |
| Medway | 1,908,695 |
| Immingham Docks | 825,273 |
| Hull | 788,118 |
| 000 | 742,842 |
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 | 2,154,753 | 243,621 | -1,911,132 |
| Medway | 485,210 | 1,423,485 | +938,275 |
| Immingham Docks | 199,051 | 626,222 | +427,171 |
| Hull | 788,118 | 0 | -788,118 |
| 000 | 742,842 | 0 | -742,842 |
| Dover | 57,571 | 2,797 | -54,774 |
| Felixstowe | 39,044 | 1,494 | -37,550 |
| Purfleet | 20,886 | 0 | -20,886 |
| East Midlands Airport | 0 | 4,135 | +4,135 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Dormant Company | 1 |
| Manufacture of paper and paper products | 1 |
| Manufacture of rubber and plastic products | 1 |
| Wholesale 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-03 | 4 |
| 2026-02 | 4 |
| 2026-01 | 3 |
| 2025-12 | 3 |
| 2025-11 | 3 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| STORA ENSO UK LIMITED | 28 |
| HUHTAMAKI (UK) LIMITED | 24 |
| HUHTAMAKI (UK) LIMITED | 24 |
| PANKAKOSKI MILL OY | 17 |
| ALIZ FOOD PACKAGING LTD | 2 |
| OVAL MEDICAL LIMITED | 1 |
| SLATER HARRISON & CO.LIMITED | 1 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
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 | 159,602 |
| Italy | 113,392 |
| Switzerland | 60,589 |
| Poland | 35,359 |
| India | 33,125 |
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 | 14,507 | 145,095 | +130,588 |
| Italy | 20,248 | 93,144 | +72,896 |
| Switzerland | 20,778 | 39,811 | +19,033 |
| Poland | 20,415 | 14,944 | -5,471 |
| India | 0 | 33,125 | +33,125 |
| Spain | 0 | 20,507 | +20,507 |
| Netherlands | 2,156 | 14,759 | +12,603 |
| France | 0 | 13,006 | +13,006 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 3,118 | 7,217 | +4,099 |
| Lithuania | 2,674 | 4,989 | +2,315 |
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) | 427,033 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 43,460 |
| Air transport | 3,019 |
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) | 80,778 | 346,255 | +265,477 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,118 | 40,342 | +37,224 |
| Air transport | 0 | 3,019 | +3,019 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 386,118 |
| London Gateway Port | 37,137 |
| Newhaven | 20,507 |
| Hull | 7,627 |
| Immingham Docks | 6,799 |
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 | 70,263 | 315,855 | +245,592 |
| London Gateway Port | 3,118 | 34,019 | +30,901 |
| Newhaven | 0 | 20,507 | +20,507 |
| Hull | 0 | 7,627 | +7,627 |
| Immingham Docks | 5,685 | 1,114 | -4,571 |
| Harwich | 2,156 | 1,152 | -1,004 |
| Felixstowe | 0 | 3,286 | +3,286 |
| Southampton | 0 | 3,037 | +3,037 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 0 | 3,019 | +3,019 |
| Dover | 2,674 | 0 | -2,674 |
Quick facts
HS code: 480452
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Bleached kraft paper with over 95% wood fibers. Ideal for high-quality packaging and printing