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 | 3,282,494 |
| Belgium | 1,539,564 |
| Sweden | 797,043 |
| Luxembourg | 649,190 |
| Germany | 14,908 |
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 | 1,776,157 | 1,506,337 | -269,820 |
| Belgium | 1,514,216 | 25,348 | -1,488,868 |
| Sweden | 261,453 | 535,590 | +274,137 |
| Luxembourg | 545,218 | 103,972 | -441,246 |
| Germany | 0 | 14,908 | +14,908 |
| 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 | 4,926,030 |
| Sweden | 819,087 |
| 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 | 3,290,373 | 1,635,657 | -1,654,716 |
| Sweden | 268,589 | 550,498 | +281,909 |
| 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) | 4,600,705 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,144,412 |
| Other | 545,218 |
| 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) | 2,686,524 | 1,914,181 | -772,343 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 872,438 | 271,974 | -600,464 |
| Other | 545,218 | 0 | -545,218 |
| 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 | 2,200,846 |
| Medway | 2,128,373 |
| Immingham Docks | 802,084 |
| 000 | 545,218 |
| Hull | 529,007 |
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 | 2,063,580 | 137,266 | -1,926,314 |
| Medway | 622,592 | 1,505,781 | +883,189 |
| Immingham Docks | 263,267 | 538,817 | +275,550 |
| 000 | 545,218 | 0 | -545,218 |
| Hull | 529,007 | 0 | -529,007 |
| Dover | 57,571 | 2,797 | -54,774 |
| Purfleet | 17,623 | 0 | -17,623 |
| Felixstowe | 5,322 | 1,494 | -3,828 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 4 |
| 2026-03 | 4 |
| 2026-02 | 4 |
| 2026-01 | 3 |
| 2025-12 | 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 | 29 |
| HUHTAMAKI (UK) LIMITED | 25 |
| HUHTAMAKI (UK) LIMITED | 25 |
| PANKAKOSKI MILL OY | 18 |
| 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 | 114,385 |
| India | 66,237 |
| Switzerland | 63,595 |
| France | 27,714 |
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 | 19,336 | 140,266 | +120,930 |
| Italy | 20,248 | 94,137 | +73,889 |
| India | 0 | 66,237 | +66,237 |
| Switzerland | 20,892 | 42,703 | +21,811 |
| France | 0 | 27,714 | +27,714 |
| Poland | 7,372 | 14,944 | +7,572 |
| Spain | 0 | 20,507 | +20,507 |
| Netherlands | 2,156 | 17,141 | +14,985 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 4,012 | 6,323 | +2,311 |
| Lithuania | 2,562 | 3,604 | +1,042 |
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) | 431,200 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 78,954 |
| 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) | 72,566 | 358,634 | +286,068 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,012 | 74,942 | +70,930 |
| 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 | 391,782 |
| London Gateway Port | 37,137 |
| Southampton | 36,149 |
| Newhaven | 20,507 |
| Hull | 7,627 |
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 | 63,548 | 328,234 | +264,686 |
| London Gateway Port | 4,012 | 33,125 | +29,113 |
| Southampton | 0 | 36,149 | +36,149 |
| Newhaven | 0 | 20,507 | +20,507 |
| Hull | 0 | 7,627 | +7,627 |
| Immingham Docks | 5,685 | 1,114 | -4,571 |
| Harwich | 2,156 | 3,534 | +1,378 |
| Felixstowe | 0 | 3,286 | +3,286 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 0 | 3,019 | +3,019 |
| Dover | 1,177 | 0 | -1,177 |
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