Import/export HS code 480511: Semi-chemical fluting paper
A type of paper used for making corrugated cardboard, made from a mix of chemical and mechanical processes
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* 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Sweden | 1,115,953 |
| Austria | 98,538 |
| Turkey | 96,338 |
| Netherlands | 52,037 |
| Germany | 40,347 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sweden | 1,034,418 | 81,535 | -952,883 |
| Austria | 10,319 | 88,219 | +77,900 |
| Turkey | 47,699 | 48,639 | +940 |
| Netherlands | 34,262 | 17,775 | -16,487 |
| Germany | 10,637 | 29,710 | +19,073 |
| China | 5,955 | 7,204 | +1,249 |
| Spain | 10,115 | 0 | -10,115 |
| United States | 9,499 | 0 | -9,499 |
| Taiwan | 2,281 | 4,686 | +2,405 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 4,286 | 0 | -4,286 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Sweden | 1,119,890 |
| Turkey | 96,338 |
| France | 88,219 |
| Germany | 69,257 |
| China | 17,445 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sweden | 1,040,556 | 79,334 | -961,222 |
| Turkey | 47,699 | 48,639 | +940 |
| France | 0 | 88,219 | +88,219 |
| Germany | 21,772 | 47,485 | +25,713 |
| China | 10,241 | 7,204 | -3,037 |
| Italy | 16,989 | 0 | -16,989 |
| Austria | 10,319 | 0 | -10,319 |
| Spain | 10,115 | 0 | -10,115 |
| United States | 9,499 | 0 | -9,499 |
| Taiwan | 2,281 | 4,686 | +2,405 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Eastern Scotland | 2 |
| Lancashire | 2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 |
| Inner London - East | 1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eastern Scotland | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Lancashire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Inner London - East | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 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) | 1,138,808 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 283,931 |
| Air transport | 24,500 |
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) | 1,043,901 | 94,907 | -948,994 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 106,894 | 177,037 | +70,143 |
| Air transport | 18,676 | 5,824 | -12,852 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 1,146,386 |
| Dover | 115,665 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 49,782 |
| Felixstowe | 31,292 |
| Killingholme | 21,492 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 1,057,545 | 88,841 | -968,704 |
| Dover | 38,651 | 77,014 | +38,363 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 10,547 | 39,235 | +28,688 |
| Felixstowe | 4,994 | 26,298 | +21,304 |
| Killingholme | 5,712 | 15,780 | +10,068 |
| London Stansted Airport | 16,066 | 4,686 | -11,380 |
| Eurotunnel | 19,601 | 0 | -19,601 |
| Purfleet | 1,491 | 15,628 | +14,137 |
| London | 1,935 | 9,148 | +7,213 |
| Newhaven | 10,319 | 0 | -10,319 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Manufacture of paper and paper products | 4 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 3 |
| Education | 1 |
| Manufacture of rubber and plastic products | 1 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-02 | 3 |
| 2026-01 | 2 |
| 2025-12 | 3 |
| 2025-10 | 2 |
| 2025-08 | 1 |
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 | 5 |
| 0-1m | 3 |
| 15m-54m | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Poland | 39,715 |
| Ireland | 28,548 |
| Netherlands | 12,902 |
| Germany | 4,435 |
| France | 3,249 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poland | 18,319 | 21,396 | +3,077 |
| Ireland | 14,444 | 14,104 | -340 |
| Netherlands | 12,902 | 0 | -12,902 |
| Germany | 0 | 4,435 | +4,435 |
| France | 3,249 | 0 | -3,249 |
| China | 0 | 200 | +200 |
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) | 85,600 |
| Air transport | 3,449 |
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) | 45,665 | 39,935 | -5,730 |
| Air transport | 3,249 | 200 | -3,049 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 44,150 |
| Heysham | 28,548 |
| Immingham Docks | 12,902 |
| ZLC | 3,249 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 200 |
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 | 18,319 | 25,831 | +7,512 |
| Heysham | 14,444 | 14,104 | -340 |
| Immingham Docks | 12,902 | 0 | -12,902 |
| ZLC | 3,249 | 0 | -3,249 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 0 | 200 | +200 |
Quick facts
HS code: 480511
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: A type of paper used for making corrugated cardboard, made from a mix of chemical and mechanical processes