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
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Sweden | 941,068 |
| Turkey | 115,485 |
| Austria | 98,538 |
| Germany | 45,117 |
| Netherlands | 35,951 |
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 | 862,298 | 78,770 | -783,528 |
| Turkey | 61,660 | 53,825 | -7,835 |
| Austria | 19,826 | 78,712 | +58,886 |
| Germany | 12,564 | 32,553 | +19,989 |
| Netherlands | 17,273 | 18,678 | +1,405 |
| China | 6,955 | 6,204 | -751 |
| Taiwan | 6,967 | 0 | -6,967 |
| United States | 6,352 | 0 | -6,352 |
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 | 945,005 |
| Turkey | 115,485 |
| France | 88,219 |
| Germany | 74,930 |
| China | 13,159 |
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 | 868,436 | 76,569 | -791,867 |
| Turkey | 61,660 | 53,825 | -7,835 |
| France | 9,507 | 78,712 | +69,205 |
| Germany | 23,699 | 51,231 | +27,532 |
| China | 6,955 | 6,204 | -751 |
| Austria | 10,319 | 0 | -10,319 |
| Taiwan | 6,967 | 0 | -6,967 |
| United States | 6,352 | 0 | -6,352 |
| Belgium | 0 | 2,201 | +2,201 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Lancashire | 2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 |
| Eastern Scotland | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lancashire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Eastern Scotland | 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) | 943,513 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 302,057 |
| Air transport | 17,067 |
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) | 882,288 | 61,225 | -821,063 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 95,678 | 206,379 | +110,701 |
| Air transport | 15,929 | 1,138 | -14,791 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 954,512 |
| Dover | 115,665 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 68,929 |
| Felixstowe | 32,195 |
| 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 | 877,943 | 76,569 | -801,374 |
| Dover | 40,578 | 75,087 | +34,509 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 24,508 | 44,421 | +19,913 |
| Felixstowe | 5,994 | 26,201 | +20,207 |
| Killingholme | 5,712 | 15,780 | +10,068 |
| Purfleet | 1,491 | 17,536 | +16,045 |
| London | 1,935 | 12,010 | +10,075 |
| London Stansted Airport | 13,319 | 0 | -13,319 |
| Newhaven | 10,319 | 0 | -10,319 |
| Eurotunnel | 9,486 | 0 | -9,486 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 2 |
| 2026-02 | 3 |
| 2026-01 | 2 |
| 2025-12 | 3 |
| 2025-10 | 2 |
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 | 4 |
| 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 | 38,632 |
| Ireland | 24,852 |
| 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 | 19,575 | 19,057 | -518 |
| Ireland | 10,748 | 14,104 | +3,356 |
| Netherlands | 12,902 | 0 | -12,902 |
| Germany | 0 | 4,435 | +4,435 |
| France | 3,249 | 0 | -3,249 |
| China | 0 | 1,432 | +1,432 |
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) | 80,821 |
| Air transport | 4,681 |
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) | 43,225 | 37,596 | -5,629 |
| Air transport | 3,249 | 1,432 | -1,817 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 43,067 |
| Heysham | 24,852 |
| Immingham Docks | 12,902 |
| ZLC | 4,481 |
| 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 | 19,575 | 23,492 | +3,917 |
| Heysham | 10,748 | 14,104 | +3,356 |
| Immingham Docks | 12,902 | 0 | -12,902 |
| ZLC | 3,249 | 1,232 | -2,017 |
| 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