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 | 1,508,369 |
| Austria | 67,557 |
| Turkey | 61,660 |
| Netherlands | 44,547 |
| Germany | 34,454 |
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 | 1,407,829 | 100,540 | -1,307,289 |
| Austria | 10,319 | 57,238 | +46,919 |
| Turkey | 39,202 | 22,458 | -16,744 |
| Netherlands | 36,028 | 8,519 | -27,509 |
| Germany | 4,400 | 30,054 | +25,654 |
| Finland | 24,049 | 0 | -24,049 |
| Spain | 10,115 | 0 | -10,115 |
| United States | 9,499 | 0 | -9,499 |
| China | 5,955 | 3,275 | -2,680 |
| Taiwan | 2,281 | 4,686 | +2,405 |
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 | 1,514,507 |
| Turkey | 61,660 |
| France | 57,238 |
| Germany | 52,459 |
| Finland | 24,049 |
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 | 1,413,967 | 100,540 | -1,313,427 |
| Turkey | 39,202 | 22,458 | -16,744 |
| France | 0 | 57,238 | +57,238 |
| Germany | 13,886 | 38,573 | +24,687 |
| Finland | 24,049 | 0 | -24,049 |
| Italy | 20,404 | 0 | -20,404 |
| China | 10,241 | 3,275 | -6,966 |
| Austria | 10,319 | 0 | -10,319 |
| Spain | 10,115 | 0 | -10,115 |
| United States | 9,499 | 0 | -9,499 |
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 |
| 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 | 0 | -2 |
| Lancashire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,512,845 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 244,526 |
| Air transport | 23,362 |
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) | 1,399,523 | 113,322 | -1,286,201 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 135,764 | 108,762 | -27,002 |
| Air transport | 18,676 | 4,686 | -13,990 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 1,544,418 |
| Dover | 84,684 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 24,508 |
| Middlesbrough | 24,049 |
| 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 | 1,434,371 | 110,047 | -1,324,324 |
| Dover | 38,651 | 46,033 | +7,382 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,050 | 22,458 | +20,408 |
| Middlesbrough | 24,049 | 0 | -24,049 |
| Killingholme | 2,901 | 18,591 | +15,690 |
| London Stansted Airport | 16,066 | 4,686 | -11,380 |
| Eurotunnel | 19,601 | 0 | -19,601 |
| Felixstowe | 3,345 | 11,794 | +8,449 |
| Purfleet | 0 | 11,226 | +11,226 |
| 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 | 3 |
| Manufacture of rubber and plastic products | 1 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 1 |
| Printing and reproduction of recorded media | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade and repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 2 |
| 2025-10 | 2 |
| 2025-08 | 1 |
| 2025-06 | 2 |
| 2025-05 | 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 | 4 |
| 0-1m | 1 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 36,992 |
| Poland | 36,813 |
| 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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 19,362 | 17,630 | -1,732 |
| Poland | 15,764 | 21,049 | +5,285 |
| Netherlands | 0 | 12,902 | +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) | 91,142 |
| 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) | 35,126 | 56,016 | +20,890 |
| 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 | 41,248 |
| Heysham | 32,244 |
| Immingham Docks | 12,902 |
| Holyhead | 4,748 |
| ZLC | 3,249 |
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 | 15,764 | 25,484 | +9,720 |
| Heysham | 14,614 | 17,630 | +3,016 |
| Immingham Docks | 0 | 12,902 | +12,902 |
| Holyhead | 4,748 | 0 | -4,748 |
| 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