Import/export HS code 48051910: Wellenstoff
A specific type of fluting paper, often used in the production of corrugated cardboard
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.
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 93,957,457 |
| Netherlands | 36,506,157 |
| France | 12,675,459 |
| Belgium | 9,354,776 |
| Turkey | 2,193,498 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 52,419,194 | 41,538,263 | -10,880,931 |
| Netherlands | 15,837,941 | 20,668,216 | +4,830,275 |
| France | 5,844,163 | 6,831,296 | +987,133 |
| Belgium | 2,820,173 | 6,534,603 | +3,714,430 |
| Turkey | 551,355 | 1,642,143 | +1,090,788 |
| Poland | 307,145 | 343,190 | +36,045 |
| Norway | 317,162 | 192,016 | -125,146 |
| Sweden | 53,553 | 156,668 | +103,115 |
| Denmark | 0 | 203,217 | +203,217 |
| China | 35,189 | 116,456 | +81,267 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 107,518,125 |
| Netherlands | 29,816,042 |
| France | 14,786,059 |
| Turkey | 2,193,498 |
| Poland | 663,151 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 57,307,140 | 50,210,985 | -7,096,155 |
| Netherlands | 12,040,761 | 17,775,281 | +5,734,520 |
| France | 6,892,761 | 7,893,298 | +1,000,537 |
| Turkey | 551,355 | 1,642,143 | +1,090,788 |
| Poland | 264,691 | 398,460 | +133,769 |
| Norway | 105,948 | 50,276 | -55,672 |
| China | 35,189 | 116,456 | +81,267 |
| Spain | 70,218 | 78,329 | +8,111 |
| Sweden | 44,879 | 67,257 | +22,378 |
| India | 71,095 | 38,363 | -32,732 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 3 |
| West Midlands | 3 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 |
| Kent | 2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 2 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| West Midlands | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Kent | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| West Yorkshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Cheshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Eastern Scotland | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 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) | 103,185,893 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 52,671,769 |
| Other | 872,900 |
| Road transport | 27,520 |
| Air transport | 1,794 |
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) | 52,966,816 | 50,219,077 | -2,747,739 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 24,551,431 | 28,120,338 | +3,568,907 |
| Other | 830,751 | 42,149 | -788,602 |
| Road transport | 27,520 | 0 | -27,520 |
| Air transport | 1,794 | 0 | -1,794 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 78,206,352 |
| London | 45,434,063 |
| Boston | 16,475,228 |
| Dover | 7,530,397 |
| Felixstowe | 2,321,964 |
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 | 43,514,610 | 34,691,742 | -8,822,868 |
| London | 17,995,030 | 27,439,033 | +9,444,003 |
| Boston | 8,481,384 | 7,993,844 | -487,540 |
| Dover | 4,004,412 | 3,525,985 | -478,427 |
| Felixstowe | 1,032,521 | 1,289,443 | +256,922 |
| Eurotunnel | 901,324 | 1,185,011 | +283,687 |
| Medway | 700,624 | 790,303 | +89,679 |
| 000 | 830,751 | 42,149 | -788,602 |
| Killingholme | 357,294 | 91,269 | -266,025 |
| Southampton | 95,098 | 315,789 | +220,691 |
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 | 14 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 4 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 4 |
| Manufacture of rubber and plastic products | 3 |
| Land transport and transport via pipelines | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 10 |
| 2026-03 | 8 |
| 2026-02 | 8 |
| 2026-01 | 7 |
| 2025-12 | 5 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| PROGROUP BOARD LIMITED | 52 |
| CEPAC LIMITED | 46 |
| JOHN ROBERTS HOLDINGS LIMITED | 36 |
| WP INDUSTRIAL LIMITED | 27 |
| RAJAPACK LIMITED | 25 |
| BOARD24 LTD | 20 |
| CORRBOARD UK LIMITED | 19 |
| NORTHWOOD PAPER SALES LIMITED | 16 |
| ONBOARD CORRUGATED LIMITED | 16 |
| COLOMBIER (UK) LIMITED | 15 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 9 |
| 1m-15m | 8 |
| 15m-54m | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| 0-1m | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 9,934,440 |
| China | 8,447,523 |
| Ireland | 8,006,282 |
| Belgium | 5,847,396 |
| Denmark | 5,202,459 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 5,137,753 | 4,796,687 | -341,066 |
| China | 4,807,029 | 3,640,494 | -1,166,535 |
| Ireland | 4,133,805 | 3,872,477 | -261,328 |
| Belgium | 3,143,382 | 2,704,014 | -439,368 |
| Denmark | 1,646,351 | 3,556,108 | +1,909,757 |
| Netherlands | 1,840,870 | 760,473 | -1,080,397 |
| Costa Rica | 72,210 | 639,049 | +566,839 |
| Sweden | 189,231 | 77,654 | -111,577 |
| Germany | 9,337 | 217,230 | +207,893 |
| Canada | 0 | 182,615 | +182,615 |
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) | 35,225,991 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 6,278,093 |
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) | 18,666,845 | 16,559,146 | -2,107,699 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,321,641 | 3,956,452 | +1,634,811 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 15,467,651 |
| London Gateway Port | 4,582,156 |
| Immingham Docks | 4,328,661 |
| Dover | 4,260,082 |
| Felixstowe | 3,378,170 |
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 | 7,926,002 | 7,541,649 | -384,353 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,551,227 | 3,030,929 | +1,479,702 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,362,901 | 1,965,760 | -397,141 |
| Dover | 1,747,962 | 2,512,120 | +764,158 |
| Felixstowe | 2,778,599 | 599,571 | -2,179,028 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,359,347 | 1,013,296 | -346,051 |
| Heysham | 1,262,337 | 794,597 | -467,740 |
| Holyhead | 998,661 | 921,567 | -77,094 |
| Fishguard | 420,764 | 901,370 | +480,606 |
| Southampton | 389,466 | 760,789 | +371,323 |
Quick facts
HS code: 48051910
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: A specific type of fluting paper, often used in the production of corrugated cardboard