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 | 86,671,256 |
| Netherlands | 32,088,690 |
| France | 11,134,338 |
| Belgium | 7,039,239 |
| Turkey | 1,942,814 |
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 | 53,102,011 | 33,569,245 | -19,532,766 |
| Netherlands | 16,104,591 | 15,984,099 | -120,492 |
| France | 5,916,633 | 5,217,705 | -698,928 |
| Belgium | 2,781,852 | 4,257,387 | +1,475,535 |
| Turkey | 327,609 | 1,615,205 | +1,287,596 |
| Poland | 377,192 | 193,992 | -183,200 |
| Norway | 317,786 | 204,375 | -113,411 |
| Sweden | 23,723 | 167,605 | +143,882 |
| Spain | 70,120 | 78,329 | +8,209 |
| China | 35,189 | 80,081 | +44,892 |
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 | 97,133,598 |
| Netherlands | 26,276,408 |
| France | 13,031,135 |
| Turkey | 1,942,814 |
| Poland | 501,717 |
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 | 57,907,774 | 39,225,824 | -18,681,950 |
| Netherlands | 12,366,767 | 13,909,641 | +1,542,874 |
| France | 7,016,296 | 6,014,839 | -1,001,457 |
| Turkey | 327,609 | 1,615,205 | +1,287,596 |
| Poland | 266,263 | 235,454 | -30,809 |
| Norway | 93,589 | 62,635 | -30,954 |
| Spain | 70,218 | 78,329 | +8,111 |
| China | 35,189 | 80,081 | +44,892 |
| Italy | 108,185 | 0 | -108,185 |
| Belgium | 57,344 | 47,650 | -9,694 |
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 | 3 | +0 |
| West Midlands | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Kent | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| West Yorkshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Cheshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Eastern Scotland | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 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) | 95,139,713 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 44,593,922 |
| Other | 856,497 |
| 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) | 54,597,519 | 40,542,194 | -14,055,325 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 23,754,760 | 20,839,162 | -2,915,598 |
| Other | 822,319 | 34,178 | -788,141 |
| Road transport | 0 | 27,520 | +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 | 71,250,479 |
| London | 39,046,087 |
| Boston | 14,633,692 |
| Dover | 7,228,016 |
| Felixstowe | 2,071,280 |
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 | 44,211,141 | 27,039,338 | -17,171,803 |
| London | 18,179,402 | 20,866,685 | +2,687,283 |
| Boston | 8,380,786 | 6,252,906 | -2,127,880 |
| Dover | 4,130,719 | 3,097,297 | -1,033,422 |
| Felixstowe | 808,775 | 1,262,505 | +453,730 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,007,795 | 1,008,055 | +260 |
| Medway | 681,570 | 800,524 | +118,954 |
| 000 | 822,319 | 34,178 | -788,141 |
| Killingholme | 390,604 | 82,277 | -308,327 |
| Southampton | 98,365 | 282,575 | +184,210 |
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 |
| Manufacture of rubber and plastic products | 3 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 7 |
| 2025-11 | 6 |
| 2025-10 | 9 |
| 2025-09 | 7 |
| 2025-08 | 7 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| PROGROUP BOARD LIMITED | 48 |
| CEPAC LIMITED | 42 |
| JOHN ROBERTS HOLDINGS LIMITED | 36 |
| RAJAPACK LIMITED | 24 |
| WP INDUSTRIAL LIMITED | 23 |
| BOARD24 LTD | 19 |
| CORRBOARD UK LIMITED | 18 |
| ONBOARD CORRUGATED LIMITED | 16 |
| NORTHWOOD PAPER SALES LIMITED | 14 |
| COLOMBIER (UK) LIMITED | 13 |
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 | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 9,217,917 |
| China | 8,062,972 |
| Ireland | 7,445,887 |
| Belgium | 4,762,115 |
| Denmark | 3,408,395 |
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 | 5,658,692 | 3,559,225 | -2,099,467 |
| China | 5,057,452 | 3,005,520 | -2,051,932 |
| Ireland | 4,280,893 | 3,164,994 | -1,115,899 |
| Belgium | 3,137,583 | 1,624,532 | -1,513,051 |
| Denmark | 2,091,698 | 1,316,697 | -775,001 |
| Netherlands | 1,774,352 | 291,498 | -1,482,854 |
| Costa Rica | 72,210 | 556,935 | +484,725 |
| Sweden | 189,231 | 20,554 | -168,677 |
| Canada | 0 | 182,615 | +182,615 |
| Germany | 16,979 | 35,194 | +18,215 |
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) | 30,381,989 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 5,683,658 |
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) | 19,832,763 | 10,549,226 | -9,283,537 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,454,845 | 3,228,813 | +773,968 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 13,854,764 |
| London Gateway Port | 3,765,402 |
| Felixstowe | 3,422,152 |
| Immingham Docks | 3,399,957 |
| Dover | 2,871,678 |
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 | 9,169,804 | 4,684,960 | -4,484,844 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,332,761 | 2,432,641 | +1,099,880 |
| Felixstowe | 2,869,818 | 552,334 | -2,317,484 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,613,208 | 786,749 | -1,826,459 |
| Dover | 1,552,750 | 1,318,928 | -233,822 |
| Heysham | 1,278,261 | 895,832 | -382,429 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,486,893 | 675,757 | -811,136 |
| Holyhead | 1,027,942 | 892,927 | -135,015 |
| Southampton | 389,466 | 678,675 | +289,209 |
| Fishguard | 385,979 | 598,209 | +212,230 |
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