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 | 87,453,101 |
| Netherlands | 34,545,098 |
| France | 12,178,695 |
| Belgium | 9,466,010 |
| Turkey | 2,245,092 |
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 | 51,767,289 | 35,685,812 | -16,081,477 |
| Netherlands | 16,546,369 | 17,998,729 | +1,452,360 |
| France | 5,337,861 | 6,840,834 | +1,502,973 |
| Belgium | 2,708,307 | 6,757,703 | +4,049,396 |
| Turkey | 938,154 | 1,306,938 | +368,784 |
| Poland | 253,260 | 517,796 | +264,536 |
| Norway | 432,437 | 33,084 | -399,353 |
| Sweden | 85,559 | 124,662 | +39,103 |
| Denmark | 0 | 203,217 | +203,217 |
| China | 34,120 | 141,232 | +107,112 |
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 | 100,881,525 |
| Netherlands | 28,147,199 |
| France | 14,163,679 |
| Turkey | 2,245,092 |
| Poland | 820,211 |
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 | 57,026,728 | 43,854,797 | -13,171,931 |
| Netherlands | 12,553,131 | 15,594,068 | +3,040,937 |
| France | 6,265,079 | 7,898,600 | +1,633,521 |
| Turkey | 938,154 | 1,306,938 | +368,784 |
| Poland | 256,318 | 563,893 | +307,575 |
| China | 34,120 | 141,232 | +107,112 |
| Belgium | 58,133 | 105,932 | +47,799 |
| Spain | 65,486 | 72,651 | +7,165 |
| Norway | 99,737 | 33,084 | -66,653 |
| Sweden | 44,879 | 67,257 | +22,378 |
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 | 1 | -2 |
| 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) | 96,318,559 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 50,893,059 |
| Other | 820,364 |
| 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) | 52,607,423 | 43,711,136 | -8,896,287 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 24,896,757 | 25,996,302 | +1,099,545 |
| Other | 778,215 | 42,149 | -736,066 |
| 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 | 72,994,337 |
| London | 43,456,217 |
| Boston | 15,813,693 |
| Dover | 6,805,667 |
| Felixstowe | 2,373,277 |
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 | 42,861,759 | 30,132,578 | -12,729,181 |
| London | 19,035,775 | 24,420,442 | +5,384,667 |
| Boston | 8,082,761 | 7,730,932 | -351,829 |
| Dover | 3,544,609 | 3,261,058 | -283,551 |
| Felixstowe | 1,216,090 | 1,157,187 | -58,903 |
| Eurotunnel | 867,832 | 1,109,453 | +241,621 |
| Medway | 934,625 | 452,576 | -482,049 |
| 000 | 778,215 | 42,149 | -736,066 |
| Harwich | 16,681 | 445,963 | +429,282 |
| Southampton | 289,885 | 144,709 | -145,176 |
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
|
13 |
|
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 5 |
| 2026-04 | 10 |
| 2026-03 | 8 |
| 2026-02 | 8 |
| 2026-01 | 7 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| PROGROUP BOARD LIMITED | 53 |
| CEPAC LIMITED | 47 |
| JOHN ROBERTS HOLDINGS LIMITED | 36 |
| WP INDUSTRIAL LIMITED | 28 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 8 |
| 54m+ | 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 | 8,237,144 |
| China | 7,893,908 |
| Ireland | 7,508,299 |
| Belgium | 6,117,498 |
| Denmark | 5,307,261 |
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 | 4,003,635 | 4,233,509 | +229,874 |
| China | 4,926,640 | 2,967,268 | -1,959,372 |
| Ireland | 4,183,907 | 3,324,392 | -859,515 |
| Belgium | 3,802,940 | 2,314,558 | -1,488,382 |
| Denmark | 1,412,812 | 3,894,449 | +2,481,637 |
| Netherlands | 1,672,108 | 1,622,295 | -49,813 |
| Costa Rica | 21,663 | 639,049 | +617,386 |
| Sweden | 195,990 | 183,430 | -12,560 |
| 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) | 34,050,188 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 5,830,358 |
| Air transport | 1,547 |
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) | 17,694,866 | 16,355,322 | -1,339,544 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,547,132 | 3,283,226 | +736,094 |
| Air transport | 0 | 1,547 | +1,547 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 14,317,056 |
| Dover | 4,702,503 |
| London Gateway Port | 4,666,645 |
| Immingham Docks | 4,429,987 |
| Felixstowe | 2,984,838 |
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 | 6,852,370 | 7,464,686 | +612,316 |
| Dover | 2,203,664 | 2,498,839 | +295,175 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,308,942 | 2,357,703 | +48,761 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,017,691 | 2,412,296 | +394,605 |
| Felixstowe | 2,385,267 | 599,571 | -1,785,696 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,258,467 | 956,657 | -301,810 |
| Heysham | 1,415,237 | 458,256 | -956,981 |
| Holyhead | 988,194 | 767,183 | -221,011 |
| Fishguard | 455,521 | 892,483 | +436,962 |
| Southampton | 166,672 | 760,789 | +594,117 |
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