Import/export HS code 48051990: Various fluting papers
All other fluting papers not covered by specific codes, used in packaging industries
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 10,189,402 |
| Spain | 7,284,591 |
| Turkey | 5,561,913 |
| Poland | 4,379,018 |
| Netherlands | 1,496,156 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 5,049,522 | 5,139,880 | +90,358 |
| Spain | 2,641,550 | 4,643,041 | +2,001,491 |
| Turkey | 1,766,261 | 3,795,652 | +2,029,391 |
| Poland | 2,986,356 | 1,392,662 | -1,593,694 |
| Netherlands | 1,496,156 | 0 | -1,496,156 |
| Germany | 671,528 | 0 | -671,528 |
| Brazil | 0 | 34,823 | +34,823 |
| China | 29,146 | 2,100 | -27,046 |
| Czechia | 85 | 23,590 | +23,505 |
| Ireland | 20,984 | 0 | -20,984 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 10,115,649 |
| Spain | 6,285,225 |
| Poland | 5,924,184 |
| Turkey | 5,561,913 |
| Brazil | 34,823 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 4,995,277 | 5,120,372 | +125,095 |
| Spain | 3,117,038 | 3,168,187 | +51,149 |
| Poland | 4,522,536 | 1,401,648 | -3,120,888 |
| Turkey | 1,766,261 | 3,795,652 | +2,029,391 |
| Brazil | 0 | 34,823 | +34,823 |
| China | 29,146 | 2,100 | -27,046 |
| Czechia | 85 | 23,590 | +23,505 |
| United States | 21,584 | 0 | -21,584 |
| Sweden | 15,183 | 0 | -15,183 |
| United Kingdom | 0 | 12,236 | +12,236 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 4 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 3 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Midlands | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Inner London - East | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Inner London - West | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Kent | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Lancashire | 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) | 17,535,707 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 10,469,078 |
| Other | 1,696,047 |
| Air transport | 34,458 |
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) | 9,250,709 | 8,284,998 | -965,711 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 5,195,080 | 5,273,998 | +78,918 |
| Other | 222,907 | 1,473,140 | +1,250,233 |
| Air transport | 26,443 | 8,015 | -18,428 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 9,656,777 |
| Goole | 5,631,672 |
| Liverpool Docks | 5,530,498 |
| Felixstowe | 5,103,495 |
| 000 | 1,696,047 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover | 4,678,101 | 4,978,676 | +300,575 |
| Goole | 4,329,857 | 1,301,815 | -3,028,042 |
| Liverpool Docks | 3,038,160 | 2,492,338 | -545,822 |
| Felixstowe | 1,768,964 | 3,334,531 | +1,565,567 |
| 000 | 222,907 | 1,473,140 | +1,250,233 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 0 | 653,756 | +653,756 |
| Eurotunnel | 245,318 | 184,794 | -60,524 |
| Southampton | 0 | 427,367 | +427,367 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 190,627 | 2,488 | -188,139 |
| Killingholme | 99,204 | 12,877 | -86,327 |
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 | 8 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 5 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 3 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 1 |
| Human health activities | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 3 |
| 2025-11 | 2 |
| 2025-10 | 1 |
| 2025-09 | 4 |
| 2025-08 | 4 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 9 |
| 15m-54m | 6 |
| 0-1m | 1 |
| 1m-15m | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 4,208,798 |
| Ireland | 3,828,549 |
| Belgium | 1,097,233 |
| France | 421,270 |
| South Africa | 406,430 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 826,048 | 3,382,750 | +2,556,702 |
| Ireland | 2,245,426 | 1,583,123 | -662,303 |
| Belgium | 1,017,960 | 79,273 | -938,687 |
| France | 155,739 | 265,531 | +109,792 |
| South Africa | 196,571 | 209,859 | +13,288 |
| Netherlands | 1,283 | 231,964 | +230,681 |
| Germany | 127,134 | 87,259 | -39,875 |
| Sweden | 0 | 140,883 | +140,883 |
| Australia | 0 | 90,289 | +90,289 |
| Cambodia | 0 | 76,037 | +76,037 |
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) | 5,880,639 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 5,186,614 |
| Air transport | 33,784 |
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) | 3,550,224 | 2,330,415 | -1,219,809 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,141,504 | 4,045,110 | +2,903,606 |
| Air transport | 32,552 | 1,232 | -31,320 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 7,189,805 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,751,667 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,040,160 |
| Holyhead | 342,409 |
| Felixstowe | 275,789 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 2,615,082 | 4,574,723 | +1,959,641 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,266,831 | 484,836 | -781,995 |
| London Gateway Port | 196,571 | 843,589 | +647,018 |
| Holyhead | 331,906 | 10,503 | -321,403 |
| Felixstowe | 147,000 | 128,789 | -18,211 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,283 | 149,219 | +147,936 |
| Dover | 23,967 | 83,618 | +59,651 |
| Southampton | 10,794 | 59,140 | +48,346 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 66,113 | 0 | -66,113 |
| ZLC | 32,552 | 1,232 | -31,320 |
Quick facts
HS code: 48051990
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: All other fluting papers not covered by specific codes, used in packaging industries