Import/export HS code 480550: Felt paper and paperboard
A dense, durable paper or paperboard used for insulation, padding, or soundproofing
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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 | 678,824 |
| Czechia | 180,306 |
| Italy | 90,540 |
| United States | 76,472 |
| China | 61,680 |
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 | 283,866 | 394,958 | +111,092 |
| Czechia | 81,304 | 99,002 | +17,698 |
| Italy | 44,023 | 46,517 | +2,494 |
| United States | 56,891 | 19,581 | -37,310 |
| China | 45,064 | 16,616 | -28,448 |
| Bulgaria | 7,718 | 0 | -7,718 |
| United Arab Emirates | 5,106 | 1,706 | -3,400 |
| France | 1,704 | 1 | -1,703 |
| Ireland | 0 | 1,476 | +1,476 |
| Slovenia | 905 | 0 | -905 |
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 | 676,208 |
| Czechia | 180,306 |
| Italy | 90,540 |
| United States | 76,472 |
| China | 68,492 |
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 | 281,250 | 394,958 | +113,708 |
| Czechia | 81,304 | 99,002 | +17,698 |
| Italy | 44,023 | 46,517 | +2,494 |
| United States | 56,891 | 19,581 | -37,310 |
| China | 50,170 | 18,322 | -31,848 |
| Bulgaria | 7,718 | 0 | -7,718 |
| Switzerland | 2,616 | 0 | -2,616 |
| France | 1,704 | 0 | -1,704 |
| Slovenia | 905 | 0 | -905 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 2 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 2 |
| West Yorkshire | 2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 |
| Cheshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| West Yorkshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Cheshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Inner London - East | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Lancashire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| South East Wales | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Suffolk | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 918,020 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 139,008 |
| Air transport | 47,028 |
| Other | 2,383 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 418,615 | 499,405 | +80,790 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 81,320 | 57,688 | -23,632 |
| Air transport | 25,741 | 21,287 | -4,454 |
| Other | 905 | 1,478 | +573 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 646,035 |
| Purfleet | 121,191 |
| Killingholme | 76,071 |
| Immingham Docks | 68,115 |
| Liverpool Docks | 52,601 |
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 | 250,038 | 395,997 | +145,959 |
| Purfleet | 40,373 | 80,818 | +40,445 |
| Killingholme | 76,071 | 0 | -76,071 |
| Immingham Docks | 4,453 | 63,662 | +59,209 |
| Liverpool Docks | 40,316 | 12,285 | -28,031 |
| Felixstowe | 50,215 | 2,355 | -47,860 |
| East Midlands Airport | 14,871 | 18,210 | +3,339 |
| Southampton | 23,241 | 1,976 | -21,265 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 9,404 | 3,077 | -6,327 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 9,327 | 0 | -9,327 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
|
Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
4 |
|
Other manufacturing
|
3 |
|
Manufacture of paper and paper products
|
2 |
|
Manufacture of rubber and plastic products
|
2 |
|
Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 4 |
| 2025-10 | 1 |
| 2025-09 | 1 |
| 2025-07 | 3 |
| 2025-06 | 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 | 7 |
| 54m+ | 5 |
| 0-1m | 2 |
| 15m-54m | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | 31,792 |
| Ireland | 13,733 |
| Cyprus | 13,350 |
| Greece | 6,240 |
| Austria | 3,570 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | 0 | 31,792 | +31,792 |
| Ireland | 2,348 | 11,385 | +9,037 |
| Cyprus | 0 | 13,350 | +13,350 |
| Greece | 0 | 6,240 | +6,240 |
| Austria | 3,570 | 0 | -3,570 |
| South Africa | 0 | 2,865 | +2,865 |
| Bulgaria | 0 | 1,066 | +1,066 |
| Czechia | 965 | 0 | -965 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 48,007 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 23,543 |
| Air transport | 2,031 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 0 | 48,007 | +48,007 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 5,918 | 17,625 | +11,707 |
| Air transport | 965 | 1,066 | +101 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 48,007 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 18,286 |
| Holyhead | 2,909 |
| Fishguard | 2,348 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,066 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 0 | 48,007 | +48,007 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 3,570 | 14,716 | +11,146 |
| Holyhead | 0 | 2,909 | +2,909 |
| Fishguard | 2,348 | 0 | -2,348 |
| East Midlands Airport | 0 | 1,066 | +1,066 |
| ZLC | 965 | 0 | -965 |
Quick facts
HS code: 480550
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: A dense, durable paper or paperboard used for insulation, padding, or soundproofing