Import/export HS code 480610: Vegetable parchment
A type of paper treated to be grease-resistant and durable, often used in baking or food wrapping
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 3,089,092 |
| Germany | 1,347,342 |
| China | 278,524 |
| United States | 99,199 |
| Turkey | 37,671 |
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 | 1,472,524 | 1,616,568 | +144,044 |
| Germany | 826,700 | 520,642 | -306,058 |
| China | 136,064 | 142,460 | +6,396 |
| United States | 66,084 | 33,115 | -32,969 |
| Turkey | 34,237 | 3,434 | -30,803 |
| Ireland | 29,944 | 11 | -29,933 |
| Italy | 1,441 | 25,700 | +24,259 |
| Australia | 25,247 | 0 | -25,247 |
| India | 2,009 | 6,806 | +4,797 |
| Israel | 8,160 | 0 | -8,160 |
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 | 3,091,391 |
| Germany | 1,245,965 |
| China | 305,083 |
| United States | 84,373 |
| United Kingdom | 63,351 |
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 | 1,471,263 | 1,620,128 | +148,865 |
| Germany | 783,371 | 462,594 | -320,777 |
| China | 162,623 | 142,460 | -20,163 |
| United States | 51,258 | 33,115 | -18,143 |
| United Kingdom | 63,351 | 0 | -63,351 |
| Turkey | 24,584 | 3,434 | -21,150 |
| Italy | 0 | 25,698 | +25,698 |
| India | 2,009 | 6,806 | +4,797 |
| Belgium | 5,366 | 0 | -5,366 |
| Spain | 1,261 | 3,758 | +2,497 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Outer London - West and North West | 4 |
| Essex | 3 |
| Greater Manchester | 3 |
| West Yorkshire | 3 |
| Inner London - West | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outer London - West and North West | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| Essex | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Greater Manchester | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| West Yorkshire | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| Inner London - West | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Kent | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,140,202 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,634,514 |
| Other | 97,846 |
| Air transport | 60,347 |
| Road transport | 33,467 |
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) | 1,492,927 | 1,647,275 | +154,348 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,018,387 | 616,127 | -402,260 |
| Other | 43,338 | 54,508 | +11,170 |
| Air transport | 26,221 | 34,126 | +7,905 |
| Road transport | 30,033 | 3,434 | -26,599 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 1,940,993 |
| London | 1,245,965 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,026,379 |
| Felixstowe | 151,937 |
| Southampton | 132,514 |
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 | 1,008,352 | 932,641 | -75,711 |
| London | 783,371 | 462,594 | -320,777 |
| Eurotunnel | 452,921 | 573,458 | +120,537 |
| Felixstowe | 84,876 | 67,061 | -17,815 |
| Southampton | 100,043 | 32,471 | -67,572 |
| 000 | 43,338 | 54,508 | +11,170 |
| Portsmouth | 0 | 70,776 | +70,776 |
| London Gateway Port | 33,407 | 33,427 | +20 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 14,696 | 39,686 | +24,990 |
| Thamesport | 27,105 | 20,574 | -6,531 |
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
|
12 |
|
Manufacture of paper and paper products
|
9 |
|
Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
7 |
|
Manufacture of food products
|
2 |
|
Manufacture of rubber and plastic products
|
2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 5 |
| 2026-04 | 2 |
| 2026-03 | 7 |
| 2026-02 | 4 |
| 2026-01 | 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 |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 11 |
| 15m-54m | 8 |
| 54m+ | 6 |
| 0-1m | 5 |
| Other | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 127,162 |
| Germany | 36,135 |
| France | 32,204 |
| United States | 29,149 |
| Sweden | 19,599 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 123,886 | 3,276 | -120,610 |
| Germany | 31,983 | 4,152 | -27,831 |
| France | 11,709 | 20,495 | +8,786 |
| United States | 22,243 | 6,906 | -15,337 |
| Sweden | 9,572 | 10,027 | +455 |
| Philippines | 0 | 15,868 | +15,868 |
| United Arab Emirates | 4,650 | 4,830 | +180 |
| Turkey | 0 | 9,075 | +9,075 |
| Australia | 2,116 | 0 | -2,116 |
| Netherlands | 1,020 | 0 | -1,020 |
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) | 207,534 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 39,631 |
| Air transport | 34,643 |
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) | 172,084 | 35,450 | -136,634 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 25,726 | 13,905 | -11,821 |
| Air transport | 9,369 | 25,274 | +15,905 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Holyhead | 117,239 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 48,037 |
| London | 30,387 |
| Felixstowe | 25,365 |
| East Midlands Airport | 18,775 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holyhead | 113,963 | 3,276 | -110,687 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 17,515 | 30,522 | +13,007 |
| London | 30,387 | 0 | -30,387 |
| Felixstowe | 16,290 | 9,075 | -7,215 |
| East Midlands Airport | 9,369 | 9,406 | +37 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 0 | 15,868 | +15,868 |
| London Gateway Port | 4,650 | 4,830 | +180 |
| Liverpool Docks | 8,623 | 0 | -8,623 |
| Immingham Docks | 4,786 | 0 | -4,786 |
| Dover | 1,596 | 1,652 | +56 |
Quick facts
HS code: 480610
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: A type of paper treated to be grease-resistant and durable, often used in baking or food wrapping