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 | 3,173,681 |
| Germany | 1,379,637 |
| China | 270,383 |
| United States | 107,544 |
| 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 | 1,371,745 | 1,801,936 | +430,191 |
| Germany | 718,876 | 660,761 | -58,115 |
| China | 94,595 | 175,788 | +81,193 |
| United States | 73,286 | 34,258 | -39,028 |
| Turkey | 24,853 | 12,818 | -12,035 |
| Ireland | 34,348 | 8 | -34,340 |
| Italy | 1,441 | 25,698 | +24,257 |
| Australia | 0 | 25,247 | +25,247 |
| Belgium | 12,797 | 0 | -12,797 |
| 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 | 3,175,980 |
| Germany | 1,278,260 |
| China | 293,578 |
| United States | 92,718 |
| 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 | 1,370,484 | 1,805,496 | +435,012 |
| Germany | 686,276 | 591,984 | -94,292 |
| China | 117,790 | 175,788 | +57,998 |
| United States | 58,460 | 34,258 | -24,202 |
| United Kingdom | 38,104 | 25,247 | -12,857 |
| Turkey | 15,200 | 12,818 | -2,382 |
| Italy | 0 | 25,698 | +25,698 |
| Belgium | 18,163 | 0 | -18,163 |
| India | 2,009 | 5,824 | +3,815 |
| 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 | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| 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) | 3,224,791 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,671,243 |
| Other | 102,238 |
| Air transport | 69,582 |
| 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) | 1,387,614 | 1,837,177 | +449,563 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 871,244 | 799,999 | -71,245 |
| Other | 37,013 | 65,225 | +28,212 |
| Air transport | 35,736 | 33,846 | -1,890 |
| Road transport | 20,649 | 12,818 | -7,831 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 1,974,640 |
| London | 1,278,260 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,077,321 |
| Felixstowe | 146,537 |
| 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 | 854,231 | 1,120,409 | +266,178 |
| London | 686,276 | 591,984 | -94,292 |
| Eurotunnel | 506,263 | 571,058 | +64,795 |
| Felixstowe | 48,421 | 98,116 | +49,695 |
| Southampton | 98,900 | 33,614 | -65,286 |
| 000 | 37,013 | 65,225 | +28,212 |
| Portsmouth | 0 | 70,776 | +70,776 |
| London Gateway Port | 8,160 | 55,711 | +47,551 |
| Thamesport | 39,902 | 20,574 | -19,328 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 14,696 | 39,686 | +24,990 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 2 |
| 2026-03 | 7 |
| 2026-02 | 4 |
| 2026-01 | 4 |
| 2025-12 | 3 |
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 | 10 |
| 15m-54m | 9 |
| 0-1m | 5 |
| 54m+ | 5 |
| Other | 3 |
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 | 162,126 |
| Germany | 36,135 |
| United States | 35,832 |
| France | 32,204 |
| Sweden | 14,533 |
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 | 158,850 | 3,276 | -155,574 |
| Germany | 31,983 | 4,152 | -27,831 |
| United States | 28,048 | 7,784 | -20,264 |
| France | 11,709 | 20,495 | +8,786 |
| Sweden | 9,572 | 4,961 | -4,611 |
| United Arab Emirates | 4,650 | 4,830 | +180 |
| Netherlands | 8,227 | 0 | -8,227 |
| Philippines | 0 | 2,935 | +2,935 |
| Australia | 2,116 | 0 | -2,116 |
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) | 243,279 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 30,556 |
| Air transport | 29,753 |
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) | 212,895 | 30,384 | -182,511 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 25,726 | 4,830 | -20,896 |
| Air transport | 16,534 | 13,219 | -3,315 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Holyhead | 150,843 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 50,178 |
| London | 30,387 |
| East Midlands Airport | 26,818 |
| Felixstowe | 16,290 |
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 | 147,567 | 3,276 | -144,291 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 24,722 | 25,456 | +734 |
| London | 30,387 | 0 | -30,387 |
| East Midlands Airport | 16,534 | 10,284 | -6,250 |
| Felixstowe | 16,290 | 0 | -16,290 |
| 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 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 0 | 2,935 | +2,935 |
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