Import/export HS code 48064010: Glassine papers
A specific type of glazed paper, smooth and translucent, often used for wrapping or as a protective layer
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Finland | 25,238,521 |
| Germany | 13,951,070 |
| France | 1,380,926 |
| Italy | 1,255,120 |
| Taiwan | 1,190,514 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Finland | 14,090,601 | 11,147,920 | -2,942,681 |
| Germany | 4,461,108 | 9,489,962 | +5,028,854 |
| France | 876,033 | 504,893 | -371,140 |
| Italy | 673,821 | 581,299 | -92,522 |
| Taiwan | 0 | 1,190,514 | +1,190,514 |
| United States | 411,172 | 133,736 | -277,436 |
| Belgium | 119,348 | 117,415 | -1,933 |
| Czechia | 64,257 | 62,261 | -1,996 |
| Turkey | 39,117 | 41,781 | +2,664 |
| China | 2,061 | 53,279 | +51,218 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Finland | 21,598,930 |
| Germany | 17,743,266 |
| Italy | 1,429,970 |
| Taiwan | 1,190,514 |
| France | 974,988 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Finland | 10,451,010 | 11,147,920 | +696,910 |
| Germany | 8,143,148 | 9,600,118 | +1,456,970 |
| Italy | 753,562 | 676,408 | -77,154 |
| Taiwan | 0 | 1,190,514 | +1,190,514 |
| France | 704,767 | 270,221 | -434,546 |
| United States | 411,172 | 133,736 | -277,436 |
| Belgium | 104,349 | 106,719 | +2,370 |
| United Kingdom | 53,004 | 95,005 | +42,001 |
| Czechia | 64,257 | 62,246 | -2,011 |
| Turkey | 39,117 | 41,781 | +2,664 |
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 | 3 |
| West Midlands | 3 |
| Eastern Scotland | 2 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 2 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 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 | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| West Midlands | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Eastern Scotland | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Kent | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Cheshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Devon | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Inner London - East | 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) | 26,797,682 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 17,257,307 |
| Air transport | 63,758 |
| Road transport | 20,606 |
| Other | 92 |
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) | 14,179,961 | 12,617,721 | -1,562,240 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 6,570,939 | 10,686,368 | +4,115,429 |
| Air transport | 9,446 | 54,312 | +44,866 |
| Road transport | 0 | 20,606 | +20,606 |
| Other | 8 | 84 | +76 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 13,535,645 |
| Middlesbrough | 13,072,064 |
| London | 10,638,731 |
| Felixstowe | 3,246,344 |
| Dover | 2,296,260 |
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 | 4,340,149 | 9,195,496 | +4,855,347 |
| Middlesbrough | 6,329,220 | 6,742,844 | +413,624 |
| London | 6,012,686 | 4,626,045 | -1,386,641 |
| Felixstowe | 1,925,104 | 1,321,240 | -603,864 |
| Dover | 1,382,092 | 914,168 | -467,924 |
| Southampton | 202,448 | 137,260 | -65,188 |
| Eurotunnel | 112,880 | 187,483 | +74,603 |
| Liverpool Docks | 214,345 | 0 | -214,345 |
| Portsmouth | 138,605 | 0 | -138,605 |
| Killingholme | 29,348 | 99,569 | +70,221 |
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
|
17 |
|
Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
8 |
|
Manufacture of rubber and plastic products
|
4 |
|
Human health activities
|
1 |
|
Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment
|
1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 3 |
| 2026-04 | 4 |
| 2026-03 | 4 |
| 2026-02 | 2 |
| 2026-01 | 8 |
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 | 13 |
| 15m-54m | 8 |
| 54m+ | 6 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 284,387 |
| Netherlands | 125,900 |
| Spain | 102,818 |
| France | 65,247 |
| Italy | 42,582 |
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 | 184,800 | 99,587 | -85,213 |
| Netherlands | 65,261 | 60,639 | -4,622 |
| Spain | 50,896 | 51,922 | +1,026 |
| France | 42,282 | 22,965 | -19,317 |
| Italy | 29,684 | 12,898 | -16,786 |
| United States | 3,908 | 23,070 | +19,162 |
| Turkey | 0 | 19,296 | +19,296 |
| South Africa | 0 | 17,465 | +17,465 |
| India | 0 | 12,288 | +12,288 |
| Sweden | 3,750 | 7,397 | +3,647 |
Exports by country of origin
What this shows: Export volume by production origin country. For re-exports, indicates where goods originated before UK export.
Top 5 values
| Origin | £ |
|---|---|
| Turkey | 590 |
Export origin countries 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 export value, right side by second 12-month export value, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Origin | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turkey | 225 | 365 | +140 |
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) | 644,156 |
| Air transport | 54,198 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 39,796 |
| Other | 590 |
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) | 384,860 | 259,296 | -125,564 |
| Air transport | 6,979 | 47,219 | +40,240 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 6,703 | 33,093 | +26,390 |
| Other | 225 | 365 | +140 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 222,239 |
| Holyhead | 150,469 |
| Liverpool Docks | 91,399 |
| Hull | 72,789 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 44,032 |
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 | 125,883 | 96,356 | -29,527 |
| Holyhead | 84,050 | 66,419 | -17,631 |
| Liverpool Docks | 82,916 | 8,483 | -74,433 |
| Hull | 22,174 | 50,615 | +28,441 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 3,908 | 40,124 | +36,216 |
| Heysham | 15,520 | 22,882 | +7,362 |
| Felixstowe | 0 | 31,584 | +31,584 |
| London | 29,684 | 0 | -29,684 |
| Immingham Docks | 13,359 | 14,541 | +1,182 |
| East Midlands Airport | 3,071 | 7,095 | +4,024 |
Quick facts
HS code: 48064010
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: A specific type of glazed paper, smooth and translucent, often used for wrapping or as a protective layer