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
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- It helps you understand the market size for your product in the UK.
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Finland | 26,700,120 |
| Germany | 13,435,461 |
| France | 1,463,868 |
| Italy | 1,238,862 |
| Taiwan | 927,163 |
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 | 15,675,331 | 11,024,789 | -4,650,542 |
| Germany | 3,621,031 | 9,814,430 | +6,193,399 |
| France | 977,021 | 486,847 | -490,174 |
| Italy | 651,646 | 587,216 | -64,430 |
| Taiwan | 0 | 927,163 | +927,163 |
| United States | 374,924 | 209,861 | -165,063 |
| Belgium | 95,753 | 128,703 | +32,950 |
| Czechia | 31,590 | 94,928 | +63,338 |
| Turkey | 40,944 | 41,781 | +837 |
| 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 | 21,410,115 |
| Germany | 18,878,071 |
| Italy | 1,394,650 |
| France | 1,076,992 |
| Taiwan | 927,163 |
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 | 10,385,326 | 11,024,789 | +639,463 |
| Germany | 8,937,045 | 9,941,026 | +1,003,981 |
| Italy | 746,811 | 647,839 | -98,972 |
| France | 806,771 | 270,221 | -536,550 |
| Taiwan | 0 | 927,163 | +927,163 |
| United States | 374,924 | 209,861 | -165,063 |
| Belgium | 80,754 | 118,007 | +37,253 |
| United Kingdom | 53,004 | 95,005 | +42,001 |
| Czechia | 31,590 | 94,913 | +63,323 |
| Turkey | 40,944 | 41,781 | +837 |
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 | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| 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) | 27,686,363 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 17,147,346 |
| 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) | 15,378,999 | 12,307,364 | -3,071,635 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 6,104,684 | 11,042,662 | +4,937,978 |
| 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 | 13,104,905 |
| Middlesbrough | 12,514,117 |
| London | 11,536,814 |
| Felixstowe | 4,060,444 |
| Dover | 2,241,795 |
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 | 3,650,641 | 9,454,264 | +5,803,623 |
| Middlesbrough | 5,996,150 | 6,517,967 | +521,817 |
| London | 6,809,023 | 4,727,791 | -2,081,232 |
| Felixstowe | 2,950,509 | 1,109,935 | -1,840,574 |
| Dover | 1,310,596 | 931,199 | -379,397 |
| Southampton | 126,323 | 213,385 | +87,062 |
| Eurotunnel | 96,440 | 203,923 | +107,483 |
| Liverpool Docks | 254,222 | 0 | -254,222 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 4 |
| 2026-03 | 4 |
| 2026-02 | 2 |
| 2026-01 | 8 |
| 2025-12 | 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 | 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 | 305,897 |
| Netherlands | 137,144 |
| 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 | 203,105 | 102,792 | -100,313 |
| Netherlands | 76,505 | 60,639 | -15,866 |
| Spain | 38,047 | 64,771 | +26,724 |
| 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 | 239 | 351 | +112 |
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) | 665,666 |
| Air transport | 52,448 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 51,040 |
| 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) | 390,302 | 275,364 | -114,938 |
| Air transport | 6,979 | 45,469 | +38,490 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 17,947 | 33,093 | +15,146 |
| Other | 239 | 351 | +112 |
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 | 110,467 |
| Hull | 72,789 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 42,282 |
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 | 113,034 | 109,205 | -3,829 |
| Holyhead | 78,873 | 71,596 | -7,277 |
| Liverpool Docks | 101,984 | 8,483 | -93,501 |
| Hull | 22,174 | 50,615 | +28,441 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 3,908 | 38,374 | +34,466 |
| Heysham | 19,920 | 20,924 | +1,004 |
| Immingham Docks | 24,603 | 14,541 | -10,062 |
| Felixstowe | 0 | 31,584 | +31,584 |
| London | 29,684 | 0 | -29,684 |
| 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