Import/export HS code 48070030: Recycled composite paper
Made from recycled paper, with or without a paper cover. Comes in rolls or sheets
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 71,478,445 |
| Germany | 11,223,348 |
| France | 2,272,927 |
| Ireland | 548,018 |
| China | 264,866 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 34,323,032 | 37,155,413 | +2,832,381 |
| Germany | 5,644,081 | 5,579,267 | -64,814 |
| France | 1,247,312 | 1,025,615 | -221,697 |
| Ireland | 380,114 | 167,904 | -212,210 |
| China | 165,284 | 99,582 | -65,702 |
| Austria | 183,891 | 0 | -183,891 |
| United States | 88,332 | 49,461 | -38,871 |
| Norway | 19,160 | 104,410 | +85,250 |
| Italy | 28,922 | 70,270 | +41,348 |
| Spain | 31,304 | 57,890 | +26,586 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 70,599,004 |
| Germany | 12,563,023 |
| France | 2,110,665 |
| Ireland | 356,276 |
| China | 293,886 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 33,857,220 | 36,741,784 | +2,884,564 |
| Germany | 6,502,983 | 6,060,040 | -442,943 |
| France | 1,160,486 | 950,179 | -210,307 |
| Ireland | 295,384 | 60,892 | -234,492 |
| China | 165,284 | 128,602 | -36,682 |
| United States | 91,648 | 47,024 | -44,624 |
| Norway | 19,160 | 90,469 | +71,309 |
| Spain | 32,593 | 57,890 | +25,297 |
| Poland | 67,560 | 18,138 | -49,422 |
| Italy | 13,873 | 55,090 | +41,217 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Essex | 5 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 5 |
| West Yorkshire | 5 |
| Greater Manchester | 4 |
| Inner London - West | 4 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Essex | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| West Yorkshire | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 2 | 4 | +2 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 0 | 3 | +3 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 3 | 1 | -2 |
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) | 78,501,898 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 7,911,752 |
| Other | 215,412 |
| Air transport | 110,912 |
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) | 37,797,746 | 40,704,152 | +2,906,406 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,418,458 | 3,493,294 | -925,164 |
| Other | 84,730 | 130,682 | +45,952 |
| Air transport | 53,298 | 57,614 | +4,316 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Harwich | 28,880,891 |
| Immingham Docks | 25,466,306 |
| Felixstowe | 21,907,438 |
| Dover | 3,203,876 |
| Purfleet | 1,988,818 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harwich | 12,554,239 | 16,326,652 | +3,772,413 |
| Immingham Docks | 12,741,888 | 12,724,418 | -17,470 |
| Felixstowe | 11,135,853 | 10,771,585 | -364,268 |
| Dover | 1,905,159 | 1,298,717 | -606,442 |
| Purfleet | 725,274 | 1,263,544 | +538,270 |
| Killingholme | 645,952 | 466,987 | -178,965 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 667,784 | 338,750 | -329,034 |
| London | 300,298 | 461,563 | +161,265 |
| Hull | 559,693 | 96,868 | -462,825 |
| Eurotunnel | 369,602 | 203,208 | -166,394 |
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 | 25 |
| Manufacture of paper and paper products | 21 |
| Other manufacturing | 9 |
| Printing and reproduction of recorded media | 9 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 5 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 26 |
| 2026-03 | 26 |
| 2026-02 | 26 |
| 2026-01 | 23 |
| 2025-12 | 22 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| ANTALIS LIMITED | 52 |
| PPB LTD | 52 |
| PREMIER PAPER GROUP LIMITED | 52 |
| STOROPACK UK LIMITED | 51 |
| CPI BOOKS LTD | 49 |
| SOLIDUS PACKAGING SOLUTIONS LIMITED | 49 |
| CHAPELTON BOARD SALES LIMITED | 47 |
| SEAWHITE OF BRIGHTON LIMITED | 46 |
| MINERVA PLASTICS LTD | 46 |
| LIMEHOUSE PAPERBOARD MILLS LIMITED | 46 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 30 |
| 54m+ | 28 |
| 15m-54m | 14 |
| 0-1m | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
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 | 567,449 |
| Poland | 254,393 |
| Netherlands | 37,772 |
| Belgium | 14,480 |
| Italy | 14,410 |
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 | 269,534 | 297,915 | +28,381 |
| Poland | 33,599 | 220,794 | +187,195 |
| Netherlands | 20,732 | 17,040 | -3,692 |
| Belgium | 5,386 | 9,094 | +3,708 |
| Italy | 0 | 14,410 | +14,410 |
| Denmark | 3,050 | 7,981 | +4,931 |
| Switzerland | 6,551 | 3,711 | -2,840 |
| Germany | 0 | 8,874 | +8,874 |
| France | 2,292 | 5,298 | +3,006 |
| Nigeria | 7,130 | 0 | -7,130 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| XI | 346,275 |
| Germany | 52,567 |
| Netherlands | 11,625 |
| Ireland | 973 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| XI | 168,121 | 178,154 | +10,033 |
| Germany | 28,043 | 24,524 | -3,519 |
| Netherlands | 5,307 | 6,318 | +1,011 |
| Ireland | 581 | 392 | -189 |
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) | 513,913 |
| Other | 412,904 |
| Air transport | 16,397 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 7,707 |
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) | 137,864 | 376,049 | +238,185 |
| Other | 202,911 | 209,993 | +7,082 |
| Air transport | 8,637 | 7,760 | -877 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,920 | 3,787 | -133 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| 000 | 412,904 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 311,525 |
| Holyhead | 86,145 |
| Heysham | 39,016 |
| Hull | 21,180 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| 000 | 202,911 | 209,993 | +7,082 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 58,100 | 253,425 | +195,325 |
| Holyhead | 49,837 | 36,308 | -13,529 |
| Heysham | 0 | 39,016 | +39,016 |
| Hull | 0 | 21,180 | +21,180 |
| Liverpool Docks | 11,456 | 6,867 | -4,589 |
| Felixstowe | 7,799 | 7,034 | -765 |
| Immingham Docks | 4,250 | 7,981 | +3,731 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 7,130 | 0 | -7,130 |
| Fishguard | 5,330 | 1,237 | -4,093 |
Quick facts
HS code: 48070030
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Made from recycled paper, with or without a paper cover. Comes in rolls or sheets