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 | 69,506,235 |
| Germany | 10,890,957 |
| France | 2,028,726 |
| Ireland | 498,781 |
| China | 186,958 |
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 | 34,895,081 | 34,611,154 | -283,927 |
| Germany | 5,696,808 | 5,194,149 | -502,659 |
| France | 1,038,627 | 990,099 | -48,528 |
| Ireland | 360,210 | 138,571 | -221,639 |
| China | 104,704 | 82,254 | -22,450 |
| Norway | 39,429 | 98,082 | +58,653 |
| United States | 68,097 | 49,461 | -18,636 |
| Italy | 40,438 | 54,464 | +14,026 |
| Spain | 35,874 | 51,753 | +15,879 |
| Poland | 35,493 | 18,138 | -17,355 |
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 | 68,573,015 |
| Germany | 12,050,343 |
| France | 1,889,998 |
| Ireland | 318,798 |
| China | 215,978 |
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 | 34,305,004 | 34,268,011 | -36,993 |
| Germany | 6,445,850 | 5,604,493 | -841,357 |
| France | 975,335 | 914,663 | -60,672 |
| Ireland | 265,599 | 53,199 | -212,400 |
| China | 140,474 | 75,504 | -64,970 |
| United States | 71,413 | 47,024 | -24,389 |
| Norway | 39,429 | 70,200 | +30,771 |
| Spain | 37,163 | 51,753 | +14,590 |
| Italy | 25,389 | 39,284 | +13,895 |
| Poland | 35,493 | 18,138 | -17,355 |
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 |
| Inner London - West | 4 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 4 |
| West Yorkshire | 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 | 5 | 3 | -2 |
| Inner London - West | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| West Yorkshire | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| 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) | 75,882,142 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 7,597,460 |
| Other | 203,653 |
| Air transport | 90,677 |
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) | 38,326,420 | 37,555,722 | -770,698 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,010,795 | 3,586,665 | -424,130 |
| Other | 93,657 | 109,996 | +16,339 |
| Air transport | 33,063 | 57,614 | +24,551 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Harwich | 28,755,652 |
| Immingham Docks | 24,331,523 |
| Felixstowe | 21,265,502 |
| Dover | 2,894,966 |
| Purfleet | 1,926,080 |
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 | 13,373,609 | 15,382,043 | +2,008,434 |
| Immingham Docks | 12,678,190 | 11,653,333 | -1,024,857 |
| Felixstowe | 11,228,331 | 10,037,171 | -1,191,160 |
| Dover | 1,667,371 | 1,227,595 | -439,776 |
| Purfleet | 713,576 | 1,212,504 | +498,928 |
| Killingholme | 679,101 | 408,652 | -270,449 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 571,034 | 216,999 | -354,035 |
| London | 268,453 | 515,368 | +246,915 |
| Eurotunnel | 302,921 | 204,210 | -98,711 |
| Hull | 366,551 | 80,524 | -286,027 |
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
|
23 |
|
Manufacture of paper and paper products
|
20 |
|
Other manufacturing
|
9 |
|
Printing and reproduction of recorded media
|
8 |
|
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 24 |
| 2026-04 | 26 |
| 2026-03 | 26 |
| 2026-02 | 26 |
| 2026-01 | 23 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| ANTALIS LIMITED | 53 |
| PPB LTD | 53 |
| PREMIER PAPER GROUP LIMITED | 53 |
| STOROPACK UK LIMITED | 52 |
| CPI BOOKS LTD | 50 |
| SOLIDUS PACKAGING SOLUTIONS LIMITED | 50 |
| LIMEHOUSE PAPERBOARD MILLS LIMITED | 47 |
| CHAPELTON BOARD SALES LIMITED | 47 |
| ANDERTON BOARD AND PACKAGING LIMITED | 46 |
| SEAWHITE OF BRIGHTON 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 | 28 |
| 54m+ | 27 |
| 15m-54m | 13 |
| 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 | 549,834 |
| Poland | 254,490 |
| Netherlands | 69,024 |
| Belgium | 19,382 |
| 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 | 270,708 | 279,126 | +8,418 |
| Poland | 62,736 | 191,754 | +129,018 |
| Netherlands | 17,099 | 51,925 | +34,826 |
| Belgium | 6,286 | 13,096 | +6,810 |
| Italy | 200 | 14,210 | +14,010 |
| Denmark | 4,819 | 6,212 | +1,393 |
| Germany | 2,450 | 6,424 | +3,974 |
| Switzerland | 3,603 | 3,711 | +108 |
| France | 0 | 5,298 | +5,298 |
| Slovakia | 946 | 4,061 | +3,115 |
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 | 333,832 |
| Germany | 48,426 |
| Netherlands | 11,193 |
| Ireland | 931 |
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 | 170,953 | 162,879 | -8,074 |
| Germany | 24,110 | 24,316 | +206 |
| Netherlands | 5,236 | 5,957 | +721 |
| Ireland | 454 | 477 | +23 |
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) | 544,446 |
| Other | 395,767 |
| Air transport | 12,725 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 6,477 |
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) | 165,895 | 378,551 | +212,656 |
| Other | 201,637 | 194,130 | -7,507 |
| Air transport | 4,965 | 7,760 | +2,795 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,690 | 3,787 | +1,097 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| 000 | 395,767 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 313,576 |
| Holyhead | 84,443 |
| Heysham | 40,240 |
| Felixstowe | 26,683 |
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 | 201,637 | 194,130 | -7,507 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 88,881 | 224,695 | +135,814 |
| Holyhead | 50,002 | 34,441 | -15,561 |
| Heysham | 0 | 40,240 | +40,240 |
| Felixstowe | 3,124 | 23,559 | +20,435 |
| Harwich | 1,490 | 23,799 | +22,309 |
| Hull | 0 | 21,180 | +21,180 |
| Liverpool Docks | 12,502 | 5,821 | -6,681 |
| Immingham Docks | 6,019 | 6,212 | +193 |
| Fishguard | 6,567 | 0 | -6,567 |
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