Import/export HS code 481013: Coated paper in rolls
Paper or paperboard coated with kaolin or other substances, sold in rolls
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 | 59,453,142 |
| Belgium | 47,388,651 |
| Sweden | 40,408,482 |
| Germany | 34,751,847 |
| Austria | 23,776,952 |
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 | 38,718,469 | 20,734,673 | -17,983,796 |
| Belgium | 29,298,527 | 18,090,124 | -11,208,403 |
| Sweden | 24,449,693 | 15,958,789 | -8,490,904 |
| Germany | 16,464,074 | 18,287,773 | +1,823,699 |
| Austria | 14,655,086 | 9,121,866 | -5,533,220 |
| Italy | 7,787,281 | 4,381,119 | -3,406,162 |
| Spain | 3,945,846 | 3,603,349 | -342,497 |
| France | 3,221,316 | 2,471,673 | -749,643 |
| China | 1,238,656 | 2,523,438 | +1,284,782 |
| Netherlands | 2,335,376 | 1,046,812 | -1,288,564 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 56,920,212 |
| Finland | 50,566,670 |
| Sweden | 39,053,700 |
| Austria | 21,541,151 |
| Italy | 12,433,743 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 33,715,499 | 23,204,713 | -10,510,786 |
| Finland | 29,312,350 | 21,254,320 | -8,058,030 |
| Sweden | 23,666,383 | 15,387,317 | -8,279,066 |
| Austria | 13,213,804 | 8,327,347 | -4,886,457 |
| Italy | 8,367,375 | 4,066,368 | -4,301,007 |
| Belgium | 6,616,923 | 3,535,579 | -3,081,344 |
| Spain | 5,722,195 | 3,751,492 | -1,970,703 |
| China | 1,399,221 | 2,518,751 | +1,119,530 |
| France | 1,830,199 | 1,876,764 | +46,565 |
| Slovenia | 1,503,534 | 1,782,515 | +278,981 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 15 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 11 |
| West Yorkshire | 9 |
| Inner London - West | 8 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 8 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 11 | 11 | +0 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 10 | 8 | -2 |
| West Yorkshire | 8 | 5 | -3 |
| Inner London - West | 6 | 6 | +0 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 8 | 7 | -1 |
| West Midlands | 6 | 7 | +1 |
| Essex | 6 | 3 | -3 |
| Kent | 6 | 5 | -1 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 7 | 3 | -4 |
| Greater Manchester | 4 | 5 | +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) | 108,495,659 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 103,876,701 |
| Other | 27,847,522 |
| Air transport | 1,733,981 |
| Road transport | 2,378 |
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) | 62,757,935 | 45,737,724 | -17,020,211 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 63,800,528 | 40,076,173 | -23,724,355 |
| Other | 17,273,597 | 10,573,925 | -6,699,672 |
| Air transport | 828,828 | 905,153 | +76,325 |
| Road transport | 0 | 2,378 | +2,378 |
| Rail transport | 2,235 | 0 | -2,235 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London | 92,205,680 |
| Immingham Docks | 45,194,012 |
| 000 | 27,847,522 |
| Felixstowe | 14,223,437 |
| Dover | 13,454,968 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London | 54,028,809 | 38,176,871 | -15,851,938 |
| Immingham Docks | 29,019,695 | 16,174,317 | -12,845,378 |
| 000 | 17,273,597 | 10,573,925 | -6,699,672 |
| Felixstowe | 7,463,960 | 6,759,477 | -704,483 |
| Dover | 8,418,486 | 5,036,482 | -3,382,004 |
| Medway | 7,321,420 | 5,397,076 | -1,924,344 |
| Purfleet | 5,280,670 | 2,946,811 | -2,333,859 |
| Liverpool Docks | 3,198,895 | 2,897,052 | -301,843 |
| Eurotunnel | 2,952,646 | 1,889,074 | -1,063,572 |
| Killingholme | 3,071,259 | 951,259 | -2,120,000 |
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 | 53 |
| Manufacture of paper and paper products | 29 |
| Printing and reproduction of recorded media | 23 |
| Other manufacturing | 19 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 14 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 43 |
| 2025-11 | 50 |
| 2025-10 | 49 |
| 2025-09 | 49 |
| 2025-08 | 52 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| ANTALIS LIMITED | 48 |
| PPB LTD | 48 |
| DENMAUR INDEPENDENT PAPERS LIMITED | 48 |
| PAPERGRAPHICS LIMITED | 48 |
| PREMIER PAPER GROUP LIMITED | 48 |
| CANON EUROPA NV | 48 |
| AVERY DENNISON UK II LIMITED | 47 |
| BMG MEDIA SOURCE UK LIMITED | 47 |
| EPSON EUROPE B.V. | 47 |
| HAHNEMÜHLE UK LTD | 46 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 61 |
| 54m+ | 58 |
| 15m-54m | 22 |
| 0-1m | 15 |
| Other | 15 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 2,168,033 |
| India | 1,944,155 |
| Ireland | 1,067,169 |
| Netherlands | 1,012,836 |
| France | 603,513 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 1,105,223 | 1,062,810 | -42,413 |
| India | 1,410,935 | 533,220 | -877,715 |
| Ireland | 603,498 | 463,671 | -139,827 |
| Netherlands | 572,701 | 440,135 | -132,566 |
| France | 364,576 | 238,937 | -125,639 |
| China | 197,419 | 100,502 | -96,917 |
| Czechia | 190,133 | 80,185 | -109,948 |
| Canada | 213,581 | 41,082 | -172,499 |
| Mexico | 223,673 | 0 | -223,673 |
| Germany | 104,437 | 91,281 | -13,156 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 166,792 |
| Italy | 26,023 |
| XI | 7,886 |
| China | 7,719 |
| Netherlands | 1,450 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 81,546 | 85,246 | +3,700 |
| Italy | 26,023 | 0 | -26,023 |
| XI | 0 | 7,886 | +7,886 |
| China | 2,908 | 4,811 | +1,903 |
| Netherlands | 1,367 | 83 | -1,284 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 5,505,137 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,797,090 |
| Air transport | 343,989 |
| Other | 213,488 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,543,749 | 1,961,388 | -1,582,361 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,211,669 | 1,585,421 | -626,248 |
| Air transport | 239,038 | 104,951 | -134,087 |
| Other | 112,686 | 100,802 | -11,884 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,229,959 |
| Southampton | 1,871,422 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,749,195 |
| Felixstowe | 1,263,837 |
| Holyhead | 635,900 |
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 | 1,307,973 | 921,986 | -385,987 |
| Southampton | 839,417 | 1,032,005 | +192,588 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,193,433 | 555,762 | -637,671 |
| Felixstowe | 1,145,616 | 118,221 | -1,027,395 |
| Holyhead | 344,028 | 291,872 | -52,156 |
| Liverpool Docks | 360,740 | 243,506 | -117,234 |
| Immingham Docks | 249,115 | 118,100 | -131,015 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 161,388 | 65,848 | -95,540 |
| 000 | 112,686 | 100,802 | -11,884 |
| Medway | 28,036 | 92,142 | +64,106 |
Quick facts
HS code: 481013
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Paper or paperboard coated with kaolin or other substances, sold in rolls