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 | 56,587,555 |
| Belgium | 50,168,293 |
| Sweden | 41,037,176 |
| Germany | 39,489,612 |
| Austria | 26,937,521 |
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 | 30,549,689 | 26,037,866 | -4,511,823 |
| Belgium | 28,321,520 | 21,846,773 | -6,474,747 |
| Sweden | 24,687,689 | 16,349,487 | -8,338,202 |
| Germany | 18,206,294 | 21,283,318 | +3,077,024 |
| Austria | 13,667,027 | 13,270,494 | -396,533 |
| Italy | 6,630,666 | 4,874,571 | -1,756,095 |
| Spain | 4,594,417 | 4,483,826 | -110,591 |
| China | 1,254,575 | 6,111,158 | +4,856,583 |
| France | 2,926,820 | 3,081,660 | +154,840 |
| Netherlands | 1,946,295 | 1,241,890 | -704,405 |
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 | 58,264,147 |
| Finland | 52,800,110 |
| Sweden | 39,283,023 |
| Austria | 22,853,570 |
| Italy | 11,659,565 |
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 | 31,481,700 | 26,782,447 | -4,699,253 |
| Finland | 26,126,560 | 26,673,550 | +546,990 |
| Sweden | 23,467,052 | 15,815,971 | -7,651,081 |
| Austria | 12,129,643 | 10,723,927 | -1,405,716 |
| Italy | 7,264,326 | 4,395,239 | -2,869,087 |
| Spain | 5,617,523 | 4,812,087 | -805,436 |
| Belgium | 5,551,959 | 3,825,031 | -1,726,928 |
| China | 1,319,783 | 6,109,438 | +4,789,655 |
| France | 1,698,023 | 2,460,945 | +762,922 |
| Slovenia | 1,616,208 | 2,088,018 | +471,810 |
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 | 13 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 11 |
| Inner London - West | 9 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 8 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 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 | 10 | 9 | -1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 9 | 9 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 7 | 7 | +0 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 8 | 7 | -1 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 7 | 5 | -2 |
| Inner London - East | 5 | 6 | +1 |
| Kent | 6 | 6 | +0 |
| West Midlands | 7 | 6 | -1 |
| West Yorkshire | 6 | 5 | -1 |
| Essex | 5 | 4 | -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) | 112,755,291 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 108,417,432 |
| Other | 31,331,527 |
| Air transport | 1,982,735 |
| Road transport | 11,386 |
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) | 59,791,207 | 52,964,084 | -6,827,123 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 57,432,137 | 50,985,295 | -6,446,842 |
| Other | 16,275,504 | 15,056,023 | -1,219,481 |
| Air transport | 996,155 | 986,580 | -9,575 |
| Road transport | 0 | 11,386 | +11,386 |
| 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 | 95,627,146 |
| Immingham Docks | 44,851,930 |
| 000 | 31,331,527 |
| Felixstowe | 16,235,363 |
| Dover | 13,785,730 |
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 | 49,634,576 | 45,992,570 | -3,642,006 |
| Immingham Docks | 25,042,138 | 19,809,792 | -5,232,346 |
| 000 | 16,275,504 | 15,056,023 | -1,219,481 |
| Felixstowe | 7,177,855 | 9,057,508 | +1,879,653 |
| Dover | 7,935,298 | 5,850,432 | -2,084,866 |
| Medway | 8,693,894 | 3,581,717 | -5,112,177 |
| Liverpool Docks | 3,261,069 | 4,025,671 | +764,602 |
| Purfleet | 4,051,097 | 2,942,343 | -1,108,754 |
| Eurotunnel | 2,840,947 | 2,228,487 | -612,460 |
| Killingholme | 3,160,592 | 1,502,913 | -1,657,679 |
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
|
57 |
|
Manufacture of paper and paper products
|
28 |
|
Printing and reproduction of recorded media
|
23 |
|
Other manufacturing
|
18 |
|
Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
17 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 48 |
| 2026-04 | 44 |
| 2026-03 | 49 |
| 2026-02 | 46 |
| 2026-01 | 43 |
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 |
| DENMAUR INDEPENDENT PAPERS LIMITED | 53 |
| PAPERGRAPHICS LIMITED | 53 |
| PREMIER PAPER GROUP LIMITED | 53 |
| CANON EUROPA NV | 53 |
| AVERY DENNISON UK II LIMITED | 52 |
| EPSON EUROPE B.V. | 52 |
| HAHNEMÜHLE UK LTD | 51 |
| COLOURBYTE EUROPE LIMITED | 51 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 58 |
| 54m+ | 57 |
| 15m-54m | 24 |
| Other | 17 |
| 0-1m | 16 |
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 | 2,355,278 |
| India | 2,056,209 |
| Ireland | 1,123,151 |
| Netherlands | 1,004,960 |
| France | 574,776 |
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 | 1,339,607 | 1,015,671 | -323,936 |
| India | 1,436,962 | 619,247 | -817,715 |
| Ireland | 575,059 | 548,092 | -26,967 |
| Netherlands | 580,332 | 424,628 | -155,704 |
| France | 368,401 | 206,375 | -162,026 |
| Nigeria | 0 | 474,013 | +474,013 |
| Czechia | 164,250 | 100,537 | -63,713 |
| China | 240,241 | 5,999 | -234,242 |
| Germany | 108,573 | 121,820 | +13,247 |
| Denmark | 93,415 | 118,900 | +25,485 |
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 | 224,713 |
| Italy | 26,023 |
| China | 13,170 |
| XI | 7,886 |
| Netherlands | 363 |
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 | 92,055 | 132,658 | +40,603 |
| Italy | 26,023 | 0 | -26,023 |
| China | 4,856 | 8,314 | +3,458 |
| XI | 7,886 | 0 | -7,886 |
| Netherlands | 363 | 0 | -363 |
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) | 5,807,159 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,911,537 |
| Air transport | 340,997 |
| Other | 277,849 |
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) | 3,403,606 | 2,403,553 | -1,000,053 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,167,938 | 1,743,599 | -424,339 |
| Air transport | 198,647 | 142,350 | -56,297 |
| Other | 132,504 | 145,345 | +12,841 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,296,971 |
| Southampton | 2,183,043 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,028,569 |
| Felixstowe | 978,649 |
| Holyhead | 656,605 |
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 | 1,302,657 | 994,314 | -308,343 |
| Southampton | 1,218,916 | 964,127 | -254,789 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,152,127 | 876,442 | -275,685 |
| Felixstowe | 808,819 | 169,830 | -638,989 |
| Holyhead | 330,724 | 325,881 | -4,843 |
| Liverpool Docks | 251,977 | 376,678 | +124,701 |
| Immingham Docks | 229,249 | 143,646 | -85,603 |
| 000 | 132,504 | 145,345 | +12,841 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 136,108 | 85,267 | -50,841 |
| London | 50,004 | 78,942 | +28,938 |
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