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 | 64,263,601 |
| Belgium | 52,466,718 |
| Sweden | 44,190,476 |
| Germany | 40,408,432 |
| Austria | 27,987,832 |
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 | 37,620,338 | 26,643,263 | -10,977,075 |
| Belgium | 28,638,559 | 23,828,159 | -4,810,400 |
| Sweden | 24,305,804 | 19,884,672 | -4,421,132 |
| Germany | 16,971,932 | 23,436,500 | +6,464,568 |
| Austria | 13,750,576 | 14,237,256 | +486,680 |
| Italy | 7,387,041 | 5,434,077 | -1,952,964 |
| Spain | 4,315,658 | 5,000,695 | +685,037 |
| China | 1,139,555 | 5,747,884 | +4,608,329 |
| France | 3,123,833 | 3,234,560 | +110,727 |
| Netherlands | 2,186,979 | 1,465,428 | -721,551 |
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 | 62,522,073 |
| Finland | 57,186,265 |
| Sweden | 42,652,019 |
| Austria | 24,012,470 |
| Italy | 12,932,748 |
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 | 33,096,332 | 29,425,741 | -3,670,591 |
| Finland | 29,906,360 | 27,279,905 | -2,626,455 |
| Sweden | 23,392,863 | 19,259,156 | -4,133,707 |
| Austria | 12,531,829 | 11,480,641 | -1,051,188 |
| Italy | 8,047,850 | 4,884,898 | -3,162,952 |
| Spain | 5,874,423 | 5,292,503 | -581,920 |
| Belgium | 6,107,948 | 4,369,961 | -1,737,987 |
| China | 1,229,517 | 5,746,164 | +4,516,647 |
| France | 1,745,264 | 2,586,869 | +841,605 |
| Slovenia | 1,408,134 | 2,511,027 | +1,102,893 |
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 | 14 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 12 |
| Inner London - West | 9 |
| Kent | 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 | 10 | -1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 10 | 9 | -1 |
| Inner London - West | 6 | 7 | +1 |
| Kent | 6 | 6 | +0 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 7 | 7 | +0 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 7 | 5 | -2 |
| West Midlands | 6 | 7 | +1 |
| West Yorkshire | 7 | 5 | -2 |
| Lancashire | 6 | 4 | -2 |
| Essex | 5 | 3 | -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) | 120,495,060 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 116,943,194 |
| Other | 32,470,156 |
| Air transport | 2,031,654 |
| Road transport | 10,157 |
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) | 61,557,395 | 58,937,665 | -2,619,730 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 62,797,950 | 54,145,244 | -8,652,706 |
| Other | 16,341,500 | 16,128,656 | -212,844 |
| Air transport | 918,105 | 1,113,549 | +195,444 |
| Road transport | 0 | 10,157 | +10,157 |
| 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 | 102,528,175 |
| Immingham Docks | 49,466,950 |
| 000 | 32,470,156 |
| Felixstowe | 16,691,678 |
| Dover | 14,964,959 |
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 | 53,877,653 | 48,650,522 | -5,227,131 |
| Immingham Docks | 27,374,064 | 22,092,886 | -5,281,178 |
| 000 | 16,341,500 | 16,128,656 | -212,844 |
| Felixstowe | 7,461,830 | 9,229,848 | +1,768,018 |
| Dover | 8,297,613 | 6,667,346 | -1,630,267 |
| Medway | 7,547,580 | 5,773,605 | -1,773,975 |
| Purfleet | 4,677,727 | 3,562,879 | -1,114,848 |
| Liverpool Docks | 3,312,338 | 4,154,649 | +842,311 |
| Eurotunnel | 2,835,204 | 2,488,945 | -346,259 |
| Killingholme | 3,181,078 | 1,580,630 | -1,600,448 |
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 | 31 |
| Printing and reproduction of recorded media | 24 |
| Other manufacturing | 18 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 16 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 44 |
| 2026-03 | 49 |
| 2026-02 | 46 |
| 2026-01 | 43 |
| 2025-12 | 38 |
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 |
| DENMAUR INDEPENDENT PAPERS LIMITED | 52 |
| PAPERGRAPHICS LIMITED | 52 |
| PREMIER PAPER GROUP LIMITED | 52 |
| CANON EUROPA NV | 52 |
| AVERY DENNISON UK II LIMITED | 51 |
| EPSON EUROPE B.V. | 51 |
| HAHNEMÜHLE UK LTD | 50 |
| TIPOGRAFIC LIMITED | 50 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 59 |
| 54m+ | 59 |
| 15m-54m | 25 |
| Other | 18 |
| 0-1m | 17 |
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 | 2,471,721 |
| India | 2,110,487 |
| Ireland | 1,187,505 |
| Netherlands | 1,126,617 |
| France | 649,172 |
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 | 1,295,698 | 1,176,023 | -119,675 |
| India | 1,355,052 | 755,435 | -599,617 |
| Ireland | 572,531 | 614,974 | +42,443 |
| Netherlands | 612,788 | 513,829 | -98,959 |
| France | 404,766 | 244,406 | -160,360 |
| Nigeria | 0 | 427,427 | +427,427 |
| Czechia | 184,919 | 112,425 | -72,494 |
| China | 254,783 | 15,138 | -239,645 |
| Germany | 103,357 | 128,278 | +24,921 |
| Denmark | 89,252 | 131,431 | +42,179 |
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 | 206,372 |
| Italy | 26,023 |
| China | 12,206 |
| XI | 7,886 |
| Netherlands | 1,399 |
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 | 124,826 | +43,280 |
| Italy | 26,023 | 0 | -26,023 |
| China | 3,486 | 8,720 | +5,234 |
| XI | 6 | 7,880 | +7,874 |
| Netherlands | 1,367 | 32 | -1,335 |
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) | 6,216,104 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 4,302,051 |
| Air transport | 351,706 |
| Other | 259,387 |
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) | 3,604,484 | 2,611,620 | -992,864 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,332,030 | 1,970,021 | -362,009 |
| Air transport | 220,045 | 131,661 | -88,384 |
| Other | 113,210 | 146,177 | +32,967 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,524,487 |
| Southampton | 2,222,157 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,128,744 |
| Felixstowe | 1,132,937 |
| Liverpool Docks | 757,197 |
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 | 1,424,470 | 1,100,017 | -324,453 |
| Southampton | 1,074,609 | 1,147,548 | +72,939 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,180,133 | 948,611 | -231,522 |
| Felixstowe | 984,679 | 148,258 | -836,421 |
| Liverpool Docks | 380,229 | 376,968 | -3,261 |
| Holyhead | 336,850 | 384,677 | +47,827 |
| Immingham Docks | 258,601 | 149,128 | -109,473 |
| 000 | 113,210 | 146,177 | +32,967 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 145,671 | 76,494 | -69,177 |
| 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