Import/export HS code 481029: Various coated paper
Includes all other coated paper and paperboard not listed elsewhere
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 105,905,661 |
| Finland | 79,174,250 |
| Germany | 48,878,876 |
| Italy | 46,153,352 |
| Belgium | 38,522,733 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 55,083,507 | 50,822,154 | -4,261,353 |
| Finland | 39,169,023 | 40,005,227 | +836,204 |
| Germany | 25,529,046 | 23,349,830 | -2,179,216 |
| Italy | 25,414,697 | 20,738,655 | -4,676,042 |
| Belgium | 22,733,073 | 15,789,660 | -6,943,413 |
| China | 1,915,391 | 10,013,359 | +8,097,968 |
| Netherlands | 4,572,008 | 6,092,990 | +1,520,982 |
| Sweden | 3,792,807 | 4,103,490 | +310,683 |
| Spain | 1,816,534 | 1,888,564 | +72,030 |
| Brazil | 1,342,478 | 1,293,275 | -49,203 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 106,599,309 |
| Finland | 79,458,877 |
| Italy | 48,386,506 |
| Austria | 48,280,153 |
| Netherlands | 28,280,919 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 55,040,229 | 51,559,080 | -3,481,149 |
| Finland | 39,448,086 | 40,010,791 | +562,705 |
| Italy | 27,750,134 | 20,636,372 | -7,113,762 |
| Austria | 25,483,816 | 22,796,337 | -2,687,479 |
| Netherlands | 14,090,675 | 14,190,244 | +99,569 |
| Germany | 10,962,773 | 7,585,407 | -3,377,366 |
| China | 1,936,286 | 10,058,558 | +8,122,272 |
| Sweden | 3,991,747 | 4,108,996 | +117,249 |
| Spain | 2,114,017 | 1,246,170 | -867,847 |
| Brazil | 1,343,913 | 1,344,911 | +998 |
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 | 11 |
| Inner London - West | 10 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 8 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 6 |
| Kent | 6 |
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 | 7 | 6 | -1 |
| Inner London - West | 6 | 7 | +1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 5 | 5 | +0 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Kent | 5 | 3 | -2 |
| Greater Manchester | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Inner London - East | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| West Midlands | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Essex | 4 | 4 | +0 |
Import volume by transport
What this shows: Import value by transport mode used to bring goods into the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 214,244,543 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 143,898,252 |
| Other | 1,207,134 |
| Air transport | 233,055 |
| Road transport | 31,783 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 104,348,701 | 109,895,842 | +5,547,141 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 79,620,679 | 64,277,573 | -15,343,106 |
| Other | 543,364 | 663,770 | +120,406 |
| Air transport | 136,717 | 96,338 | -40,379 |
| Road transport | 28,557 | 3,226 | -25,331 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London | 141,807,155 |
| Southampton | 49,321,000 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 47,250,461 |
| Immingham Docks | 41,942,956 |
| Hull | 31,236,640 |
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 | 73,686,087 | 68,121,068 | -5,565,019 |
| Southampton | 17,842,405 | 31,478,595 | +13,636,190 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 26,849,032 | 20,401,429 | -6,447,603 |
| Immingham Docks | 19,905,081 | 22,037,875 | +2,132,794 |
| Hull | 17,995,266 | 13,241,374 | -4,753,892 |
| Felixstowe | 3,109,587 | 10,744,407 | +7,634,820 |
| London Gateway Port | 12,020,400 | 1,125,354 | -10,895,046 |
| Dover | 7,639,261 | 2,500,548 | -5,138,713 |
| Harwich | 974,290 | 984,215 | +9,925 |
| Middlesbrough | 1,146,462 | 577,029 | -569,433 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Manufacture of paper and paper products | 32 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 30 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 10 |
| Printing and reproduction of recorded media | 9 |
| Other manufacturing | 7 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 29 |
| 2026-04 | 27 |
| 2026-03 | 18 |
| 2026-02 | 21 |
| 2026-01 | 21 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 42 |
| 54m+ | 36 |
| 15m-54m | 12 |
| Other | 8 |
| 0-1m | 7 |
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 | 2,223,387 |
| Belgium | 1,608,636 |
| France | 523,059 |
| Luxembourg | 241,968 |
| Germany | 169,104 |
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 | 975,143 | 1,248,244 | +273,101 |
| Belgium | 973,957 | 634,679 | -339,278 |
| France | 234,052 | 289,007 | +54,955 |
| Luxembourg | 114,697 | 127,271 | +12,574 |
| Germany | 101,578 | 67,526 | -34,052 |
| Netherlands | 102,947 | 47,782 | -55,165 |
| United States | 75,454 | 44,726 | -30,728 |
| Spain | 27,480 | 32,985 | +5,505 |
| Italy | 0 | 56,807 | +56,807 |
| Mexico | 0 | 30,888 | +30,888 |
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 | 204,168 |
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 | 115,162 | 89,006 | -26,156 |
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) | 3,470,037 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,479,022 |
| Air transport | 204,328 |
| Other | 204,168 |
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) | 1,671,416 | 1,798,621 | +127,205 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 771,219 | 707,803 | -63,416 |
| Air transport | 143,095 | 61,233 | -81,862 |
| Other | 115,162 | 89,006 | -26,156 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 1,541,702 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,073,403 |
| Heysham | 807,249 |
| Liverpool Docks | 665,853 |
| Holyhead | 525,267 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 768,149 | 773,553 | +5,404 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 620,089 | 453,314 | -166,775 |
| Heysham | 394,065 | 413,184 | +19,119 |
| Liverpool Docks | 240,764 | 425,089 | +184,325 |
| Holyhead | 213,134 | 312,133 | +98,999 |
| 000 | 115,162 | 89,006 | -26,156 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 78,456 | 22,190 | -56,266 |
| East Midlands Airport | 53,253 | 31,992 | -21,261 |
| Harwich | 66,171 | 5,251 | -60,920 |
| Killingholme | 52,292 | 0 | -52,292 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 481029
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Includes all other coated paper and paperboard not listed elsewhere