Import/export HS code 481031: Bleached lightweight paper
Bleached paper made mostly from chemical wood fibers. Weighs 150 g/m² or less. Often used for high-quality printing
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* 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Czechia | 2,691,710 |
| Germany | 1,412,052 |
| Netherlands | 1,026,008 |
| Finland | 886,458 |
| France | 628,435 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Czechia | 1,474,943 | 1,216,767 | -258,176 |
| Germany | 695,733 | 716,319 | +20,586 |
| Netherlands | 429,863 | 596,145 | +166,282 |
| Finland | 409,079 | 477,379 | +68,300 |
| France | 627,029 | 1,406 | -625,623 |
| Austria | 0 | 391,521 | +391,521 |
| Hungary | 98,047 | 273,487 | +175,440 |
| Spain | 317,059 | 43,016 | -274,043 |
| Sweden | 109,192 | 0 | -109,192 |
| United States | 9,806 | 23,903 | +14,097 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Czechia | 2,691,710 |
| Germany | 1,409,980 |
| Sweden | 1,039,781 |
| Netherlands | 893,058 |
| France | 627,029 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Czechia | 1,474,943 | 1,216,767 | -258,176 |
| Germany | 694,657 | 715,323 | +20,666 |
| Sweden | 560,996 | 478,785 | -82,211 |
| Netherlands | 429,863 | 463,195 | +33,332 |
| France | 627,029 | 0 | -627,029 |
| Austria | 0 | 524,471 | +524,471 |
| Hungary | 98,047 | 284,532 | +186,485 |
| Spain | 298,968 | 43,016 | -255,952 |
| United States | 5,449 | 23,903 | +18,454 |
| Italy | 3,318 | 24,020 | +20,702 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 3 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 2 |
| Inner London - East | 2 |
| Inner London - West | 2 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Inner London - East | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Inner London - West | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Cheshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Cumbria | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| East Central Scotland | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Eastern Scotland | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
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) | 5,588,572 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,509,660 |
| Road transport | 893,058 |
| Air transport | 36,445 |
| Other | 17,276 |
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) | 2,915,992 | 2,672,580 | -243,412 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 877,193 | 632,467 | -244,726 |
| Road transport | 429,863 | 463,195 | +33,332 |
| Air transport | 12,542 | 23,903 | +11,361 |
| Other | 8,097 | 9,179 | +1,082 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London | 3,815,228 |
| Dover | 1,979,093 |
| 499 | 893,058 |
| Immingham Docks | 331,738 |
| Liverpool Docks | 280,704 |
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 | 2,044,565 | 1,770,663 | -273,902 |
| Dover | 1,044,021 | 935,072 | -108,949 |
| 499 | 429,863 | 463,195 | +33,332 |
| Immingham Docks | 113,549 | 218,189 | +104,640 |
| Liverpool Docks | 280,704 | 0 | -280,704 |
| Purfleet | 114,639 | 134,336 | +19,697 |
| Felixstowe | 16,750 | 179,893 | +163,143 |
| Eurotunnel | 140,810 | 32,861 | -107,949 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 36,355 | 18,360 | -17,995 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 7,093 | 23,903 | +16,810 |
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 | 9 |
| Other manufacturing | 4 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 4 |
| Manufacture of food products | 3 |
| Computer programming, consultancy and related activities | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 8 |
| 2025-11 | 5 |
| 2025-10 | 6 |
| 2025-09 | 7 |
| 2025-08 | 5 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 13 |
| 15m-54m | 4 |
| 1m-15m | 3 |
| 0-1m | 2 |
| Other | 2 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Slovakia | 422,063 |
| Ireland | 359,202 |
| France | 205,573 |
| United States | 179,311 |
| Germany | 23,857 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Slovakia | 243,151 | 178,912 | -64,239 |
| Ireland | 148,023 | 211,179 | +63,156 |
| France | 75,695 | 129,878 | +54,183 |
| United States | 98,786 | 80,525 | -18,261 |
| Germany | 22,884 | 973 | -21,911 |
| Philippines | 21,748 | 0 | -21,748 |
| Belgium | 0 | 9,857 | +9,857 |
| Spain | 0 | 5,804 | +5,804 |
| United Arab Emirates | 4,811 | 0 | -4,811 |
| Nigeria | 0 | 3,130 | +3,130 |
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 | 3,748 |
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 | 0 | 3,748 | +3,748 |
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) | 837,602 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 193,238 |
| Other | 190,423 |
| Air transport | 23,474 |
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) | 396,933 | 440,669 | +43,736 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 122,276 | 70,962 | -51,314 |
| Other | 95,462 | 94,961 | -501 |
| Air transport | 8,861 | 14,613 | +5,752 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 422,063 |
| 000 | 190,423 |
| Southampton | 167,828 |
| Portsmouth | 131,808 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 104,165 |
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 | 243,151 | 178,912 | -64,239 |
| 000 | 95,462 | 94,961 | -501 |
| Southampton | 98,786 | 69,042 | -29,744 |
| Portsmouth | 75,695 | 56,113 | -19,582 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 24,596 | 79,569 | +54,973 |
| Fishguard | 0 | 64,822 | +64,822 |
| Milford | 8,803 | 44,046 | +35,243 |
| Holyhead | 19,102 | 7,350 | -11,752 |
| Liverpool Docks | 24,656 | 0 | -24,656 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 21,748 | 0 | -21,748 |
Quick facts
HS code: 481031
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Bleached paper made mostly from chemical wood fibers. Weighs 150 g/m² or less. Often used for high-quality printing