Import/export HS code 481032: Bleached heavier paper
Bleached paper made mostly from chemical wood fibers. Weighs more than 150 g/m². Used for durable printing or packaging
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- It helps you understand the market size for your product in the UK.
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Austria | 3,114,839 |
| China | 2,637,762 |
| Italy | 2,474,658 |
| Netherlands | 1,858,763 |
| United States | 1,607,133 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Austria | 711,778 | 2,403,061 | +1,691,283 |
| China | 1,343,019 | 1,294,743 | -48,276 |
| Italy | 1,162,148 | 1,312,510 | +150,362 |
| Netherlands | 1,858,763 | 0 | -1,858,763 |
| United States | 47,327 | 1,559,806 | +1,512,479 |
| Ireland | 208,066 | 118,258 | -89,808 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 157,582 | 0 | -157,582 |
| France | 37,863 | 31,221 | -6,642 |
| Malaysia | 61,570 | 0 | -61,570 |
| Germany | 36,084 | 1,372 | -34,712 |
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 | 6,333,364 |
| China | 2,937,018 |
| Italy | 2,532,407 |
| Ireland | 56,042 |
| Netherlands | 44,142 |
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 | 2,469,217 | 3,864,147 | +1,394,930 |
| China | 1,620,368 | 1,316,650 | -303,718 |
| Italy | 1,188,676 | 1,343,731 | +155,055 |
| Ireland | 23,312 | 32,730 | +9,418 |
| Netherlands | 44,142 | 0 | -44,142 |
| Spain | 30,129 | 7,632 | -22,497 |
| United Kingdom | 37,443 | 0 | -37,443 |
| Belgium | 8,850 | 18,441 | +9,591 |
| Romania | 16,695 | 8,270 | -8,425 |
| Turkey | 0 | 23,360 | +23,360 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Yorkshire | 3 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 |
| Inner London - West | 2 |
| West Midlands | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Yorkshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Inner London - West | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| West Midlands | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Eastern Scotland | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 1 | 0 | -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) | 6,911,577 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 5,137,604 |
| Other | 375,194 |
| Air transport | 64,183 |
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) | 3,316,948 | 3,594,629 | +277,681 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,133,694 | 3,003,910 | +870,216 |
| Other | 212,853 | 162,341 | -50,512 |
| Air transport | 9,404 | 54,779 | +45,375 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 3,254,570 |
| Dover | 2,686,130 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,451,616 |
| Harwich | 1,351,251 |
| Immingham Docks | 926,769 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 1,721,161 | 1,533,409 | -187,752 |
| Dover | 1,407,365 | 1,278,765 | -128,600 |
| Liverpool Docks | 101,638 | 1,349,978 | +1,248,340 |
| Harwich | 1,053,893 | 297,358 | -756,535 |
| Immingham Docks | 298,932 | 627,837 | +328,905 |
| London | 9,801 | 708,860 | +699,059 |
| Killingholme | 347,218 | 337,076 | -10,142 |
| Purfleet | 293,783 | 124,320 | -169,463 |
| 000 | 212,853 | 162,341 | -50,512 |
| Southampton | 31,884 | 196,460 | +164,576 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Other manufacturing | 6 |
| Manufacture of paper and paper products | 5 |
| Manufacture of rubber and plastic products | 4 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 3 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 6 |
| 2025-11 | 6 |
| 2025-10 | 10 |
| 2025-09 | 6 |
| 2025-08 | 4 |
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 | 9 |
| 54m+ | 7 |
| 15m-54m | 6 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 125,759 |
| Poland | 53,235 |
| Netherlands | 27,421 |
| Italy | 2,105 |
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 | 66,823 | 58,936 | -7,887 |
| Poland | 51,731 | 1,504 | -50,227 |
| Netherlands | 27,421 | 0 | -27,421 |
| Italy | 0 | 2,105 | +2,105 |
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) | 208,520 |
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) | 145,975 | 62,545 | -83,430 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 82,761 |
| Holyhead | 71,004 |
| Heysham | 38,287 |
| Liverpool Docks | 16,468 |
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 | 79,152 | 3,609 | -75,543 |
| Holyhead | 29,459 | 41,545 | +12,086 |
| Heysham | 35,467 | 2,820 | -32,647 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,897 | 14,571 | +12,674 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 481032
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Bleached paper made mostly from chemical wood fibers. Weighs more than 150 g/m². Used for durable printing or packaging