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 | 4,075,870 |
| China | 2,981,112 |
| Italy | 2,728,067 |
| United States | 1,890,096 |
| Netherlands | 1,327,403 |
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 | 1,576,822 | 2,499,048 | +922,226 |
| China | 1,594,650 | 1,386,462 | -208,188 |
| Italy | 1,405,117 | 1,322,950 | -82,167 |
| United States | 229,045 | 1,661,051 | +1,432,006 |
| Netherlands | 1,219,111 | 108,292 | -1,110,819 |
| Ireland | 183,009 | 89,665 | -93,344 |
| France | 27,592 | 46,404 | +18,812 |
| Malaysia | 48,150 | 0 | -48,150 |
| Romania | 16,695 | 17,584 | +889 |
| Belgium | 23,613 | 3,678 | -19,935 |
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 | 6,988,005 |
| China | 3,070,344 |
| Italy | 2,759,546 |
| Turkey | 62,382 |
| Ireland | 58,291 |
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 | 2,899,997 | 4,088,008 | +1,188,011 |
| China | 1,710,782 | 1,359,562 | -351,220 |
| Italy | 1,390,192 | 1,369,354 | -20,838 |
| Turkey | 23,360 | 39,022 | +15,662 |
| Ireland | 33,965 | 24,326 | -9,639 |
| Romania | 16,695 | 17,584 | +889 |
| United Kingdom | 27,556 | 0 | -27,556 |
| Belgium | 23,613 | 3,678 | -19,935 |
| Czechia | 0 | 22,852 | +22,852 |
| Spain | 9,222 | 7,632 | -1,590 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 3 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 |
| Inner London - West | 2 |
| West Midlands | 2 |
| West Yorkshire | 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 | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| Inner London - West | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| West Midlands | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| West Yorkshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 0 | -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) | 7,536,446 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 5,487,698 |
| Other | 441,890 |
| Air transport | 66,929 |
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) | 3,779,430 | 3,757,016 | -22,414 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,344,072 | 3,143,626 | +799,554 |
| Other | 208,290 | 233,600 | +25,310 |
| Air transport | 35,553 | 31,376 | -4,177 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 3,530,553 |
| Dover | 2,558,395 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,708,736 |
| Harwich | 1,148,324 |
| London | 1,079,619 |
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 | 1,846,869 | 1,683,684 | -163,185 |
| Dover | 1,429,404 | 1,128,991 | -300,413 |
| Liverpool Docks | 284,337 | 1,424,399 | +1,140,062 |
| Harwich | 845,633 | 302,691 | -542,942 |
| London | 253,718 | 825,901 | +572,183 |
| Immingham Docks | 313,081 | 736,123 | +423,042 |
| Killingholme | 659,575 | 24,719 | -634,856 |
| Purfleet | 278,757 | 253,213 | -25,544 |
| 000 | 208,290 | 233,600 | +25,310 |
| Southampton | 31,884 | 199,347 | +167,463 |
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
|
5 |
|
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 7 |
| 2026-04 | 7 |
| 2026-03 | 5 |
| 2026-02 | 8 |
| 2026-01 | 6 |
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 |
| 15m-54m | 7 |
| 54m+ | 7 |
| Other | 1 |
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 | 136,775 |
| Poland | 53,235 |
| Netherlands | 12,896 |
| 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 | 95,240 | 41,535 | -53,705 |
| Poland | 51,731 | 1,504 | -50,227 |
| Netherlands | 12,896 | 0 | -12,896 |
| Italy | 2,105 | 0 | -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) | 205,011 |
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) | 161,972 | 43,039 | -118,933 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Holyhead | 78,253 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 68,236 |
| Heysham | 36,691 |
| Liverpool Docks | 21,831 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holyhead | 44,787 | 33,466 | -11,321 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 66,732 | 1,504 | -65,228 |
| Heysham | 36,691 | 0 | -36,691 |
| Liverpool Docks | 13,762 | 8,069 | -5,693 |
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