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 | 3,900,296 |
| China | 2,939,874 |
| Italy | 2,683,364 |
| United States | 1,903,352 |
| Netherlands | 1,582,787 |
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 | 1,179,605 | 2,720,691 | +1,541,086 |
| China | 1,599,368 | 1,340,506 | -258,862 |
| Italy | 1,269,815 | 1,413,549 | +143,734 |
| United States | 37,324 | 1,866,028 | +1,828,704 |
| Netherlands | 1,501,158 | 81,629 | -1,419,529 |
| Ireland | 209,935 | 116,764 | -93,171 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 116,450 | 0 | -116,450 |
| France | 28,283 | 47,961 | +19,678 |
| Malaysia | 61,570 | 0 | -61,570 |
| Romania | 16,695 | 17,584 | +889 |
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 | 7,061,238 |
| China | 3,197,998 |
| Italy | 2,735,645 |
| Ireland | 64,761 |
| 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 | 2,571,959 | 4,489,279 | +1,917,320 |
| China | 1,845,370 | 1,352,628 | -492,742 |
| Italy | 1,274,135 | 1,461,510 | +187,375 |
| Ireland | 23,312 | 41,449 | +18,137 |
| Netherlands | 44,142 | 0 | -44,142 |
| United Kingdom | 37,443 | 0 | -37,443 |
| Romania | 16,695 | 17,584 | +889 |
| Belgium | 10,526 | 16,765 | +6,239 |
| Turkey | 23,360 | 0 | -23,360 |
| Czechia | 0 | 22,852 | +22,852 |
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 | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Inner London - West | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| West Midlands | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| 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) | 7,574,641 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 5,658,539 |
| Other | 444,676 |
| 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) | 3,549,166 | 4,025,475 | +476,309 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,307,971 | 3,350,568 | +1,042,597 |
| Other | 202,414 | 242,262 | +39,848 |
| Air transport | 21,274 | 45,655 | +24,381 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 3,593,375 |
| Dover | 2,655,705 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,733,445 |
| Harwich | 1,195,788 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,084,416 |
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 | 1,971,629 | 1,621,746 | -349,883 |
| Dover | 1,413,858 | 1,241,847 | -172,011 |
| Liverpool Docks | 101,182 | 1,632,263 | +1,531,081 |
| Harwich | 925,734 | 270,054 | -655,680 |
| Immingham Docks | 238,233 | 846,183 | +607,950 |
| London | 67,440 | 985,242 | +917,802 |
| Killingholme | 659,575 | 24,719 | -634,856 |
| Purfleet | 260,552 | 243,475 | -17,077 |
| 000 | 202,414 | 242,262 | +39,848 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 7 |
| 2026-03 | 5 |
| 2026-02 | 8 |
| 2026-01 | 6 |
| 2025-12 | 7 |
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 | 145,420 |
| 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 | 71,113 | 74,307 | +3,194 |
| Poland | 51,731 | 1,504 | -50,227 |
| Netherlands | 27,421 | 0 | -27,421 |
| 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) | 228,181 |
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) | 152,370 | 75,811 | -76,559 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Holyhead | 86,898 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 82,761 |
| 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 | 29,459 | 57,439 | +27,980 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 81,257 | 1,504 | -79,753 |
| Heysham | 33,871 | 2,820 | -31,051 |
| Liverpool Docks | 7,783 | 14,048 | +6,265 |
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