Import/export HS code 48103210: Kaolin-coated heavy paper
Heavy bleached paper coated with kaolin. Ideal for high-quality printing or packaging
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Austria | 3,114,839 |
| Italy | 2,363,928 |
| Netherlands | 1,703,569 |
| United States | 1,590,990 |
| Ireland | 322,337 |
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 | 948,650 | 2,166,189 | +1,217,539 |
| Italy | 1,148,129 | 1,215,799 | +67,670 |
| Netherlands | 1,703,569 | 0 | -1,703,569 |
| United States | 31,184 | 1,559,806 | +1,528,622 |
| Ireland | 214,662 | 107,675 | -106,987 |
| China | 19,024 | 59,579 | +40,555 |
| France | 32,083 | 27,197 | -4,886 |
| Belgium | 8,850 | 18,441 | +9,591 |
| Germany | 24,577 | 0 | -24,577 |
| Czechia | 0 | 22,852 | +22,852 |
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 | 6,174,791 |
| Italy | 2,405,268 |
| China | 158,707 |
| 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 | 2,547,516 | 3,627,275 | +1,079,759 |
| Italy | 1,162,272 | 1,242,996 | +80,724 |
| China | 87,006 | 71,701 | -15,305 |
| Ireland | 23,312 | 32,730 | +9,418 |
| Netherlands | 44,142 | 0 | -44,142 |
| United Kingdom | 37,443 | 0 | -37,443 |
| Belgium | 8,850 | 18,441 | +9,591 |
| Czechia | 0 | 22,852 | +22,852 |
| Spain | 9,222 | 7,632 | -1,590 |
| Japan | 0 | 14,133 | +14,133 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 |
| West Yorkshire | 2 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 1 |
| Eastern Scotland | 1 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| West Yorkshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Eastern Scotland | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Kent | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Lancashire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Norfolk | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 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) | 6,607,936 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,304,826 |
| Other | 358,443 |
| Air transport | 61,073 |
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) | 3,362,071 | 3,245,865 | -116,206 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 566,551 | 1,738,275 | +1,171,724 |
| Other | 196,900 | 161,543 | -35,357 |
| Air transport | 7,453 | 53,620 | +46,167 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 2,542,296 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,451,616 |
| Harwich | 1,215,372 |
| Immingham Docks | 926,769 |
| London | 718,661 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover | 1,363,169 | 1,179,127 | -184,042 |
| Liverpool Docks | 111,423 | 1,340,193 | +1,228,770 |
| Harwich | 960,956 | 254,416 | -706,540 |
| Immingham Docks | 298,932 | 627,837 | +328,905 |
| London | 46,583 | 672,078 | +625,495 |
| Killingholme | 460,615 | 223,679 | -236,936 |
| Felixstowe | 254,417 | 252,917 | -1,500 |
| Purfleet | 293,783 | 124,320 | -169,463 |
| 000 | 196,900 | 161,543 | -35,357 |
| Southampton | 0 | 196,460 | +196,460 |
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 | 4 |
| Manufacture of rubber and plastic products | 4 |
| Other manufacturing | 4 |
| Manufacture of leather and related products | 1 |
| Manufacture of textiles | 1 |
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 | 8 |
| 2025-09 | 5 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 6 |
| 15m-54m | 5 |
| 1m-15m | 4 |
| 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 | 120,029 |
| 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 | 64,233 | 55,796 | -8,437 |
| 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) | 122,134 |
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) | 66,338 | 55,796 | -10,542 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Holyhead | 66,870 |
| Heysham | 36,691 |
| Liverpool Docks | 16,468 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,105 |
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 | 25,325 | 41,545 | +16,220 |
| Heysham | 33,871 | 2,820 | -31,051 |
| Liverpool Docks | 5,037 | 11,431 | +6,394 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,105 | 0 | -2,105 |
Quick facts
HS code: 48103210
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Heavy bleached paper coated with kaolin. Ideal for high-quality printing or packaging