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 | 4,075,870 |
| Italy | 2,705,549 |
| United States | 1,890,096 |
| Netherlands | 1,327,403 |
| Ireland | 272,674 |
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 |
| Italy | 1,382,599 | 1,322,950 | -59,649 |
| 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 |
| China | 78,603 | 0 | -78,603 |
| France | 27,592 | 46,404 | +18,812 |
| Belgium | 23,613 | 3,678 | -19,935 |
| Czechia | 0 | 22,852 | +22,852 |
| Japan | 14,133 | 0 | -14,133 |
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 |
| Italy | 2,737,028 |
| China | 158,707 |
| Ireland | 58,291 |
| United Kingdom | 27,556 |
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 |
| Italy | 1,367,674 | 1,369,354 | +1,680 |
| China | 146,585 | 12,122 | -134,463 |
| Ireland | 33,965 | 24,326 | -9,639 |
| 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 |
| Japan | 14,133 | 0 | -14,133 |
| Germany | 5,739 | 0 | -5,739 |
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 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| West Yorkshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Eastern Scotland | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Inner London - East | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Kent | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Lancashire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Norfolk | 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) | 7,493,432 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,499,205 |
| Other | 441,890 |
| Air transport | 63,819 |
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) | 3,736,416 | 3,757,016 | +20,600 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 758,466 | 1,740,739 | +982,273 |
| Other | 208,290 | 233,600 | +25,310 |
| Air transport | 33,602 | 30,217 | -3,385 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 2,519,182 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,708,736 |
| Harwich | 1,148,324 |
| London | 1,079,619 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,049,204 |
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 | 1,390,191 | 1,128,991 | -261,200 |
| 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 |
| Felixstowe | 319,139 | 298,381 | -20,758 |
| Purfleet | 278,757 | 253,213 | -25,544 |
| 000 | 208,290 | 233,600 | +25,310 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 72,225 | 147,186 | +74,961 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
|
Manufacture of rubber and plastic products
|
5 |
|
Manufacture of paper and paper 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 7 |
| 2026-04 | 7 |
| 2026-03 | 5 |
| 2026-02 | 6 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 15m-54m | 6 |
| 54m+ | 6 |
| 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 | 120,103 |
| 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 | 91,106 | 28,997 | -62,109 |
| 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) | 122,208 |
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) | 93,211 | 28,997 | -64,214 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Holyhead | 66,944 |
| 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 | 40,653 | 26,291 | -14,362 |
| Heysham | 36,691 | 0 | -36,691 |
| Liverpool Docks | 13,762 | 2,706 | -11,056 |
| 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