Import/export HS code 48109210: Fully bleached multi-ply paper
Multi-ply paper or paperboard where every layer is bleached. Used 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Finland | 161,847,559 |
| Chile | 21,585,342 |
| Sweden | 19,467,482 |
| Belgium | 17,425,102 |
| Netherlands | 8,057,067 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Finland | 88,885,782 | 72,961,777 | -15,924,005 |
| Chile | 9,012,448 | 12,572,894 | +3,560,446 |
| Sweden | 9,831,497 | 9,635,985 | -195,512 |
| Belgium | 13,028,377 | 4,396,725 | -8,631,652 |
| Netherlands | 5,167,491 | 2,889,576 | -2,277,915 |
| Luxembourg | 2,689,920 | 500,639 | -2,189,281 |
| France | 634,472 | 89,600 | -544,872 |
| India | 183,975 | 399,794 | +215,819 |
| Austria | 501,196 | 0 | -501,196 |
| Poland | 402,729 | 88,180 | -314,549 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Finland | 183,628,383 |
| Chile | 21,697,141 |
| Sweden | 20,883,489 |
| Poland | 975,145 |
| Austria | 922,853 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Finland | 104,518,701 | 79,109,682 | -25,409,019 |
| Chile | 9,012,448 | 12,684,693 | +3,672,245 |
| Sweden | 11,228,133 | 9,655,356 | -1,572,777 |
| Poland | 907,713 | 67,432 | -840,281 |
| Austria | 860,516 | 62,337 | -798,179 |
| India | 183,975 | 399,794 | +215,819 |
| Netherlands | 74,174 | 22,423 | -51,751 |
| China | 5,354 | 87,215 | +81,861 |
| France | 50,684 | 24,232 | -26,452 |
| United Kingdom | 14,590 | 29,549 | +14,959 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Kent | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kent | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| West Midlands | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| West Yorkshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Cheshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Devon | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
Import volume by transport
What this shows: Import value by transport mode used to bring goods into the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 203,335,724 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 25,724,986 |
| Other | 5,134,907 |
| Air transport | 21,588 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 115,440,570 | 87,895,154 | -27,545,416 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 11,433,068 | 14,291,918 | +2,858,850 |
| Other | 3,536,150 | 1,598,757 | -1,937,393 |
| Air transport | 12,768 | 8,820 | -3,948 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London | 70,030,209 |
| Medway | 57,066,841 |
| Hull | 33,940,203 |
| Immingham Docks | 24,262,459 |
| London Gateway Port | 21,761,105 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London | 39,597,136 | 30,433,073 | -9,164,063 |
| Medway | 22,589,070 | 34,477,771 | +11,888,701 |
| Hull | 27,943,381 | 5,996,822 | -21,946,559 |
| Immingham Docks | 14,290,945 | 9,971,514 | -4,319,431 |
| London Gateway Port | 9,032,187 | 12,728,918 | +3,696,731 |
| Middlesbrough | 8,012,424 | 5,295,024 | -2,717,400 |
| Felixstowe | 3,189,898 | 2,682,283 | -507,615 |
| 000 | 3,536,150 | 1,598,757 | -1,937,393 |
| Dover | 1,246,458 | 136,902 | -1,109,556 |
| Harwich | 403,796 | 165,075 | -238,721 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 11 |
| Manufacture of paper and paper products | 10 |
| Manufacture of food products | 2 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 2 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 7 |
| 2025-11 | 8 |
| 2025-10 | 6 |
| 2025-09 | 8 |
| 2025-08 | 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 |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 16 |
| 15m-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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 110,583,455 |
| France | 41,008,529 |
| Turkey | 31,136,585 |
| Germany | 11,177,004 |
| Belgium | 10,844,454 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 59,145,041 | 51,438,414 | -7,706,627 |
| France | 23,842,974 | 17,165,555 | -6,677,419 |
| Turkey | 17,453,912 | 13,682,673 | -3,771,239 |
| Germany | 6,389,732 | 4,787,272 | -1,602,460 |
| Belgium | 5,164,128 | 5,680,326 | +516,198 |
| Poland | 5,895,271 | 2,973,022 | -2,922,249 |
| Sweden | 1,301,128 | 7,448,279 | +6,147,151 |
| Ireland | 4,546,917 | 3,160,155 | -1,386,762 |
| Italy | 2,515,456 | 638,399 | -1,877,057 |
| Israel | 1,688,816 | 1,403,885 | -284,931 |
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) | 207,849,398 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 36,958,985 |
| Air transport | 7,123 |
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) | 111,770,359 | 96,079,039 | -15,691,320 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 20,618,496 | 16,340,489 | -4,278,007 |
| Air transport | 0 | 7,123 | +7,123 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 132,710,674 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 46,490,199 |
| Liverpool Docks | 29,816,463 |
| Harwich | 8,874,076 |
| Heysham | 7,198,340 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 72,497,568 | 60,213,106 | -12,284,462 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 25,496,989 | 20,993,210 | -4,503,779 |
| Liverpool Docks | 16,563,922 | 13,252,541 | -3,311,381 |
| Harwich | 4,115,933 | 4,758,143 | +642,210 |
| Heysham | 4,155,757 | 3,042,583 | -1,113,174 |
| Felixstowe | 1,945,111 | 4,711,520 | +2,766,409 |
| Middlesbrough | 1,564,504 | 2,431,711 | +867,207 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,312,208 | 1,272,079 | -1,040,129 |
| Dover | 2,380,860 | 85,390 | -2,295,470 |
| Southampton | 9,985 | 849,665 | +839,680 |
Quick facts
HS code: 48109210
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Multi-ply paper or paperboard where every layer is bleached. Used for high-quality printing or packaging