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 | 178,676,070 |
| Chile | 25,123,836 |
| Sweden | 21,522,886 |
| Belgium | 16,379,666 |
| Netherlands | 7,700,718 |
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 | 89,637,506 | 89,038,564 | -598,942 |
| Chile | 11,917,108 | 13,206,728 | +1,289,620 |
| Sweden | 9,916,270 | 11,606,616 | +1,690,346 |
| Belgium | 14,506,299 | 1,873,367 | -12,632,932 |
| Netherlands | 4,542,182 | 3,158,536 | -1,383,646 |
| Luxembourg | 2,358,019 | 877,783 | -1,480,236 |
| India | 183,975 | 1,301,514 | +1,117,539 |
| France | 590,580 | 68,603 | -521,977 |
| Austria | 498,676 | 0 | -498,676 |
| Poland | 188,139 | 95,519 | -92,620 |
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 | 198,971,074 |
| Chile | 25,235,635 |
| Sweden | 22,792,889 |
| India | 1,485,489 |
| Austria | 928,197 |
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 | 106,088,169 | 92,882,905 | -13,205,264 |
| Chile | 11,919,746 | 13,315,889 | +1,396,143 |
| Sweden | 11,230,756 | 11,562,133 | +331,377 |
| India | 183,975 | 1,301,514 | +1,117,539 |
| Austria | 903,385 | 24,812 | -878,573 |
| Poland | 667,918 | 74,771 | -593,147 |
| China | 61,998 | 220,002 | +158,004 |
| Netherlands | 74,174 | 34,607 | -39,567 |
| France | 50,684 | 40,454 | -10,230 |
| United Kingdom | 0 | 29,549 | +29,549 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Kent | 4 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 |
| Cheshire | 2 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 |
| Inner London - West | 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 | 3 | +2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Cheshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Inner London - West | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| West Midlands | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| West Yorkshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Devon | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Essex | 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) | 221,300,567 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 29,444,683 |
| Other | 5,347,142 |
| Air transport | 20,357 |
| Road transport | 1,618 |
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) | 118,669,089 | 102,631,478 | -16,037,611 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 12,530,297 | 16,914,386 | +4,384,089 |
| Other | 3,291,233 | 2,055,909 | -1,235,324 |
| Air transport | 18,327 | 2,030 | -16,297 |
| Road transport | 0 | 1,618 | +1,618 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London | 77,713,232 |
| Medway | 71,057,256 |
| Hull | 27,987,427 |
| London Gateway Port | 26,042,173 |
| Immingham Docks | 25,290,194 |
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 | 41,776,094 | 35,937,138 | -5,838,956 |
| Medway | 31,301,482 | 39,755,774 | +8,454,292 |
| Hull | 20,072,509 | 7,914,918 | -12,157,591 |
| London Gateway Port | 11,703,805 | 14,338,368 | +2,634,563 |
| Immingham Docks | 13,669,351 | 11,620,843 | -2,048,508 |
| Middlesbrough | 7,443,012 | 6,330,561 | -1,112,451 |
| Felixstowe | 3,252,322 | 3,028,219 | -224,103 |
| 000 | 3,291,233 | 2,055,909 | -1,235,324 |
| Dover | 1,011,742 | 118,092 | -893,650 |
| Harwich | 403,017 | 181,184 | -221,833 |
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 | 12 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 10 |
| 2026-03 | 5 |
| 2026-02 | 6 |
| 2026-01 | 7 |
| 2025-12 | 9 |
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+ | 17 |
| 15m-54m | 6 |
| 1m-15m | 5 |
| 0-1m | 1 |
| 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 | 120,788,926 |
| France | 42,520,078 |
| Turkey | 34,469,553 |
| Belgium | 12,894,470 |
| Germany | 12,837,263 |
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 | 60,501,640 | 60,287,286 | -214,354 |
| France | 21,783,443 | 20,736,635 | -1,046,808 |
| Turkey | 21,955,675 | 12,513,878 | -9,441,797 |
| Belgium | 6,130,975 | 6,763,495 | +632,520 |
| Germany | 6,440,898 | 6,396,365 | -44,533 |
| Sweden | 2,087,761 | 7,280,710 | +5,192,949 |
| Poland | 5,045,653 | 3,551,826 | -1,493,827 |
| Ireland | 4,168,304 | 3,983,398 | -184,906 |
| Israel | 1,606,511 | 1,729,270 | +122,759 |
| Switzerland | 1,705,029 | 1,408,874 | -296,155 |
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) | 225,505,407 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 39,772,055 |
| 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) | 112,099,403 | 113,406,004 | +1,306,601 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 24,239,263 | 15,532,792 | -8,706,471 |
| 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 | 143,272,496 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 50,226,820 |
| Liverpool Docks | 33,566,708 |
| Harwich | 10,344,373 |
| Felixstowe | 8,356,770 |
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 | 72,489,945 | 70,782,551 | -1,707,394 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 24,545,678 | 25,681,142 | +1,135,464 |
| Liverpool Docks | 21,497,713 | 12,068,995 | -9,428,718 |
| Harwich | 4,436,439 | 5,907,934 | +1,471,495 |
| Felixstowe | 2,848,625 | 5,508,145 | +2,659,520 |
| Heysham | 3,876,603 | 3,749,277 | -127,326 |
| Middlesbrough | 2,058,935 | 1,816,309 | -242,626 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,293,800 | 1,373,278 | -920,522 |
| Southampton | 9,985 | 1,125,516 | +1,115,531 |
| Dover | 898,141 | 108,761 | -789,380 |
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