Import/export HS code 48109290: Various multi-ply paper
Includes all other multi-ply paper or paperboard not listed elsewhere
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 76,826,228 |
| Sweden | 66,937,520 |
| Netherlands | 66,110,466 |
| Belgium | 31,054,123 |
| Chile | 9,523,815 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 44,485,672 | 32,340,556 | -12,145,116 |
| Sweden | 35,496,521 | 31,440,999 | -4,055,522 |
| Netherlands | 35,123,961 | 30,986,505 | -4,137,456 |
| Belgium | 19,100,198 | 11,953,925 | -7,146,273 |
| Chile | 9,523,815 | 0 | -9,523,815 |
| Finland | 5,087,778 | 3,438,747 | -1,649,031 |
| China | 897,350 | 6,281,651 | +5,384,301 |
| France | 4,102,585 | 1,784,901 | -2,317,684 |
| India | 2,793,373 | 1,264,231 | -1,529,142 |
| Slovenia | 3,767,987 | 170,941 | -3,597,046 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Sweden | 93,909,276 |
| Netherlands | 51,670,980 |
| Germany | 49,929,809 |
| Austria | 25,522,308 |
| Chile | 9,523,815 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sweden | 51,510,033 | 42,399,243 | -9,110,790 |
| Netherlands | 27,498,453 | 24,172,527 | -3,325,926 |
| Germany | 27,826,836 | 22,102,973 | -5,723,863 |
| Austria | 14,161,655 | 11,360,653 | -2,801,002 |
| Chile | 9,523,815 | 0 | -9,523,815 |
| Finland | 5,206,908 | 3,410,703 | -1,796,205 |
| China | 907,711 | 6,362,407 | +5,454,696 |
| India | 2,810,969 | 1,264,231 | -1,546,738 |
| Turkey | 1,134,505 | 1,523,225 | +388,720 |
| Greece | 1,434,274 | 1,055,621 | -378,653 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 5 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 5 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 4 |
| Kent | 4 |
| West Midlands | 4 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 | 4 | +2 |
| Kent | 2 | 4 | +2 |
| West Midlands | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| West Yorkshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Inner London - East | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 134,520,881 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 132,419,097 |
| Other | 30,451,838 |
| Air transport | 62,054 |
| Road transport | 1,496 |
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) | 79,025,403 | 55,495,478 | -23,529,925 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 68,118,879 | 64,300,218 | -3,818,661 |
| Other | 20,402,262 | 10,049,576 | -10,352,686 |
| Air transport | 38,922 | 23,132 | -15,790 |
| Road transport | 0 | 1,496 | +1,496 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 81,724,839 |
| London | 40,862,172 |
| Hull | 36,979,150 |
| 000 | 30,451,838 |
| Blyth Harbour | 28,713,277 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 37,664,109 | 44,060,730 | +6,396,621 |
| London | 24,764,757 | 16,097,415 | -8,667,342 |
| Hull | 21,586,995 | 15,392,155 | -6,194,840 |
| 000 | 20,402,262 | 10,049,576 | -10,352,686 |
| Blyth Harbour | 19,364,762 | 9,348,515 | -10,016,247 |
| Felixstowe | 4,672,932 | 12,188,301 | +7,515,369 |
| London Gateway Port | 12,036,903 | 837,933 | -11,198,970 |
| Dover | 7,718,072 | 4,839,062 | -2,879,010 |
| Harwich | 5,487,464 | 5,184,506 | -302,958 |
| Killingholme | 5,876,878 | 4,018,793 | -1,858,085 |
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 | 22 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 15 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 4 |
| Printing and reproduction of recorded media | 4 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 3 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 14 |
| 2025-11 | 12 |
| 2025-10 | 14 |
| 2025-09 | 12 |
| 2025-08 | 11 |
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+ | 21 |
| 1m-15m | 16 |
| 15m-54m | 13 |
| 0-1m | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Turkey | 4,260,333 |
| Ireland | 668,891 |
| Netherlands | 225,304 |
| Indonesia | 207,825 |
| Switzerland | 105,128 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turkey | 4,222,521 | 37,812 | -4,184,709 |
| Ireland | 408,571 | 260,320 | -148,251 |
| Netherlands | 158,226 | 67,078 | -91,148 |
| Indonesia | 207,825 | 0 | -207,825 |
| Switzerland | 36,785 | 68,343 | +31,558 |
| Belgium | 102,913 | 0 | -102,913 |
| Egypt | 98,952 | 0 | -98,952 |
| Poland | 3,229 | 77,447 | +74,218 |
| Germany | 58,319 | 14,601 | -43,718 |
| Sweden | 45,907 | 24,791 | -21,116 |
Exports by country of origin
What this shows: Export volume by production origin country. For re-exports, indicates where goods originated before UK export.
Top 5 values
| Origin | £ |
|---|---|
| Sweden | 17,252 |
Export origin countries 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 export value, right side by second 12-month export value, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Origin | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sweden | 11,549 | 5,703 | -5,846 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,775,191 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,149,033 |
| Other | 211,114 |
| Air transport | 23,837 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,672,128 | 103,063 | -4,569,065 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 633,783 | 515,250 | -118,533 |
| Other | 161,074 | 50,040 | -111,034 |
| Air transport | 18,147 | 5,690 | -12,457 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 4,584,586 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 382,031 |
| Immingham Docks | 341,745 |
| Heysham | 274,573 |
| 000 | 211,114 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 4,516,622 | 67,964 | -4,448,658 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 156,538 | 225,493 | +68,955 |
| Immingham Docks | 252,299 | 89,446 | -162,853 |
| Heysham | 142,371 | 132,202 | -10,169 |
| 000 | 161,074 | 50,040 | -111,034 |
| London Gateway Port | 130,401 | 6,207 | -124,194 |
| Holyhead | 49,210 | 27,157 | -22,053 |
| Felixstowe | 6,860 | 47,452 | +40,592 |
| Hull | 27,517 | 0 | -27,517 |
| Fishguard | 0 | 19,969 | +19,969 |
Quick facts
HS code: 48109290
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Includes all other multi-ply paper or paperboard not listed elsewhere