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 | 82,446,972 |
| Sweden | 76,588,817 |
| Netherlands | 68,674,696 |
| Belgium | 29,182,625 |
| Finland | 9,181,018 |
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 | 42,936,145 | 39,510,827 | -3,425,318 |
| Sweden | 37,912,847 | 38,675,970 | +763,123 |
| Netherlands | 32,692,437 | 35,982,259 | +3,289,822 |
| Belgium | 15,071,390 | 14,111,235 | -960,155 |
| Finland | 5,069,625 | 4,111,393 | -958,232 |
| China | 1,250,096 | 7,298,074 | +6,047,978 |
| Chile | 6,561,377 | 0 | -6,561,377 |
| France | 3,472,738 | 1,981,803 | -1,490,935 |
| India | 2,630,859 | 1,373,246 | -1,257,613 |
| Slovenia | 3,320,392 | 81,759 | -3,238,633 |
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 | 101,337,022 |
| Germany | 54,564,248 |
| Netherlands | 53,512,407 |
| Austria | 27,890,442 |
| Finland | 9,243,987 |
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 | 49,805,740 | 51,531,282 | +1,725,542 |
| Germany | 27,708,965 | 26,855,283 | -853,682 |
| Netherlands | 25,046,652 | 28,465,755 | +3,419,103 |
| Austria | 13,665,657 | 14,224,785 | +559,128 |
| Finland | 5,096,514 | 4,147,473 | -949,041 |
| China | 1,258,138 | 7,380,013 | +6,121,875 |
| Chile | 6,561,377 | 0 | -6,561,377 |
| India | 2,648,455 | 1,373,246 | -1,275,209 |
| New Zealand | 935,668 | 2,409,161 | +1,473,493 |
| Turkey | 1,745,045 | 1,166,471 | -578,574 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 4 |
| Greater Manchester | 4 |
| Kent | 4 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 | 4 | +2 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Kent | 2 | 4 | +2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| West Midlands | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| West Yorkshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| Inner London - West | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 147,154,572 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 136,981,034 |
| Other | 30,213,285 |
| Air transport | 46,039 |
| 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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 67,993,198 | 79,161,374 | +11,168,176 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 72,170,916 | 64,810,118 | -7,360,798 |
| Other | 19,594,029 | 10,619,256 | -8,974,773 |
| Air transport | 20,761 | 25,278 | +4,517 |
| Road transport | 1,496 | 0 | -1,496 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 95,582,601 |
| London | 40,671,121 |
| Hull | 37,547,512 |
| 000 | 30,213,285 |
| Blyth Harbour | 29,390,256 |
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 | 39,823,384 | 55,759,217 | +15,935,833 |
| London | 20,780,940 | 19,890,181 | -890,759 |
| Hull | 20,520,046 | 17,027,466 | -3,492,580 |
| 000 | 19,594,029 | 10,619,256 | -8,974,773 |
| Blyth Harbour | 18,209,621 | 11,180,635 | -7,028,986 |
| Felixstowe | 5,975,981 | 13,630,137 | +7,654,156 |
| Dover | 6,341,748 | 5,564,155 | -777,593 |
| Harwich | 5,206,398 | 6,284,488 | +1,078,090 |
| Killingholme | 5,929,984 | 4,401,690 | -1,528,294 |
| London Gateway Port | 8,817,573 | 1,211,474 | -7,606,099 |
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 |
| Printing and reproduction of recorded media | 5 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 14 |
| 2026-03 | 19 |
| 2026-02 | 18 |
| 2026-01 | 14 |
| 2025-12 | 14 |
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+ | 19 |
| 1m-15m | 17 |
| 15m-54m | 12 |
| 0-1m | 4 |
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 | 683,513 |
| Turkey | 360,195 |
| Netherlands | 222,260 |
| Switzerland | 116,965 |
| Egypt | 98,952 |
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 | 407,808 | 275,705 | -132,103 |
| Turkey | 322,383 | 37,812 | -284,571 |
| Netherlands | 137,443 | 84,817 | -52,626 |
| Switzerland | 61,036 | 55,929 | -5,107 |
| Egypt | 98,952 | 0 | -98,952 |
| Germany | 62,163 | 31,604 | -30,559 |
| Belgium | 91,832 | 0 | -91,832 |
| Poland | 3,229 | 77,447 | +74,218 |
| Sweden | 49,083 | 25,478 | -23,605 |
| Slovakia | 32,955 | 41,254 | +8,299 |
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 | 5,703 |
| XI | 413 |
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 | 0 | 5,703 | +5,703 |
| XI | 0 | 413 | +413 |
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) | 1,302,241 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 597,119 |
| Other | 175,517 |
| Air transport | 17,470 |
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) | 718,932 | 583,309 | -135,623 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 512,643 | 84,476 | -428,167 |
| Other | 128,341 | 47,176 | -81,165 |
| Air transport | 14,160 | 3,310 | -10,850 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 481,673 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 422,792 |
| Immingham Docks | 328,117 |
| Heysham | 300,347 |
| 000 | 175,517 |
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 | 414,017 | 67,656 | -346,361 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 189,947 | 232,845 | +42,898 |
| Immingham Docks | 228,368 | 99,749 | -128,619 |
| Heysham | 163,445 | 136,902 | -26,543 |
| 000 | 128,341 | 47,176 | -81,165 |
| London Gateway Port | 127,789 | 6,207 | -121,582 |
| Holyhead | 55,612 | 20,242 | -35,370 |
| Felixstowe | 6,860 | 47,452 | +40,592 |
| Harwich | 9,302 | 26,725 | +17,423 |
| Hull | 27,517 | 3,320 | -24,197 |
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