Import/export HS code 48109910: Bleached kaolin-coated paper
Bleached paper or paperboard coated with kaolin. 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.
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* 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 | 16,875,787 |
| India | 11,107,827 |
| Netherlands | 1,264,275 |
| Finland | 401,673 |
| Ireland | 292,649 |
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 | 9,152,202 | 7,723,585 | -1,428,617 |
| India | 8,612,308 | 2,495,519 | -6,116,789 |
| Netherlands | 935,601 | 328,674 | -606,927 |
| Finland | 62,396 | 339,277 | +276,881 |
| Ireland | 219,155 | 73,494 | -145,661 |
| Sweden | 159,343 | 0 | -159,343 |
| France | 58,433 | 50,160 | -8,273 |
| Belgium | 92,544 | 0 | -92,544 |
| South Korea | 0 | 77,795 | +77,795 |
| United States | 0 | 68,698 | +68,698 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 15,924,662 |
| India | 11,318,596 |
| Netherlands | 959,160 |
| Sweden | 613,444 |
| South Korea | 77,795 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 8,518,638 | 7,406,024 | -1,112,614 |
| India | 8,777,162 | 2,541,434 | -6,235,728 |
| Netherlands | 654,204 | 304,956 | -349,248 |
| Sweden | 276,196 | 337,248 | +61,052 |
| South Korea | 0 | 77,795 | +77,795 |
| United States | 0 | 68,698 | +68,698 |
| China | 41,334 | 6,321 | -35,013 |
| Ireland | 27,111 | 0 | -27,111 |
| Finland | 25,062 | 0 | -25,062 |
| France | 21,334 | 0 | -21,334 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 4 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 |
| Kent | 2 |
| West Yorkshire | 2 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 4 | +3 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Kent | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| West Yorkshire | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Essex | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Inner London - East | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Inner London - West | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Lancashire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 1 | 0 | -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) | 24,996,351 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 4,108,795 |
| Other | 1,406,034 |
| Air transport | 4,224 |
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) | 16,515,233 | 8,481,118 | -8,034,115 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,849,370 | 2,259,425 | +410,055 |
| Other | 987,278 | 418,756 | -568,522 |
| Air transport | 0 | 4,224 | +4,224 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 11,661,704 |
| Immingham Docks | 5,668,910 |
| Killingholme | 5,604,460 |
| Dover | 2,617,643 |
| 000 | 1,406,034 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 8,807,450 | 2,854,254 | -5,953,196 |
| Immingham Docks | 4,022,549 | 1,646,361 | -2,376,188 |
| Killingholme | 2,231,438 | 3,373,022 | +1,141,584 |
| Dover | 1,006,915 | 1,610,728 | +603,813 |
| 000 | 987,278 | 418,756 | -568,522 |
| Harwich | 874,930 | 258,476 | -616,454 |
| London | 359,763 | 394,873 | +35,110 |
| London Gateway Port | 394,875 | 212,964 | -181,911 |
| Purfleet | 305,383 | 221,798 | -83,585 |
| Liverpool Docks | 195,323 | 111,121 | -84,202 |
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 | 9 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 5 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 2 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 1 |
| Manufacture of rubber and plastic products | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 3 |
| 2025-11 | 5 |
| 2025-10 | 3 |
| 2025-09 | 1 |
| 2025-08 | 3 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 8 |
| 54m+ | 7 |
| 0-1m | 3 |
| 15m-54m | 2 |
| 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 | 591,263 |
| Brazil | 371,345 |
| Belgium | 340,271 |
| United States | 135,406 |
| Turkey | 133,468 |
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 | 345,382 | 245,881 | -99,501 |
| Brazil | 0 | 371,345 | +371,345 |
| Belgium | 218,276 | 121,995 | -96,281 |
| United States | 49,754 | 85,652 | +35,898 |
| Turkey | 108,673 | 24,795 | -83,878 |
| Australia | 97,547 | 1,530 | -96,017 |
| Netherlands | 38,964 | 42,399 | +3,435 |
| France | 59,778 | 8,636 | -51,142 |
| India | 18,251 | 12,704 | -5,547 |
| New Zealand | 20,324 | 0 | -20,324 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Turkey | 228 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turkey | 228 | 0 | -228 |
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) | 1,127,098 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 677,899 |
| Air transport | 145,083 |
| Other | 228 |
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) | 692,073 | 435,025 | -257,048 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 227,411 | 450,488 | +223,077 |
| Air transport | 83,506 | 61,577 | -21,929 |
| Other | 228 | 0 | -228 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 495,691 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 434,962 |
| Heysham | 375,814 |
| Liverpool Docks | 178,693 |
| Felixstowe | 97,467 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 130,982 | 364,709 | +233,727 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 288,804 | 146,158 | -142,646 |
| Heysham | 219,462 | 156,352 | -63,110 |
| Liverpool Docks | 72,934 | 105,759 | +32,825 |
| Felixstowe | 91,580 | 5,887 | -85,693 |
| Southampton | 10,681 | 57,701 | +47,020 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 49,905 | 18,049 | -31,856 |
| Harwich | 25,885 | 36,512 | +10,627 |
| Holyhead | 57,262 | 0 | -57,262 |
| Manchester Airport | 23,231 | 14,951 | -8,280 |
Quick facts
HS code: 48109910
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Bleached paper or paperboard coated with kaolin. Used for high-quality printing or packaging