Import/export HS code 48114190: Various self-adhesive paper and paperboard
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Belgium | 103,378,051 |
| Germany | 53,660,131 |
| Italy | 43,993,042 |
| Netherlands | 43,101,267 |
| Spain | 29,725,609 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belgium | 57,367,644 | 46,010,407 | -11,357,237 |
| Germany | 28,839,188 | 24,820,943 | -4,018,245 |
| Italy | 23,262,109 | 20,730,933 | -2,531,176 |
| Netherlands | 22,454,565 | 20,646,702 | -1,807,863 |
| Spain | 16,453,328 | 13,272,281 | -3,181,047 |
| United States | 9,967,118 | 7,840,504 | -2,126,614 |
| France | 9,434,036 | 7,129,455 | -2,304,581 |
| China | 7,759,471 | 7,383,571 | -375,900 |
| Ireland | 3,493,884 | 2,506,765 | -987,119 |
| Poland | 420,899 | 4,684,916 | +4,264,017 |
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 | 66,458,724 |
| Luxembourg | 55,424,343 |
| Poland | 51,701,140 |
| Italy | 44,224,586 |
| Spain | 30,899,865 |
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 | 36,649,864 | 29,808,860 | -6,841,004 |
| Luxembourg | 30,515,626 | 24,908,717 | -5,606,909 |
| Poland | 24,817,269 | 26,883,871 | +2,066,602 |
| Italy | 23,688,246 | 20,536,340 | -3,151,906 |
| Spain | 17,345,049 | 13,554,816 | -3,790,233 |
| France | 14,537,042 | 11,678,473 | -2,858,569 |
| United States | 14,152,697 | 10,816,132 | -3,336,565 |
| China | 8,652,937 | 7,866,476 | -786,461 |
| Finland | 2,668,402 | 3,427,905 | +759,503 |
| Ireland | 1,555,484 | 1,153,424 | -402,060 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 39 |
| Greater Manchester | 37 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 31 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 30 |
| West Midlands | 27 |
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 | 30 | 23 | -7 |
| Greater Manchester | 27 | 28 | +1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 28 | 19 | -9 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 24 | 24 | +0 |
| West Midlands | 24 | 20 | -4 |
| West Yorkshire | 22 | 16 | -6 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 15 | 18 | +3 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 16 | 12 | -4 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 10 | 8 | -2 |
| Kent | 10 | 12 | +2 |
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) | 273,663,371 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 53,718,409 |
| Air transport | 12,169,341 |
| Other | 3,465,166 |
| Road transport | 27,100 |
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) | 146,641,127 | 127,022,244 | -19,618,883 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 28,739,734 | 24,978,675 | -3,761,059 |
| Air transport | 7,193,316 | 4,976,025 | -2,217,291 |
| Other | 2,116,184 | 1,348,982 | -767,202 |
| Road transport | 26,136 | 964 | -25,172 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 105,983,253 |
| Eurotunnel | 66,714,020 |
| Hull | 31,602,556 |
| Immingham Docks | 26,550,373 |
| Purfleet | 19,809,228 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover | 54,100,314 | 51,882,939 | -2,217,375 |
| Eurotunnel | 37,025,975 | 29,688,045 | -7,337,930 |
| Hull | 16,460,455 | 15,142,101 | -1,318,354 |
| Immingham Docks | 12,437,934 | 14,112,439 | +1,674,505 |
| Purfleet | 13,116,822 | 6,692,406 | -6,424,416 |
| Portsmouth | 10,642,876 | 8,511,610 | -2,131,266 |
| Southampton | 9,516,307 | 5,084,901 | -4,431,406 |
| Felixstowe | 6,030,215 | 5,007,047 | -1,023,168 |
| London | 2,947,493 | 2,764,237 | -183,256 |
| Killingholme | 1,424,439 | 3,347,911 | +1,923,472 |
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 | 160 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 102 |
| Other manufacturing | 38 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 37 |
| Manufacture of rubber and plastic products | 28 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 107 |
| 2025-11 | 121 |
| 2025-10 | 133 |
| 2025-09 | 125 |
| 2025-08 | 105 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| FRIMPEKS LIMITED | 96 |
| PAL GROUP (OPERATIONS) LIMITED | 87 |
| ADHESIVE SPECIALITIES LIMITED | 82 |
| MAKITA MANUFACTURING EUROPE LIMITED | 70 |
| RITRAMA (U.K.) LIMITED | 69 |
| PRIMARK STORES LIMITED | 63 |
| ITW LIMITED | 61 |
| GEM IMPORTS LIMITED | 60 |
| HOBBYCRAFT TRADING LIMITED | 58 |
| PPM INDUSTRIES UK LIMITED | 58 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 208 |
| 54m+ | 130 |
| 0-1m | 67 |
| 15m-54m | 64 |
| Other | 36 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Belgium | 40,786,545 |
| Ireland | 27,564,528 |
| France | 23,850,437 |
| United States | 19,723,235 |
| Netherlands | 19,598,482 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belgium | 22,842,111 | 17,944,434 | -4,897,677 |
| Ireland | 15,720,063 | 11,844,465 | -3,875,598 |
| France | 12,255,682 | 11,594,755 | -660,927 |
| United States | 9,191,286 | 10,531,949 | +1,340,663 |
| Netherlands | 10,794,249 | 8,804,233 | -1,990,016 |
| Germany | 8,288,442 | 6,789,275 | -1,499,167 |
| Italy | 7,774,376 | 2,542,757 | -5,231,619 |
| Turkey | 2,627,088 | 6,022,311 | +3,395,223 |
| South Africa | 2,758,543 | 846,089 | -1,912,454 |
| Malta | 1,114,096 | 1,083,023 | -31,073 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 98,506 |
| XI | 32,361 |
| United States | 16,466 |
| Netherlands | 9,106 |
| Ireland | 3,233 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 84,039 | 14,467 | -69,572 |
| XI | 15,783 | 16,578 | +795 |
| United States | 10,419 | 6,047 | -4,372 |
| Netherlands | 4,447 | 4,659 | +212 |
| Ireland | 2,753 | 480 | -2,273 |
| Taiwan | 1,385 | 47 | -1,338 |
| China | 1,069 | 18 | -1,051 |
| Spain | 39 | 48 | +9 |
| France | 49 | 0 | -49 |
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) | 135,664,762 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 44,725,895 |
| Other | 8,309,134 |
| Air transport | 7,201,218 |
| Road transport | 112,213 |
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) | 76,045,160 | 59,619,602 | -16,425,558 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 22,581,430 | 22,144,465 | -436,965 |
| Other | 3,974,489 | 4,334,645 | +360,156 |
| Air transport | 4,010,687 | 3,190,531 | -820,156 |
| Road transport | 112,213 | 0 | -112,213 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 58,313,791 |
| Immingham Docks | 30,360,550 |
| Holyhead | 22,648,756 |
| Liverpool Docks | 20,723,830 |
| Hull | 13,082,195 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 30,921,564 | 27,392,227 | -3,529,337 |
| Immingham Docks | 17,428,594 | 12,931,956 | -4,496,638 |
| Holyhead | 11,938,072 | 10,710,684 | -1,227,388 |
| Liverpool Docks | 11,414,462 | 9,309,368 | -2,105,094 |
| Hull | 7,089,266 | 5,992,929 | -1,096,337 |
| Felixstowe | 3,776,435 | 5,559,368 | +1,782,933 |
| 000 | 3,974,489 | 4,334,645 | +360,156 |
| Dover | 6,303,401 | 1,013,829 | -5,289,572 |
| London Gateway Port | 4,203,136 | 2,433,728 | -1,769,408 |
| Southampton | 985,014 | 2,669,180 | +1,684,166 |
Quick facts
HS code: 48114190
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: All other types of self-adhesive paper and paperboard not covered by specific subcategories