Import/export HS code 481149: Various coated or treated paper and paperboard
Paper and paperboard that are coated, impregnated, or decorated but not self-adhesive
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 7,855,882 |
| France | 6,783,193 |
| Netherlands | 5,513,365 |
| United States | 4,533,187 |
| Germany | 3,024,499 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 3,960,838 | 3,895,044 | -65,794 |
| France | 3,821,745 | 2,961,448 | -860,297 |
| Netherlands | 3,066,576 | 2,446,789 | -619,787 |
| United States | 1,985,085 | 2,548,102 | +563,017 |
| Germany | 2,248,427 | 776,072 | -1,472,355 |
| Spain | 804,827 | 936,428 | +131,601 |
| Italy | 1,149,769 | 286,104 | -863,665 |
| India | 530,762 | 466,852 | -63,910 |
| Poland | 623,276 | 364,800 | -258,476 |
| South Korea | 364,355 | 267,171 | -97,184 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 8,392,424 |
| Germany | 6,673,184 |
| United States | 5,178,461 |
| France | 3,776,873 |
| Netherlands | 3,199,595 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 4,172,592 | 4,219,832 | +47,240 |
| Germany | 3,960,990 | 2,712,194 | -1,248,796 |
| United States | 2,426,578 | 2,751,883 | +325,305 |
| France | 2,590,609 | 1,186,264 | -1,404,345 |
| Netherlands | 1,849,191 | 1,350,404 | -498,787 |
| Spain | 891,507 | 1,069,263 | +177,756 |
| Italy | 1,131,345 | 353,312 | -778,033 |
| Poland | 677,058 | 505,505 | -171,553 |
| India | 612,035 | 471,068 | -140,967 |
| Turkey | 539,921 | 74,470 | -465,451 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 21 |
| Inner London - West | 21 |
| Inner London - East | 15 |
| West Midlands | 15 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 14 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 14 | 15 | +1 |
| Inner London - West | 15 | 16 | +1 |
| Inner London - East | 10 | 9 | -1 |
| West Midlands | 11 | 8 | -3 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 13 | 10 | -3 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 7 | 12 | +5 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 7 | 9 | +2 |
| Kent | 8 | 9 | +1 |
| West Yorkshire | 11 | 5 | -6 |
| Merseyside | 10 | 6 | -4 |
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) | 19,182,146 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 12,803,415 |
| Air transport | 4,255,116 |
| Other | 283,495 |
| Road transport | 13,716 |
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) | 11,808,846 | 7,373,300 | -4,435,546 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 6,701,038 | 6,102,377 | -598,661 |
| Air transport | 1,816,560 | 2,438,556 | +621,996 |
| Other | 175,718 | 107,777 | -67,941 |
| Road transport | 3,234 | 10,482 | +7,248 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 7,347,186 |
| Dover | 5,558,340 |
| Southampton | 3,607,718 |
| Harwich | 3,344,875 |
| Eurotunnel | 2,599,236 |
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 | 4,085,096 | 3,262,090 | -823,006 |
| Dover | 3,265,804 | 2,292,536 | -973,268 |
| Southampton | 2,046,137 | 1,561,581 | -484,556 |
| Harwich | 1,926,778 | 1,418,097 | -508,681 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,383,869 | 1,215,367 | -168,502 |
| Portsmouth | 1,920,991 | 573,611 | -1,347,380 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 764,330 | 1,337,904 | +573,574 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,289,160 | 648,213 | -640,947 |
| Liverpool Docks | 303,479 | 710,550 | +407,071 |
| Immingham Docks | 425,308 | 574,838 | +149,530 |
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 | 92 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 64 |
| Manufacture of paper and paper products | 21 |
| Other manufacturing | 20 |
| Manufacture of rubber and plastic products | 19 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 50 |
| 2025-11 | 36 |
| 2025-10 | 47 |
| 2025-09 | 51 |
| 2025-08 | 38 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| BAKER ROSS LIMITED | 87 |
| ARPO GLOBAL LIMITED | 75 |
| BECTON, DICKINSON U.K. LIMITED | 54 |
| SOUTHGATE PACKAGING LIMITED | 53 |
| FORMICA LIMITED | 52 |
| UK INDUSTRIAL TAPES LIMITED | 49 |
| KALLO FOODS LIMITED | 48 |
| BEMIS ASSOCIATES UK LIMITED | 48 |
| HOBBYCRAFT TRADING LIMITED | 44 |
| WINDMILL TAPES LIMITED | 42 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 117 |
| 54m+ | 73 |
| 15m-54m | 45 |
| 0-1m | 35 |
| Other | 18 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 9,046,873 |
| Brazil | 3,724,977 |
| South Korea | 3,607,701 |
| Germany | 3,318,699 |
| United States | 3,242,776 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 5,276,973 | 3,769,900 | -1,507,073 |
| Brazil | 2,238,967 | 1,486,010 | -752,957 |
| South Korea | 2,124,316 | 1,483,385 | -640,931 |
| Germany | 2,094,353 | 1,224,346 | -870,007 |
| United States | 1,475,438 | 1,767,338 | +291,900 |
| Turkey | 1,483,439 | 1,477,335 | -6,104 |
| Malaysia | 2,502,462 | 402,099 | -2,100,363 |
| Spain | 1,957,913 | 584,952 | -1,372,961 |
| Croatia | 936,044 | 1,332,975 | +396,931 |
| Ireland | 1,465,928 | 778,342 | -687,586 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| XI | 4,377,518 |
| United States | 82,363 |
| France | 30,703 |
| Germany | 6,452 |
| China | 2,622 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| XI | 2,394,144 | 1,983,374 | -410,770 |
| United States | 45,409 | 36,954 | -8,455 |
| France | 30,703 | 0 | -30,703 |
| Germany | 3,192 | 3,260 | +68 |
| China | 2,143 | 479 | -1,664 |
| Poland | 96 | 63 | -33 |
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) | 26,712,772 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 19,673,881 |
| Other | 4,789,514 |
| Air transport | 2,007,893 |
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) | 16,504,098 | 10,208,674 | -6,295,424 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 11,531,620 | 8,142,261 | -3,389,359 |
| Other | 2,760,684 | 2,028,830 | -731,854 |
| Air transport | 1,123,119 | 884,774 | -238,345 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 10,951,913 |
| London Gateway Port | 9,756,903 |
| Felixstowe | 5,729,614 |
| Southampton | 5,087,603 |
| 000 | 4,789,514 |
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 | 5,638,534 | 5,313,379 | -325,155 |
| London Gateway Port | 5,700,430 | 4,056,473 | -1,643,957 |
| Felixstowe | 3,787,551 | 1,942,063 | -1,845,488 |
| Southampton | 2,821,398 | 2,266,205 | -555,193 |
| 000 | 2,760,684 | 2,028,830 | -731,854 |
| Belfast Port | 2,715,271 | 615,578 | -2,099,693 |
| Portsmouth | 2,578,803 | 504,316 | -2,074,487 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,369,597 | 832,048 | -537,549 |
| Dover | 1,241,998 | 712,947 | -529,051 |
| Liverpool Docks | 643,081 | 903,410 | +260,329 |
Quick facts
HS code: 481149
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Paper and paperboard that are coated, impregnated, or decorated but not self-adhesive