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 | 9,349,029 |
| France | 6,986,350 |
| Netherlands | 6,037,936 |
| United States | 5,155,868 |
| Germany | 2,911,665 |
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 | 4,338,608 | 5,010,421 | +671,813 |
| France | 3,929,506 | 3,056,844 | -872,662 |
| Netherlands | 2,939,336 | 3,098,600 | +159,264 |
| United States | 2,396,154 | 2,759,714 | +363,560 |
| Germany | 2,072,707 | 838,958 | -1,233,749 |
| Spain | 1,238,926 | 664,383 | -574,543 |
| Italy | 1,048,594 | 387,412 | -661,182 |
| India | 558,612 | 420,728 | -137,884 |
| Poland | 508,015 | 419,730 | -88,285 |
| South Korea | 390,543 | 366,465 | -24,078 |
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 | 9,951,337 |
| Germany | 6,963,304 |
| United States | 5,834,419 |
| France | 3,902,789 |
| Netherlands | 3,364,902 |
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 | 4,585,168 | 5,366,169 | +781,001 |
| Germany | 3,711,223 | 3,252,081 | -459,142 |
| United States | 2,775,957 | 3,058,462 | +282,505 |
| France | 2,700,535 | 1,202,254 | -1,498,281 |
| Netherlands | 1,672,246 | 1,692,656 | +20,410 |
| Spain | 1,350,020 | 815,162 | -534,858 |
| Italy | 1,035,580 | 448,833 | -586,747 |
| Poland | 562,298 | 585,343 | +23,045 |
| India | 618,373 | 424,944 | -193,429 |
| South Korea | 381,120 | 271,011 | -110,109 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 22 |
| Inner London - West | 22 |
| West Midlands | 16 |
| Inner London - East | 15 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 15 |
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 | 16 | +2 |
| Inner London - West | 16 | 16 | +0 |
| West Midlands | 12 | 8 | -4 |
| Inner London - East | 11 | 9 | -2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 13 | 12 | -1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 8 | 11 | +3 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 8 | 8 | +0 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 9 | 7 | -2 |
| Kent | 7 | 10 | +3 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 8 | 5 | -3 |
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) | 20,088,351 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 14,551,409 |
| Air transport | 4,931,381 |
| Other | 266,262 |
| 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) | 11,626,878 | 8,461,473 | -3,165,405 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 7,229,237 | 7,322,172 | +92,935 |
| Air transport | 2,070,567 | 2,860,814 | +790,247 |
| Other | 228,781 | 37,481 | -191,300 |
| 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 | 8,804,627 |
| Dover | 5,550,066 |
| Southampton | 3,805,257 |
| Harwich | 3,441,228 |
| Eurotunnel | 2,698,419 |
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 | 4,541,834 | 4,262,793 | -279,041 |
| Dover | 2,955,472 | 2,594,594 | -360,878 |
| Southampton | 1,887,396 | 1,917,861 | +30,465 |
| Harwich | 1,843,903 | 1,597,325 | -246,578 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,730,117 | 968,302 | -761,815 |
| Portsmouth | 2,061,791 | 465,668 | -1,596,123 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 957,238 | 1,434,546 | +477,308 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,175,182 | 726,330 | -448,852 |
| Immingham Docks | 402,692 | 984,148 | +581,456 |
| Liverpool Docks | 515,862 | 741,031 | +225,169 |
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 | 97 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 69 |
| Other manufacturing | 24 |
| Manufacture of paper and paper products | 22 |
| Manufacture of rubber and plastic products | 20 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 42 |
| 2026-03 | 38 |
| 2026-02 | 48 |
| 2026-01 | 50 |
| 2025-12 | 44 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| BAKER ROSS LIMITED | 90 |
| ARPO GLOBAL LIMITED | 75 |
| BECTON, DICKINSON U.K. LIMITED | 57 |
| SOUTHGATE PACKAGING LIMITED | 57 |
| FORMICA LIMITED | 56 |
| KALLO FOODS LIMITED | 52 |
| UK INDUSTRIAL TAPES LIMITED | 49 |
| BEMIS ASSOCIATES UK LIMITED | 48 |
| HOBBYCRAFT TRADING LIMITED | 47 |
| WINDMILL TAPES LIMITED | 46 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 121 |
| 54m+ | 77 |
| 15m-54m | 45 |
| 0-1m | 38 |
| Other | 19 |
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 | 9,975,969 |
| United States | 6,412,508 |
| Germany | 3,603,561 |
| South Korea | 3,478,055 |
| Brazil | 3,456,107 |
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 | 4,960,655 | 5,015,314 | +54,659 |
| United States | 1,695,419 | 4,717,089 | +3,021,670 |
| Germany | 2,171,756 | 1,431,805 | -739,951 |
| South Korea | 1,954,412 | 1,523,643 | -430,769 |
| Brazil | 2,253,660 | 1,202,447 | -1,051,213 |
| Turkey | 1,865,244 | 1,417,657 | -447,587 |
| Spain | 1,788,064 | 1,013,382 | -774,682 |
| Malaysia | 2,467,654 | 292,598 | -2,175,056 |
| Croatia | 994,018 | 1,718,144 | +724,126 |
| Ireland | 1,361,270 | 947,837 | -413,433 |
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 | 4,744,410 |
| United States | 78,022 |
| France | 30,703 |
| Germany | 6,793 |
| China | 1,860 |
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 | 2,260,517 | 2,483,893 | +223,376 |
| United States | 40,260 | 37,762 | -2,498 |
| France | 30,703 | 0 | -30,703 |
| Germany | 3,327 | 3,466 | +139 |
| China | 1,295 | 565 | -730 |
| 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) | 28,664,505 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 22,153,532 |
| Other | 5,148,350 |
| Air transport | 2,367,039 |
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) | 16,579,544 | 12,084,961 | -4,494,583 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 11,526,875 | 10,626,657 | -900,218 |
| Other | 2,616,540 | 2,531,810 | -84,730 |
| Air transport | 947,916 | 1,419,123 | +471,207 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 12,710,906 |
| London Gateway Port | 9,290,952 |
| Felixstowe | 6,022,955 |
| 000 | 5,148,350 |
| Southampton | 4,821,074 |
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 | 5,934,569 | 6,776,337 | +841,768 |
| London Gateway Port | 5,967,548 | 3,323,404 | -2,644,144 |
| Felixstowe | 4,121,887 | 1,901,068 | -2,220,819 |
| 000 | 2,616,540 | 2,531,810 | -84,730 |
| Southampton | 2,664,786 | 2,156,288 | -508,498 |
| Liverpool Docks | 517,375 | 3,821,380 | +3,304,005 |
| Portsmouth | 2,247,807 | 979,818 | -1,267,989 |
| Belfast Port | 2,713,292 | 463,918 | -2,249,374 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,306,264 | 996,225 | -310,039 |
| Dover | 1,221,688 | 677,203 | -544,485 |
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