Import/export HS code 481310: Cigarette paper in booklets or tubes
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 29,047,739 |
| Belgium | 22,980,157 |
| Netherlands | 22,342,579 |
| Germany | 6,000,516 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 5,184,036 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 16,418,527 | 12,629,212 | -3,789,315 |
| Belgium | 7,722,941 | 15,257,216 | +7,534,275 |
| Netherlands | 11,674,168 | 10,668,411 | -1,005,757 |
| Germany | 3,092,425 | 2,908,091 | -184,334 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 3,263,831 | 1,920,205 | -1,343,626 |
| Spain | 2,412,963 | 1,888,275 | -524,688 |
| Poland | 594,194 | 1,344,968 | +750,774 |
| United Arab Emirates | 725,967 | 728,526 | +2,559 |
| India | 693,735 | 305,575 | -388,160 |
| Andorra | 988,726 | 0 | -988,726 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 28,642,402 |
| Belgium | 27,391,442 |
| Spain | 20,434,959 |
| China | 7,652,448 |
| Netherlands | 2,763,094 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 13,056,069 | 15,586,333 | +2,530,264 |
| Belgium | 13,743,353 | 13,648,089 | -95,264 |
| Spain | 9,077,256 | 11,357,703 | +2,280,447 |
| China | 5,428,125 | 2,224,323 | -3,203,802 |
| Netherlands | 1,629,451 | 1,133,643 | -495,808 |
| India | 1,270,508 | 1,448,983 | +178,475 |
| Ireland | 1,324,215 | 1,380,852 | +56,637 |
| Austria | 779,902 | 691,914 | -87,988 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 1,174,750 | 0 | -1,174,750 |
| Poland | 398,253 | 767,976 | +369,723 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Outer London - West and North West | 11 |
| Greater Manchester | 7 |
| Inner London - West | 6 |
| Essex | 4 |
| Inner London - East | 3 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outer London - West and North West | 6 | 9 | +3 |
| Greater Manchester | 6 | 3 | -3 |
| Inner London - West | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Essex | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Inner London - East | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Mid and South West Wales | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| West Midlands | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
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) | 61,729,332 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 31,980,790 |
| Air transport | 3,806,140 |
| Road transport | 1,666,636 |
| Other | 44,258 |
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) | 28,350,500 | 33,378,832 | +5,028,332 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 18,320,322 | 13,660,468 | -4,659,854 |
| Air transport | 1,913,575 | 1,892,565 | -21,010 |
| Road transport | 830,652 | 835,984 | +5,332 |
| Other | 36,551 | 7,707 | -28,844 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Eurotunnel | 28,357,045 |
| Dover | 11,929,847 |
| Hull | 11,679,542 |
| Harwich | 11,302,859 |
| Immingham Docks | 9,627,282 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eurotunnel | 16,398,379 | 11,958,666 | -4,439,713 |
| Dover | 2,732,383 | 9,197,464 | +6,465,081 |
| Hull | 9,119,555 | 2,559,987 | -6,559,568 |
| Harwich | 6,059,763 | 5,243,096 | -816,667 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,030,246 | 7,597,036 | +5,566,790 |
| Felixstowe | 4,355,032 | 2,957,448 | -1,397,584 |
| Middlesbrough | 1,751,360 | 3,334,003 | +1,582,643 |
| Thamesport | 1,783,849 | 1,944,231 | +160,382 |
| Birmingham Airport | 1,159,232 | 1,701,924 | +542,692 |
| ZLC | 1,473,831 | 815,610 | -658,221 |
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
|
40 |
|
Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
17 |
|
Office administrative, office support and other business support activities
|
4 |
|
Other personal service activities
|
4 |
|
Other manufacturing
|
2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 13 |
| 2026-04 | 8 |
| 2026-03 | 12 |
| 2026-02 | 11 |
| 2026-01 | 12 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| RAM ENTERPRISE (WHOLESALE) LIMITED | 59 |
| S & R TRADELINK LIMITED | 47 |
| DHIMAN ENTERPRISES LIMITED | 45 |
| VIR LTD | 44 |
| IMPERIAL TOBACCO LIMITED | 43 |
| BULL BRAND LIMITED | 38 |
| TOR IMPORTS LIMITED | 32 |
| MMS WHOLESALE LIMITED | 30 |
| FIZZA ELECTRONICS LIMITED | 29 |
| UTTAM JI & SONS LIMITED | 28 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 25 |
| 0-1m | 17 |
| 15m-54m | 6 |
| 54m+ | 6 |
| Other | 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 | 3,918,817 |
| Netherlands | 3,464,370 |
| Italy | 1,182,646 |
| Canada | 1,178,938 |
| United States | 1,134,551 |
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 | 2,005,741 | 1,913,076 | -92,665 |
| Netherlands | 1,660,397 | 1,803,973 | +143,576 |
| Italy | 144,027 | 1,038,619 | +894,592 |
| Canada | 383,108 | 795,830 | +412,722 |
| United States | 704,024 | 430,527 | -273,497 |
| Spain | 357,368 | 465,167 | +107,799 |
| Germany | 325,108 | 467,580 | +142,472 |
| Czechia | 425,511 | 316,439 | -109,072 |
| Jamaica | 135,116 | 325,693 | +190,577 |
| Poland | 225,033 | 126,363 | -98,670 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Spain | 116,955 |
| Belgium | 115,754 |
| France | 44,375 |
| XI | 1,672 |
| Finland | 90 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spain | 73,053 | 43,902 | -29,151 |
| Belgium | 64,745 | 51,009 | -13,736 |
| France | 8,683 | 35,692 | +27,009 |
| XI | 780 | 892 | +112 |
| Finland | 76 | 14 | -62 |
| Poland | 39 | 13 | -26 |
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) | 11,274,154 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,900,454 |
| Air transport | 1,070,082 |
| Other | 729,059 |
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) | 4,957,513 | 6,316,641 | +1,359,128 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,340,725 | 1,559,729 | +219,004 |
| Air transport | 507,035 | 563,047 | +56,012 |
| Other | 380,341 | 348,718 | -31,623 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 5,391,105 |
| Holyhead | 1,973,357 |
| Harwich | 1,575,145 |
| Felixstowe | 1,199,428 |
| Liverpool Docks | 907,075 |
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 | 2,102,959 | 3,288,146 | +1,185,187 |
| Holyhead | 1,121,038 | 852,319 | -268,719 |
| Harwich | 559,496 | 1,015,649 | +456,153 |
| Felixstowe | 962,973 | 236,455 | -726,518 |
| Liverpool Docks | 431,856 | 475,219 | +43,363 |
| London Gateway Port | 272,564 | 469,537 | +196,973 |
| 000 | 380,341 | 348,718 | -31,623 |
| Portsmouth | 376,435 | 332,538 | -43,897 |
| Southampton | 110,571 | 544,374 | +433,803 |
| Birmingham Airport | 280,891 | 365,056 | +84,165 |
Quick facts
HS code: 481310
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Cigarette paper pre-cut and shaped into booklets or tubes for easy use