Import/export HS code 481320: Cigarette paper in narrow rolls
Cigarette paper in rolls with a width of 5 cm or less, ideal for rolling cigarettes
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Kenya | 1,822,052 |
| Belgium | 1,368,350 |
| Spain | 519,646 |
| France | 336,073 |
| Netherlands | 147,903 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kenya | 416,840 | 1,405,212 | +988,372 |
| Belgium | 166,522 | 1,201,828 | +1,035,306 |
| Spain | 177,992 | 341,654 | +163,662 |
| France | 178,626 | 157,447 | -21,179 |
| Netherlands | 34,176 | 113,727 | +79,551 |
| Djibouti | 105,855 | 0 | -105,855 |
| Austria | 46,728 | 21,917 | -24,811 |
| China | 18,827 | 48,808 | +29,981 |
| Germany | 10,115 | 39,721 | +29,606 |
| United States | 0 | 21,312 | +21,312 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Belgium | 2,789,126 |
| Spain | 904,429 |
| Cyprus | 436,154 |
| France | 178,204 |
| China | 74,379 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belgium | 673,844 | 2,115,282 | +1,441,438 |
| Spain | 293,510 | 610,919 | +317,409 |
| Cyprus | 0 | 436,154 | +436,154 |
| France | 118,781 | 59,423 | -59,358 |
| China | 24,654 | 49,725 | +25,071 |
| Austria | 46,728 | 21,917 | -24,811 |
| Germany | 0 | 33,807 | +33,807 |
| United States | 0 | 23,605 | +23,605 |
| India | 13,991 | 0 | -13,991 |
| Indonesia | 3,101 | 8,019 | +4,918 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 5 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 4 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 3 |
| Inner London - West | 2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Inner London - West | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Cumbria | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Essex | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 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) | 2,307,131 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,209,345 |
| Air transport | 40,566 |
| Other | 821 |
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) | 704,749 | 1,602,382 | +897,633 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 468,922 | 1,740,423 | +1,271,501 |
| Air transport | 18,296 | 22,270 | +3,974 |
| Other | 772 | 49 | -723 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 1,405,212 |
| Harwich | 1,075,792 |
| Dover | 826,414 |
| Felixstowe | 611,780 |
| Eurotunnel | 195,651 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 0 | 1,405,212 | +1,405,212 |
| Harwich | 34,176 | 1,041,616 | +1,007,440 |
| Dover | 343,987 | 482,427 | +138,440 |
| Felixstowe | 557,094 | 54,686 | -502,408 |
| Eurotunnel | 73,523 | 122,128 | +48,605 |
| Hull | 60,092 | 75,765 | +15,673 |
| Immingham Docks | 15,372 | 81,599 | +66,227 |
| Middlesbrough | 31,972 | 29,609 | -2,363 |
| Thamesport | 45,783 | 0 | -45,783 |
| London | 0 | 27,474 | +27,474 |
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 | 16 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 5 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 2 |
| Computer programming, consultancy and related activities | 1 |
| Construction of buildings | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 6 |
| 2026-03 | 4 |
| 2026-02 | 6 |
| 2026-01 | 2 |
| 2025-12 | 4 |
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 |
| 0-1m | 7 |
| 15m-54m | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| 54m+ | 2 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Spain | 268,980 |
| Germany | 203,500 |
| Ireland | 168,690 |
| United States | 165,968 |
| Canada | 97,305 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spain | 57,913 | 211,067 | +153,154 |
| Germany | 31,449 | 172,051 | +140,602 |
| Ireland | 65,568 | 103,122 | +37,554 |
| United States | 132,279 | 33,689 | -98,590 |
| Canada | 97,305 | 0 | -97,305 |
| Switzerland | 80,561 | 0 | -80,561 |
| Belgium | 0 | 44,673 | +44,673 |
| Italy | 0 | 44,241 | +44,241 |
| Poland | 0 | 43,444 | +43,444 |
| Netherlands | 1,263 | 39,003 | +37,740 |
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) | 911,067 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 277,699 |
| Air transport | 20,601 |
| Other | 3,945 |
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) | 254,101 | 656,966 | +402,865 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 228,534 | 49,165 | -179,369 |
| Air transport | 15,221 | 5,380 | -9,841 |
| Other | 2,050 | 1,895 | -155 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 531,257 |
| Portsmouth | 180,932 |
| Felixstowe | 143,351 |
| Liverpool Docks | 112,778 |
| Holyhead | 84,331 |
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 | 179,977 | 351,280 | +171,303 |
| Portsmouth | 0 | 180,932 | +180,932 |
| Felixstowe | 114,167 | 29,184 | -84,983 |
| Liverpool Docks | 76,028 | 36,750 | -39,278 |
| Holyhead | 35,812 | 48,519 | +12,707 |
| Southampton | 69,901 | 4,505 | -65,396 |
| Eurotunnel | 0 | 23,527 | +23,527 |
| Heysham | 0 | 15,958 | +15,958 |
| Harwich | 0 | 15,476 | +15,476 |
| London Stansted Airport | 8,101 | 0 | -8,101 |
Quick facts
HS code: 481320
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Cigarette paper in rolls with a width of 5 cm or less, ideal for rolling cigarettes