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 | 852,994 |
| Spain | 426,677 |
| Belgium | 317,811 |
| France | 292,757 |
| Djibouti | 105,855 |
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 | 436,154 | +19,314 |
| Spain | 176,010 | 250,667 | +74,657 |
| Belgium | 166,702 | 151,109 | -15,593 |
| France | 153,452 | 139,305 | -14,147 |
| Djibouti | 105,855 | 0 | -105,855 |
| China | 18,827 | 44,233 | +25,406 |
| Austria | 47,002 | 11,145 | -35,857 |
| Netherlands | 34,176 | 14,980 | -19,196 |
| Luxembourg | 22,117 | 0 | -22,117 |
| Germany | 11,950 | 2,702 | -9,248 |
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 | 762,654 |
| Spain | 679,728 |
| Cyprus | 436,154 |
| France | 195,697 |
| China | 69,875 |
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 | 88,810 | -585,034 |
| Spain | 265,661 | 414,067 | +148,406 |
| Cyprus | 0 | 436,154 | +436,154 |
| France | 141,836 | 53,861 | -87,975 |
| China | 24,425 | 45,450 | +21,025 |
| Austria | 47,002 | 11,145 | -35,857 |
| India | 13,991 | 0 | -13,991 |
| Turkey | 10,112 | 0 | -10,112 |
| United States | 0 | 7,567 | +7,567 |
| Indonesia | 1,861 | 4,843 | +2,982 |
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 - East and North East | 3 |
| Inner London - West | 2 |
| Outer London - West and North 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 - East and North East | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Inner London - West | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 0 | 1 | +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) | 1,269,613 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 964,831 |
| Air transport | 23,611 |
| Other | 1,001 |
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) | 688,422 | 581,191 | -107,231 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 480,775 | 484,056 | +3,281 |
| Air transport | 18,296 | 5,315 | -12,981 |
| Other | 840 | 161 | -679 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 609,288 |
| Felixstowe | 602,789 |
| London Gateway Port | 436,154 |
| Eurotunnel | 159,227 |
| Harwich | 122,986 |
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 | 350,705 | 258,583 | -92,122 |
| Felixstowe | 555,854 | 46,935 | -508,919 |
| London Gateway Port | 0 | 436,154 | +436,154 |
| Eurotunnel | 60,929 | 98,298 | +37,369 |
| Harwich | 34,176 | 88,810 | +54,634 |
| Hull | 65,774 | 45,163 | -20,611 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,736 | 73,509 | +70,773 |
| Thamesport | 45,783 | 0 | -45,783 |
| Middlesbrough | 21,011 | 10,961 | -10,050 |
| Portsmouth | 22,117 | 0 | -22,117 |
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 | 13 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 5 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 2 |
| Construction of buildings | 1 |
| Manufacture of computer, electronic and optical products | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 2 |
| 2025-11 | 1 |
| 2025-10 | 3 |
| 2025-09 | 2 |
| 2025-08 | 2 |
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 | 4 |
| 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 | 269,006 |
| United States | 176,347 |
| Germany | 167,431 |
| Ireland | 146,456 |
| 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 | 78,414 | 190,592 | +112,178 |
| United States | 142,658 | 33,689 | -108,969 |
| Germany | 44,057 | 123,374 | +79,317 |
| Ireland | 79,123 | 67,333 | -11,790 |
| Canada | 97,305 | 0 | -97,305 |
| Switzerland | 96,912 | 0 | -96,912 |
| Italy | 47,790 | 44,241 | -3,549 |
| Belgium | 0 | 44,673 | +44,673 |
| 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) | 910,150 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 288,078 |
| Air transport | 31,601 |
| Other | 3,614 |
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) | 374,068 | 536,082 | +162,014 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 238,913 | 49,165 | -189,748 |
| Air transport | 29,521 | 2,080 | -27,441 |
| Other | 1,505 | 2,109 | +604 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 531,742 |
| Portsmouth | 201,433 |
| Felixstowe | 153,730 |
| Liverpool Docks | 107,753 |
| Southampton | 74,406 |
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 | 265,343 | 266,399 | +1,056 |
| Portsmouth | 20,501 | 180,932 | +160,431 |
| Felixstowe | 124,546 | 29,184 | -95,362 |
| Liverpool Docks | 67,381 | 40,372 | -27,009 |
| Southampton | 69,901 | 4,505 | -65,396 |
| Holyhead | 58,559 | 8,894 | -49,665 |
| Eurotunnel | 0 | 23,527 | +23,527 |
| East Midlands Airport | 21,420 | 0 | -21,420 |
| Heysham | 0 | 15,958 | +15,958 |
| Harwich | 0 | 15,476 | +15,476 |
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