Import/export HS code 48139010: Cigarette paper in medium-width rolls
Cigarette paper in rolls with a width between 5 cm and 15 cm, suitable for rolling
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Spain | 182,793 |
| Austria | 115,872 |
| France | 94,881 |
| Germany | 61,735 |
| Cyprus | 45,437 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spain | 182,793 | 0 | -182,793 |
| Austria | 63,651 | 52,221 | -11,430 |
| France | 69,795 | 25,086 | -44,709 |
| Germany | 25,434 | 36,301 | +10,867 |
| Cyprus | 0 | 45,437 | +45,437 |
| Netherlands | 3,180 | 37,676 | +34,496 |
| Italy | 3,120 | 0 | -3,120 |
| Ireland | 0 | 51 | +51 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Spain | 325,254 |
| Austria | 115,872 |
| Belgium | 45,437 |
| Netherlands | 35,865 |
| Germany | 13,894 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spain | 276,732 | 48,522 | -228,210 |
| Austria | 63,651 | 52,221 | -11,430 |
| Belgium | 0 | 45,437 | +45,437 |
| Netherlands | 0 | 35,865 | +35,865 |
| Germany | 2,765 | 11,129 | +8,364 |
| China | 1,705 | 2,658 | +953 |
| Italy | 3,120 | 0 | -3,120 |
| France | 0 | 889 | +889 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 3 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 1 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 |
| Mid and South West Wales | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Mid and South West Wales | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Outer London - South | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| South Yorkshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Suffolk | 1 | 1 | +0 |
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) | 472,896 |
| Air transport | 63,449 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 8,349 |
| Other | 51 |
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) | 322,529 | 150,367 | -172,162 |
| Air transport | 25,444 | 38,005 | +12,561 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 0 | 8,349 | +8,349 |
| Other | 0 | 51 | +51 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 264,228 |
| Eurotunnel | 141,178 |
| London | 56,113 |
| Birmingham Airport | 35,043 |
| Immingham Docks | 12,001 |
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 | 211,273 | 52,955 | -158,318 |
| Eurotunnel | 92,004 | 49,174 | -42,830 |
| London | 10,676 | 45,437 | +34,761 |
| Birmingham Airport | 10,092 | 24,951 | +14,859 |
| Immingham Docks | 6,285 | 5,716 | -569 |
| Leeds Bradford Airport | 6,124 | 3,211 | -2,913 |
| East Midlands Airport | 0 | 8,827 | +8,827 |
| Manchester Airport | 6,453 | 0 | -6,453 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 2,775 | 1,016 | -1,759 |
| Felixstowe | 891 | 2,367 | +1,476 |
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 | 4 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 2 |
| Manufacture of tobacco products | 2 |
| Construction of buildings | 1 |
| Other manufacturing | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 3 |
| 2025-11 | 3 |
| 2025-08 | 5 |
| 2025-05 | 6 |
| 2025-03 | 3 |
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 | 5 |
| 54m+ | 4 |
| 0-1m | 1 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Switzerland | 300,454 |
| Spain | 92,583 |
| Germany | 28,077 |
| Ireland | 18,574 |
| Norway | 6,777 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Switzerland | 300,454 | 0 | -300,454 |
| Spain | 92,583 | 0 | -92,583 |
| Germany | 28,077 | 0 | -28,077 |
| Ireland | 11,005 | 7,569 | -3,436 |
| Norway | 1,121 | 5,656 | +4,535 |
| United States | 2,080 | 0 | -2,080 |
| Japan | 1,334 | 0 | -1,334 |
| Netherlands | 1,014 | 0 | -1,014 |
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) | 444,026 |
| Air transport | 4,787 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,080 |
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) | 431,830 | 12,196 | -419,634 |
| Air transport | 3,758 | 1,029 | -2,729 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,080 | 0 | -2,080 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 421,033 |
| Dover | 7,872 |
| Holyhead | 6,119 |
| Liverpool Docks | 6,107 |
| East Midlands Airport | 3,453 |
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 | 421,033 | 0 | -421,033 |
| Dover | 2,216 | 5,656 | +3,440 |
| Holyhead | 4,603 | 1,516 | -3,087 |
| Liverpool Docks | 3,978 | 2,129 | -1,849 |
| East Midlands Airport | 2,424 | 1,029 | -1,395 |
| Heysham | 0 | 2,895 | +2,895 |
| Southampton | 2,080 | 0 | -2,080 |
| London Stansted Airport | 1,334 | 0 | -1,334 |
Quick facts
HS code: 48139010
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Cigarette paper in rolls with a width between 5 cm and 15 cm, suitable for rolling