Import/export HS code 4814: Wallpaper and window transparencies
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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 | 28,762,101 |
| China | 23,063,395 |
| Germany | 22,671,963 |
| Belgium | 16,806,442 |
| United States | 12,392,170 |
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 | 14,883,438 | 13,878,663 | -1,004,775 |
| China | 10,465,203 | 12,598,192 | +2,132,989 |
| Germany | 11,638,648 | 11,033,315 | -605,333 |
| Belgium | 8,085,787 | 8,720,655 | +634,868 |
| United States | 6,664,582 | 5,727,588 | -936,994 |
| Italy | 4,542,378 | 4,176,402 | -365,976 |
| Sweden | 2,045,551 | 2,473,118 | +427,567 |
| Netherlands | 1,334,041 | 1,399,968 | +65,927 |
| South Korea | 441,585 | 628,740 | +187,155 |
| Spain | 463,042 | 472,971 | +9,929 |
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 | 24,153,571 |
| France | 24,133,303 |
| Germany | 23,819,624 |
| Belgium | 16,356,062 |
| Italy | 11,347,502 |
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 | 10,908,508 | 13,245,063 | +2,336,555 |
| France | 12,727,189 | 11,406,114 | -1,321,075 |
| Germany | 12,311,753 | 11,507,871 | -803,882 |
| Belgium | 7,841,737 | 8,514,325 | +672,588 |
| Italy | 5,489,814 | 5,857,688 | +367,874 |
| United States | 4,716,996 | 3,451,220 | -1,265,776 |
| Sweden | 1,965,679 | 2,356,466 | +390,787 |
| Poland | 1,838,092 | 2,167,978 | +329,886 |
| Japan | 921,040 | 1,097,805 | +176,765 |
| South Korea | 886,914 | 921,127 | +34,213 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 91 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 18 |
| Inner London - East | 17 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 16 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 16 |
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 | 62 | 56 | -6 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 13 | 12 | -1 |
| Inner London - East | 9 | 12 | +3 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 11 | 7 | -4 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 11 | 8 | -3 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 9 | 9 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 8 | 7 | -1 |
| West Yorkshire | 6 | 10 | +4 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 6 | 7 | +1 |
| Lancashire | 8 | 9 | +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) | 61,372,969 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 34,856,182 |
| Air transport | 30,261,114 |
| Other | 348,792 |
| Road transport | 72,548 |
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) | 31,797,580 | 29,575,389 | -2,222,191 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 16,147,327 | 18,708,855 | +2,561,528 |
| Air transport | 14,749,085 | 15,512,029 | +762,944 |
| Other | 215,465 | 133,327 | -82,138 |
| Road transport | 24,500 | 48,048 | +23,548 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 19,032,292 |
| Immingham Docks | 14,623,423 |
| East Midlands Airport | 12,279,146 |
| Felixstowe | 11,561,497 |
| Eurotunnel | 11,209,294 |
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 | 10,114,037 | 8,918,255 | -1,195,782 |
| Immingham Docks | 7,445,331 | 7,178,092 | -267,239 |
| East Midlands Airport | 5,607,128 | 6,672,018 | +1,064,890 |
| Felixstowe | 5,828,050 | 5,733,447 | -94,603 |
| Eurotunnel | 5,705,931 | 5,503,363 | -202,568 |
| Killingholme | 5,479,645 | 5,411,865 | -67,780 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,452,910 | 4,618,694 | +2,165,784 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 3,204,410 | 2,928,625 | -275,785 |
| Birmingham Airport | 3,488,765 | 2,475,140 | -1,013,625 |
| Southampton | 3,029,071 | 2,726,307 | -302,764 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 108 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 80 |
| Specialised construction activities | 21 |
| Manufacture of paper and paper products | 18 |
| Other manufacturing | 14 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 50 |
| 2026-03 | 56 |
| 2026-02 | 47 |
| 2026-01 | 40 |
| 2025-12 | 40 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| ALTFIELD LIMITED | 120 |
| FINE DECOR WALLCOVERINGS LIMITED | 115 |
| PHILLIP JEFFRIES LTD | 114 |
| HOLLAND & SHERRY LIMITED | 99 |
| THIBAUT INC. | 99 |
| GALERIE LIMITED | 94 |
| TIL REALISATIONS 2023 LIMITED | 83 |
| GP & J BAKER LIMITED | 81 |
| ROMO LIMITED | 76 |
| FROMENTAL LIMITED | 73 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 134 |
| 54m+ | 72 |
| 0-1m | 71 |
| 15m-54m | 28 |
| Other | 28 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 93,794,924 |
| France | 22,199,053 |
| Netherlands | 17,680,743 |
| Sweden | 4,214,007 |
| Germany | 3,862,909 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 47,261,120 | 46,533,804 | -727,316 |
| France | 10,636,446 | 11,562,607 | +926,161 |
| Netherlands | 6,684,200 | 10,996,543 | +4,312,343 |
| Sweden | 1,851,139 | 2,362,868 | +511,729 |
| Germany | 2,175,638 | 1,687,271 | -488,367 |
| Canada | 1,814,179 | 1,978,754 | +164,575 |
| Ireland | 1,612,721 | 1,187,532 | -425,189 |
| Italy | 1,564,050 | 1,155,457 | -408,593 |
| United Arab Emirates | 820,675 | 1,223,859 | +403,184 |
| Poland | 961,035 | 995,500 | +34,465 |
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 | 202,174 |
| Belgium | 4,543 |
| France | 2,342 |
| Germany | 1,426 |
| Ireland | 991 |
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 | 123,756 | 78,418 | -45,338 |
| Belgium | 4,543 | 0 | -4,543 |
| France | 2,342 | 0 | -2,342 |
| Germany | 1,426 | 0 | -1,426 |
| Ireland | 650 | 341 | -309 |
| Italy | 641 | 0 | -641 |
| China | 9 | 306 | +297 |
| Denmark | 67 | 28 | -39 |
| Poland | 45 | 0 | -45 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Air transport | 116,215,888 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 37,597,941 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 22,623,037 |
| Other | 241,592 |
| Road transport | 38,441 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air transport | 54,747,449 | 61,468,439 | +6,720,990 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 19,080,962 | 18,516,979 | -563,983 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 12,727,635 | 9,895,402 | -2,832,233 |
| Other | 151,686 | 89,906 | -61,780 |
| Road transport | 33,037 | 5,404 | -27,633 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| ZLC | 39,493,484 |
| London Stansted Airport | 35,300,346 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 25,085,083 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 19,339,111 |
| East Midlands Airport | 18,968,068 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZLC | 17,822,220 | 21,671,264 | +3,849,044 |
| London Stansted Airport | 16,810,145 | 18,490,201 | +1,680,056 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 12,191,825 | 12,893,258 | +701,433 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 8,126,311 | 11,212,800 | +3,086,489 |
| East Midlands Airport | 10,869,648 | 8,098,420 | -2,771,228 |
| Felixstowe | 7,709,982 | 4,756,655 | -2,953,327 |
| Dover | 3,761,369 | 2,598,829 | -1,162,540 |
| Liverpool Docks | 2,469,577 | 1,912,088 | -557,489 |
| Southampton | 747,869 | 2,618,659 | +1,870,790 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,147,611 | 1,635,092 | +487,481 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 4814
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Decorative paper for walls and windows, including wallpaper and transparent designs