Import/export HS code 48181090: Heavyweight toilet paper
Toilet paper that weighs more than 25 grams per square meter per ply
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 | 4,185,075 |
| Turkey | 1,966,779 |
| China | 1,783,480 |
| Germany | 769,599 |
| Egypt | 761,794 |
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 | 2,098,970 | 2,086,105 | -12,865 |
| Turkey | 1,264,764 | 702,015 | -562,749 |
| China | 743,744 | 1,039,736 | +295,992 |
| Germany | 290,834 | 478,765 | +187,931 |
| Egypt | 0 | 761,794 | +761,794 |
| Ireland | 152,777 | 117,011 | -35,766 |
| France | 107,455 | 108,621 | +1,166 |
| Sweden | 103,294 | 56,422 | -46,872 |
| Netherlands | 47,890 | 75,454 | +27,564 |
| India | 68,751 | 10,447 | -58,304 |
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 | 4,310,356 |
| China | 2,085,499 |
| Turkey | 1,969,240 |
| Egypt | 761,794 |
| Germany | 721,282 |
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 | 2,219,930 | 2,090,426 | -129,504 |
| China | 872,635 | 1,212,864 | +340,229 |
| Turkey | 1,267,225 | 702,015 | -565,210 |
| Egypt | 0 | 761,794 | +761,794 |
| Germany | 235,036 | 486,246 | +251,210 |
| Sweden | 103,294 | 56,298 | -46,996 |
| India | 68,751 | 8,762 | -59,989 |
| Poland | 29,174 | 9,728 | -19,446 |
| United States | 27,915 | 6,029 | -21,886 |
| Italy | 3,914 | 18,658 | +14,744 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - East | 11 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 10 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 8 |
| Essex | 6 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 6 |
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 - East | 9 | 8 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 7 | 5 | -2 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 6 | 4 | -2 |
| Essex | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| West Midlands | 2 | 6 | +4 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Kent | 4 | 0 | -4 |
| Merseyside | 3 | 2 | -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) | 5,583,345 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,633,776 |
| Other | 252,140 |
| Air transport | 26,615 |
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) | 2,721,258 | 2,862,087 | +140,829 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,127,008 | 2,506,768 | +379,760 |
| Other | 142,352 | 109,788 | -32,564 |
| Air transport | 17,047 | 9,568 | -7,479 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 4,052,543 |
| Felixstowe | 1,848,627 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,686,018 |
| London Gateway Port | 873,108 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 801,704 |
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 | 2,056,409 | 1,996,134 | -60,275 |
| Felixstowe | 1,052,779 | 795,848 | -256,931 |
| Liverpool Docks | 752,721 | 933,297 | +180,576 |
| London Gateway Port | 182,333 | 690,775 | +508,442 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 257,413 | 544,291 | +286,878 |
| Southampton | 137,734 | 143,350 | +5,616 |
| 000 | 142,352 | 109,788 | -32,564 |
| Eurotunnel | 155,045 | 69,015 | -86,030 |
| Immingham Docks | 130,051 | 56,298 | -73,753 |
| Killingholme | 70,460 | 27,614 | -42,846 |
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 | 54 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 29 |
| Manufacture of paper and paper products | 7 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 3 |
| Land transport and transport via pipelines | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 11 |
| 2025-11 | 13 |
| 2025-10 | 14 |
| 2025-09 | 20 |
| 2025-08 | 10 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| HEALTHPOINT LIMITED | 64 |
| ROKA FOODS LTD | 49 |
| ESSITY UK LIMITED | 47 |
| RM EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES LTD | 37 |
| WEPA PROFESSIONAL UK LTD | 36 |
| AMAZON EU S.A R.L. | 26 |
| HOLLAND BAZAAR LIMITED | 25 |
| KIMBERLY-CLARK EUROPE LIMITED | 23 |
| AVANSAS OFFICE SUPPLIES LIMITED | 21 |
| NETWORK FOOD DISTRIBUTION LIMITED | 20 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 41 |
| 0-1m | 28 |
| 54m+ | 16 |
| 15m-54m | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Iceland | 3,257,605 |
| Sweden | 1,011,560 |
| Ireland | 724,083 |
| Netherlands | 90,694 |
| United Arab Emirates | 35,623 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland | 1,969,765 | 1,287,840 | -681,925 |
| Sweden | 494,029 | 517,531 | +23,502 |
| Ireland | 446,902 | 277,181 | -169,721 |
| Netherlands | 86,234 | 4,460 | -81,774 |
| United Arab Emirates | 3,447 | 32,176 | +28,729 |
| France | 4,233 | 31,216 | +26,983 |
| Gibraltar | 17,848 | 8,014 | -9,834 |
| Falkland Islands | 3,002 | 5,829 | +2,827 |
| United States | 921 | 7,642 | +6,721 |
| Benin | 7,565 | 0 | -7,565 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 45,813 |
| XI | 36,645 |
| Poland | 12,482 |
| Czechia | 1,240 |
| Sweden | 233 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 31,683 | 14,130 | -17,553 |
| XI | 27,162 | 9,483 | -17,679 |
| Poland | 9,490 | 2,992 | -6,498 |
| Czechia | 0 | 1,240 | +1,240 |
| Sweden | 0 | 233 | +233 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,277,952 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,575,740 |
| Other | 335,317 |
| Air transport | 55,645 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,986,122 | 1,291,830 | -694,292 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 830,411 | 745,329 | -85,082 |
| Other | 229,398 | 105,919 | -123,479 |
| Air transport | 11,995 | 43,650 | +31,655 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Middlesbrough | 3,178,949 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,064,956 |
| 000 | 335,317 |
| Holyhead | 200,647 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 168,897 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Middlesbrough | 1,903,174 | 1,275,775 | -627,399 |
| Immingham Docks | 553,907 | 511,049 | -42,858 |
| 000 | 229,398 | 105,919 | -123,479 |
| Holyhead | 132,077 | 68,570 | -63,507 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 104,215 | 64,682 | -39,533 |
| Liverpool Docks | 73,019 | 75,752 | +2,733 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 5,617 | 43,650 | +38,033 |
| Heysham | 4,921 | 14,968 | +10,047 |
| Dover | 16,396 | 0 | -16,396 |
| Milford | 2,339 | 12,722 | +10,383 |
Quick facts
HS code: 48181090
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Toilet paper that weighs more than 25 grams per square meter per ply