Import/export HS code 48182010: Facial tissues and handkerchiefs
Paper products like tissues and handkerchiefs used for personal hygiene or cleaning
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Italy | 18,710,385 |
| Sweden | 12,542,395 |
| China | 12,189,024 |
| Slovenia | 6,915,134 |
| Belgium | 4,589,191 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | 9,718,033 | 8,992,352 | -725,681 |
| Sweden | 6,550,164 | 5,992,231 | -557,933 |
| China | 5,673,586 | 6,515,438 | +841,852 |
| Slovenia | 3,842,049 | 3,073,085 | -768,964 |
| Belgium | 2,420,440 | 2,168,751 | -251,689 |
| Netherlands | 2,161,961 | 1,571,824 | -590,137 |
| Germany | 1,787,840 | 1,707,608 | -80,232 |
| Poland | 1,145,136 | 348,732 | -796,404 |
| Spain | 632,766 | 533,825 | -98,941 |
| France | 553,420 | 522,387 | -31,033 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Italy | 19,659,891 |
| Sweden | 13,066,857 |
| China | 12,487,604 |
| Germany | 7,629,937 |
| Slovenia | 6,630,868 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | 10,365,446 | 9,294,445 | -1,071,001 |
| Sweden | 7,068,209 | 5,998,648 | -1,069,561 |
| China | 5,850,941 | 6,636,663 | +785,722 |
| Germany | 3,400,365 | 4,229,572 | +829,207 |
| Slovenia | 3,469,620 | 3,161,248 | -308,372 |
| Netherlands | 1,472,596 | 348,236 | -1,124,360 |
| France | 879,232 | 778,850 | -100,382 |
| Poland | 1,107,053 | 347,440 | -759,613 |
| Spain | 528,844 | 469,146 | -59,698 |
| Turkey | 426,726 | 418,979 | -7,747 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Outer London - West and North West | 29 |
| Inner London - West | 19 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 18 |
| Greater Manchester | 15 |
| Inner London - East | 14 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outer London - West and North West | 15 | 22 | +7 |
| Inner London - West | 13 | 16 | +3 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 17 | 11 | -6 |
| Greater Manchester | 12 | 7 | -5 |
| Inner London - East | 11 | 13 | +2 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 4 | 7 | +3 |
| West Midlands | 5 | 8 | +3 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 7 | 7 | +0 |
| West Yorkshire | 5 | 5 | +0 |
| Outer London - South | 4 | 6 | +2 |
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) | 46,647,839 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 21,421,388 |
| Other | 939,952 |
| Air transport | 661,058 |
| Road transport | 9,487 |
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) | 25,289,006 | 21,358,833 | -3,930,173 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 10,578,468 | 10,842,920 | +264,452 |
| Other | 485,136 | 454,816 | -30,320 |
| Air transport | 205,989 | 455,069 | +249,080 |
| Road transport | 9,487 | 0 | -9,487 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 11,538,069 |
| Hull | 11,224,275 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 9,113,236 |
| Immingham Docks | 6,598,495 |
| Felixstowe | 6,516,760 |
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 | 6,735,411 | 4,802,658 | -1,932,753 |
| Hull | 5,566,787 | 5,657,488 | +90,701 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 3,799,980 | 5,313,256 | +1,513,276 |
| Immingham Docks | 4,069,697 | 2,528,798 | -1,540,899 |
| Felixstowe | 3,503,959 | 3,012,801 | -491,158 |
| London | 2,515,506 | 2,559,466 | +43,960 |
| Killingholme | 2,723,737 | 2,195,292 | -528,445 |
| Southampton | 1,537,433 | 1,616,493 | +79,060 |
| London Gateway Port | 749,494 | 1,335,339 | +585,845 |
| Purfleet | 1,776,619 | 195,973 | -1,580,646 |
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
|
104 |
|
Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
52 |
|
Manufacture of paper and paper products
|
16 |
|
Office administrative, office support and other business support activities
|
9 |
|
Other personal service activities
|
8 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 50 |
| 2026-04 | 51 |
| 2026-03 | 56 |
| 2026-02 | 45 |
| 2026-01 | 48 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| KIMBERLY-CLARK EUROPE LIMITED | 123 |
| GOMPELS HEALTHCARE LIMITED | 88 |
| PAPERLINE LIMITED | 62 |
| MELLCREST LIMITED | 61 |
| PHOODS LIMITED | 61 |
| LUCART HYGIENE LIMITED | 55 |
| ALLIANCE DISPOSABLES LIMITED | 53 |
| NICE-PAK INTERNATIONAL LIMITED | 52 |
| SOFIDEL UK LIMITED | 52 |
| ESSITY UK LIMITED | 52 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 78 |
| 54m+ | 48 |
| 0-1m | 45 |
| Other | 28 |
| 15m-54m | 15 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 19,667,060 |
| Netherlands | 6,004,302 |
| France | 5,912,268 |
| Nigeria | 3,398,217 |
| Germany | 3,305,632 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 9,449,660 | 10,217,400 | +767,740 |
| Netherlands | 3,355,987 | 2,648,315 | -707,672 |
| France | 3,369,947 | 2,542,321 | -827,626 |
| Nigeria | 1,771,685 | 1,626,532 | -145,153 |
| Germany | 1,673,733 | 1,631,899 | -41,834 |
| United Arab Emirates | 1,075,512 | 930,111 | -145,401 |
| Spain | 978,397 | 843,245 | -135,152 |
| Ghana | 641,386 | 667,513 | +26,127 |
| Italy | 431,790 | 663,016 | +231,226 |
| Sweden | 565,684 | 425,225 | -140,459 |
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 | 131,374 |
| Italy | 116,927 |
| China | 40,052 |
| Poland | 12,351 |
| Germany | 10,022 |
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 | 71,903 | 59,471 | -12,432 |
| Italy | 54,090 | 62,837 | +8,747 |
| China | 22,021 | 18,031 | -3,990 |
| Poland | 5,541 | 6,810 | +1,269 |
| Germany | 6,185 | 3,837 | -2,348 |
| Netherlands | 5,108 | 3,765 | -1,343 |
| France | 3,684 | 2,829 | -855 |
| Ireland | 1,348 | 1,967 | +619 |
| Turkey | 0 | 2,878 | +2,878 |
| Sierra Leone | 2,845 | 0 | -2,845 |
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) | 41,439,729 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 9,445,843 |
| Other | 767,388 |
| Air transport | 340,201 |
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) | 21,284,463 | 20,155,266 | -1,129,197 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 5,095,708 | 4,350,135 | -745,573 |
| Other | 372,927 | 394,461 | +21,534 |
| Air transport | 106,450 | 233,751 | +127,301 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 13,643,392 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 12,493,541 |
| Immingham Docks | 8,161,957 |
| London Gateway Port | 4,231,591 |
| Holyhead | 3,437,286 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 6,690,531 | 6,952,861 | +262,330 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 7,294,122 | 5,199,419 | -2,094,703 |
| Immingham Docks | 4,358,051 | 3,803,906 | -554,145 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,888,054 | 2,343,537 | +455,483 |
| Holyhead | 1,381,445 | 2,055,841 | +674,396 |
| London | 1,664,902 | 1,336,643 | -328,259 |
| Heysham | 561,619 | 733,433 | +171,814 |
| Southampton | 488,054 | 307,318 | -180,736 |
| 000 | 372,927 | 394,461 | +21,534 |
| Felixstowe | 664,808 | 39,222 | -625,586 |
Quick facts
HS code: 48182010
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Paper products like tissues and handkerchiefs used for personal hygiene or cleaning