Import/export HS code 481850: Paper clothing and accessories
Clothing or accessories made from paper, such as disposable aprons or hats
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* 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Belgium | 4,246,910 |
| China | 2,807,676 |
| Germany | 146,839 |
| France | 130,968 |
| Ireland | 120,760 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belgium | 2,385,397 | 1,861,513 | -523,884 |
| China | 1,539,728 | 1,267,948 | -271,780 |
| Germany | 141,048 | 5,791 | -135,257 |
| France | 90,213 | 40,755 | -49,458 |
| Ireland | 60,221 | 60,539 | +318 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 57,239 | 0 | -57,239 |
| Netherlands | 31,298 | 7,833 | -23,465 |
| Slovakia | 1,530 | 35,287 | +33,757 |
| India | 0 | 18,906 | +18,906 |
| United States | 9,232 | 7,304 | -1,928 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Thailand | 4,169,235 |
| China | 3,152,109 |
| Czechia | 79,029 |
| Netherlands | 23,834 |
| Taiwan | 19,248 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thailand | 2,332,228 | 1,837,007 | -495,221 |
| China | 1,806,474 | 1,345,635 | -460,839 |
| Czechia | 53,169 | 25,860 | -27,309 |
| Netherlands | 16,001 | 7,833 | -8,168 |
| Taiwan | 17,079 | 2,169 | -14,910 |
| India | 0 | 18,906 | +18,906 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 18,254 | 0 | -18,254 |
| United States | 8,290 | 3,233 | -5,057 |
| Bangladesh | 2,565 | 6,873 | +4,308 |
| Pakistan | 7,422 | 0 | -7,422 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 5 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 3 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 |
| Essex | 2 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 |
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 | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Essex | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Inner London - East | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| West Midlands | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Highlands and Islands | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 4,612,348 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,802,702 |
| Other | 158,608 |
| Air transport | 82,310 |
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) | 2,649,777 | 1,962,571 | -687,206 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,548,433 | 1,254,269 | -294,164 |
| Other | 94,034 | 64,574 | -29,460 |
| Air transport | 46,312 | 35,998 | -10,314 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Purfleet | 3,165,672 |
| Felixstowe | 1,623,227 |
| Dover | 1,060,970 |
| Liverpool Docks | 768,044 |
| London | 183,818 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Purfleet | 1,340,035 | 1,825,637 | +485,602 |
| Felixstowe | 1,137,500 | 485,727 | -651,773 |
| Dover | 1,019,761 | 41,209 | -978,552 |
| Liverpool Docks | 279,141 | 488,903 | +209,762 |
| London | 142,664 | 41,154 | -101,510 |
| Southampton | 127,743 | 51,582 | -76,161 |
| London Gateway Port | 36,051 | 141,985 | +105,934 |
| 000 | 94,034 | 64,574 | -29,460 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 33,411 | 37,199 | +3,788 |
| Eurotunnel | 59,728 | 973 | -58,755 |
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 | 12 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 8 |
| Other manufacturing | 3 |
| Manufacture of paper and paper products | 2 |
| Manufacture of wearing apparel | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 7 |
| 2026-03 | 6 |
| 2026-02 | 4 |
| 2026-01 | 7 |
| 2025-12 | 4 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| TOILETRY SALES LIMITED | 108 |
| WINNERS EUROPE LTD | 46 |
| MEDIQ HEALTHCARE UK LIMITED | 46 |
| INTEGRATED DENTAL HOLDINGS LIMITED | 38 |
| GLOBUS (SHETLAND) LIMITED | 37 |
| BEAUTIFUL BRANDS LIMITED | 35 |
| POLYCO HEALTHLINE GROUP LIMITED | 33 |
| MICRONCLEAN LIMITED | 32 |
| IMS EURO LIMITED | 29 |
| MAJOR BRUSHES LIMITED | 27 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 10 |
| 1m-15m | 8 |
| 0-1m | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| 15m-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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 1,955,481 |
| Slovakia | 737,072 |
| Germany | 92,191 |
| France | 40,135 |
| Belgium | 31,252 |
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 | 968,934 | 986,547 | +17,613 |
| Slovakia | 162,097 | 574,975 | +412,878 |
| Germany | 48,592 | 43,599 | -4,993 |
| France | 23,575 | 16,560 | -7,015 |
| Belgium | 29,452 | 1,800 | -27,652 |
| Saudi Arabia | 18,658 | 0 | -18,658 |
| Netherlands | 8,848 | 8,028 | -820 |
| United States | 2,862 | 9,000 | +6,138 |
| Spain | 11,725 | 0 | -11,725 |
| Angola | 9,641 | 1,483 | -8,158 |
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 | 3,102 |
| XI | 3,038 |
| China | 84 |
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 | 2,789 | 313 | -2,476 |
| XI | 0 | 3,038 | +3,038 |
| China | 55 | 29 | -26 |
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) | 2,702,854 |
| Other | 121,242 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 102,448 |
| Air transport | 88,199 |
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) | 1,150,219 | 1,552,635 | +402,416 |
| Other | 101,290 | 19,952 | -81,338 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 36,845 | 65,603 | +28,758 |
| Air transport | 42,683 | 45,516 | +2,833 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Holyhead | 1,010,118 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 798,688 |
| Liverpool Docks | 418,697 |
| Heysham | 416,325 |
| 000 | 121,242 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holyhead | 364,410 | 645,708 | +281,298 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 221,793 | 576,895 | +355,102 |
| Liverpool Docks | 252,755 | 165,942 | -86,813 |
| Heysham | 262,280 | 154,045 | -108,235 |
| 000 | 101,290 | 19,952 | -81,338 |
| London Gateway Port | 10,700 | 28,411 | +17,711 |
| Immingham Docks | 5,759 | 31,496 | +25,737 |
| London | 26,977 | 6,245 | -20,732 |
| East Midlands Airport | 11,787 | 15,302 | +3,515 |
| Felixstowe | 24,486 | 0 | -24,486 |
Quick facts
HS code: 481850
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Clothing or accessories made from paper, such as disposable aprons or hats