Import/export HS code 481890: Various paper products
Various paper products not listed elsewhere, including medical or surgical items
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- It helps you understand the market size for your product in the UK.
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 48,497,855 |
| France | 11,555,762 |
| Germany | 9,224,660 |
| Italy | 8,323,179 |
| Finland | 7,093,167 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 25,364,534 | 23,133,321 | -2,231,213 |
| France | 4,649,395 | 6,906,367 | +2,256,972 |
| Germany | 3,290,826 | 5,933,834 | +2,643,008 |
| Italy | 4,480,255 | 3,842,924 | -637,331 |
| Finland | 3,834,852 | 3,258,315 | -576,537 |
| Belgium | 2,666,255 | 3,286,205 | +619,950 |
| Netherlands | 1,810,505 | 1,528,089 | -282,416 |
| United States | 1,384,658 | 1,661,207 | +276,549 |
| Spain | 1,332,507 | 1,441,874 | +109,367 |
| Thailand | 945,715 | 968,367 | +22,652 |
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 | 50,239,974 |
| France | 11,433,455 |
| Italy | 10,418,923 |
| Germany | 8,527,594 |
| Finland | 7,143,520 |
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 | 26,355,171 | 23,884,803 | -2,470,368 |
| France | 4,647,398 | 6,786,057 | +2,138,659 |
| Italy | 5,202,716 | 5,216,207 | +13,491 |
| Germany | 2,795,286 | 5,732,308 | +2,937,022 |
| Finland | 3,852,809 | 3,290,711 | -562,098 |
| United States | 3,878,413 | 3,172,689 | -705,724 |
| Spain | 1,221,812 | 1,450,928 | +229,116 |
| Thailand | 966,263 | 969,295 | +3,032 |
| Netherlands | 1,024,221 | 575,456 | -448,765 |
| Belgium | 200,841 | 1,310,062 | +1,109,221 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 27 |
| Greater Manchester | 21 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 21 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 21 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 20 |
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 | 18 | 21 | +3 |
| Greater Manchester | 11 | 17 | +6 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 18 | 19 | +1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 9 | 19 | +10 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 13 | 16 | +3 |
| West Yorkshire | 14 | 15 | +1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 14 | 13 | -1 |
| West Midlands | 13 | 10 | -3 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 14 | 9 | -5 |
| Inner London - East | 12 | 9 | -3 |
Import volume by transport
What this shows: Import value by transport mode used to bring goods into the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 65,021,797 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 37,923,608 |
| Other | 5,005,177 |
| Air transport | 1,724,258 |
| Road transport | 484,215 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 32,913,145 | 32,108,652 | -804,493 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 16,260,760 | 21,662,848 | +5,402,088 |
| Other | 4,049,053 | 956,124 | -3,092,929 |
| Air transport | 939,997 | 784,261 | -155,736 |
| Road transport | 379,215 | 105,000 | -274,215 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 23,919,846 |
| London Gateway Port | 10,678,169 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 10,677,169 |
| Southampton | 9,778,814 |
| Dover | 7,735,659 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 14,890,050 | 9,029,796 | -5,860,254 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,379,975 | 8,298,194 | +5,918,219 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 3,488,811 | 7,188,358 | +3,699,547 |
| Southampton | 5,195,442 | 4,583,372 | -612,070 |
| Dover | 3,916,056 | 3,819,603 | -96,453 |
| Liverpool Docks | 3,797,850 | 3,462,662 | -335,188 |
| Hull | 3,166,262 | 3,501,011 | +334,749 |
| Middlesbrough | 3,724,746 | 2,304,332 | -1,420,414 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,879,466 | 3,218,437 | +1,338,971 |
| 000 | 4,049,053 | 956,124 | -3,092,929 |
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 | 158 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 93 |
| Other manufacturing | 31 |
| Manufacture of paper and paper products | 25 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 15 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 85 |
| 2026-03 | 84 |
| 2026-02 | 78 |
| 2026-01 | 81 |
| 2025-12 | 83 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| KIMBERLY-CLARK EUROPE LIMITED | 122 |
| B & M RETAIL LIMITED | 117 |
| TOILETRY SALES LIMITED | 113 |
| GAMA HEALTHCARE LTD | 112 |
| NITRITEX LIMITED | 108 |
| ROBINSON HEALTHCARE LIMITED | 104 |
| PETS AT HOME LTD | 102 |
| KIMAL PLC | 99 |
| ELIS UK LIMITED | 93 |
| MILLPLEDGE LIMITED | 93 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 152 |
| 54m+ | 88 |
| 0-1m | 50 |
| 15m-54m | 48 |
| Other | 45 |
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 | 7,602,190 |
| United States | 5,357,252 |
| Canada | 4,941,827 |
| Germany | 2,915,718 |
| Belgium | 2,427,348 |
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 | 3,744,096 | 3,858,094 | +113,998 |
| United States | 3,035,013 | 2,322,239 | -712,774 |
| Canada | 2,709,572 | 2,232,255 | -477,317 |
| Germany | 2,088,706 | 827,012 | -1,261,694 |
| Belgium | 1,206,757 | 1,220,591 | +13,834 |
| Australia | 1,160,005 | 1,172,312 | +12,307 |
| Spain | 1,309,551 | 909,215 | -400,336 |
| Kuwait | 1,488,562 | 368,043 | -1,120,519 |
| Netherlands | 975,475 | 830,877 | -144,598 |
| France | 953,316 | 520,082 | -433,234 |
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 | 132,442 |
| XI | 61,975 |
| Sweden | 30,562 |
| China | 28,075 |
| Italy | 6,022 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 57,435 | 75,007 | +17,572 |
| XI | 31,184 | 30,791 | -393 |
| Sweden | 30,562 | 0 | -30,562 |
| China | 23,253 | 4,822 | -18,431 |
| Italy | 3,039 | 2,983 | -56 |
| Ecuador | 2,138 | 1,821 | -317 |
| Poland | 3,533 | 0 | -3,533 |
| Greece | 3,501 | 0 | -3,501 |
| Turkey | 1,939 | 0 | -1,939 |
| Netherlands | 397 | 1,382 | +985 |
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) | 21,370,635 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 21,220,308 |
| Air transport | 1,422,223 |
| Other | 306,744 |
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) | 12,137,649 | 9,232,986 | -2,904,663 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 11,675,552 | 9,544,756 | -2,130,796 |
| Air transport | 843,821 | 578,402 | -265,419 |
| Other | 175,013 | 131,731 | -43,282 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 11,881,145 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 8,529,924 |
| London Gateway Port | 6,817,025 |
| Immingham Docks | 3,239,313 |
| Southampton | 3,072,622 |
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 | 7,469,556 | 4,411,589 | -3,057,967 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 5,373,970 | 3,155,954 | -2,218,016 |
| London Gateway Port | 4,022,183 | 2,794,842 | -1,227,341 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,442,015 | 1,797,298 | +355,283 |
| Southampton | 741,648 | 2,330,974 | +1,589,326 |
| Holyhead | 1,146,254 | 1,300,103 | +153,849 |
| Felixstowe | 1,322,453 | 855,679 | -466,774 |
| Harwich | 545,766 | 499,232 | -46,534 |
| Portsmouth | 583,053 | 427,582 | -155,471 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 434,724 | 271,150 | -163,574 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 481890
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Various paper products not listed elsewhere, including medical or surgical items