Import/export HS code 481920: Non-corrugated boxes and cases
Boxes and cases made from non-corrugated paper or cardboard, often used for packaging
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.
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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 | 179,666,172 |
| Netherlands | 94,495,790 |
| Germany | 86,917,557 |
| Ireland | 70,171,309 |
| Belgium | 49,733,508 |
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 | 93,785,022 | 85,881,150 | -7,903,872 |
| Netherlands | 41,264,348 | 53,231,442 | +11,967,094 |
| Germany | 41,747,345 | 45,170,212 | +3,422,867 |
| Ireland | 35,286,013 | 34,885,296 | -400,717 |
| Belgium | 22,608,212 | 27,125,296 | +4,517,084 |
| Poland | 23,709,051 | 22,046,372 | -1,662,679 |
| Turkey | 21,450,596 | 22,983,784 | +1,533,188 |
| France | 16,245,085 | 16,359,416 | +114,331 |
| Italy | 11,165,565 | 10,932,224 | -233,341 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 7,810,398 | 6,810,193 | -1,000,205 |
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 | 197,554,676 |
| Germany | 103,939,927 |
| Netherlands | 64,032,963 |
| Belgium | 54,651,219 |
| Poland | 51,498,095 |
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 | 102,257,387 | 95,297,289 | -6,960,098 |
| Germany | 44,018,283 | 59,921,644 | +15,903,361 |
| Netherlands | 30,208,867 | 33,824,096 | +3,615,229 |
| Belgium | 27,430,971 | 27,220,248 | -210,723 |
| Poland | 26,322,863 | 25,175,232 | -1,147,631 |
| Ireland | 22,887,895 | 22,769,178 | -118,717 |
| Turkey | 21,621,765 | 23,326,773 | +1,705,008 |
| Italy | 11,950,272 | 10,635,736 | -1,314,536 |
| Spain | 6,842,992 | 6,986,184 | +143,192 |
| India | 6,432,453 | 6,714,804 | +282,351 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 350 |
| Inner London - East | 168 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 144 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 129 |
| Greater Manchester | 128 |
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 | 241 | 243 | +2 |
| Inner London - East | 101 | 116 | +15 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 89 | 107 | +18 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 85 | 89 | +4 |
| Greater Manchester | 87 | 87 | +0 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 77 | 90 | +13 |
| West Midlands | 63 | 70 | +7 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 62 | 78 | +16 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 58 | 63 | +5 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 55 | 56 | +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) | 359,033,208 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 259,855,092 |
| Other | 39,941,240 |
| Air transport | 34,979,779 |
| Road transport | 7,963,849 |
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) | 175,506,436 | 183,526,772 | +8,020,336 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 126,997,418 | 132,857,674 | +5,860,256 |
| Other | 24,085,019 | 15,856,221 | -8,228,798 |
| Air transport | 15,993,407 | 18,986,372 | +2,992,965 |
| Road transport | 1,986,322 | 5,977,527 | +3,991,205 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 136,707,532 |
| Dover | 118,175,307 |
| Southampton | 54,746,849 |
| 000 | 39,941,240 |
| Immingham Docks | 38,932,666 |
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 | 71,506,093 | 65,201,439 | -6,304,654 |
| Dover | 61,283,597 | 56,891,710 | -4,391,887 |
| Southampton | 29,055,454 | 25,691,395 | -3,364,059 |
| 000 | 24,085,019 | 15,856,221 | -8,228,798 |
| Immingham Docks | 15,493,169 | 23,439,497 | +7,946,328 |
| London | 18,352,146 | 18,826,745 | +474,599 |
| Killingholme | 16,969,889 | 16,788,304 | -181,585 |
| Liverpool Docks | 16,785,142 | 13,651,128 | -3,134,014 |
| London Gateway Port | 6,121,025 | 18,604,739 | +12,483,714 |
| Eurotunnel | 11,869,967 | 9,982,530 | -1,887,437 |
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 | 858 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 736 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 166 |
| Other manufacturing | 132 |
| Manufacture of food products | 123 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 406 |
| 2026-03 | 419 |
| 2026-02 | 443 |
| 2026-01 | 376 |
| 2025-12 | 417 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| WHITMAN LABORATORIES LIMITED | 122 |
| BRISTOL LABORATORIES LIMITED | 118 |
| MACFARLANE GROUP PLC | 118 |
| TJX UK | 112 |
| APAC GROUP LIMITED | 111 |
| SPORTSWIFT LIMITED | 108 |
| DUNELM (SOFT FURNISHINGS) LTD | 105 |
| CCS MCLAYS LIMITED | 105 |
| LIFE TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED | 104 |
| HOBBYCRAFT TRADING LIMITED | 101 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 975 |
| 54m+ | 593 |
| 0-1m | 515 |
| 15m-54m | 296 |
| Other | 176 |
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 | 111,699,230 |
| Netherlands | 29,204,084 |
| Italy | 18,438,934 |
| France | 15,308,700 |
| Poland | 14,984,273 |
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 | 55,724,554 | 55,974,676 | +250,122 |
| Netherlands | 15,154,268 | 14,049,816 | -1,104,452 |
| Italy | 6,976,904 | 11,462,030 | +4,485,126 |
| France | 8,821,665 | 6,487,035 | -2,334,630 |
| Poland | 7,053,266 | 7,931,007 | +877,741 |
| Belgium | 5,538,106 | 6,399,060 | +860,954 |
| Sweden | 4,591,991 | 4,041,054 | -550,937 |
| United States | 4,371,188 | 4,128,073 | -243,115 |
| Germany | 3,475,960 | 4,509,986 | +1,034,026 |
| Switzerland | 2,856,758 | 1,869,917 | -986,841 |
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 | 79,368,000 |
| Ireland | 431,796 |
| Nicaragua | 317,202 |
| China | 108,075 |
| Estonia | 19,862 |
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 | 38,969,065 | 40,398,935 | +1,429,870 |
| Ireland | 208,758 | 223,038 | +14,280 |
| Nicaragua | 118,614 | 198,588 | +79,974 |
| China | 47,273 | 60,802 | +13,529 |
| Estonia | 19,862 | 0 | -19,862 |
| Turkey | 2,512 | 3,648 | +1,136 |
| Switzerland | 1,714 | 873 | -841 |
| India | 22 | 2,367 | +2,345 |
| Viet Nam | 700 | 1,099 | +399 |
| Italy | 310 | 782 | +472 |
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) | 149,152,344 |
| Other | 80,579,875 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 18,037,857 |
| Air transport | 7,760,365 |
| Road transport | 72,643 |
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) | 72,809,604 | 76,342,740 | +3,533,136 |
| Other | 39,483,242 | 41,096,633 | +1,613,391 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 10,968,618 | 7,069,239 | -3,899,379 |
| Air transport | 3,388,527 | 4,371,838 | +983,311 |
| Road transport | 13,402 | 59,241 | +45,839 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| 000 | 80,579,875 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 79,429,037 |
| Holyhead | 21,134,828 |
| Immingham Docks | 18,543,597 |
| Liverpool Docks | 11,921,938 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| 000 | 39,483,242 | 41,096,633 | +1,613,391 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 39,017,295 | 40,411,742 | +1,394,447 |
| Holyhead | 9,347,314 | 11,787,514 | +2,440,200 |
| Immingham Docks | 9,338,874 | 9,204,723 | -134,151 |
| Liverpool Docks | 6,847,904 | 5,074,034 | -1,773,870 |
| London Gateway Port | 3,157,045 | 1,985,541 | -1,171,504 |
| Dover | 2,309,388 | 2,547,062 | +237,674 |
| Southampton | 1,949,051 | 2,545,164 | +596,113 |
| Fishguard | 2,700,973 | 1,757,605 | -943,368 |
| Heysham | 2,607,593 | 1,792,932 | -814,661 |
Quick facts
HS code: 481920
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Boxes and cases made from non-corrugated paper or cardboard, often used for packaging