Import/export HS code 481930: Large paper sacks and bags
Paper sacks or bags with a base width of 40 cm or more, used for heavy-duty 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.
- 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 15,950,386 |
| Poland | 13,114,939 |
| France | 12,998,884 |
| Belgium | 6,413,641 |
| Italy | 4,741,929 |
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 | 8,364,095 | 7,586,291 | -777,804 |
| Poland | 7,794,988 | 5,319,951 | -2,475,037 |
| France | 6,170,948 | 6,827,936 | +656,988 |
| Belgium | 3,956,118 | 2,457,523 | -1,498,595 |
| Italy | 2,099,683 | 2,642,246 | +542,563 |
| India | 2,238,963 | 1,964,124 | -274,839 |
| Germany | 1,624,796 | 971,308 | -653,488 |
| Portugal | 806,049 | 1,677,820 | +871,771 |
| Sweden | 943,071 | 1,031,233 | +88,162 |
| Spain | 1,187,195 | 750,093 | -437,102 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Poland | 21,518,509 |
| China | 17,939,782 |
| Belgium | 7,318,130 |
| Italy | 5,038,249 |
| India | 4,205,703 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poland | 11,486,752 | 10,031,757 | -1,454,995 |
| China | 9,395,466 | 8,544,316 | -851,150 |
| Belgium | 4,783,468 | 2,534,662 | -2,248,806 |
| Italy | 2,367,666 | 2,670,583 | +302,917 |
| India | 2,247,399 | 1,958,304 | -289,095 |
| Germany | 1,764,208 | 1,149,066 | -615,142 |
| Portugal | 833,073 | 1,751,611 | +918,538 |
| Sweden | 931,434 | 1,009,256 | +77,822 |
| Spain | 1,132,652 | 750,994 | -381,658 |
| Slovenia | 776,142 | 865,250 | +89,108 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 99 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 33 |
| Inner London - East | 27 |
| West Midlands | 17 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 16 |
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 | 66 | 68 | +2 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 24 | 18 | -6 |
| Inner London - East | 18 | 20 | +2 |
| West Midlands | 12 | 10 | -2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 12 | 13 | +1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 12 | 9 | -3 |
| Greater Manchester | 9 | 9 | +0 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 13 | 12 | -1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 7 | 9 | +2 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 11 | 9 | -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) | 47,344,248 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 23,421,680 |
| Other | 1,472,086 |
| Road transport | 1,197,338 |
| Air transport | 1,027,365 |
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) | 25,023,424 | 22,320,824 | -2,702,600 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 12,136,050 | 11,285,630 | -850,420 |
| Other | 1,140,074 | 332,012 | -808,062 |
| Road transport | 590,013 | 607,325 | +17,312 |
| Air transport | 526,303 | 501,062 | -25,241 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 24,068,061 |
| Felixstowe | 9,661,910 |
| Immingham Docks | 5,664,488 |
| London | 5,598,017 |
| Southampton | 5,110,088 |
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 | 12,828,227 | 11,239,834 | -1,588,393 |
| Felixstowe | 6,825,837 | 2,836,073 | -3,989,764 |
| Immingham Docks | 3,261,195 | 2,403,293 | -857,902 |
| London | 2,962,360 | 2,635,657 | -326,703 |
| Southampton | 2,446,701 | 2,663,387 | +216,686 |
| Harwich | 2,560,894 | 2,115,749 | -445,145 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,474,045 | 2,868,664 | +1,394,619 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,671,307 | 2,260,505 | +589,198 |
| Purfleet | 832,157 | 705,517 | -126,640 |
| 000 | 1,140,074 | 332,012 | -808,062 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
|
Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
155 |
|
Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
138 |
|
Office administrative, office support and other business support activities
|
35 |
|
Manufacture of paper and paper products
|
23 |
|
Food and beverage service activities
|
22 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 71 |
| 2026-04 | 74 |
| 2026-03 | 81 |
| 2026-02 | 79 |
| 2026-01 | 86 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| B & M RETAIL LIMITED | 118 |
| SMITH & BATESON LIMITED, | 90 |
| MEDIQ HEALTHCARE UK LIMITED | 89 |
| MONRO LIMITED | 82 |
| TJX UK | 78 |
| GUCCI LIMITED | 76 |
| DELTA GLOBAL SOURCE (UK) LIMITED | 74 |
| BOTTEGA VENETA U.K. CO. LIMITED | 70 |
| MORPLAN LIMITED | 69 |
| YVES SAINT LAURENT UK LIMITED | 64 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 167 |
| 54m+ | 133 |
| 0-1m | 67 |
| 15m-54m | 47 |
| Other | 33 |
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 | 19,506,639 |
| France | 1,632,807 |
| Germany | 1,462,698 |
| Netherlands | 1,003,783 |
| United States | 721,959 |
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 | 9,928,905 | 9,577,734 | -351,171 |
| France | 788,052 | 844,755 | +56,703 |
| Germany | 1,276,107 | 186,591 | -1,089,516 |
| Netherlands | 397,545 | 606,238 | +208,693 |
| United States | 378,610 | 343,349 | -35,261 |
| Poland | 206,204 | 116,919 | -89,285 |
| Belgium | 108,981 | 124,146 | +15,165 |
| Slovenia | 154,806 | 56,366 | -98,440 |
| Czechia | 23,711 | 148,260 | +124,549 |
| Dominican Republic | 3,966 | 153,119 | +149,153 |
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 | 15,005,767 |
| Ireland | 32,845 |
| India | 25,714 |
| China | 1,717 |
| Sweden | 347 |
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 | 7,281,944 | 7,723,823 | +441,879 |
| Ireland | 18,211 | 14,634 | -3,577 |
| India | 12,768 | 12,946 | +178 |
| China | 1,171 | 546 | -625 |
| Sweden | 347 | 0 | -347 |
| Turkey | 93 | 29 | -64 |
| Germany | 32 | 29 | -3 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Other | 15,081,055 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 9,729,464 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,032,004 |
| Air transport | 564,594 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other | 7,321,058 | 7,759,997 | +438,939 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 5,713,826 | 4,015,638 | -1,698,188 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 518,234 | 513,770 | -4,464 |
| Air transport | 375,837 | 188,757 | -187,080 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| 000 | 15,081,055 |
| Heysham | 2,651,720 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,378,413 |
| Dover | 1,742,872 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,167,709 |
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 | 7,321,058 | 7,759,997 | +438,939 |
| Heysham | 1,481,379 | 1,170,341 | -311,038 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,225,650 | 1,152,763 | -72,887 |
| Dover | 1,312,374 | 430,498 | -881,876 |
| Liverpool Docks | 764,389 | 403,320 | -361,069 |
| Holyhead | 425,178 | 412,415 | -12,763 |
| Immingham Docks | 248,836 | 309,804 | +60,968 |
| London Gateway Port | 129,769 | 311,745 | +181,976 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 176,735 | 136,137 | -40,598 |
| Felixstowe | 230,794 | 39,600 | -191,194 |
Quick facts
HS code: 481930
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Paper sacks or bags with a base width of 40 cm or more, used for heavy-duty packaging