Import/export HS code 482040: Business forms and carbon sets
Pre-printed business forms and carbon copy sets for office use
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Indonesia | 292,662 |
| Germany | 21,755 |
| Sweden | 18,154 |
| China | 17,596 |
| Netherlands | 16,371 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indonesia | 171,752 | 120,910 | -50,842 |
| Germany | 14,322 | 7,433 | -6,889 |
| Sweden | 2,404 | 15,750 | +13,346 |
| China | 14,708 | 2,888 | -11,820 |
| Netherlands | 13,615 | 2,756 | -10,859 |
| Belgium | 4,223 | 10,584 | +6,361 |
| Italy | 10,155 | 4,103 | -6,052 |
| France | 13,185 | 0 | -13,185 |
| United States | 2,422 | 10,705 | +8,283 |
| Czechia | 6,577 | 0 | -6,577 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Indonesia | 292,662 |
| Italy | 23,214 |
| Belgium | 18,095 |
| China | 17,596 |
| Germany | 16,413 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indonesia | 171,752 | 120,910 | -50,842 |
| Italy | 16,355 | 6,859 | -9,496 |
| Belgium | 10,055 | 8,040 | -2,015 |
| China | 14,708 | 2,888 | -11,820 |
| Germany | 8,980 | 7,433 | -1,547 |
| Sweden | 2,404 | 13,446 | +11,042 |
| France | 11,045 | 2,544 | -8,501 |
| United States | 2,422 | 10,705 | +8,283 |
| Poland | 6,253 | 2,304 | -3,949 |
| Czechia | 5,321 | 0 | -5,321 |
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 | 2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 2 |
| Cumbria | 1 |
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 | 3 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Cumbria | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Merseyside | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Southern Scotland | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| West Midlands | 0 | 1 | +1 |
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) | 309,263 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 67,610 |
| Air transport | 56,592 |
| Other | 2,462 |
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) | 185,744 | 123,519 | -62,225 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 43,501 | 24,109 | -19,392 |
| Air transport | 25,274 | 31,318 | +6,044 |
| Other | 2,276 | 186 | -2,090 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 236,807 |
| Liverpool Docks | 73,451 |
| Birmingham Airport | 19,988 |
| Eurotunnel | 18,508 |
| East Midlands Airport | 17,366 |
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 | 115,046 | 121,761 | +6,715 |
| Liverpool Docks | 71,414 | 2,037 | -69,377 |
| Birmingham Airport | 13,680 | 6,308 | -7,372 |
| Eurotunnel | 10,148 | 8,360 | -1,788 |
| East Midlands Airport | 5,372 | 11,994 | +6,622 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 10,155 | 4,103 | -6,052 |
| Dover | 13,185 | 0 | -13,185 |
| Leeds Bradford Airport | 0 | 10,841 | +10,841 |
| Killingholme | 4,657 | 5,355 | +698 |
| London Stansted Airport | 2,429 | 2,175 | -254 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 4 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 3 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 2 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 2 |
| Air transport | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 1 |
| 2025-11 | 1 |
| 2025-08 | 3 |
| 2025-07 | 2 |
| 2025-06 | 2 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 13 |
| 1m-15m | 4 |
| 0-1m | 1 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Norway | 112,961 |
| United States | 95,149 |
| Ireland | 35,538 |
| Italy | 23,600 |
| Netherlands | 22,815 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norway | 112,961 | 0 | -112,961 |
| United States | 38,176 | 56,973 | +18,797 |
| Ireland | 23,511 | 12,027 | -11,484 |
| Italy | 23,600 | 0 | -23,600 |
| Netherlands | 22,815 | 0 | -22,815 |
| Germany | 18,972 | 1,862 | -17,110 |
| United Arab Emirates | 16,636 | 3,871 | -12,765 |
| Latvia | 13,365 | 0 | -13,365 |
| Angola | 6,288 | 0 | -6,288 |
| Czechia | 4,320 | 0 | -4,320 |
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 | 34,514 |
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 | 23,511 | 11,003 | -12,508 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Air transport | 173,209 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 135,639 |
| Other | 34,514 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 31,615 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air transport | 123,783 | 49,426 | -74,357 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 117,699 | 17,940 | -99,759 |
| Other | 23,511 | 11,003 | -12,508 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 26,883 | 4,732 | -22,151 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Aberdeen Docks | 114,322 |
| East Midlands Airport | 61,958 |
| Manchester Airport | 55,704 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 42,548 |
| 000 | 34,514 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aberdeen Docks | 114,322 | 0 | -114,322 |
| East Midlands Airport | 53,063 | 8,895 | -44,168 |
| Manchester Airport | 26,580 | 29,124 | +2,544 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 38,677 | 3,871 | -34,806 |
| 000 | 23,511 | 11,003 | -12,508 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 24,551 | 3,708 | -20,843 |
| Southampton | 0 | 17,940 | +17,940 |
| Birmingham Airport | 2,490 | 4,568 | +2,078 |
| ZLC | 2,973 | 1,539 | -1,434 |
| London Gateway Port | 3,377 | 0 | -3,377 |
Quick facts
HS code: 482040
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Pre-printed business forms and carbon copy sets for office use