Import/export HS code 482361: Bamboo paper products
Paper or paperboard products made from bamboo
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 | 4,315,998 |
| Ireland | 183,450 |
| Denmark | 68,939 |
| Netherlands | 25,135 |
| Italy | 19,694 |
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 | 3,357,143 | 958,855 | -2,398,288 |
| Ireland | 106,391 | 77,059 | -29,332 |
| Denmark | 22,697 | 46,242 | +23,545 |
| Netherlands | 14,833 | 10,302 | -4,531 |
| Italy | 16,992 | 2,702 | -14,290 |
| Sweden | 18,889 | 0 | -18,889 |
| Spain | 16,831 | 0 | -16,831 |
| Belgium | 0 | 16,658 | +16,658 |
| Viet Nam | 3,760 | 8,630 | +4,870 |
| United States | 3,481 | 5,533 | +2,052 |
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 | 4,425,312 |
| Ireland | 78,792 |
| Italy | 20,703 |
| Sweden | 18,889 |
| Spain | 16,831 |
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 | 3,393,659 | 1,031,653 | -2,362,006 |
| Ireland | 78,792 | 0 | -78,792 |
| Italy | 18,003 | 2,700 | -15,303 |
| Sweden | 18,889 | 0 | -18,889 |
| Spain | 16,831 | 0 | -16,831 |
| Belgium | 0 | 14,557 | +14,557 |
| Viet Nam | 3,760 | 8,630 | +4,870 |
| United States | 3,481 | 7,642 | +4,161 |
| Netherlands | 1,014 | 8,193 | +7,179 |
| Poland | 5,852 | 0 | -5,852 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 7 |
| Inner London - East | 5 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 4 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 4 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 3 |
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 | 4 | 5 | +1 |
| Inner London - East | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Lancashire | 0 | 3 | +3 |
| West Central Scotland | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| West Midlands | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| East Central Scotland | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 | 0 | -2 |
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) | 3,613,172 |
| Air transport | 726,450 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 289,371 |
| Other | 98,596 |
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) | 2,663,940 | 949,232 | -1,714,708 |
| Air transport | 691,195 | 35,255 | -655,940 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 188,591 | 100,780 | -87,811 |
| Other | 30,970 | 67,626 | +36,656 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 2,377,665 |
| Southampton | 1,043,907 |
| Manchester Airport | 330,572 |
| London Gateway Port | 285,673 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 280,281 |
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 | 2,068,753 | 308,912 | -1,759,841 |
| Southampton | 597,487 | 446,420 | -151,067 |
| Manchester Airport | 330,572 | 0 | -330,572 |
| London Gateway Port | 91,237 | 194,436 | +103,199 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 257,981 | 22,300 | -235,681 |
| 000 | 30,970 | 67,626 | +36,656 |
| Leeds Bradford Airport | 74,980 | 0 | -74,980 |
| Immingham Docks | 20,427 | 40,496 | +20,069 |
| London | 22,165 | 9,763 | -12,402 |
| Dover | 26,992 | 0 | -26,992 |
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
|
30 |
|
Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
16 |
|
Food and beverage service activities
|
11 |
|
Manufacture of food products
|
4 |
|
Office administrative, office support and other business support activities
|
4 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 6 |
| 2026-04 | 4 |
| 2026-03 | 6 |
| 2026-02 | 6 |
| 2026-01 | 5 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| BUNZL UK LIMITED | 80 |
| WANNABECO LIMITED | 52 |
| GAFBROS LIMITED | 43 |
| THE CHEEKY PANDA LIMITED | 34 |
| UNIQUE UK, INC. | 34 |
| FUSSY LTD | 30 |
| PACKAGING ENVIRONMENTAL LIMITED | 29 |
| VAIOPAK LIMITED | 29 |
| TILDENET LTD | 21 |
| TILDENET HOLDINGS LIMITED | 16 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 24 |
| 0-1m | 18 |
| 54m+ | 9 |
| 15m-54m | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Chile | 150,179 |
| Netherlands | 137,713 |
| Ireland | 123,275 |
| France | 48,929 |
| Lebanon | 39,231 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chile | 0 | 150,179 | +150,179 |
| Netherlands | 113,526 | 24,187 | -89,339 |
| Ireland | 81,907 | 41,368 | -40,539 |
| France | 26,497 | 22,432 | -4,065 |
| Lebanon | 0 | 39,231 | +39,231 |
| Belgium | 30,223 | 6,696 | -23,527 |
| Syrian Arab Republic | 0 | 32,693 | +32,693 |
| Jordan | 0 | 15,337 | +15,337 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 13,758 | 0 | -13,758 |
| Norway | 6,239 | 7,049 | +810 |
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 | 1,724 |
| XI | 232 |
| China | 123 |
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 | 1,716 | 8 | -1,708 |
| XI | 0 | 232 | +232 |
| China | 123 | 0 | -123 |
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) | 374,239 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 279,867 |
| Air transport | 38,629 |
| Other | 4,211 |
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) | 263,980 | 110,259 | -153,721 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 14,431 | 265,436 | +251,005 |
| Air transport | 24,174 | 14,455 | -9,719 |
| Other | 3,440 | 771 | -2,669 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 212,999 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 102,530 |
| Holyhead | 93,501 |
| Felixstowe | 85,069 |
| Dover | 62,106 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 0 | 212,999 | +212,999 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 64,716 | 37,814 | -26,902 |
| Holyhead | 63,345 | 30,156 | -33,189 |
| Felixstowe | 38,843 | 46,226 | +7,383 |
| Dover | 62,106 | 0 | -62,106 |
| Harwich | 17,949 | 10,545 | -7,404 |
| Liverpool Docks | 12,971 | 13,028 | +57 |
| Immingham Docks | 9,721 | 13,541 | +3,820 |
| ZLC | 17,050 | 3,122 | -13,928 |
| East Midlands Airport | 2,572 | 9,097 | +6,525 |
Quick facts
HS code: 482361
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Paper or paperboard products made from bamboo