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 | 4,390,530 |
| Ireland | 190,930 |
| Denmark | 68,939 |
| Taiwan | 39,651 |
| Netherlands | 25,135 |
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 | 3,236,009 | 1,154,521 | -2,081,488 |
| Ireland | 141,807 | 49,123 | -92,684 |
| Denmark | 22,697 | 46,242 | +23,545 |
| Taiwan | 39,651 | 0 | -39,651 |
| Netherlands | 14,833 | 10,302 | -4,531 |
| France | 16,611 | 5,985 | -10,626 |
| 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 |
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 | 4,514,347 |
| Ireland | 117,856 |
| Taiwan | 39,651 |
| Italy | 20,703 |
| Sweden | 18,889 |
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 | 3,288,125 | 1,226,222 | -2,061,903 |
| Ireland | 117,856 | 0 | -117,856 |
| Taiwan | 39,651 | 0 | -39,651 |
| 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 |
| United States | 922 | 9,205 | +8,283 |
| Viet Nam | 3,760 | 6,367 | +2,607 |
| Netherlands | 1,014 | 8,193 | +7,179 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 6 |
| Inner London - East | 5 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 4 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 4 |
| West Midlands | 4 |
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 | 5 | +2 |
| Inner London - East | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| West Midlands | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Lancashire | 0 | 3 | +3 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| West Central Scotland | 2 | 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) | 3,671,405 |
| Air transport | 826,291 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 297,972 |
| Other | 67,012 |
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) | 2,520,377 | 1,151,028 | -1,369,349 |
| Air transport | 789,780 | 36,511 | -753,269 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 206,375 | 91,597 | -114,778 |
| Other | 27,322 | 39,690 | +12,368 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 2,409,308 |
| Southampton | 1,024,898 |
| Manchester Airport | 353,961 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 317,669 |
| London Gateway Port | 285,673 |
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 | 1,929,140 | 480,168 | -1,448,972 |
| Southampton | 584,060 | 440,838 | -143,222 |
| Manchester Airport | 353,961 | 0 | -353,961 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 297,632 | 20,037 | -277,595 |
| London Gateway Port | 63,201 | 222,472 | +159,271 |
| Leeds Bradford Airport | 109,583 | 0 | -109,583 |
| London | 59,678 | 9,763 | -49,915 |
| 000 | 27,322 | 39,690 | +12,368 |
| Immingham Docks | 20,427 | 40,496 | +20,069 |
| Dover | 31,127 | 0 | -31,127 |
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 | 15 |
| Food and beverage service activities | 9 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 4 |
| 2026-03 | 6 |
| 2026-02 | 6 |
| 2026-01 | 5 |
| 2025-12 | 5 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| BUNZL UK LIMITED | 79 |
| 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 | 15 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 21 |
| 0-1m | 19 |
| 54m+ | 8 |
| 15m-54m | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
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 | 148,007 |
| Ireland | 131,717 |
| France | 48,711 |
| Belgium | 39,975 |
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 | 120,985 | 27,022 | -93,963 |
| Ireland | 58,124 | 73,593 | +15,469 |
| France | 26,104 | 22,607 | -3,497 |
| Belgium | 33,279 | 6,696 | -26,583 |
| Lebanon | 0 | 39,231 | +39,231 |
| 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 | 0 | 13,288 | +13,288 |
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 | 2,381 |
| XI | 211 |
| China | 157 |
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 | 2,373 | 8 | -2,365 |
| XI | 0 | 211 | +211 |
| China | 157 | 0 | -157 |
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) | 391,109 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 277,794 |
| Air transport | 38,629 |
| Other | 4,881 |
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) | 246,512 | 144,597 | -101,915 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 10,976 | 266,818 | +255,842 |
| Air transport | 24,174 | 14,455 | -9,719 |
| Other | 3,213 | 1,668 | -1,545 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 211,695 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 111,628 |
| Holyhead | 89,365 |
| Felixstowe | 89,103 |
| 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 | 211,695 | +211,695 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 73,639 | 37,989 | -35,650 |
| Holyhead | 27,881 | 61,484 | +33,603 |
| Felixstowe | 42,877 | 46,226 | +3,349 |
| Dover | 62,106 | 0 | -62,106 |
| Liverpool Docks | 24,879 | 13,028 | -11,851 |
| Harwich | 15,114 | 13,380 | -1,734 |
| Immingham Docks | 3,482 | 19,780 | +16,298 |
| 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