Import/export HS code 48236910: Paper trays, dishes, and plates
Trays, dishes, and plates made of paper or paperboard
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- 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 | 34,788,675 |
| Sweden | 9,671,721 |
| Greece | 4,239,353 |
| Finland | 3,433,925 |
| India | 2,211,811 |
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 | 21,020,361 | 13,768,314 | -7,252,047 |
| Sweden | 5,806,711 | 3,865,010 | -1,941,701 |
| Greece | 2,918,906 | 1,320,447 | -1,598,459 |
| Finland | 1,612,370 | 1,821,555 | +209,185 |
| India | 1,318,953 | 892,858 | -426,095 |
| Netherlands | 1,060,519 | 1,065,787 | +5,268 |
| Poland | 925,564 | 847,020 | -78,544 |
| United Arab Emirates | 1,079,109 | 682,445 | -396,664 |
| Spain | 650,091 | 788,374 | +138,283 |
| Turkey | 830,637 | 275,968 | -554,669 |
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 | 39,475,291 |
| Sweden | 9,797,749 |
| Finland | 3,599,478 |
| India | 2,365,410 |
| Greece | 2,175,572 |
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 | 23,955,215 | 15,520,076 | -8,435,139 |
| Sweden | 5,928,864 | 3,868,885 | -2,059,979 |
| Finland | 1,696,187 | 1,903,291 | +207,104 |
| India | 1,422,206 | 943,204 | -479,002 |
| Greece | 1,394,591 | 780,981 | -613,610 |
| United Arab Emirates | 1,114,890 | 680,882 | -434,008 |
| Poland | 720,468 | 755,925 | +35,457 |
| Spain | 653,809 | 776,130 | +122,321 |
| Turkey | 792,905 | 283,860 | -509,045 |
| Malaysia | 665,848 | 160,765 | -505,083 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Outer London - West and North West | 33 |
| Inner London - West | 31 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 24 |
| Inner London - East | 20 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 17 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outer London - West and North West | 22 | 18 | -4 |
| Inner London - West | 26 | 16 | -10 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 16 | 18 | +2 |
| Inner London - East | 13 | 11 | -2 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 13 | 14 | +1 |
| West Yorkshire | 13 | 11 | -2 |
| Greater Manchester | 12 | 6 | -6 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 12 | 12 | +0 |
| West Midlands | 13 | 11 | -2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 8 | 14 | +6 |
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) | 43,675,484 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 18,540,786 |
| Other | 3,257,604 |
| Air transport | 986,732 |
| Road transport | 411,741 |
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) | 26,942,855 | 16,732,629 | -10,210,226 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 10,733,554 | 7,807,232 | -2,926,322 |
| Other | 1,968,694 | 1,288,910 | -679,784 |
| Air transport | 442,242 | 544,490 | +102,248 |
| Road transport | 27,381 | 384,360 | +356,979 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 18,156,372 |
| Southampton | 13,271,116 |
| Immingham Docks | 6,648,162 |
| Dover | 6,207,673 |
| London Gateway Port | 5,651,919 |
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 | 13,291,201 | 4,865,171 | -8,426,030 |
| Southampton | 8,483,786 | 4,787,330 | -3,696,456 |
| Immingham Docks | 4,044,481 | 2,603,681 | -1,440,800 |
| Dover | 3,643,944 | 2,563,729 | -1,080,215 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,285,546 | 3,366,373 | +1,080,827 |
| Middlesbrough | 1,595,034 | 1,883,564 | +288,530 |
| 000 | 1,968,694 | 1,288,910 | -679,784 |
| Harwich | 953,710 | 923,677 | -30,033 |
| Eurotunnel | 857,576 | 978,637 | +121,061 |
| Liverpool Docks | 663,158 | 849,914 | +186,756 |
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 | 154 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 86 |
| Food and beverage service activities | 42 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 27 |
| Manufacture of paper and paper products | 15 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 70 |
| 2025-11 | 81 |
| 2025-10 | 78 |
| 2025-09 | 68 |
| 2025-08 | 79 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| GO-PAK UK LIMITED | 116 |
| B & M RETAIL LIMITED | 115 |
| TALKING TABLES LIMITED | 113 |
| POUNDLAND LIMITED | 110 |
| UNIQUE UK, INC. | 109 |
| ASDA STORES LIMITED | 104 |
| H-PACK PACKAGING UK LTD | 99 |
| GR REALISATIONS 2024 LIMITED | 98 |
| MERI MERI, INC. | 95 |
| EURO PACKAGING UK LIMITED | 78 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 133 |
| 0-1m | 78 |
| 54m+ | 55 |
| Other | 38 |
| 15m-54m | 35 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 3,720,855 |
| Ireland | 2,465,715 |
| France | 1,851,176 |
| Belgium | 1,341,099 |
| Australia | 613,420 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 2,141,683 | 1,579,172 | -562,511 |
| Ireland | 1,500,248 | 965,467 | -534,781 |
| France | 618,375 | 1,232,801 | +614,426 |
| Belgium | 942,283 | 398,816 | -543,467 |
| Australia | 537,702 | 75,718 | -461,984 |
| Austria | 382,751 | 210,454 | -172,297 |
| Greece | 82,559 | 302,040 | +219,481 |
| United States | 94,482 | 115,656 | +21,174 |
| Switzerland | 123,486 | 85,307 | -38,179 |
| Germany | 118,758 | 63,042 | -55,716 |
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 | 541,355 |
| China | 83,426 |
| Ireland | 71,364 |
| Switzerland | 28,985 |
| Finland | 26,138 |
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 | 328,371 | 212,984 | -115,387 |
| China | 51,594 | 31,832 | -19,762 |
| Ireland | 48,741 | 22,623 | -26,118 |
| Switzerland | 22,788 | 6,197 | -16,591 |
| Finland | 19,636 | 6,502 | -13,134 |
| India | 14,769 | 8,961 | -5,808 |
| Bulgaria | 2,894 | 11,457 | +8,563 |
| Italy | 7,466 | 3,849 | -3,617 |
| Turkey | 2,819 | 5,280 | +2,461 |
| Viet Nam | 5,563 | 2,510 | -3,053 |
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) | 10,169,885 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,398,808 |
| Other | 968,905 |
| Air transport | 188,989 |
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) | 5,723,637 | 4,446,248 | -1,277,389 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 815,073 | 583,735 | -231,338 |
| Other | 569,964 | 398,941 | -171,023 |
| Air transport | 94,440 | 94,549 | +109 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 6,429,599 |
| London | 1,284,046 |
| 000 | 968,905 |
| Holyhead | 791,055 |
| Felixstowe | 577,442 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 3,121,088 | 3,308,511 | +187,423 |
| London | 1,067,864 | 216,182 | -851,682 |
| 000 | 569,964 | 398,941 | -171,023 |
| Holyhead | 484,043 | 307,012 | -177,031 |
| Felixstowe | 324,867 | 252,575 | -72,292 |
| London Gateway Port | 287,703 | 219,907 | -67,796 |
| Liverpool Docks | 275,993 | 109,755 | -166,238 |
| Southampton | 302,443 | 66,962 | -235,481 |
| Heysham | 162,134 | 148,286 | -13,848 |
| Immingham Docks | 202,751 | 77,202 | -125,549 |
Quick facts
HS code: 48236910
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Trays, dishes, and plates made of paper or paperboard