Import/export HS code 53089050: Paper yarn
Yarn made from paper, often used for crafts or specialty textiles
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Italy | 383,149 |
| Spain | 377,572 |
| Portugal | 184,111 |
| Taiwan | 62,511 |
| Netherlands | 42,149 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | 233,640 | 149,509 | -84,131 |
| Spain | 298,649 | 78,923 | -219,726 |
| Portugal | 1,022 | 183,089 | +182,067 |
| Taiwan | 62,511 | 0 | -62,511 |
| Netherlands | 31,070 | 11,079 | -19,991 |
| China | 10,804 | 25,943 | +15,139 |
| Viet Nam | 30,813 | 0 | -30,813 |
| Denmark | 18,304 | 11,219 | -7,085 |
| France | 19,427 | 0 | -19,427 |
| Germany | 2,350 | 2,240 | -110 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Spain | 392,939 |
| Italy | 383,149 |
| Portugal | 184,111 |
| Taiwan | 62,511 |
| China | 37,623 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spain | 314,016 | 78,923 | -235,093 |
| Italy | 233,640 | 149,509 | -84,131 |
| Portugal | 1,022 | 183,089 | +182,067 |
| Taiwan | 62,511 | 0 | -62,511 |
| China | 11,680 | 25,943 | +14,263 |
| Lithuania | 18,304 | 16,611 | -1,693 |
| Dominican Republic | 31,070 | 3,819 | -27,251 |
| Viet Nam | 30,813 | 0 | -30,813 |
| United States | 0 | 11,079 | +11,079 |
| France | 4,060 | 0 | -4,060 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Yorkshire | 3 |
| Inner London - West | 2 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Yorkshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Inner London - West | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Cumbria | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Inner London - East | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Kent | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
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) | 1,032,829 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 139,524 |
| Air transport | 5,037 |
| Other | 173 |
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) | 592,802 | 440,027 | -152,775 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 110,578 | 28,946 | -81,632 |
| Air transport | 5,037 | 0 | -5,037 |
| Other | 173 | 0 | -173 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 517,991 |
| Newhaven | 174,513 |
| London | 129,405 |
| Eurotunnel | 80,730 |
| Southampton | 60,680 |
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 | 385,845 | 132,146 | -253,699 |
| Newhaven | 49,173 | 125,340 | +76,167 |
| London | 27,809 | 101,596 | +73,787 |
| Eurotunnel | 55,169 | 25,561 | -29,608 |
| Southampton | 57,474 | 3,206 | -54,268 |
| Felixstowe | 41,617 | 4,431 | -37,186 |
| Immingham Docks | 6,308 | 26,117 | +19,809 |
| Poole | 0 | 29,267 | +29,267 |
| Harwich | 25,043 | 0 | -25,043 |
| Portsmouth | 23,863 | 0 | -23,863 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Manufacture of paper and paper products | 8 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 5 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 2 |
| Human health activities | 1 |
| Manufacture of textiles | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 5 |
| 2025-10 | 2 |
| 2025-08 | 2 |
| 2025-07 | 6 |
| 2025-06 | 3 |
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+ | 6 |
| 1m-15m | 5 |
| 0-1m | 2 |
| Other | 2 |
| 15m-54m | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 178,531 |
| France | 31,743 |
| Sweden | 18,027 |
| South Korea | 17,845 |
| Finland | 14,312 |
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 | 97,483 | 81,048 | -16,435 |
| France | 31,743 | 0 | -31,743 |
| Sweden | 11,861 | 6,166 | -5,695 |
| South Korea | 17,845 | 0 | -17,845 |
| Finland | 14,312 | 0 | -14,312 |
| Romania | 6,322 | 3,806 | -2,516 |
| Taiwan | 7,669 | 1,979 | -5,690 |
| United States | 4,006 | 3,950 | -56 |
| Spain | 5,100 | 2,592 | -2,508 |
| Japan | 4,000 | 1,920 | -2,080 |
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) | 271,722 |
| Air transport | 34,227 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 21,717 |
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) | 173,457 | 98,265 | -75,192 |
| Air transport | 25,374 | 8,853 | -16,521 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 14,596 | 7,121 | -7,475 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 190,458 |
| Immingham Docks | 41,767 |
| Dover | 29,235 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 19,824 |
| East Midlands Airport | 11,149 |
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 | 101,799 | 88,659 | -13,140 |
| Immingham Docks | 33,213 | 8,554 | -24,659 |
| Dover | 29,235 | 0 | -29,235 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 17,845 | 1,979 | -15,866 |
| East Midlands Airport | 7,529 | 3,620 | -3,909 |
| Hull | 10,008 | 0 | -10,008 |
| Liverpool Docks | 4,006 | 3,950 | -56 |
| Southampton | 7,669 | 0 | -7,669 |
| ZLC | 0 | 3,254 | +3,254 |
| London Gateway Port | 0 | 3,171 | +3,171 |
Quick facts
HS code: 53089050
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Yarn made from paper, often used for crafts or specialty textiles