Import/export HS code 8439: Machines for making paper or pulp
Machines used to create paper, paperboard, or pulp from materials like wood or recycled paper. Includes all types of paper-making equipment
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Italy | 32,456,808 |
| Sweden | 23,527,283 |
| Finland | 23,045,334 |
| France | 21,255,305 |
| Germany | 17,406,682 |
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 | 9,888,487 | 22,568,321 | +12,679,834 |
| Sweden | 7,874,999 | 15,652,284 | +7,777,285 |
| Finland | 17,281,877 | 5,763,457 | -11,518,420 |
| France | 15,116,151 | 6,139,154 | -8,976,997 |
| Germany | 9,629,693 | 7,776,989 | -1,852,704 |
| China | 12,679,227 | 3,469,094 | -9,210,133 |
| Turkey | 6,762,366 | 5,302,374 | -1,459,992 |
| Netherlands | 3,969,694 | 2,281,531 | -1,688,163 |
| Switzerland | 3,890,108 | 1,915,006 | -1,975,102 |
| Spain | 2,896,715 | 2,530,095 | -366,620 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Italy | 38,016,440 |
| Germany | 25,514,312 |
| Finland | 22,634,897 |
| China | 21,775,006 |
| Sweden | 20,104,009 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | 12,923,368 | 25,093,072 | +12,169,704 |
| Germany | 16,272,114 | 9,242,198 | -7,029,916 |
| Finland | 17,346,939 | 5,287,958 | -12,058,981 |
| China | 17,303,904 | 4,471,102 | -12,832,802 |
| Sweden | 4,963,749 | 15,140,260 | +10,176,511 |
| Turkey | 6,772,713 | 5,308,629 | -1,464,084 |
| Switzerland | 4,018,087 | 2,088,796 | -1,929,291 |
| Spain | 3,370,746 | 1,930,553 | -1,440,193 |
| India | 1,205,308 | 2,631,853 | +1,426,545 |
| United States | 2,114,297 | 1,280,198 | -834,099 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 20 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 19 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 18 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 17 |
| Inner London - West | 16 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 11 | 18 | +7 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 15 | 11 | -4 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 13 | 8 | -5 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 9 | 13 | +4 |
| Inner London - West | 14 | 11 | -3 |
| Cheshire | 10 | 11 | +1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 8 | 10 | +2 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 12 | 6 | -6 |
| West Yorkshire | 10 | 9 | -1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 7 | 6 | -1 |
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) | 111,537,973 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 50,971,159 |
| Air transport | 14,703,147 |
| Other | 1,560,265 |
| Road transport | 369,301 |
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) | 52,135,949 | 59,402,024 | +7,266,075 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 35,574,958 | 15,396,201 | -20,178,757 |
| Air transport | 8,090,451 | 6,612,696 | -1,477,755 |
| Other | 1,273,895 | 286,370 | -987,525 |
| Road transport | 239,817 | 129,484 | -110,333 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 56,272,260 |
| Immingham Docks | 34,493,080 |
| Eurotunnel | 9,548,631 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 9,508,072 |
| London | 7,365,952 |
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 | 26,424,796 | 29,847,464 | +3,422,668 |
| Immingham Docks | 15,675,933 | 18,817,147 | +3,141,214 |
| Eurotunnel | 5,697,705 | 3,850,926 | -1,846,779 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 3,931,915 | 5,576,157 | +1,644,242 |
| London | 4,809,037 | 2,556,915 | -2,252,122 |
| Liverpool Docks | 4,577,357 | 2,047,560 | -2,529,797 |
| East Midlands Airport | 3,676,435 | 2,921,268 | -755,167 |
| London Gateway Port | 4,284,085 | 2,121,900 | -2,162,185 |
| Southampton | 4,451,937 | 1,164,622 | -3,287,315 |
| Felixstowe | 2,657,688 | 2,558,912 | -98,776 |
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 | 68 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 59 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 43 |
| Other manufacturing | 23 |
| Repair and installation of machinery and equipment | 22 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 67 |
| 2025-11 | 62 |
| 2025-10 | 71 |
| 2025-09 | 61 |
| 2025-08 | 56 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| ESSITY UK LIMITED | 109 |
| KADANT U.K. LIMITED | 81 |
| KIMBERLY-CLARK EUROPE LIMITED | 74 |
| SMURFIT WESTROCK UK LTD | 70 |
| UPM-KYMMENE (UK) LIMITED | 60 |
| VALMET LIMITED | 56 |
| WEPA UK LTD | 53 |
| SOFIDEL UK LIMITED | 52 |
| SAICA PACK UK LIMITED | 50 |
| J.C. BAMFORD EXCAVATORS LIMITED | 50 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 131 |
| 1m-15m | 115 |
| 15m-54m | 49 |
| 0-1m | 28 |
| Other | 21 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 39,573,819 |
| United States | 10,402,276 |
| Germany | 8,160,793 |
| France | 7,911,570 |
| Italy | 3,515,188 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 38,970,448 | 603,371 | -38,367,077 |
| United States | 5,413,318 | 4,988,958 | -424,360 |
| Germany | 4,035,346 | 4,125,447 | +90,101 |
| France | 2,119,421 | 5,792,149 | +3,672,728 |
| Italy | 2,142,100 | 1,373,088 | -769,012 |
| Netherlands | 2,104,920 | 681,615 | -1,423,305 |
| Indonesia | 1,460,499 | 1,149,282 | -311,217 |
| Turkey | 1,042,286 | 1,321,260 | +278,974 |
| Malaysia | 1,825,102 | 78,035 | -1,747,067 |
| Poland | 592,349 | 1,113,024 | +520,675 |
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 | 175,569 |
| China | 7,195 |
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 | 175,569 | 0 | -175,569 |
| China | 1,979 | 5,216 | +3,237 |
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 | 52,375,490 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 30,395,211 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 16,298,594 |
| Other | 187,392 |
| Road transport | 23,724 |
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 | 45,908,842 | 6,466,648 | -39,442,194 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 13,956,366 | 16,438,845 | +2,482,479 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 8,887,729 | 7,410,865 | -1,476,864 |
| Other | 180,712 | 6,680 | -174,032 |
| Road transport | 23,724 | 0 | -23,724 |
| Rail transport | 2,775 | 0 | -2,775 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 43,622,638 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 23,306,076 |
| Southampton | 5,349,353 |
| London Gateway Port | 4,121,539 |
| Manchester Airport | 4,081,642 |
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 Heathrow Airport | 41,063,678 | 2,558,960 | -38,504,718 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 9,705,993 | 13,600,083 | +3,894,090 |
| Southampton | 2,264,833 | 3,084,520 | +819,687 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,407,985 | 1,713,554 | -694,431 |
| Manchester Airport | 2,400,643 | 1,680,999 | -719,644 |
| East Midlands Airport | 2,076,234 | 1,816,647 | -259,587 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,608,517 | 2,156,976 | +548,459 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,583,290 | 996,597 | -1,586,693 |
| Dover | 790,169 | 1,295,990 | +505,821 |
| Felixstowe | 1,452,685 | 299,131 | -1,153,554 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 8439
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Machines used to create paper, paperboard, or pulp from materials like wood or recycled paper. Includes all types of paper-making equipment