Bleached kraft pulp (hardwood) imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United Kingdom imported bleached kraft pulp (hardwood) worth $194.0 million (354.2 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 31% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 8% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $344.0 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $194.0M | 354.2K t |
| 2023 | $147.8M | 340.8K t |
| 2022 | $311.0M | 412.2K t |
| 2021 | $145.8M | 301.9K t |
| 2020 | $211.9M | 465.8K t |
| 2019 | $278.2M | 460.4K t |
| 2018 | $328.4M | 504.8K t |
| 2017 | $344.0M | 523.3K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports bleached kraft pulp (hardwood) from
Brazil alone supplied 61% of it. Among the main suppliers, Sweden grew fastest (+249% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Brazil | $118.4M | 61% |
| Spain | $27.7M | 14% |
| Uruguay | $23.8M | 12% |
| Sweden | $10.6M | 5.5% |
| Portugal | $6.6M | 3.4% |
| Chile | $2.8M | 1.4% |
| Finland | $1.9M | 1% |
| Germany | $1.7M | 0.9% |
| Indonesia | $190K | 0.1% |
| Netherlands | $129K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.55 per kg, close to the world average of $0.58.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Bleached kraft pulp (hardwood) exports from the United Kingdom
The United Kingdom exported $336 thousand of bleached kraft pulp (hardwood) in 2024 (677 tonnes). Germany alone took 60% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $201K | 60% |
| Nigeria | $80K | 24% |
| Spain | $24K | 7.2% |
| Ireland | $16K | 4.8% |
| Netherlands | $8K | 2.3% |
| Austria | $7K | 2.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom bleached kraft pulp (hardwood) imports (HS 4703.29): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Source: CEPII BACI (reconciled UN Comtrade data), HS 2017 edition, release 202601, Etalab Open Licence 2.0. Annual values in US dollars at the customs border; quantities in tonnes where reported. HS 4703.29: Wood pulp: chemical wood pulp, soda or sulphate, (other than dissolving grades), semi-bleached or bleached, of non-coniferous wood.
Common questions
What is the value of bleached kraft pulp (hardwood) imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported bleached kraft pulp (hardwood) worth $194.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 354.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 17th of 121 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 31% on 2023.
Which countries supply bleached kraft pulp (hardwood) to the United Kingdom?
Brazil was the largest supplier with 61% of the value ($118.4 million), followed by Spain (14%) and Uruguay (12%). The top three together account for 88%, out of 20 supplier countries in total. Sweden grew fastest among the top ten, up 249% on the year.
What is the average import price of bleached kraft pulp (hardwood) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.55 per kg in 2024, 5% below the world average of $0.58 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of bleached kraft pulp (hardwood) to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $344.0 million in 2017 to $194.0 million in 2024, a fall of 44%. The peak was 2017 at $344.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $245.1 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export bleached kraft pulp (hardwood)?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $336 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Germany, Nigeria and Spain. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $193.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for bleached kraft pulp (hardwood)?
The HS code for bleached kraft pulp (hardwood) is subheading 4703.29. It sits in HS chapter 47 (pulp of wood or other fibrous cellulosic material; recovered (waste and scrap) paper or paperboard). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 4703 page.
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