Bleached paper waste exports from the United Kingdom: data, top buyers and prices
The United Kingdom exported $31.6 million of bleached paper waste in 2024 (104.2 thousand tonnes). It ranks 5th of 105 countries for exports of this product. Value rose 15% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 6% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $62.6 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $31.6M | 104.2K t |
| 2023 | $27.5M | 96.1K t |
| 2022 | $39.3M | 107.7K t |
| 2021 | $33.0M | 127.6K t |
| 2020 | $29.7M | 130.3K t |
| 2019 | $45.8M | 218.7K t |
| 2018 | $62.6M | 242.3K t |
| 2017 | $49.7M | 190.7K t |
Where the United Kingdom exports bleached paper waste to
Most of it went to India (27%), France (23%), Vietnam (15%). Among the main buyer markets, Belgium grew fastest (+188% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $8.7M | 27% |
| France | $7.3M | 23% |
| Vietnam | $4.6M | 15% |
| Netherlands | $3.5M | 11% |
| Germany | $2.4M | 7.7% |
| Belgium | $2.2M | 7% |
| Turkey | $1.0M | 3.3% |
| Indonesia | $655K | 2.1% |
| Slovenia | $306K | 1% |
| Austria | $247K | 0.8% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.30 per kg, close to the world average of $0.29.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Bleached paper waste imports to the United Kingdom
Imports of bleached paper waste by the United Kingdom reached $968 thousand in 2024 (1.8 thousand tonnes). United States alone supplied 60% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $585K | 60% |
| Netherlands | $177K | 18% |
| Belgium | $103K | 11% |
| Germany | $90K | 9.3% |
| Ireland | $7K | 0.7% |
| Poland | $6K | 0.6% |
| Spain | $1K | 0.1% |
| France | $0K | 0% |
| Switzerland | $0K | 0% |
| Finland | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom bleached paper waste exports (HS 4707.20): 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 4707.20: Paper or paperboard: waste and scrap, paper or paperboard made mainly of bleached chemical pulp, not coloured in the mass.
Common questions
What is the value of bleached paper waste exported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom exported bleached paper waste worth $31.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 104.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 5th of 105 countries worldwide, with 3% of world exports. The value was up 15% on 2023.
Which countries buy bleached paper waste from the United Kingdom?
India was the largest buyer with 27% of the value ($8.7 million), followed by France (23%) and Vietnam (15%). The top three together account for 65%, out of 26 buyer countries in total. Austria grew fastest among the top ten, up 492% on the year.
What is the average export price of bleached paper waste per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.30 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $0.29 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of bleached paper waste from the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Exports went from $49.7 million in 2017 to $31.6 million in 2024, a fall of 36%. The peak was 2018 at $62.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $39.9 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also import bleached paper waste?
Yes. The United Kingdom imported $968 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly from the United States, the Netherlands and Belgium. On balance the United Kingdom is a net exporter of this product, by about $30.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for bleached paper waste?
The HS code for bleached paper waste is subheading 4707.20. 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 4707 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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