Blockboard and laminboard imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Kingdom imported $8.2 million of blockboard and laminboard in 2024 (3.2 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 33% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 8% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $14.1 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 | $8.2M | 3.2K t |
| 2023 | $6.1M | 2.6K t |
| 2022 | $7.1M | 2.6K t |
| 2021 | $8.4M | 11.1K t |
| 2020 | $13.5M | 5.2K t |
| 2019 | $12.5M | 5.1K t |
| 2018 | $13.4M | 5.0K t |
| 2017 | $14.1M | 6.6K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports blockboard and laminboard from
The largest suppliers were China (25%), Czech Republic (18%), Austria (12%). Among the main suppliers, France grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.0M | 25% |
| Czech Republic | $1.5M | 18% |
| Austria | $956K | 12% |
| Indonesia | $917K | 11% |
| Germany | $619K | 7.6% |
| Brazil | $595K | 7.3% |
| Paraguay | $503K | 6.2% |
| Poland | $377K | 4.6% |
| France | $300K | 3.7% |
| Belgium | $169K | 2.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.56 per kg, 70% above the world average of $1.51. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Blockboard and laminboard exports from the United Kingdom
The United Kingdom exported $267 thousand of blockboard and laminboard in 2024 (157 tonnes). Most of it went to United States (44%), France (13%), Belgium (11%). Among the main buyer markets, France grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $118K | 44% |
| France | $36K | 13% |
| Belgium | $30K | 11% |
| Falkland Isds (Malvinas) | $26K | 9.7% |
| Saint Helena | $20K | 7.3% |
| Lebanon | $9K | 3.2% |
| Qatar | $7K | 2.6% |
| Ireland | $5K | 1.9% |
| Italy | $5K | 1.7% |
| Singapore | $4K | 1.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom blockboard and laminboard imports (HS 4412.94): 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 4412.94: Blockboard, laminboard and battenboard (not bamboo, and other than plywood consisting only of sheets of wood each ply 6mm or thinner).
Common questions
What is the value of blockboard and laminboard imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported blockboard and laminboard worth $8.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 23rd of 175 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 33% on 2023.
Which countries supply blockboard and laminboard to the United Kingdom?
China was the largest supplier with 25% of the value ($2.0 million), followed by the Czech Republic (18%) and Austria (12%). The top three together account for 55%, out of 19 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 260% on the year.
What is the average import price of blockboard and laminboard per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.56 per kg in 2024, 70% above the world average of $1.51 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of blockboard and laminboard to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $14.1 million in 2017 to $8.2 million in 2024, a fall of 42%. The peak was 2017 at $14.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $10.4 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export blockboard and laminboard?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $267 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United States, France and Belgium. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $7.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for blockboard and laminboard?
The HS code for blockboard and laminboard is subheading 4412.94. It sits in HS chapter 44 (wood and articles of wood; wood charcoal). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 4412 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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