🇬🇧 United Kingdom imports of carbon and copy paper: 2024 trade data
The United Kingdom imported $23.0 million of carbon and copy paper in 2024 (6.8 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 6th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 211 countries. The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 7% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $46.0 million.
Public statistics, latest reported year 2024. Values in US dollars.
Imports of carbon and copy paper by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $23.0M | 6.8K t |
| 2023 | $23.2M | 7.2K t |
| 2022 | $24.8M | 8.5K t |
| 2021 | $24.9M | 10.1K t |
| 2020 | $27.2M | 15.2K t |
| 2019 | $31.8M | 15.5K t |
| 2018 | $46.0M | 21.6K t |
| 2017 | $39.5M | 21.8K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports carbon and copy paper from
The largest suppliers were Germany (35%), South Korea (21%), Spain (16%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇩🇪 Germany | $7.9M | 35% |
| 🇰🇷 South Korea | $4.7M | 21% |
| 🇪🇸 Spain | $3.7M | 16% |
| 🇨🇳 China | $2.3M | 10% |
| 🇺🇸 United States | $1.6M | 7% |
| 🇳🇱 Netherlands | $1.2M | 5.4% |
| 🇫🇷 France | $357K | 1.6% |
| 🇮🇪 Ireland | $333K | 1.5% |
| 🇹🇷 Turkey | $199K | 0.9% |
| 🇯🇵 Japan | $96K | 0.4% |
Types of carbon and copy paper under HS 4809
| 4809.20 | Paper: self-copy paper, whether or not printed, in rolls or sheets | 60% |
| 4809.90 | Paper: carbon paper and other copying or transfer papers (including coated or impregnated paper for duplicator stencils or offset plates), whether or… | 40% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 4809.
Average import price of carbon and copy paper
The average declared value was about $3.38 per kg, 87% above the world average of $1.81. 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.
The United Kingdom also exports carbon and copy paper
In 2024, the United Kingdom exported carbon and copy paper worth $4.6 million (486 tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. The largest buyer markets were France (36%), Germany (15%), Ireland (14%). Among the main buyer markets, Israel grew fastest (+891% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇫🇷 France | $1.7M | 37% |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | $678K | 15% |
| 🇮🇪 Ireland | $623K | 14% |
| 🇺🇸 United States | $318K | 7% |
| 🇳🇱 Netherlands | $277K | 6.1% |
| 🇮🇱 Israel | $152K | 3.3% |
| 🇪🇸 Spain | $124K | 2.7% |
| 🇮🇳 India | $124K | 2.7% |
| 🇲🇽 Mexico | $91K | 2% |
| 🇫🇮 Finland | $71K | 1.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
Public statistics stop at country totals and the last published year. EximDataX shows the shipment records underneath: the companies, dates, quantities and declared values, updated weekly.
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Direct customs feed: shipment-level records from the official customs source.
Updated weekly on EximDataX (some markets daily), while public statistics stop at 2024.
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 4809: Carbon paper, self copy paper, and other copying or transfer papers (including coated or impregnated paper for duplicator stencils or offset plates), whether or not printed, in rolls or sheets.
Carbon and copy paper trade in the United Kingdom: questions
What is the value of carbon and copy paper imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported carbon and copy paper worth $23.0 million in 2024 (6.8 thousand tonnes).
Where does the United Kingdom import carbon and copy paper from?
The main supplier countries in 2024 were Germany (35%), South Korea (21%), Spain (16%).
What is the average import price of carbon and copy paper in the United Kingdom?
The average declared import value was about $3.38 per kg in 2024, against a world average of $1.81 per kg.
Does the United Kingdom export carbon and copy paper?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported carbon and copy paper worth $4.6 million in 2024, mainly to France, Germany, Ireland.
What is the HS code for carbon and copy paper?
Carbon and copy paper falls under HS heading 4809 (Carbon paper, self copy paper, and other copying or transfer papers (including coated or impregnated paper for duplicato). The six-digit codes under it split the product by type.
How can I find the companies trading carbon and copy paper with the United Kingdom?
These public statistics stop at country level. EximDataX has a direct customs feed for the United Kingdom with shipment-level records, updated weekly, where you can see the importers and exporters by name.
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