Carbon paper and transfer paper imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of carbon paper and transfer paper by the United Kingdom reached $9.1 million in 2024 (2.2 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. That is 6% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $16.3 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 | $9.1M | 2.2K t |
| 2023 | $8.5M | 2.2K t |
| 2022 | $8.2M | 2.9K t |
| 2021 | $6.5M | 1.5K t |
| 2020 | $5.8M | 1.1K t |
| 2019 | $6.7M | 1.8K t |
| 2018 | $16.3M | 5.5K t |
| 2017 | $9.0M | 3.2K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports carbon paper and transfer paper from
South Korea alone supplied 52% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Korea | $4.7M | 52% |
| United States | $1.6M | 17% |
| Netherlands | $1.0M | 12% |
| China | $1.0M | 11% |
| Turkey | $179K | 2% |
| Ireland | $136K | 1.5% |
| Czech Republic | $84K | 0.9% |
| Japan | $48K | 0.5% |
| Poland | $43K | 0.5% |
| Italy | $39K | 0.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.09 per kg, 127% above the world average of $1.80. 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.
Carbon paper and transfer paper exports from the United Kingdom
Exports of carbon paper and transfer paper by the United Kingdom reached $3.6 million in 2024 (233 tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Most of it went to France (45%), Germany (16%), Netherlands (8%). Among the main buyer markets, Spain grew fastest (+380% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $1.6M | 45% |
| Germany | $597K | 16% |
| Netherlands | $276K | 7.6% |
| United States | $273K | 7.5% |
| India | $124K | 3.4% |
| Spain | $120K | 3.3% |
| Ireland | $97K | 2.7% |
| Mexico | $91K | 2.5% |
| Finland | $71K | 2% |
| Israel | $33K | 0.9% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom carbon paper and transfer paper imports (HS 4809.90): 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 4809.90: Paper: carbon 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.
Common questions
What is the value of carbon paper and transfer paper imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported carbon paper and transfer paper worth $9.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 16th of 203 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 6% on 2023.
Which countries supply carbon paper and transfer paper to the United Kingdom?
South Korea was the largest supplier with 52% of the value ($4.7 million), followed by the United States (17%) and the Netherlands (11%). The top three together account for 81%, out of 36 supplier countries in total. Poland grew fastest among the top ten, up 354% on the year.
What is the average import price of carbon paper and transfer paper per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.09 per kg in 2024, 127% above the world average of $1.80 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of carbon paper and transfer paper to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $9.0 million in 2017 to $9.1 million in 2024, an increase of 1%. The peak was 2018 at $16.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $8.8 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export carbon paper and transfer paper?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $3.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to France, Germany and the Netherlands. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $5.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for carbon paper and transfer paper?
The HS code for carbon paper and transfer paper is subheading 4809.90. It sits in HS chapter 48 (paper and paperboard; articles of paper pulp, of paper or paperboard). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 4809 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for the United Kingdom. Tell us your product to see it live.
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