Cases and containers (fibre or paperboard, other) imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of cases and containers (fibre or paperboard, other) by the United Kingdom reached $76.8 million in 2024 (5.8 thousand tonnes). It ranks 5th of 220 countries for imports of this product. The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $76.8M | 5.8K t |
| 2023 | $75.6M | 5.6K t |
| 2022 | $84.6M | 5.9K t |
| 2021 | $74.1M | 7.4K t |
| 2020 | $60.7M | 5.6K t |
| 2019 | $70.1M | 6.5K t |
| 2018 | $73.6M | 6.5K t |
| 2017 | $66.7M | 3.5K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports cases and containers (fibre or paperboard, other) from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 60% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest (+202% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $45.8M | 60% |
| France | $5.8M | 7.6% |
| Italy | $4.5M | 5.8% |
| Germany | $4.1M | 5.4% |
| United States | $1.9M | 2.5% |
| Denmark | $1.7M | 2.3% |
| India | $1.7M | 2.2% |
| Hong Kong | $1.4M | 1.9% |
| Spain | $1.4M | 1.8% |
| Vietnam | $1.3M | 1.7% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $13.20 per kg, close to the world average of $12.13.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Cases and containers (fibre or paperboard, other) exports from the United Kingdom
Exports of cases and containers (fibre or paperboard, other) by the United Kingdom reached $18.3 million in 2024 (562 tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. The largest buyer markets were Hong Kong (10%), South Korea (10%), France (9%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 29%. Among the main buyer markets, United Arab Emirates grew fastest (+312% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Hong Kong | $1.9M | 10% |
| South Korea | $1.8M | 10% |
| France | $1.7M | 9.1% |
| Netherlands | $1.6M | 8.5% |
| Germany | $1.5M | 8% |
| United Arab Emirates | $1.1M | 5.8% |
| United States | $982K | 5.4% |
| Italy | $659K | 3.6% |
| Ireland | $546K | 3% |
| Australia | $519K | 2.8% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom cases and containers (fibre or paperboard, other) imports (HS 4202.99): 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 4202.99: Cases and containers: n.e.c. in heading 4202, of vulcanised fibre or of paperboard, or wholly or mainly covered with such materials or with paper.
Common questions
What is the value of cases and containers (fibre or paperboard, other) imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported cases and containers (fibre or paperboard, other) worth $76.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 5th of 220 countries worldwide, with 5% of world imports. The value was up 2% on 2023.
Which countries supply cases and containers (fibre or paperboard, other) to the United Kingdom?
China was the largest supplier with 60% of the value ($45.8 million), followed by France (8%) and Italy (6%). The top three together account for 73%, out of 94 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 202% on the year.
What is the average import price of cases and containers (fibre or paperboard, other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $13.20 per kg in 2024, 9% above the world average of $12.13 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of cases and containers (fibre or paperboard, other) to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $66.7 million in 2017 to $76.8 million in 2024, an increase of 15%. The peak was 2022 at $84.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $72.8 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export cases and containers (fibre or paperboard, other)?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $18.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Hong Kong, South Korea and France. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $58.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for cases and containers (fibre or paperboard, other)?
The HS code for cases and containers (fibre or paperboard, other) is subheading 4202.99. It sits in HS chapter 42 (articles of leather; saddlery and harness; travel goods, handbags and similar containers; articles of animal gut (other than silk-worm gut)). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 4202 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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