Cases and containers (plastic or textile, other) imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of cases and containers (plastic or textile, other) by the United Kingdom reached $797.7 million in 2024 (61.7 thousand tonnes). It ranks 5th of 223 countries for imports of this product. That is 5% more than in 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 | $797.7M | 61.7K t |
| 2023 | $759.9M | 56.9K t |
| 2022 | $837.9M | 71.3K t |
| 2021 | $688.3M | 54.1K t |
| 2020 | $647.6M | 54.5K t |
| 2019 | $801.9M | 65.3K t |
| 2018 | $773.6M | 68.9K t |
| 2017 | $714.9M | 72.2K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports cases and containers (plastic or textile, other) from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 59% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $469.3M | 59% |
| Vietnam | $110.8M | 14% |
| Germany | $44.4M | 5.6% |
| France | $34.1M | 4.3% |
| Indonesia | $22.1M | 2.8% |
| India | $20.5M | 2.6% |
| Italy | $19.9M | 2.5% |
| Cambodia | $14.0M | 1.8% |
| United States | $8.0M | 1% |
| Philippines | $7.5M | 0.9% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $12.93 per kg, close to the world average of $14.72.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Cases and containers (plastic or textile, other) exports from the United Kingdom
The United Kingdom exported $83.0 million of cases and containers (plastic or textile, other) in 2024 (2.8 thousand tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Netherlands (23%), Germany (10%), France (9%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 42%. Among the main buyer markets, Germany grew fastest (+98% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $19.0M | 23% |
| Germany | $8.1M | 9.7% |
| France | $7.9M | 9.5% |
| Ireland | $7.7M | 9.2% |
| Belgium | $3.9M | 4.7% |
| United States | $3.8M | 4.6% |
| Japan | $3.3M | 4% |
| United Arab Emirates | $2.1M | 2.5% |
| Poland | $1.9M | 2.3% |
| Macao | $1.6M | 1.9% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom cases and containers (plastic or textile, other) imports (HS 4202.92): 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 4202.92: Cases and containers: n.e.c. in heading 4202, with outer surface of sheeting of plastics or of textile materials.
Common questions
What is the value of cases and containers (plastic or textile, other) imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported cases and containers (plastic or textile, other) worth $797.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 61.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 5th of 223 countries worldwide, with 4% of world imports. The value was up 5% on 2023.
Which countries supply cases and containers (plastic or textile, other) to the United Kingdom?
China was the largest supplier with 59% of the value ($469.3 million), followed by Vietnam (14%) and Germany (6%). The top three together account for 78%, out of 107 supplier countries in total. The Philippines grew fastest among the top ten, up 45% on the year.
What is the average import price of cases and containers (plastic or textile, other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $12.93 per kg in 2024, 12% below the world average of $14.72 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 (plastic or textile, other) to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $714.9 million in 2017 to $797.7 million in 2024, an increase of 12%. The peak was 2022 at $837.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $752.7 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export cases and containers (plastic or textile, other)?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $83.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the Netherlands, Germany and France. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $714.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for cases and containers (plastic or textile, other)?
The HS code for cases and containers (plastic or textile, other) is subheading 4202.92. 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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