Cellulose derivative film and sheet imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Kingdom imported $10.1 million of cellulose derivative film and sheet in 2024 (2.7 thousand tonnes). It ranks 9th of 164 countries for imports of this product. Value fell 13% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 21% a year on average.
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 | $10.1M | 2.7K t |
| 2023 | $11.6M | 3.1K t |
| 2022 | $10.1M | 2.4K t |
| 2021 | $7.3M | 2.0K t |
| 2020 | $4.0M | 468 t |
| 2019 | $3.7M | 485 t |
| 2018 | $4.3M | 431 t |
| 2017 | $2.6M | 204 t |
Where the United Kingdom imports cellulose derivative film and sheet from
Austria alone supplied 62% of it. Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest (+53% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Austria | $6.3M | 62% |
| Germany | $2.1M | 21% |
| Malaysia | $928K | 9.2% |
| United States | $386K | 3.8% |
| Japan | $174K | 1.7% |
| China | $82K | 0.8% |
| Italy | $64K | 0.6% |
| Spain | $50K | 0.5% |
| France | $13K | 0.1% |
| Netherlands | $7K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.76 per kg, 39% below the world average of $6.17, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Cellulose derivative film and sheet exports from the United Kingdom
The United Kingdom exported $753 thousand of cellulose derivative film and sheet in 2024 (114 tonnes). Most of it went to Spain (29%), United States (16%), Ireland (15%). Among the main buyer markets, Netherlands grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Spain | $217K | 29% |
| United States | $123K | 16% |
| Ireland | $116K | 15% |
| Germany | $70K | 9.2% |
| Netherlands | $56K | 7.4% |
| South Korea | $38K | 5% |
| South Africa | $22K | 2.9% |
| Uzbekistan | $19K | 2.5% |
| India | $17K | 2.3% |
| France | $12K | 1.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom cellulose derivative film and sheet imports (HS 3920.79): 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 3920.79: Plastics: plates, sheets, film, foil and strip (not self-adhesive), of cellulose derivatives n.e.c. in heading no. 3920, non-cellular and not reinforced, laminated, supported or similarly combined with other materials.
Common questions
What is the value of cellulose derivative film and sheet imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported cellulose derivative film and sheet worth $10.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 9th of 164 countries worldwide, with 3% of world imports. The value was down 13% on 2023.
Which countries supply cellulose derivative film and sheet to the United Kingdom?
Austria was the largest supplier with 62% of the value ($6.3 million), followed by Germany (21%) and Malaysia (9%). The top three together account for 92%, out of 18 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 53% on the year.
What is the average import price of cellulose derivative film and sheet per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.76 per kg in 2024, 39% below the world average of $6.17 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of cellulose derivative film and sheet to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.6 million in 2017 to $10.1 million in 2024, an increase of 286%. The peak was 2023 at $11.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $6.7 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export cellulose derivative film and sheet?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $753 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Spain, the United States and Ireland. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $9.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for cellulose derivative film and sheet?
The HS code for cellulose derivative film and sheet is subheading 3920.79. It sits in HS chapter 39 (plastics and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3920 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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