🇬🇧 United Kingdom imports of cigarette paper: 2024 trade data
The United Kingdom imported $64.3 million of cigarette paper in 2024 (3.1 thousand tonnes). It ranks 8th of 205 countries for imports of this product. That is 6% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
Public statistics, latest reported year 2024. Values in US dollars.
Imports of cigarette paper by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $64.3M | 3.1K t |
| 2023 | $60.8M | 2.8K t |
| 2022 | $54.6M | 2.7K t |
| 2021 | $42.4M | 2.0K t |
| 2020 | $51.9M | 3.6K t |
| 2019 | $48.1M | 4.2K t |
| 2018 | $53.3M | 4.8K t |
| 2017 | $49.8M | 3.3K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports cigarette paper from
The largest suppliers were France (27%), Belgium (26%), Spain (15%). Among the main suppliers, Spain grew fastest (+34% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇫🇷 France | $17.5M | 27% |
| 🇧🇪 Belgium | $16.8M | 26% |
| 🇪🇸 Spain | $9.8M | 15% |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | $7.0M | 11% |
| 🇨🇳 China | $5.6M | 8.7% |
| 🇳🇱 Netherlands | $1.7M | 2.6% |
| 🇮🇪 Ireland | $1.4M | 2.2% |
| 🇵🇱 Poland | $830K | 1.3% |
| 🇮🇳 India | $816K | 1.3% |
| 🇦🇹 Austria | $638K | 1% |
Types of cigarette paper under HS 4813
| 4813.10 | Paper, cigarette: in the form of booklets or tubes | 96% |
| 4813.20 | Paper, cigarette: in rolls of a width not exceeding 5cm | 2.8% |
| 4813.90 | Paper, cigarette: (other than in rolls of a width not exceeding 5cm, or in booklets or tubes) | 1.4% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 4813.
Average import price of cigarette paper
The average declared value was about $20.81 per kg, 268% above the world average of $5.65. 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 cigarette paper
The United Kingdom exported $9.4 million of cigarette paper in 2024 (323 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Ireland (23%), Netherlands (22%), Canada (8%). Among the main buyer markets, Jamaica grew fastest (+155% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇮🇪 Ireland | $2.2M | 23% |
| 🇳🇱 Netherlands | $2.0M | 22% |
| 🇨🇦 Canada | $737K | 7.8% |
| 🇨🇭 Switzerland | $691K | 7.3% |
| 🇮🇹 Italy | $583K | 6.2% |
| 🇺🇸 United States | $361K | 3.8% |
| 🇪🇸 Spain | $347K | 3.7% |
| 🇨🇿 Czech Republic | $303K | 3.2% |
| 🇯🇲 Jamaica | $282K | 3% |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | $194K | 2.1% |
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 4813: Cigarette paper, whether or not cut to size or in the form of booklets or tubes.
Cigarette paper trade in the United Kingdom: questions
What is the value of cigarette paper imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported cigarette paper worth $64.3 million in 2024 (3.1 thousand tonnes).
Where does the United Kingdom import cigarette paper from?
The main supplier countries in 2024 were France (27%), Belgium (26%), Spain (15%).
What is the average import price of cigarette paper in the United Kingdom?
The average declared import value was about $20.81 per kg in 2024, against a world average of $5.65 per kg.
Does the United Kingdom export cigarette paper?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported cigarette paper worth $9.4 million in 2024, mainly to Ireland, Netherlands, Canada.
What is the HS code for cigarette paper?
Cigarette paper falls under HS heading 4813 (Cigarette paper, whether or not cut to size or in the form of booklets or tubes). The six-digit codes under it split the product by type.
How can I find the companies trading cigarette paper with the United Kingdom?
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