Cigarette paper (booklets and tubes) exports from the United Kingdom: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, the United Kingdom exported cigarette paper (booklets and tubes) worth $7.5 million (220 tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. That is 18% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 6% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2020, at $14.3 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $7.5M | 220 t |
| 2023 | $9.1M | 282 t |
| 2022 | $6.6M | 218 t |
| 2021 | $7.0M | 221 t |
| 2020 | $14.3M | 311 t |
| 2019 | $9.6M | 429 t |
| 2018 | $11.0M | 705 t |
| 2017 | $11.8M | 655 t |
Where the United Kingdom exports cigarette paper (booklets and tubes) to
Most of it went to Ireland (27%), Netherlands (26%), Canada (8%). Among the main buyer markets, United States grew fastest (+344% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Ireland | $2.0M | 27% |
| Netherlands | $1.9M | 26% |
| Canada | $583K | 7.8% |
| Italy | $525K | 7% |
| Czech Republic | $303K | 4% |
| Jamaica | $282K | 3.8% |
| Spain | $244K | 3.3% |
| United States | $240K | 3.2% |
| South Africa | $192K | 2.6% |
| Pakistan | $125K | 1.7% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $34.12 per kg, 84% above the world average of $18.57. 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.
Cigarette paper (booklets and tubes) imports to the United Kingdom
In 2024, the United Kingdom imported cigarette paper (booklets and tubes) worth $61.6 million (2.9 thousand tonnes). It ranks 4th of 187 countries for imports of this product. The largest suppliers were France (28%), Belgium (26%), Spain (15%). Among the main suppliers, Spain grew fastest (+35% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $17.2M | 28% |
| Belgium | $16.0M | 26% |
| Spain | $9.1M | 15% |
| Germany | $7.0M | 11% |
| China | $5.5M | 8.9% |
| Ireland | $1.4M | 2.3% |
| Netherlands | $1.3M | 2.2% |
| India | $803K | 1.3% |
| Poland | $735K | 1.2% |
| Hong Kong | $533K | 0.9% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom cigarette paper (booklets and tubes) exports (HS 4813.10): 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 4813.10: Paper, cigarette: in the form of booklets or tubes.
Common questions
What is the value of cigarette paper (booklets and tubes) exported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom exported cigarette paper (booklets and tubes) worth $7.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 220 tonnes. That ranks it 19th of 93 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was down 18% on 2023.
Which countries buy cigarette paper (booklets and tubes) from the United Kingdom?
Ireland was the largest buyer with 27% of the value ($2.0 million), followed by the Netherlands (26%) and Canada (8%). The top three together account for 61%, out of 52 buyer countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 344% on the year.
What is the average export price of cigarette paper (booklets and tubes) per kg?
The average declared export value was about $34.12 per kg in 2024, 84% above the world average of $18.57 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of cigarette paper (booklets and tubes) from the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Exports went from $11.8 million in 2017 to $7.5 million in 2024, a fall of 36%. The peak was 2020 at $14.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $9.6 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also import cigarette paper (booklets and tubes)?
Yes. The United Kingdom imported $61.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from France, Belgium and Spain. That compares with exports of $7.5 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for cigarette paper (booklets and tubes)?
The HS code for cigarette paper (booklets and tubes) is subheading 4813.10. 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 4813 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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