Coated bleached kraft (heavy, non-graphic) imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United Kingdom imported coated bleached kraft (heavy, non-graphic) worth $6.5 million (4.0 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 15% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $29.2 million.
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 | $6.5M | 4.0K t |
| 2023 | $7.6M | 4.2K t |
| 2022 | $29.2M | 14.5K t |
| 2021 | $5.6M | 3.0K t |
| 2020 | $10.1M | 9.6K t |
| 2019 | $9.4M | 9.4K t |
| 2018 | $7.6M | 6.3K t |
| 2017 | $6.0M | 5.1K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports coated bleached kraft (heavy, non-graphic) from
Most of the value came from United States (37%), Italy (24%), China (24%). Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+52% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $2.4M | 37% |
| Italy | $1.6M | 24% |
| China | $1.5M | 24% |
| Netherlands | $410K | 6.3% |
| Sweden | $218K | 3.4% |
| Ireland | $102K | 1.6% |
| Austria | $88K | 1.4% |
| Germany | $50K | 0.8% |
| Spain | $33K | 0.5% |
| Romania | $21K | 0.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.63 per kg, 55% above the world average of $1.05. 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.
Coated bleached kraft (heavy, non-graphic) exports from the United Kingdom
In 2024, the United Kingdom exported coated bleached kraft (heavy, non-graphic) worth $1.1 million (675 tonnes). Most of it went to Czech Republic (40%), Cambodia (20%), Germany (17%). Among the main buyer markets, Cambodia grew fastest (+139% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Czech Republic | $454K | 40% |
| Cambodia | $222K | 20% |
| Germany | $194K | 17% |
| Ireland | $129K | 12% |
| Poland | $66K | 5.8% |
| Netherlands | $49K | 4.3% |
| China | $5K | 0.4% |
| Turkey | $3K | 0.3% |
| Azerbaijan | $2K | 0.2% |
| France | $2K | 0.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom coated bleached kraft (heavy, non-graphic) imports (HS 4810.32): 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 4810.32: Kraft paper and paperboard: uniformly bleached throughout, coated with inorganic substances, more than 95% of chemically processed wood fibres, weight more than 150g/m2, for non-graphic purposes, in rolls or sheets.
Common questions
What is the value of coated bleached kraft (heavy, non-graphic) imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported coated bleached kraft (heavy, non-graphic) worth $6.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 26th of 161 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 15% on 2023.
Which countries supply coated bleached kraft (heavy, non-graphic) to the United Kingdom?
The United States was the largest supplier with 37% of the value ($2.4 million), followed by Italy (24%) and China (24%). The top three together account for 85%, out of 14 supplier countries in total. Spain grew fastest among the top ten, up 113% on the year.
What is the average import price of coated bleached kraft (heavy, non-graphic) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.63 per kg in 2024, 55% above the world average of $1.05 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of coated bleached kraft (heavy, non-graphic) to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $6.0 million in 2017 to $6.5 million in 2024, an increase of 8%. The peak was 2022 at $29.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $10.2 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export coated bleached kraft (heavy, non-graphic)?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $1.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the Czech Republic, Cambodia and Germany. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $5.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for coated bleached kraft (heavy, non-graphic)?
The HS code for coated bleached kraft (heavy, non-graphic) is subheading 4810.32. 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 4810 page.
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