Coated bleached kraft (light, non-graphic) imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of coated bleached kraft (light, non-graphic) by the United Kingdom reached $6.2 million in 2024 (2.4 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 9th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 144 countries. The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 13% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $17.4 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 | $6.2M | 2.4K t |
| 2023 | $6.3M | 2.3K t |
| 2022 | $7.3M | 3.2K t |
| 2021 | $14.6M | 7.6K t |
| 2020 | $12.6M | 6.7K t |
| 2019 | $7.2M | 3.9K t |
| 2018 | $17.4M | 11.1K t |
| 2017 | $16.0M | 11.7K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports coated bleached kraft (light, non-graphic) from
Most of the value came from Czech Republic (33%), Germany (16%), Sweden (14%). Among the main suppliers, Netherlands grew fastest (+517% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Czech Republic | $2.1M | 33% |
| Germany | $1.0M | 17% |
| Sweden | $878K | 14% |
| France | $854K | 14% |
| Netherlands | $516K | 8.3% |
| Spain | $500K | 8% |
| South Korea | $137K | 2.2% |
| Hungary | $119K | 1.9% |
| Finland | $51K | 0.8% |
| China | $22K | 0.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.65 per kg, 71% above the world average of $1.55. 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 (light, non-graphic) exports from the United Kingdom
Exports of coated bleached kraft (light, non-graphic) by the United Kingdom reached $954 thousand in 2024 (290 tonnes). Most of it went to China (30%), Slovakia (24%), United States (16%). Among the main buyer markets, Germany grew fastest (+45% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $285K | 30% |
| Slovakia | $231K | 24% |
| United States | $156K | 16% |
| Ireland | $110K | 12% |
| France | $101K | 11% |
| Philippines | $28K | 2.9% |
| Germany | $17K | 1.7% |
| United Arab Emirates | $6K | 0.6% |
| New Zealand | $5K | 0.6% |
| Canada | $4K | 0.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom coated bleached kraft (light, non-graphic) imports (HS 4810.31): 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 4810.31: Kraft paper and paperboard: uniformly bleached throughout, coated with inorganic substances, more than 95% of chemically processed wood fibres, weight 150g/m2 or less, for non-graphic purposes, in rolls or sheets.
Common questions
What is the value of coated bleached kraft (light, non-graphic) imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported coated bleached kraft (light, non-graphic) worth $6.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 9th of 144 countries worldwide, with 3% of world imports. The value was down 1% on 2023.
Which countries supply coated bleached kraft (light, non-graphic) to the United Kingdom?
The Czech Republic was the largest supplier with 33% of the value ($2.1 million), followed by Germany (16%) and Sweden (14%). The top three together account for 64%, out of 19 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 517% on the year.
What is the average import price of coated bleached kraft (light, non-graphic) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.65 per kg in 2024, 71% above the world average of $1.55 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 (light, non-graphic) to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $16.0 million in 2017 to $6.2 million in 2024, a fall of 61%. The peak was 2018 at $17.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $10.9 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export coated bleached kraft (light, non-graphic)?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $954 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to China, Slovakia and the United States. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $5.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for coated bleached kraft (light, non-graphic)?
The HS code for coated bleached kraft (light, non-graphic) is subheading 4810.31. 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.
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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