Coated printing paper (light weight) imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of coated printing paper (light weight) by the United Kingdom reached $171.9 million in 2024 (145.7 thousand tonnes). It ranks 5th of 202 countries for imports of this product. That is 4% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $230.7 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 | $171.9M | 145.7K t |
| 2023 | $165.5M | 132.2K t |
| 2022 | $202.7M | 164.5K t |
| 2021 | $171.0M | 190.4K t |
| 2020 | $168.5M | 203.6K t |
| 2019 | $228.8M | 263.6K t |
| 2018 | $230.7M | 260.9K t |
| 2017 | $227.1M | 280.0K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports coated printing paper (light weight) from
The largest suppliers were Germany (21%), Finland (20%), Sweden (18%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $35.7M | 21% |
| Finland | $35.1M | 20% |
| Sweden | $31.1M | 18% |
| Austria | $30.1M | 18% |
| Belgium | $11.7M | 6.8% |
| Italy | $10.6M | 6.1% |
| Spain | $6.8M | 3.9% |
| France | $2.6M | 1.5% |
| Brazil | $1.9M | 1.1% |
| Slovenia | $1.6M | 0.9% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.18 per kg, close to the world average of $1.14.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Coated printing paper (light weight) exports from the United Kingdom
Exports of coated printing paper (light weight) by the United Kingdom reached $10.8 million in 2024 (7.4 thousand tonnes). The largest buyer markets were United States (15%), India (13%), Indonesia (10%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 38%. Among the main buyer markets, Egypt grew fastest (+461% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $1.6M | 15% |
| India | $1.4M | 13% |
| Indonesia | $1.1M | 10% |
| Egypt | $939K | 8.7% |
| Ireland | $830K | 7.7% |
| South Korea | $789K | 7.3% |
| France | $707K | 6.5% |
| Netherlands | $676K | 6.2% |
| Nigeria | $298K | 2.8% |
| Mexico | $284K | 2.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom coated printing paper (light weight) imports (HS 4810.13): 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 4810.13: Paper and paperboard: coated with kaolin or other inorganic substances, for printing & writing, graphics, containing no, or not more than 10% by weight of total fibres obtained by mechanical or chemi-mechanical process, in rolls.
Common questions
What is the value of coated printing paper (light weight) imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported coated printing paper (light weight) worth $171.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 145.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 5th of 202 countries worldwide, with 5% of world imports. The value was up 4% on 2023.
Which countries supply coated printing paper (light weight) to the United Kingdom?
Germany was the largest supplier with 21% of the value ($35.7 million), followed by Finland (20%) and Sweden (18%). The top three together account for 59%, out of 39 supplier countries in total. Sweden grew fastest among the top ten, up 16% on the year.
What is the average import price of coated printing paper (light weight) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.18 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $1.14 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of coated printing paper (light weight) to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $227.1 million in 2017 to $171.9 million in 2024, a fall of 24%. The peak was 2018 at $230.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $195.8 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export coated printing paper (light weight)?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $10.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United States, India and Indonesia. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $161.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for coated printing paper (light weight)?
The HS code for coated printing paper (light weight) is subheading 4810.13. 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?
Shipment-level records for the United Kingdom reach EximDataX from a direct customs feed, with company names, dates and declared values. We can show them for your product on a short call.
Same product, other countries
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- Coated paper (other types)
- Coated bleached kraft (heavy, non-graphic)
- Coated bleached kraft (light, non-graphic)
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- HS 4810 codes
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