Coated printing paper (mechanical fiber) exports from the United Kingdom: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, the United Kingdom exported coated printing paper (mechanical fiber) worth $58.6 million (71.7 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 6th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 93 countries. That is 14% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $134.6 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 | $58.6M | 71.7K t |
| 2023 | $67.7M | 77.6K t |
| 2022 | $68.2M | 82.1K t |
| 2021 | $64.1M | 94.3K t |
| 2020 | $43.5M | 63.5K t |
| 2019 | $89.8M | 116.4K t |
| 2018 | $134.6M | 185.0K t |
| 2017 | $69.7M | 106.3K t |
Where the United Kingdom exports coated printing paper (mechanical fiber) to
The largest buyer markets were United States (31%), Japan (18%), South Korea (14%). Among the main buyer markets, Egypt grew fastest (+304% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $18.1M | 31% |
| Japan | $10.5M | 18% |
| South Korea | $8.1M | 14% |
| Australia | $4.6M | 7.9% |
| Vietnam | $2.7M | 4.6% |
| Germany | $2.4M | 4.1% |
| India | $1.8M | 3.1% |
| New Zealand | $1.2M | 2% |
| Philippines | $1.2M | 2% |
| Egypt | $1.1M | 1.8% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.82 per kg, close to the world average of $0.88.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Coated printing paper (mechanical fiber) imports to the United Kingdom
In 2024, the United Kingdom imported coated printing paper (mechanical fiber) worth $47.3 million (51.0 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 9th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 178 countries. Finland alone supplied 56% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Finland | $26.3M | 56% |
| Germany | $9.8M | 21% |
| Austria | $5.3M | 11% |
| Switzerland | $2.4M | 5.1% |
| Netherlands | $1.0M | 2.2% |
| Spain | $794K | 1.7% |
| United States | $525K | 1.1% |
| Canada | $467K | 1% |
| Ireland | $225K | 0.5% |
| Italy | $103K | 0.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom coated printing paper (mechanical fiber) exports (HS 4810.22): 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 4810.22: Paper and paperboard: coated with kaolin or other inorganic substances only, having more than 10% of mechanical or chemi-mechanical processed fibres, for writing, printing or other graphic purposes, light-weight coated paper, in rolls or sheets.
Common questions
What is the value of coated printing paper (mechanical fiber) exported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom exported coated printing paper (mechanical fiber) worth $58.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 71.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 6th of 93 countries worldwide, with 3% of world exports. The value was down 14% on 2023.
Which countries buy coated printing paper (mechanical fiber) from the United Kingdom?
The United States was the largest buyer with 31% of the value ($18.1 million), followed by Japan (18%) and South Korea (14%). The top three together account for 63%, out of 55 buyer countries in total. Egypt grew fastest among the top ten, up 304% on the year.
What is the average export price of coated printing paper (mechanical fiber) per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.82 per kg in 2024, 7% below the world average of $0.88 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of coated printing paper (mechanical fiber) from the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Exports went from $69.7 million in 2017 to $58.6 million in 2024, a fall of 16%. The peak was 2018 at $134.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $74.5 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also import coated printing paper (mechanical fiber)?
Yes. The United Kingdom imported $47.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Finland, Germany and Austria. On balance the United Kingdom is a net exporter of this product, by about $11.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for coated printing paper (mechanical fiber)?
The HS code for coated printing paper (mechanical fiber) is subheading 4810.22. 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.
Same product, other countries
World coated printing paper (mechanical fiber) trade: top importers and exporters
More trade data for the United Kingdom
- Multi-ply coated paper (non-graphic)
- Coated printing paper (heavyweight)
- Coated printing paper (light weight)
- Coated printing paper (other sizes)
- Coated kraft (non-graphic, other types)
- Coated paper (other types)
- Coated bleached kraft (heavy, non-graphic)
- Coated bleached kraft (light, non-graphic)
- All United Kingdom trade data
- HS 4810 codes
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