🇬🇧 United Kingdom imports of composite paper: 2024 trade data
The United Kingdom imported $61.7 million of composite paper in 2024 (61.4 thousand tonnes). It ranks 3rd of 192 countries for imports of this product. That is close to the 2023 level. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $92.5 million.
Public statistics, latest reported year 2024. Values in US dollars.
Imports of composite paper by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $61.7M | 61.4K t |
| 2023 | $63.1M | 62.1K t |
| 2022 | $83.4M | 74.6K t |
| 2021 | $92.5M | 60.7K t |
| 2020 | $44.5M | 56.1K t |
| 2019 | $57.8M | 73.2K t |
| 2018 | $60.2M | 73.2K t |
| 2017 | $53.6M | 68.5K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports composite paper from
One supplier dominates: Netherlands accounted for 70% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+47% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇳🇱 Netherlands | $43.2M | 70% |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | $10.6M | 17% |
| 🇨🇳 China | $2.3M | 3.7% |
| 🇫🇷 France | $1.9M | 3.1% |
| 🇸🇪 Sweden | $1.1M | 1.8% |
| 🇮🇪 Ireland | $690K | 1.1% |
| 🇫🇮 Finland | $535K | 0.9% |
| 🇺🇸 United States | $341K | 0.6% |
| 🇮🇳 India | $327K | 0.5% |
| 🇹🇷 Turkey | $166K | 0.3% |
Average import price of composite paper
The average declared value was about $1.01 per kg, close to the world average of $1.17.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
The United Kingdom also exports composite paper
Exports of composite paper by the United Kingdom reached $14.9 million in 2024 (2.5 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 2%. The largest buyer markets were United States (46%), Malaysia (15%), Ireland (9%). Among the main buyer markets, Malaysia grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇺🇸 United States | $6.9M | 46% |
| 🇲🇾 Malaysia | $2.2M | 15% |
| 🇮🇪 Ireland | $1.4M | 9.5% |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | $1.0M | 6.9% |
| 🇮🇹 Italy | $435K | 2.9% |
| 🇦🇺 Australia | $416K | 2.8% |
| 🇨🇭 Switzerland | $376K | 2.5% |
| 🇫🇷 France | $323K | 2.2% |
| 🇨🇿 Czech Republic | $245K | 1.6% |
| 🇶🇦 Qatar | $146K | 1% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
Public statistics stop at country totals and the last published year. EximDataX shows the shipment records underneath: the companies, dates, quantities and declared values, updated weekly.
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Direct customs feed: shipment-level records from the official customs source.
Updated weekly on EximDataX (some markets daily), while public statistics stop at 2024.
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 4807: Composite paper and paperboard, (made by sticking layers together with an adhesive), not surface-coated or impregnated, whether or not internally reinforced, in rolls or sheets.
Composite paper trade in the United Kingdom: questions
What is the value of composite paper imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported composite paper worth $61.7 million in 2024 (61.4 thousand tonnes).
Where does the United Kingdom import composite paper from?
The main supplier countries in 2024 were Netherlands (70%), Germany (17%), China (4%).
What is the average import price of composite paper in the United Kingdom?
The average declared import value was about $1.01 per kg in 2024, against a world average of $1.17 per kg.
Does the United Kingdom export composite paper?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported composite paper worth $14.9 million in 2024, mainly to United States, Malaysia, Ireland.
What is the HS code for composite paper?
Composite paper falls under HS heading 4807 (Composite paper and paperboard, (made by sticking layers together with an adhesive), not surface-coated or impregnated). The six-digit codes under it split the product by type.
How can I find the companies trading composite paper with the United Kingdom?
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