Concrete shuttering imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United Kingdom imported concrete shuttering worth $8.4 million (2.6 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. Value fell 29% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $13.3 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 | $8.4M | 2.6K t |
| 2023 | $11.9M | 3.6K t |
| 2022 | $13.3M | 3.3K t |
| 2021 | $8.7M | 1.8K t |
| 2020 | $5.3M | 1.4K t |
| 2019 | $5.5M | 1.7K t |
| 2018 | $7.4M | 1.9K t |
| 2017 | $9.0M | 4.4K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports concrete shuttering from
The largest suppliers were Spain (42%), Austria (24%), Germany (14%). Among the main suppliers, Brazil grew fastest (+154% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Spain | $3.5M | 42% |
| Austria | $2.0M | 24% |
| Germany | $1.2M | 14% |
| China | $427K | 5.1% |
| France | $407K | 4.8% |
| Brazil | $299K | 3.6% |
| Italy | $266K | 3.2% |
| Ireland | $65K | 0.8% |
| Belgium | $41K | 0.5% |
| Vietnam | $40K | 0.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.22 per kg, 135% above the world average of $1.37. 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.
Concrete shuttering exports from the United Kingdom
Exports of concrete shuttering by the United Kingdom reached $1.5 million in 2024 (1.4 thousand tonnes). Most of it went to Spain (38%), Germany (16%), Ireland (12%). Among the main buyer markets, Slovakia grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Spain | $559K | 38% |
| Germany | $233K | 16% |
| Ireland | $177K | 12% |
| Austria | $119K | 8% |
| Libya | $53K | 3.6% |
| Slovakia | $46K | 3.1% |
| Serbia | $46K | 3.1% |
| Falkland Isds (Malvinas) | $40K | 2.7% |
| Morocco | $34K | 2.3% |
| Iceland | $27K | 1.8% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom concrete shuttering imports (HS 4418.40): 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 4418.40: Wood: shuttering for concrete constructional work.
Common questions
What is the value of concrete shuttering imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported concrete shuttering worth $8.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 19th of 196 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was down 29% on 2023.
Which countries supply concrete shuttering to the United Kingdom?
Spain was the largest supplier with 42% of the value ($3.5 million), followed by Austria (24%) and Germany (14%). The top three together account for 80%, out of 23 supplier countries in total. Vietnam grew fastest among the top ten, up 370% on the year.
What is the average import price of concrete shuttering per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.22 per kg in 2024, 135% above the world average of $1.37 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of concrete shuttering to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $9.0 million in 2017 to $8.4 million in 2024, a fall of 7%. The peak was 2022 at $13.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $8.7 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export concrete shuttering?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $1.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Spain, Germany and Ireland. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $6.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for concrete shuttering?
The HS code for concrete shuttering is subheading 4418.40. It sits in HS chapter 44 (wood and articles of wood; wood charcoal). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 4418 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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