Fluting paper (other types) imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Kingdom imported $105.8 million of fluting paper (other types) in 2024 (197.3 thousand tonnes). It ranks 9th of 180 countries for imports of this product. Value fell 10% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $191.1 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 | $105.8M | 197.3K t |
| 2023 | $117.8M | 198.5K t |
| 2022 | $191.1M | 259.7K t |
| 2021 | $146.3M | 237.6K t |
| 2020 | $69.9M | 177.8K t |
| 2019 | $98.4M | 214.9K t |
| 2018 | $106.6M | 191.7K t |
| 2017 | $88.4M | 181.9K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports fluting paper (other types) from
Germany alone supplied 63% of it. Among the main suppliers, Poland grew fastest (+146% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $66.5M | 63% |
| France | $14.4M | 14% |
| Netherlands | $13.5M | 13% |
| Poland | $4.8M | 4.5% |
| Spain | $4.0M | 3.8% |
| Turkey | $1.9M | 1.8% |
| Norway | $138K | 0.1% |
| Saudi Arabia | $127K | 0.1% |
| Belgium | $82K | 0.1% |
| Italy | $70K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.54 per kg, close to the world average of $0.45.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Fluting paper (other types) exports from the United Kingdom
Exports of fluting paper (other types) by the United Kingdom reached $36.9 million in 2024 (69.4 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. The largest buyer markets were France (24%), China (24%), Ireland (22%). Among the main buyer markets, Costa Rica grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $8.9M | 24% |
| China | $8.9M | 24% |
| Ireland | $8.1M | 22% |
| Denmark | $4.0M | 11% |
| Belgium | $3.2M | 8.6% |
| Netherlands | $1.2M | 3.4% |
| Costa Rica | $483K | 1.3% |
| Thailand | $474K | 1.3% |
| Germany | $355K | 1% |
| Turkey | $333K | 0.9% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom fluting paper (other types) imports (HS 4805.19): 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 4805.19: Paper and paperboard: uncoated, fluting paper other than semi-chemical or straw, rolls or sheets.
Common questions
What is the value of fluting paper (other types) imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported fluting paper (other types) worth $105.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 197.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 9th of 180 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was down 10% on 2023.
Which countries supply fluting paper (other types) to the United Kingdom?
Germany was the largest supplier with 63% of the value ($66.5 million), followed by France (14%) and the Netherlands (13%). The top three together account for 89%, out of 21 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 294% on the year.
What is the average import price of fluting paper (other types) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.54 per kg in 2024, 20% above the world average of $0.45 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of fluting paper (other types) to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $88.4 million in 2017 to $105.8 million in 2024, an increase of 20%. The peak was 2022 at $191.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $115.5 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export fluting paper (other types)?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $36.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to France, China and Ireland. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $68.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for fluting paper (other types)?
The HS code for fluting paper (other types) is subheading 4805.19. 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 4805 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
EximDataX has a direct customs feed for the United Kingdom, so the importers and exporters behind these totals are visible by name, shipment by shipment. Ask for a live look at your product.
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