Glassine and glazed transparent paper imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Kingdom imported $43.3 million of glassine and glazed transparent paper in 2024 (25.9 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 3%. Value rose 12% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $70.8 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 | $43.3M | 25.9K t |
| 2023 | $38.7M | 20.2K t |
| 2022 | $70.8M | 36.6K t |
| 2021 | $37.3M | 21.4K t |
| 2020 | $45.8M | 35.5K t |
| 2019 | $48.1M | 33.0K t |
| 2018 | $57.6M | 39.3K t |
| 2017 | $49.0M | 37.6K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports glassine and glazed transparent paper from
The largest suppliers were Germany (30%), Finland (26%), Hungary (17%). Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest (+45% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $13.1M | 30% |
| Finland | $11.4M | 26% |
| Hungary | $7.5M | 17% |
| France | $5.1M | 12% |
| Italy | $2.3M | 5.4% |
| Taiwan | $1.1M | 2.5% |
| Poland | $874K | 2% |
| United States | $657K | 1.5% |
| Czech Republic | $431K | 1% |
| Spain | $408K | 0.9% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.67 per kg, close to the world average of $1.60.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Glassine and glazed transparent paper exports from the United Kingdom
Exports of glassine and glazed transparent paper by the United Kingdom reached $1.7 million in 2024 (396 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Ireland (28%), China (14%), Spain (12%). Among the main buyer markets, Spain grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Ireland | $471K | 28% |
| China | $230K | 14% |
| Spain | $197K | 12% |
| Turkey | $134K | 8% |
| Italy | $132K | 7.8% |
| Netherlands | $90K | 5.4% |
| India | $63K | 3.7% |
| Germany | $39K | 2.3% |
| Cyprus | $35K | 2.1% |
| Belgium | $32K | 1.9% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom glassine and glazed transparent paper imports (HS 4806.40): 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 4806.40: Paper: glassine and other glazed transparent or translucent papers, in rolls or sheets.
Common questions
What is the value of glassine and glazed transparent paper imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported glassine and glazed transparent paper worth $43.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 25.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 11th of 175 countries worldwide, with 3% of world imports. The value was up 12% on 2023.
Which countries supply glassine and glazed transparent paper to the United Kingdom?
Germany was the largest supplier with 30% of the value ($13.1 million), followed by Finland (26%) and Hungary (17%). The top three together account for 74%, out of 28 supplier countries in total. The Czech Republic grew fastest among the top ten, up 119% on the year.
What is the average import price of glassine and glazed transparent paper per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.67 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $1.60 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of glassine and glazed transparent paper to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $49.0 million in 2017 to $43.3 million in 2024, a fall of 12%. The peak was 2022 at $70.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $48.8 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export glassine and glazed transparent paper?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $1.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Ireland, China and Spain. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $41.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for glassine and glazed transparent paper?
The HS code for glassine and glazed transparent paper is subheading 4806.40. 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 4806 page.
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