🇬🇧 United Kingdom imports of greaseproof and parchment paper: 2024 trade data
In 2024, the United Kingdom imported greaseproof and parchment paper worth $112.4 million (51.7 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 9th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 210 countries. Value rose 15% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
Public statistics, latest reported year 2024. Values in US dollars.
Imports of greaseproof and parchment paper by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $112.4M | 51.7K t |
| 2023 | $98.1M | 43.7K t |
| 2022 | $120.9M | 56.0K t |
| 2021 | $87.8M | 41.4K t |
| 2020 | $84.1M | 51.8K t |
| 2019 | $85.2M | 49.9K t |
| 2018 | $101.1M | 60.3K t |
| 2017 | $90.3M | 59.0K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports greaseproof and parchment paper from
The largest suppliers were Germany (20%), France (19%), Finland (13%). Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+196% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇩🇪 Germany | $22.9M | 20% |
| 🇫🇷 France | $21.2M | 19% |
| 🇫🇮 Finland | $14.8M | 13% |
| 🇸🇪 Sweden | $10.0M | 8.9% |
| 🇳🇴 Norway | $8.3M | 7.4% |
| 🇨🇳 China | $7.8M | 6.9% |
| 🇭🇺 Hungary | $7.5M | 6.7% |
| 🇮🇹 Italy | $4.6M | 4.1% |
| 🇨🇿 Czech Republic | $4.3M | 3.8% |
| 🇵🇱 Poland | $3.6M | 3.2% |
Types of greaseproof and parchment paper under HS 4806
| 4806.20 | Paper: greaseproof papers, in rolls or sheets | 58% |
| 4806.40 | Paper: glassine and other glazed transparent or translucent papers, in rolls or sheets | 39% |
| 4806.10 | Paper: vegetable parchment, in rolls or sheets | 2.5% |
| 4806.30 | Paper: tracing papers, in rolls or sheets | 1.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 4806.
Average import price of greaseproof and parchment paper
The average declared value was about $2.18 per kg, close to the world average of $1.92.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
The United Kingdom also exports greaseproof and parchment paper
In 2024, the United Kingdom exported greaseproof and parchment paper worth $11.5 million (2.5 thousand tonnes). Most of it went to Ireland (45%), United States (6%), Australia (5%). Among the main buyer markets, Australia grew fastest (+65% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇮🇪 Ireland | $5.1M | 45% |
| 🇺🇸 United States | $656K | 5.7% |
| 🇦🇺 Australia | $550K | 4.8% |
| 🇳🇿 New Zealand | $541K | 4.7% |
| 🇳🇱 Netherlands | $524K | 4.5% |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | $456K | 4% |
| 🇸🇰 Slovakia | $418K | 3.6% |
| 🇨🇳 China | $367K | 3.2% |
| 🇬🇷 Greece | $292K | 2.5% |
| 🇫🇷 France | $289K | 2.5% |
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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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 4806: Vegetable parchment, greaseproof papers, tracing papers, glassine and other glazed transparent or translucent papers, in rolls or sheets.
Greaseproof and parchment paper trade in the United Kingdom: questions
What is the value of greaseproof and parchment paper imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported greaseproof and parchment paper worth $112.4 million in 2024 (51.7 thousand tonnes).
Where does the United Kingdom import greaseproof and parchment paper from?
The main supplier countries in 2024 were Germany (20%), France (19%), Finland (13%).
What is the average import price of greaseproof and parchment paper in the United Kingdom?
The average declared import value was about $2.18 per kg in 2024, against a world average of $1.92 per kg.
Does the United Kingdom export greaseproof and parchment paper?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported greaseproof and parchment paper worth $11.5 million in 2024, mainly to Ireland, United States, Australia.
What is the HS code for greaseproof and parchment paper?
Greaseproof and parchment paper falls under HS heading 4806 (Vegetable parchment, greaseproof papers, tracing papers, glassine and other glazed transparent or translucent papers, in). The six-digit codes under it split the product by type.
How can I find the companies trading greaseproof and parchment paper with the United Kingdom?
These public statistics stop at country level. EximDataX has a direct customs feed for the United Kingdom with shipment-level records, updated weekly, where you can see the importers and exporters by name.
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