Heavy bleached kraft paper (225g/m2+) imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United Kingdom imported heavy bleached kraft paper (225g/m2+) worth $5.8 million (4.3 thousand tonnes). It ranks 8th of 95 countries for imports of this product. Value rose 12% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 7% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $10.9 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 | $5.8M | 4.3K t |
| 2023 | $5.1M | 4.1K t |
| 2022 | $10.9M | 8.7K t |
| 2021 | $6.9M | 6.9K t |
| 2020 | $3.5M | 3.8K t |
| 2019 | $5.3M | 5.1K t |
| 2018 | $8.3M | 8.0K t |
| 2017 | $9.2M | 8.4K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports heavy bleached kraft paper (225g/m2+) from
Finland alone supplied 64% of it. Among the main suppliers, Finland grew fastest (+69% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Finland | $3.7M | 64% |
| Luxembourg | $1.3M | 22% |
| Belgium | $435K | 7.6% |
| Sweden | $296K | 5.1% |
| Germany | $58K | 1% |
| Poland | $32K | 0.6% |
| China | $4K | 0.1% |
| Malaysia | $2K | 0% |
| Romania | $0K | 0% |
| Denmark | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.33 per kg, 28% above the world average of $1.04. 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.
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom heavy bleached kraft paper (225g/m2+) imports (HS 4804.52): 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 4804.52: Kraft paper and paperboard: uncoated, weight 225g/m2 or more, bleached uniformly throughout, more than 95% of total fibre content consists of chemically processed wood fibres, in rolls or sheets.
Common questions
What is the value of heavy bleached kraft paper (225g/m2+) imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported heavy bleached kraft paper (225g/m2+) worth $5.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 8th of 95 countries worldwide, with 3% of world imports. The value was up 12% on 2023.
Which countries supply heavy bleached kraft paper (225g/m2+) to the United Kingdom?
Finland was the largest supplier with 64% of the value ($3.7 million), followed by Luxembourg (22%) and Belgium (8%). The top three together account for 93%, out of 11 supplier countries in total. Finland grew fastest among the top ten, up 69% on the year.
What is the average import price of heavy bleached kraft paper (225g/m2+) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.33 per kg in 2024, 28% above the world average of $1.04 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of heavy bleached kraft paper (225g/m2+) to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $9.2 million in 2017 to $5.8 million in 2024, a fall of 38%. The peak was 2022 at $10.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $6.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for heavy bleached kraft paper (225g/m2+)?
The HS code for heavy bleached kraft paper (225g/m2+) is subheading 4804.52. 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 4804 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for the United Kingdom. Tell us your product to see it live.
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