Heavy unbleached kraft paper (225g/m2+) imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of heavy unbleached kraft paper (225g/m2+) by the United Kingdom reached $6.6 million in 2024 (3.9 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. That is 127% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $6.6M | 3.9K t |
| 2023 | $2.9M | 1.7K t |
| 2022 | $2.7M | 2.1K t |
| 2021 | $3.2M | 2.4K t |
| 2020 | $2.9M | 3.6K t |
| 2019 | $4.9M | 9.7K t |
| 2018 | $5.3M | 10.3K t |
| 2017 | $6.3M | 12.4K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports heavy unbleached kraft paper (225g/m2+) from
The largest suppliers were Chile (30%), Netherlands (26%), United States (25%). Among the main suppliers, Netherlands grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Chile | $2.0M | 30% |
| Netherlands | $1.7M | 26% |
| United States | $1.7M | 25% |
| South Africa | $568K | 8.7% |
| Finland | $511K | 7.8% |
| Germany | $92K | 1.4% |
| China | $47K | 0.7% |
| Canada | $15K | 0.2% |
| India | $12K | 0.2% |
| Croatia | $12K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.67 per kg, 88% above the world average of $0.89. 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.
Heavy unbleached kraft paper (225g/m2+) exports from the United Kingdom
In 2024, the United Kingdom exported heavy unbleached kraft paper (225g/m2+) worth $2.5 million (1.1 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. One buyer market dominates: Germany accounted for 64% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Ireland grew fastest (+65% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $1.6M | 64% |
| Ireland | $331K | 13% |
| United States | $213K | 8.5% |
| South Africa | $56K | 2.2% |
| Spain | $53K | 2.1% |
| Austria | $45K | 1.8% |
| Morocco | $41K | 1.6% |
| Ukraine | $21K | 0.8% |
| Netherlands | $19K | 0.8% |
| Serbia | $18K | 0.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom heavy unbleached kraft paper (225g/m2+) imports (HS 4804.51): 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 4804.51: Kraft paper and paperboard: uncoated, unbleached, weight 225g/m2 or more, in rolls or sheets, other than that of heading no. 4802 or 4803.
Common questions
What is the value of heavy unbleached kraft paper (225g/m2+) imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported heavy unbleached kraft paper (225g/m2+) worth $6.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 17th of 144 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 127% on 2023.
Which countries supply heavy unbleached kraft paper (225g/m2+) to the United Kingdom?
Chile was the largest supplier with 30% of the value ($2.0 million), followed by the Netherlands (26%) and the United States (25%). The top three together account for 81%, out of 15 supplier countries in total. Chile grew fastest among the top ten, up 312% on the year.
What is the average import price of heavy unbleached kraft paper (225g/m2+) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.67 per kg in 2024, 88% above the world average of $0.89 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 unbleached kraft paper (225g/m2+) to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $6.3 million in 2017 to $6.6 million in 2024, an increase of 3%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $4.3 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export heavy unbleached kraft paper (225g/m2+)?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $2.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Germany, Ireland and the United States. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $4.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for heavy unbleached kraft paper (225g/m2+)?
The HS code for heavy unbleached kraft paper (225g/m2+) is subheading 4804.51. 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.
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