Heavyweight printing paper (over 150g/m2) imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of heavyweight printing paper (over 150g/m2) by the United Kingdom reached $64.3 million in 2024 (38.8 thousand tonnes). It ranks 2nd of 191 countries for imports of this product. Value fell 6% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $99.1 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 | $64.3M | 38.8K t |
| 2023 | $68.0M | 38.5K t |
| 2022 | $99.1M | 65.2K t |
| 2021 | $61.7M | 46.9K t |
| 2020 | $62.7M | 58.2K t |
| 2019 | $91.4M | 82.7K t |
| 2018 | $91.8M | 78.4K t |
| 2017 | $81.2M | 75.0K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports heavyweight printing paper (over 150g/m2) from
The largest suppliers were Germany (18%), France (18%), Italy (18%). Among the main suppliers, Spain grew fastest (+44% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $11.7M | 18% |
| France | $11.5M | 18% |
| Italy | $11.4M | 18% |
| Portugal | $5.4M | 8.4% |
| Austria | $4.8M | 7.5% |
| Sweden | $4.7M | 7.2% |
| Spain | $4.3M | 6.6% |
| United States | $2.7M | 4.2% |
| Indonesia | $2.1M | 3.3% |
| China | $1.9M | 2.9% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.66 per kg, close to the world average of $1.44.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Heavyweight printing paper (over 150g/m2) exports from the United Kingdom
The United Kingdom exported $25.0 million of heavyweight printing paper (over 150g/m2) in 2024 (5.2 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 3%. The largest buyer markets were United States (38%), Germany (8%), Ireland (6%). Among the main buyer markets, Japan grew fastest (+86% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $9.6M | 38% |
| Germany | $2.1M | 8.3% |
| Ireland | $1.6M | 6.3% |
| China | $1.5M | 6.1% |
| France | $1.3M | 5.2% |
| Japan | $1.1M | 4.2% |
| Spain | $894K | 3.6% |
| Italy | $820K | 3.3% |
| South Korea | $723K | 2.9% |
| Switzerland | $590K | 2.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom heavyweight printing paper (over 150g/m2) imports (HS 4802.58): 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 4802.58: Uncoated paper and paperboard (not 4801 or 4803): printing, writing or graphic, 10% or less by weight of mechanical or chemi-mechanical processed fibre, weighing more than 150g/m2.
Common questions
What is the value of heavyweight printing paper (over 150g/m2) imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported heavyweight printing paper (over 150g/m2) worth $64.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 38.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 2nd of 191 countries worldwide, with 7% of world imports. The value was down 6% on 2023.
Which countries supply heavyweight printing paper (over 150g/m2) to the United Kingdom?
Germany was the largest supplier with 18% of the value ($11.7 million), followed by France (18%) and Italy (18%). The top three together account for 54%, out of 32 supplier countries in total. Spain grew fastest among the top ten, up 44% on the year.
What is the average import price of heavyweight printing paper (over 150g/m2) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.66 per kg in 2024, 15% above the world average of $1.44 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of heavyweight printing paper (over 150g/m2) to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $81.2 million in 2017 to $64.3 million in 2024, a fall of 21%. The peak was 2022 at $99.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $77.5 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export heavyweight printing paper (over 150g/m2)?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $25.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United States, Germany and Ireland. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $39.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for heavyweight printing paper (over 150g/m2)?
The HS code for heavyweight printing paper (over 150g/m2) is subheading 4802.58. 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 4802 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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More trade data for the United Kingdom
- Printing paper 40-150g/m2 (small sheets)
- Printing paper 40-150g/m2 (rolls)
- Mechanical pulp printing paper (rolls)
- Printing paper 40-150g/m2 (large sheets)
- Mechanical pulp printing paper (large sheets)
- Mechanical pulp printing paper (small sheets)
- Wallpaper base paper
- Light printing paper (under 40g/m2)
- All United Kingdom trade data
- HS 4802 codes
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