Industrial paper and wood dryers imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United Kingdom imported industrial paper and wood dryers worth $3.1 million (140 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 77% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 6% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $16.8 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 | $3.1M | 140 t |
| 2023 | $1.7M | 91 t |
| 2022 | $5.7M | 324 t |
| 2021 | $4.5M | 349 t |
| 2020 | $2.2M | 146 t |
| 2019 | $4.7M | 909 t |
| 2018 | $16.8M | 2.3K t |
| 2017 | $4.9M | 377 t |
Where the United Kingdom imports industrial paper and wood dryers from
Most of the value came from United States (47%), Italy (31%), Netherlands (10%). Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest (+362% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $1.5M | 47% |
| Italy | $972K | 31% |
| Netherlands | $314K | 10% |
| Germany | $233K | 7.5% |
| Poland | $61K | 2% |
| Japan | $33K | 1.1% |
| China | $23K | 0.8% |
| France | $7K | 0.2% |
| Belgium | $2K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $22.17 per kg, 139% above the world average of $9.28. 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.
Industrial paper and wood dryers exports from the United Kingdom
In 2024, the United Kingdom exported industrial paper and wood dryers worth $1.9 million (80 tonnes). Most of it went to France (20%), Indonesia (19%), Italy (14%). Among the main buyer markets, United Arab Emirates grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $375K | 20% |
| Indonesia | $357K | 19% |
| Italy | $269K | 15% |
| Ireland | $181K | 9.7% |
| United States | $179K | 9.7% |
| Austria | $165K | 8.9% |
| Taiwan | $128K | 6.9% |
| Japan | $119K | 6.4% |
| United Arab Emirates | $30K | 1.6% |
| Croatia | $26K | 1.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom industrial paper and wood dryers imports (HS 8419.32): 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 8419.32: Dryers: for wood, paper pulp, paper or paperboard, not used for domestic purposes.
Common questions
What is the value of industrial paper and wood dryers imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported industrial paper and wood dryers worth $3.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 140 tonnes. That ranks it 24th of 137 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 77% on 2023.
Which countries supply industrial paper and wood dryers to the United Kingdom?
The United States was the largest supplier with 47% of the value ($1.5 million), followed by Italy (31%) and the Netherlands (10%). The top three together account for 88%, out of 9 supplier countries in total. Japan grew fastest among the top ten, up 383% on the year.
What is the average import price of industrial paper and wood dryers per kg?
The average declared import value was about $22.17 per kg in 2024, 139% above the world average of $9.28 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of industrial paper and wood dryers to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.9 million in 2017 to $3.1 million in 2024, a fall of 37%. The peak was 2018 at $16.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.5 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export industrial paper and wood dryers?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $1.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to France, Indonesia and Italy. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $1.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for industrial paper and wood dryers?
The HS code for industrial paper and wood dryers is subheading 8419.32. It sits in HS chapter 84 (machinery and mechanical appliances, boilers, nuclear reactors; parts thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8419 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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