Kraft and corrugated cardboard waste exports from the United Kingdom: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of kraft and corrugated cardboard waste by the United Kingdom reached $440.3 million in 2024 (2.15 million tonnes). That makes it the 2nd largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 142 countries. Value rose 41% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $440.3M | 2.15M t |
| 2023 | $311.2M | 1.96M t |
| 2022 | $419.8M | 1.94M t |
| 2021 | $490.1M | 2.07M t |
| 2020 | $256.0M | 1.83M t |
| 2019 | $249.1M | 1.98M t |
| 2018 | $452.1M | 2.68M t |
| 2017 | $493.8M | 2.78M t |
Where the United Kingdom exports kraft and corrugated cardboard waste to
Most of it went to Malaysia (26%), Vietnam (25%), India (13%). Among the main buyer markets, France grew fastest (+182% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Malaysia | $112.9M | 26% |
| Vietnam | $111.7M | 25% |
| India | $55.5M | 13% |
| Indonesia | $39.8M | 9.1% |
| Turkey | $26.5M | 6% |
| Thailand | $26.2M | 5.9% |
| Germany | $19.9M | 4.5% |
| Netherlands | $13.8M | 3.1% |
| France | $11.6M | 2.6% |
| Belgium | $7.1M | 1.6% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.20 per kg, close to the world average of $0.18.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Kraft and corrugated cardboard waste imports to the United Kingdom
In 2024, the United Kingdom imported kraft and corrugated cardboard waste worth $2.8 million (21.3 thousand tonnes). The largest suppliers were Ireland (42%), Netherlands (22%), Norway (12%). Among the main suppliers, Netherlands grew fastest (+173% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Ireland | $1.2M | 42% |
| Netherlands | $623K | 22% |
| Norway | $332K | 12% |
| United States | $262K | 9.4% |
| France | $238K | 8.5% |
| Poland | $52K | 1.9% |
| Portugal | $27K | 1% |
| South Africa | $26K | 0.9% |
| China | $22K | 0.8% |
| Bulgaria | $13K | 0.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom kraft and corrugated cardboard waste exports (HS 4707.10): 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 4707.10: Paper or paperboard: waste and scrap, of unbleached kraft paper or paperboard or corrugated paper or paperboard.
Common questions
What is the value of kraft and corrugated cardboard waste exported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom exported kraft and corrugated cardboard waste worth $440.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.15 million tonnes. That ranks it 2nd of 142 countries worldwide, with 9% of world exports. The value was up 41% on 2023.
Which countries buy kraft and corrugated cardboard waste from the United Kingdom?
Malaysia was the largest buyer with 26% of the value ($112.9 million), followed by Vietnam (25%) and India (13%). The top three together account for 64%, out of 49 buyer countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 182% on the year.
What is the average export price of kraft and corrugated cardboard waste per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.20 per kg in 2024, 11% above the world average of $0.18 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of kraft and corrugated cardboard waste from the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Exports went from $493.8 million in 2017 to $440.3 million in 2024, a fall of 11%. The peak was 2017 at $493.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $389.1 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also import kraft and corrugated cardboard waste?
Yes. The United Kingdom imported $2.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Ireland, the Netherlands and Norway. On balance the United Kingdom is a net exporter of this product, by about $437.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for kraft and corrugated cardboard waste?
The HS code for kraft and corrugated cardboard waste is subheading 4707.10. It sits in HS chapter 47 (pulp of wood or other fibrous cellulosic material; recovered (waste and scrap) paper or paperboard). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 4707 page.
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