🇬🇧 United Kingdom imports of maps and charts: 2024 trade data
The United Kingdom imported $6.8 million of maps and charts in 2024 (685 tonnes). That makes it the 4th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 204 countries. Value fell 43% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 10% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $14.6 million.
Public statistics, latest reported year 2024. Values in US dollars.
Imports of maps and charts by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $6.8M | 685 t |
| 2023 | $11.9M | 766 t |
| 2022 | $9.8M | 583 t |
| 2021 | $8.3M | 541 t |
| 2020 | $7.9M | 500 t |
| 2019 | $13.1M | 778 t |
| 2018 | $12.2M | 927 t |
| 2017 | $14.6M | 1.1K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports maps and charts from
The largest suppliers were China (24%), France (14%), Germany (12%). Among the main suppliers, Malaysia grew fastest (+158% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳 China | $1.6M | 24% |
| 🇫🇷 France | $961K | 14% |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | $852K | 13% |
| 🇮🇹 Italy | $588K | 8.6% |
| 🇺🇸 United States | $517K | 7.6% |
| 🇲🇾 Malaysia | $298K | 4.4% |
| 🇮🇳 India | $266K | 3.9% |
| 🇧🇪 Belgium | $203K | 3% |
| 🇸🇮 Slovenia | $170K | 2.5% |
| 🇳🇱 Netherlands | $151K | 2.2% |
Types of maps and charts under HS 4905
| 4905.99 | Maps and hydrographic or similar charts: (printed other than in book form), including wall maps, topographical plans and similar | 78% |
| 4905.91 | Maps and hydrographic or similar charts: printed in book form, including atlases, topographical plans and similar | 22% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 4905.
Average import price of maps and charts
The average declared value was about $9.96 per kg, close to the world average of $11.35.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
The United Kingdom also exports maps and charts
In 2024, the United Kingdom exported maps and charts worth $6.3 million (162 tonnes). It ranks 6th of 162 countries for exports of this product. The largest buyer markets were France (13%), United States (10%), United Arab Emirates (9%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 33%. Among the main buyer markets, France grew fastest (+56% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇫🇷 France | $851K | 14% |
| 🇺🇸 United States | $648K | 10% |
| 🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates | $569K | 9% |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | $541K | 8.6% |
| 🇦🇺 Australia | $427K | 6.8% |
| 🇮🇪 Ireland | $416K | 6.6% |
| 🇳🇱 Netherlands | $254K | 4% |
| 🇸🇬 Singapore | $236K | 3.7% |
| 🇧🇪 Belgium | $230K | 3.6% |
| 🇪🇸 Spain | $171K | 2.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
Public statistics stop at country totals and the last published year. EximDataX shows the shipment records underneath: the companies, dates, quantities and declared values, updated weekly.
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Direct customs feed: shipment-level records from the official customs source.
Updated weekly on EximDataX (some markets daily), while public statistics stop at 2024.
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 4905: Maps and hydrographic or similar charts of all kinds, including atlases, wall maps, topographical plans and globes, printed.
Maps and charts trade in the United Kingdom: questions
What is the value of maps and charts imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported maps and charts worth $6.8 million in 2024 (685 tonnes).
Where does the United Kingdom import maps and charts from?
The main supplier countries in 2024 were China (24%), France (14%), Germany (12%).
What is the average import price of maps and charts in the United Kingdom?
The average declared import value was about $9.96 per kg in 2024, against a world average of $11.35 per kg.
Does the United Kingdom export maps and charts?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported maps and charts worth $6.3 million in 2024, mainly to France, United States, United Arab Emirates.
What is the HS code for maps and charts?
Maps and charts falls under HS heading 4905 (Maps and hydrographic or similar charts of all kinds, including atlases, wall maps, topographical plans and globes, prin). The six-digit codes under it split the product by type.
How can I find the companies trading maps and charts with the United Kingdom?
These public statistics stop at country level. EximDataX has a direct customs feed for the United Kingdom with shipment-level records, updated weekly, where you can see the importers and exporters by name.
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