Newspaper and magazine waste exports from the United Kingdom: data, top buyers and prices
The United Kingdom exported $27.1 million of newspaper and magazine waste in 2024 (126.3 thousand tonnes). It ranks 9th of 112 countries for exports of this product. Value fell 9% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 16% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $95.3 million.
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 | $27.1M | 126.3K t |
| 2023 | $29.8M | 119.1K t |
| 2022 | $66.4M | 245.8K t |
| 2021 | $49.7M | 208.6K t |
| 2020 | $40.7M | 214.6K t |
| 2019 | $49.7M | 332.7K t |
| 2018 | $93.0M | 503.9K t |
| 2017 | $95.3M | 478.4K t |
Where the United Kingdom exports newspaper and magazine waste to
Most of it went to Germany (26%), Netherlands (19%), India (18%). Among the main buyer markets, France grew fastest (+460% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $7.1M | 26% |
| Netherlands | $5.1M | 19% |
| India | $4.8M | 18% |
| Belgium | $3.6M | 13% |
| France | $2.0M | 7.3% |
| Austria | $1.4M | 5.2% |
| Turkey | $932K | 3.4% |
| Malaysia | $725K | 2.7% |
| Vietnam | $347K | 1.3% |
| Indonesia | $253K | 0.9% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.21 per kg, close to the world average of $0.20.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Newspaper and magazine waste imports to the United Kingdom
The United Kingdom imported $20.2 million of newspaper and magazine waste in 2024 (98.1 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. The largest suppliers were Netherlands (32%), Ireland (24%), France (23%). Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $6.5M | 32% |
| Ireland | $4.9M | 24% |
| France | $4.6M | 23% |
| United States | $2.9M | 14% |
| Finland | $488K | 2.4% |
| Canada | $399K | 2% |
| Norway | $210K | 1% |
| Luxembourg | $143K | 0.7% |
| Greece | $37K | 0.2% |
| Poland | $20K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom newspaper and magazine waste exports (HS 4707.30): 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 4707.30: Paper or paperboard: waste and scrap, paper or paperboard made mainly of mechanical pulp (e.g. newspapers, journals and similar printed matter).
Common questions
What is the value of newspaper and magazine waste exported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom exported newspaper and magazine waste worth $27.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 126.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 9th of 112 countries worldwide, with 3% of world exports. The value was down 9% on 2023.
Which countries buy newspaper and magazine waste from the United Kingdom?
Germany was the largest buyer with 26% of the value ($7.1 million), followed by the Netherlands (19%) and India (18%). The top three together account for 63%, out of 45 buyer countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 460% on the year.
What is the average export price of newspaper and magazine waste per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.21 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $0.20 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of newspaper and magazine waste from the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Exports went from $95.3 million in 2017 to $27.1 million in 2024, a fall of 72%. The peak was 2017 at $95.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $56.4 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also import newspaper and magazine waste?
Yes. The United Kingdom imported $20.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from the Netherlands, Ireland and France. On balance the United Kingdom is a net exporter of this product, by about $6.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for newspaper and magazine waste?
The HS code for newspaper and magazine waste is subheading 4707.30. 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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