Office storage boxes and filing materials imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of office storage boxes and filing materials by the United Kingdom reached $22.3 million in 2024 (4.4 thousand tonnes). It ranks 4th of 210 countries for imports of this product. Value rose 6% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $32.3 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 | $22.3M | 4.4K t |
| 2023 | $21.1M | 3.4K t |
| 2022 | $27.6M | 4.9K t |
| 2021 | $32.3M | 5.7K t |
| 2020 | $31.2M | 8.0K t |
| 2019 | $29.3M | 6.7K t |
| 2018 | $27.4M | 7.2K t |
| 2017 | $27.6M | 6.5K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports office storage boxes and filing materials from
Most of the value came from China (36%), Ireland (15%), Turkey (14%). Among the main suppliers, Netherlands grew fastest (+123% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $8.1M | 36% |
| Ireland | $3.3M | 15% |
| Turkey | $3.0M | 14% |
| Germany | $2.2M | 9.8% |
| Lithuania | $1.4M | 6.1% |
| Netherlands | $787K | 3.5% |
| France | $577K | 2.6% |
| Poland | $515K | 2.3% |
| Hong Kong | $368K | 1.7% |
| Spain | $345K | 1.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.09 per kg, 42% above the world average of $3.58. 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.
Office storage boxes and filing materials exports from the United Kingdom
The United Kingdom exported $5.9 million of office storage boxes and filing materials in 2024 (1.0 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. The largest buyer markets were Ireland (25%), France (20%), Netherlands (11%). Among the main buyer markets, Belgium grew fastest (+308% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Ireland | $1.5M | 25% |
| France | $1.2M | 20% |
| Netherlands | $651K | 11% |
| Germany | $454K | 7.7% |
| Belgium | $373K | 6.3% |
| United States | $300K | 5.1% |
| Spain | $262K | 4.4% |
| Italy | $240K | 4.1% |
| Switzerland | $138K | 2.3% |
| Poland | $92K | 1.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom office storage boxes and filing materials imports (HS 4819.60): 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 4819.60: Paper and paperboard: box files, letter trays, storage boxes and similar articles, used in offices, shops or the like of paper, paperboard, cellulose wadding or webs of cellulose fibres.
Common questions
What is the value of office storage boxes and filing materials imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported office storage boxes and filing materials worth $22.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 4th of 210 countries worldwide, with 5% of world imports. The value was up 6% on 2023.
Which countries supply office storage boxes and filing materials to the United Kingdom?
China was the largest supplier with 36% of the value ($8.1 million), followed by Ireland (15%) and Turkey (14%). The top three together account for 65%, out of 59 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 123% on the year.
What is the average import price of office storage boxes and filing materials per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.09 per kg in 2024, 42% above the world average of $3.58 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of office storage boxes and filing materials to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $27.6 million in 2017 to $22.3 million in 2024, a fall of 19%. The peak was 2021 at $32.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $27.3 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export office storage boxes and filing materials?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $5.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Ireland, France and the Netherlands. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $16.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for office storage boxes and filing materials?
The HS code for office storage boxes and filing materials is subheading 4819.60. 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 4819 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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