Paper clothing and accessories imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Kingdom imported $6.4 million of paper clothing and accessories in 2024 (725 tonnes). It ranks 3rd of 198 countries for imports of this product. Value fell 7% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2020, at $16.0 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 | $6.4M | 725 t |
| 2023 | $6.9M | 842 t |
| 2022 | $4.4M | 454 t |
| 2021 | $4.9M | 561 t |
| 2020 | $16.0M | 1.4K t |
| 2019 | $10.2M | 754 t |
| 2018 | $6.4M | 917 t |
| 2017 | $6.3M | 807 t |
Where the United Kingdom imports paper clothing and accessories from
Most of the value came from Thailand (47%), China (32%), Belgium (9%). Among the main suppliers, Sweden grew fastest (+103% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Thailand | $3.0M | 48% |
| China | $2.0M | 32% |
| Belgium | $548K | 8.6% |
| Sweden | $163K | 2.5% |
| United States | $129K | 2% |
| Germany | $105K | 1.6% |
| Ireland | $75K | 1.2% |
| Czech Republic | $63K | 1% |
| Malaysia | $58K | 0.9% |
| Netherlands | $48K | 0.8% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $8.83 per kg, 23% above the world average of $7.20. 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.
Paper clothing and accessories exports from the United Kingdom
The United Kingdom exported $1.6 million of paper clothing and accessories in 2024 (224 tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Ireland alone took 66% of it. Among the main buyer markets, United Arab Emirates grew fastest (+252% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Ireland | $1.0M | 66% |
| Germany | $77K | 4.9% |
| United Arab Emirates | $76K | 4.8% |
| Slovakia | $72K | 4.6% |
| Belgium | $38K | 2.4% |
| Kuwait | $37K | 2.4% |
| France | $32K | 2.1% |
| Netherlands | $31K | 1.9% |
| Saudi Arabia | $24K | 1.5% |
| Spain | $21K | 1.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom paper clothing and accessories imports (HS 4818.50): 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 4818.50: Paper articles: apparel and clothing accessories of paper, cellulose wadding or fibres.
Common questions
What is the value of paper clothing and accessories imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported paper clothing and accessories worth $6.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 725 tonnes. That ranks it 3rd of 198 countries worldwide, with 6% of world imports. The value was down 7% on 2023.
Which countries supply paper clothing and accessories to the United Kingdom?
Thailand was the largest supplier with 47% of the value ($3.0 million), followed by China (32%) and Belgium (9%). The top three together account for 88%, out of 27 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 248% on the year.
What is the average import price of paper clothing and accessories per kg?
The average declared import value was about $8.83 per kg in 2024, 23% above the world average of $7.20 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of paper clothing and accessories to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $6.3 million in 2017 to $6.4 million in 2024, an increase of 1%. The peak was 2020 at $16.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $7.7 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export paper clothing and accessories?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $1.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Ireland, Germany and the United Arab Emirates. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $4.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for paper clothing and accessories?
The HS code for paper clothing and accessories is subheading 4818.50. 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 4818 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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