Paper envelopes imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Kingdom imported $38.0 million of paper envelopes in 2024 (16.0 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 5th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 214 countries. That is 9% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 6% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $60.2 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 | $38.0M | 16.0K t |
| 2023 | $41.8M | 16.1K t |
| 2022 | $44.4M | 19.2K t |
| 2021 | $48.5M | 26.2K t |
| 2020 | $44.2M | 26.3K t |
| 2019 | $51.2M | 32.3K t |
| 2018 | $60.2M | 35.8K t |
| 2017 | $60.1M | 37.1K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports paper envelopes from
Most of the value came from Poland (34%), China (24%), France (7%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Poland | $12.9M | 34% |
| China | $9.2M | 24% |
| France | $2.8M | 7.3% |
| Slovakia | $2.5M | 6.6% |
| Germany | $2.2M | 5.9% |
| Turkey | $1.4M | 3.7% |
| Spain | $967K | 2.6% |
| Belgium | $826K | 2.2% |
| India | $736K | 1.9% |
| Netherlands | $732K | 1.9% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.38 per kg, close to the world average of $2.92.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Paper envelopes exports from the United Kingdom
The United Kingdom exported $16.8 million of paper envelopes in 2024 (4.7 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 2%. The largest buyer markets were France (28%), Ireland (27%), Sweden (13%). Among the main buyer markets, France grew fastest (+118% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $4.7M | 28% |
| Ireland | $4.5M | 27% |
| Sweden | $2.2M | 13% |
| Netherlands | $1.4M | 8.1% |
| Germany | $1.1M | 6.3% |
| United States | $316K | 1.9% |
| Czech Republic | $289K | 1.7% |
| Spain | $282K | 1.7% |
| Norway | $270K | 1.6% |
| Italy | $213K | 1.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom paper envelopes imports (HS 4817.10): 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 4817.10: Paper and paperboard: envelopes.
Common questions
What is the value of paper envelopes imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported paper envelopes worth $38.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 16.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 5th of 214 countries worldwide, with 5% of world imports. The value was down 9% on 2023.
Which countries supply paper envelopes to the United Kingdom?
Poland was the largest supplier with 34% of the value ($12.9 million), followed by China (24%) and France (7%). The top three together account for 65%, out of 50 supplier countries in total. Slovakia grew fastest among the top ten, up 17% on the year.
What is the average import price of paper envelopes per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.38 per kg in 2024, 18% below the world average of $2.92 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 envelopes to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $60.1 million in 2017 to $38.0 million in 2024, a fall of 37%. The peak was 2018 at $60.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $48.5 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export paper envelopes?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $16.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to France, Ireland and Sweden. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $21.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for paper envelopes?
The HS code for paper envelopes is subheading 4817.10. 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 4817 page.
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