🇬🇧 United Kingdom exports of paper filter blocks: 2024 trade data
The United Kingdom exported $11.5 million of paper filter blocks in 2024 (2.0 thousand tonnes). It ranks 7th of 92 countries for exports of this product. The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
Public statistics, latest reported year 2024. Values in US dollars.
Exports of paper filter blocks by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $11.5M | 2.0K t |
| 2023 | $11.6M | 1.9K t |
| 2022 | $12.5M | 2.4K t |
| 2021 | $10.1M | 2.0K t |
| 2020 | $7.0M | 1.2K t |
| 2019 | $9.6M | 1.6K t |
| 2018 | $9.4M | 1.6K t |
| 2017 | $9.8M | 2.0K t |
Where the United Kingdom exports paper filter blocks to
The largest buyer markets were Spain (23%), Italy (16%), Germany (11%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 50%. Among the main buyer markets, Belgium grew fastest (+112% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇪🇸 Spain | $2.6M | 23% |
| 🇮🇹 Italy | $1.9M | 16% |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | $1.3M | 11% |
| 🇮🇳 India | $641K | 5.6% |
| 🇳🇱 Netherlands | $608K | 5.3% |
| 🇺🇸 United States | $558K | 4.9% |
| 🇯🇵 Japan | $402K | 3.5% |
| 🇺🇦 Ukraine | $386K | 3.4% |
| 🇧🇪 Belgium | $364K | 3.2% |
| 🇫🇷 France | $263K | 2.3% |
Average export price of paper filter blocks
The average declared value was about $5.82 per kg, close to the world average of $7.11.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
The United Kingdom also imports paper filter blocks
The United Kingdom imported $4.9 million of paper filter blocks in 2024 (477 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. The largest suppliers were Germany (43%), Denmark (26%), Switzerland (21%). Among the main suppliers, Switzerland grew fastest (+517% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇩🇪 Germany | $2.1M | 43% |
| 🇩🇰 Denmark | $1.3M | 26% |
| 🇨🇭 Switzerland | $1.0M | 21% |
| 🇨🇳 China | $156K | 3.2% |
| 🇫🇷 France | $95K | 1.9% |
| 🇫🇮 Finland | $54K | 1.1% |
| 🇿🇲 Zambia | $36K | 0.7% |
| 🇪🇸 Spain | $16K | 0.3% |
| 🇲🇾 Malaysia | $15K | 0.3% |
| 🇻🇳 Vietnam | $14K | 0.3% |
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 4812: Filter blocks, slabs and plates of paper pulp.
Paper filter blocks trade in the United Kingdom: questions
What is the value of paper filter blocks imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported paper filter blocks worth $4.9 million in 2024 (477 tonnes).
Where does the United Kingdom import paper filter blocks from?
The main supplier countries in 2024 were Germany (43%), Denmark (26%), Switzerland (21%).
What is the average import price of paper filter blocks in the United Kingdom?
The average declared import value was about $10.35 per kg in 2024, against a world average of $7.11 per kg.
Does the United Kingdom export paper filter blocks?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported paper filter blocks worth $11.5 million in 2024, mainly to Spain, Italy, Germany.
What is the HS code for paper filter blocks?
Paper filter blocks falls under HS heading 4812 (Filter blocks, slabs and plates of paper pulp). The six-digit codes under it split the product by type.
How can I find the companies trading paper filter blocks with the United Kingdom?
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