Particle board (non-wood) imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Kingdom imported $41.6 million of particle board (non-wood) in 2024 (74.9 thousand tonnes). That makes it the largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 181 countries. Value fell 16% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $41.6M | 74.9K t |
| 2023 | $49.4M | 84.7K t |
| 2022 | $51.8M | 87.5K t |
| 2021 | $34.5M | 34.3K t |
| 2020 | $37.9M | 56.0K t |
| 2019 | $42.9M | 50.6K t |
| 2018 | $43.1M | 42.5K t |
| 2017 | $45.2M | 57.8K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports particle board (non-wood) from
France alone supplied 85% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $35.3M | 85% |
| China | $4.2M | 10% |
| Ireland | $513K | 1.2% |
| India | $385K | 0.9% |
| Spain | $315K | 0.8% |
| Sri Lanka | $257K | 0.6% |
| Italy | $201K | 0.5% |
| Latvia | $122K | 0.3% |
| United States | $95K | 0.2% |
| Austria | $86K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.55 per kg, close to the world average of $0.55.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Particle board (non-wood) exports from the United Kingdom
Exports of particle board (non-wood) by the United Kingdom reached $647 thousand in 2024 (449 tonnes). Most of it went to Iceland (37%), Ireland (23%), France (19%).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Iceland | $237K | 37% |
| Ireland | $146K | 23% |
| France | $122K | 19% |
| Barbados | $32K | 5% |
| United States | $30K | 4.7% |
| Spain | $13K | 2.1% |
| Romania | $12K | 1.8% |
| Netherlands | $11K | 1.7% |
| Switzerland | $8K | 1.2% |
| Australia | $6K | 0.9% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom particle board (non-wood) imports (HS 4410.90): 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 4410.90: Particle board, oriented strand board (OSB) and similar board of ligneous materials other than wood, whether or not agglomerated with resins or other organic binding substances.
Common questions
What is the value of particle board (non-wood) imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported particle board (non-wood) worth $41.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 74.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 181 countries worldwide, with 17% of world imports. The value was down 16% on 2023.
Which countries supply particle board (non-wood) to the United Kingdom?
France was the largest supplier with 85% of the value ($35.3 million), followed by China (10%) and Ireland (1%). The top three together account for 96%, out of 24 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 348% on the year.
What is the average import price of particle board (non-wood) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.55 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $0.55 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of particle board (non-wood) to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $45.2 million in 2017 to $41.6 million in 2024, a fall of 8%. The peak was 2022 at $51.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $43.3 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export particle board (non-wood)?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $647 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Iceland, Ireland and France. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $40.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for particle board (non-wood)?
The HS code for particle board (non-wood) is subheading 4410.90. It sits in HS chapter 44 (wood and articles of wood; wood charcoal). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 4410 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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