Plastic baler twine imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of plastic baler twine by the United Kingdom reached $13.2 million in 2024 (6.2 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 4th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 197 countries. Value fell 15% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2019, at $18.4 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 | $13.2M | 6.2K t |
| 2023 | $15.6M | 6.0K t |
| 2022 | $17.9M | 7.4K t |
| 2021 | $14.7M | 6.3K t |
| 2020 | $18.0M | 9.1K t |
| 2019 | $18.4M | 8.9K t |
| 2018 | $15.7M | 7.6K t |
| 2017 | $14.6M | 7.5K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports plastic baler twine from
Portugal alone supplied 62% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Portugal | $8.2M | 62% |
| Hungary | $3.6M | 27% |
| Turkey | $408K | 3.1% |
| China | $194K | 1.5% |
| Germany | $143K | 1.1% |
| Ireland | $124K | 0.9% |
| Spain | $116K | 0.9% |
| Bulgaria | $98K | 0.7% |
| India | $69K | 0.5% |
| Netherlands | $58K | 0.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.13 per kg, close to the world average of $2.07.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Plastic baler twine exports from the United Kingdom
In 2024, the United Kingdom exported plastic baler twine worth $348 thousand (108 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Ireland (34%), Cote d'Ivoire (10%), Portugal (7%). Among the main buyer markets, Romania grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Ireland | $118K | 34% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $36K | 10% |
| Portugal | $24K | 7% |
| Romania | $18K | 5.3% |
| United Arab Emirates | $15K | 4.4% |
| Angola | $14K | 4% |
| Turkey | $12K | 3.5% |
| Netherlands | $11K | 3% |
| Spain | $9K | 2.6% |
| Belgium | $8K | 2.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom plastic baler twine imports (HS 5607.41): 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 5607.41: Twine: binder or baler twine, of polyethylene or polypropylene.
Common questions
What is the value of plastic baler twine imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported plastic baler twine worth $13.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 6.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 4th of 197 countries worldwide, with 5% of world imports. The value was down 15% on 2023.
Which countries supply plastic baler twine to the United Kingdom?
Portugal was the largest supplier with 62% of the value ($8.2 million), followed by Hungary (27%) and Turkey (3%). The top three together account for 92%, out of 26 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 18% on the year.
What is the average import price of plastic baler twine per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.13 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $2.07 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of plastic baler twine to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $14.6 million in 2017 to $13.2 million in 2024, a fall of 10%. The peak was 2019 at $18.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $16.0 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export plastic baler twine?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $348 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Ireland, Cote d'Ivoire and Portugal. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $12.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for plastic baler twine?
The HS code for plastic baler twine is subheading 5607.41. It sits in HS chapter 56 (wadding, felt and nonwovens, special yarns; twine, cordage, ropes and cables and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 5607 page.
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