Plastic-faced wallpaper exports from the United Kingdom: data, top buyers and prices
The United Kingdom exported $59.6 million of plastic-faced wallpaper in 2024 (2.5 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 5th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 123 countries. The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $59.6M | 2.5K t |
| 2023 | $60.4M | 3.7K t |
| 2022 | $60.7M | 4.5K t |
| 2021 | $65.9M | 6.5K t |
| 2020 | $56.9M | 9.5K t |
| 2019 | $61.3M | 6.0K t |
| 2018 | $60.1M | 6.4K t |
| 2017 | $65.3M | 8.7K t |
Where the United Kingdom exports plastic-faced wallpaper to
Most of it went to United States (47%), Netherlands (12%), France (11%). Among the main buyer markets, Ireland grew fastest (+57% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $28.2M | 47% |
| Netherlands | $7.0M | 12% |
| France | $6.6M | 11% |
| Ireland | $2.2M | 3.7% |
| Canada | $1.6M | 2.7% |
| Germany | $1.5M | 2.6% |
| United Arab Emirates | $951K | 1.6% |
| Sweden | $842K | 1.4% |
| Poland | $791K | 1.3% |
| South Africa | $753K | 1.3% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $23.92 per kg, 470% above the world average of $4.20. 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.
Plastic-faced wallpaper imports to the United Kingdom
In 2024, the United Kingdom imported plastic-faced wallpaper worth $57.0 million (10.3 thousand tonnes). It ranks 4th of 203 countries for imports of this product. The largest suppliers were France (30%), Germany (25%), Belgium (15%). Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest (+72% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $16.8M | 30% |
| Germany | $14.0M | 25% |
| Belgium | $8.5M | 15% |
| China | $7.9M | 14% |
| United States | $5.0M | 8.8% |
| Italy | $2.7M | 4.7% |
| Romania | $329K | 0.6% |
| Turkey | $300K | 0.5% |
| Ukraine | $208K | 0.4% |
| Sweden | $195K | 0.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom plastic-faced wallpaper exports (HS 4814.20): 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 4814.20: Wallpaper and similar wall coverings: coated or covered on the face side, with a grained, embossed, coloured, design-printed or otherwise decorated layer of plastics.
Common questions
What is the value of plastic-faced wallpaper exported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom exported plastic-faced wallpaper worth $59.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 5th of 123 countries worldwide, with 6% of world exports. The value was down 1% on 2023.
Which countries buy plastic-faced wallpaper from the United Kingdom?
The United States was the largest buyer with 47% of the value ($28.2 million), followed by the Netherlands (12%) and France (11%). The top three together account for 70%, out of 111 buyer countries in total. Sweden grew fastest among the top ten, up 89% on the year.
What is the average export price of plastic-faced wallpaper per kg?
The average declared export value was about $23.92 per kg in 2024, 470% above the world average of $4.20 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of plastic-faced wallpaper from the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Exports went from $65.3 million in 2017 to $59.6 million in 2024, a fall of 9%. The peak was 2021 at $65.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $61.3 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also import plastic-faced wallpaper?
Yes. The United Kingdom imported $57.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from France, Germany and Belgium. That compares with exports of $59.6 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for plastic-faced wallpaper?
The HS code for plastic-faced wallpaper is subheading 4814.20. 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 4814 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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