Plastic household articles imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of plastic household articles by the United Kingdom reached $317.2 million in 2024 (67.9 thousand tonnes). It ranks 7th of 225 countries for imports of this product. Value rose 5% on 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 | $317.2M | 67.9K t |
| 2023 | $302.7M | 59.1K t |
| 2022 | $293.0M | 53.9K t |
| 2021 | $297.4M | 59.9K t |
| 2020 | $278.3M | 57.5K t |
| 2019 | $256.2M | 54.7K t |
| 2018 | $248.5M | 55.9K t |
| 2017 | $252.7M | 54.6K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports plastic household articles from
China alone supplied 54% of it. Among the main suppliers, Poland grew fastest (+64% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $170.9M | 54% |
| Germany | $25.2M | 8% |
| Turkey | $17.4M | 5.5% |
| Poland | $15.8M | 5% |
| Hungary | $10.5M | 3.3% |
| Italy | $8.7M | 2.7% |
| India | $8.3M | 2.6% |
| Vietnam | $8.0M | 2.5% |
| United States | $7.8M | 2.5% |
| Austria | $6.5M | 2.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.67 per kg, close to the world average of $4.62.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Plastic household articles exports from the United Kingdom
In 2024, the United Kingdom exported plastic household articles worth $152.3 million (47.5 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 10th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 204 countries. Most of it went to Ghana (17%), Ireland (15%), United States (8%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 40%. Among the main buyer markets, Ghana grew fastest (+93% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Ghana | $25.4M | 17% |
| Ireland | $23.0M | 15% |
| United States | $12.6M | 8.3% |
| France | $10.2M | 6.7% |
| Germany | $10.1M | 6.7% |
| United Arab Emirates | $7.1M | 4.7% |
| Nigeria | $6.8M | 4.5% |
| Australia | $5.2M | 3.4% |
| Denmark | $5.1M | 3.4% |
| Sierra Leone | $4.1M | 2.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom plastic household articles imports (HS 3924.90): 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 3924.90: Plastics: household articles and hygienic or toilet articles.
Common questions
What is the value of plastic household articles imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported plastic household articles worth $317.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 67.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 7th of 225 countries worldwide, with 3% of world imports. The value was up 5% on 2023.
Which countries supply plastic household articles to the United Kingdom?
China was the largest supplier with 54% of the value ($170.9 million), followed by Germany (8%) and Turkey (5%). The top three together account for 67%, out of 90 supplier countries in total. Poland grew fastest among the top ten, up 64% on the year.
What is the average import price of plastic household articles per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.67 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $4.62 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of plastic household articles to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $252.7 million in 2017 to $317.2 million in 2024, an increase of 26%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $280.7 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export plastic household articles?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $152.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Ghana, Ireland and the United States. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $164.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for plastic household articles?
The HS code for plastic household articles is subheading 3924.90. It sits in HS chapter 39 (plastics and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3924 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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