Plastic office supplies imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Kingdom imported $62.9 million of plastic office supplies in 2024 (16.9 thousand tonnes). It ranks 6th of 222 countries for imports of this product. The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 6% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $104.9 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 | $62.9M | 16.9K t |
| 2023 | $62.1M | 14.4K t |
| 2022 | $75.8M | 18.9K t |
| 2021 | $80.9M | 19.4K t |
| 2020 | $77.2M | 20.2K t |
| 2019 | $88.6M | 21.0K t |
| 2018 | $104.9M | 23.8K t |
| 2017 | $96.8M | 25.0K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports plastic office supplies from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 73% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $45.9M | 73% |
| Germany | $2.3M | 3.6% |
| Taiwan | $1.9M | 3% |
| France | $1.6M | 2.5% |
| Turkey | $1.3M | 2.1% |
| Denmark | $1.2M | 2% |
| Malaysia | $1.2M | 1.9% |
| United States | $1.1M | 1.8% |
| India | $939K | 1.5% |
| Poland | $914K | 1.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.72 per kg, close to the world average of $4.46.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Plastic office supplies exports from the United Kingdom
In 2024, the United Kingdom exported plastic office supplies worth $34.5 million (3.2 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. The largest buyer markets were United Arab Emirates (19%), Ireland (14%), Netherlands (12%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 44%. Among the main buyer markets, Belgium grew fastest (+194% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $6.4M | 19% |
| Ireland | $4.7M | 14% |
| Netherlands | $4.0M | 12% |
| France | $4.0M | 12% |
| United States | $2.6M | 7.5% |
| Saudi Arabia | $1.4M | 4.2% |
| Spain | $844K | 2.5% |
| Belgium | $760K | 2.2% |
| Germany | $743K | 2.2% |
| Switzerland | $621K | 1.8% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom plastic office supplies imports (HS 3926.10): 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 3926.10: Plastics: office or school supplies.
Common questions
What is the value of plastic office supplies imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported plastic office supplies worth $62.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 16.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 6th of 222 countries worldwide, with 3% of world imports. The value was up 1% on 2023.
Which countries supply plastic office supplies to the United Kingdom?
China was the largest supplier with 73% of the value ($45.9 million), followed by Germany (4%) and Taiwan (3%). The top three together account for 80%, out of 74 supplier countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 58% on the year.
What is the average import price of plastic office supplies per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.72 per kg in 2024, 17% below the world average of $4.46 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of plastic office supplies to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $96.8 million in 2017 to $62.9 million in 2024, a fall of 35%. The peak was 2018 at $104.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $81.1 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export plastic office supplies?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $34.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United Arab Emirates, Ireland and the Netherlands. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $28.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for plastic office supplies?
The HS code for plastic office supplies is subheading 3926.10. It sits in HS chapter 39 (plastics and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3926 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for the United Kingdom. Tell us your product to see it live.
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