Plastic packing articles (other) imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United Kingdom imported plastic packing articles (other) worth $311.9 million (62.3 thousand tonnes). It ranks 6th of 224 countries for imports of this product. That is 3% more than in 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 | $311.9M | 62.3K t |
| 2023 | $301.8M | 57.3K t |
| 2022 | $332.9M | 70.6K t |
| 2021 | $370.3M | 109.6K t |
| 2020 | $342.0M | 142.8K t |
| 2019 | $338.4M | 154.8K t |
| 2018 | $356.1M | 169.4K t |
| 2017 | $332.7M | 135.3K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports plastic packing articles (other) from
Most of the value came from China (19%), Netherlands (13%), Germany (8%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 39%. Among the main suppliers, Austria grew fastest (+45% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $58.7M | 19% |
| Netherlands | $39.0M | 13% |
| Germany | $25.4M | 8.2% |
| Ireland | $22.0M | 7% |
| India | $17.7M | 5.7% |
| United States | $15.7M | 5% |
| Italy | $15.1M | 4.8% |
| France | $14.1M | 4.5% |
| Poland | $13.3M | 4.3% |
| Austria | $12.3M | 4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.01 per kg, close to the world average of $4.40.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Plastic packing articles (other) exports from the United Kingdom
Exports of plastic packing articles (other) by the United Kingdom reached $94.5 million in 2024 (20.9 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Most of it went to Ireland (17%), Netherlands (17%), France (9%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 42%. Among the main buyer markets, India grew fastest (+788% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Ireland | $15.7M | 17% |
| Netherlands | $15.6M | 17% |
| France | $8.6M | 9.1% |
| Germany | $7.3M | 7.7% |
| Poland | $4.9M | 5.2% |
| India | $4.7M | 5% |
| Spain | $3.9M | 4.1% |
| United States | $3.8M | 4% |
| Portugal | $3.3M | 3.5% |
| Slovakia | $3.2M | 3.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom plastic packing articles (other) imports (HS 3923.90): 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 3923.90: Plastics: articles for the conveyance or packing of goods n.e.c. in heading no. 3923.
Common questions
What is the value of plastic packing articles (other) imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported plastic packing articles (other) worth $311.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 62.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 6th of 224 countries worldwide, with 3% of world imports. The value was up 3% on 2023.
Which countries supply plastic packing articles (other) to the United Kingdom?
China was the largest supplier with 19% of the value ($58.7 million), followed by the Netherlands (13%) and Germany (8%). The top three together account for 39%, out of 83 supplier countries in total. Austria grew fastest among the top ten, up 45% on the year.
What is the average import price of plastic packing articles (other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.01 per kg in 2024, 14% above the world average of $4.40 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of plastic packing articles (other) to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $332.7 million in 2017 to $311.9 million in 2024, a fall of 6%. The peak was 2021 at $370.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $335.8 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export plastic packing articles (other)?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $94.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Ireland, the Netherlands and France. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $217.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for plastic packing articles (other)?
The HS code for plastic packing articles (other) is subheading 3923.90. It sits in HS chapter 39 (plastics and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3923 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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