Plastic sausage casings exports from the United Kingdom: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of plastic sausage casings by the United Kingdom reached $32.3 million in 2024 (969 tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. That is 9% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $53.5 million.
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 | $32.3M | 969 t |
| 2023 | $29.6M | 827 t |
| 2022 | $37.2M | 1.2K t |
| 2021 | $29.7M | 856 t |
| 2020 | $38.9M | 1.5K t |
| 2019 | $39.1M | 1.5K t |
| 2018 | $53.5M | 2.0K t |
| 2017 | $43.5M | 1.4K t |
Where the United Kingdom exports plastic sausage casings to
Most of it went to Czech Republic (26%), Ireland (23%), South Korea (20%). Among the main buyer markets, Chile grew fastest (+470% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Czech Republic | $8.3M | 26% |
| Ireland | $7.5M | 23% |
| South Korea | $6.6M | 21% |
| Kenya | $2.3M | 7.3% |
| Chile | $1.0M | 3.2% |
| Australia | $916K | 2.8% |
| Ecuador | $894K | 2.8% |
| Japan | $540K | 1.7% |
| Switzerland | $502K | 1.6% |
| Uganda | $448K | 1.4% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $33.31 per kg, 120% above the world average of $15.12. 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 sausage casings imports to the United Kingdom
In 2024, the United Kingdom imported plastic sausage casings worth $14.2 million (823 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Spain alone supplied 76% of it. Among the main suppliers, Czech Republic grew fastest (+38% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Spain | $10.8M | 76% |
| Czech Republic | $1.3M | 9.1% |
| Germany | $876K | 6.2% |
| United States | $386K | 2.7% |
| Romania | $150K | 1.1% |
| Norway | $112K | 0.8% |
| Poland | $108K | 0.8% |
| Ireland | $104K | 0.7% |
| China | $80K | 0.6% |
| Japan | $76K | 0.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom plastic sausage casings exports (HS 3917.10): 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 3917.10: Plastics: artificial guts (sausage casings) of hardened protein or of cellulosic materials.
Common questions
What is the value of plastic sausage casings exported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom exported plastic sausage casings worth $32.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 969 tonnes. That ranks it 15th of 115 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was up 9% on 2023.
Which countries buy plastic sausage casings from the United Kingdom?
The Czech Republic was the largest buyer with 26% of the value ($8.3 million), followed by Ireland (23%) and South Korea (20%). The top three together account for 69%, out of 85 buyer countries in total. Chile grew fastest among the top ten, up 470% on the year.
What is the average export price of plastic sausage casings per kg?
The average declared export value was about $33.31 per kg in 2024, 120% above the world average of $15.12 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 sausage casings from the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Exports went from $43.5 million in 2017 to $32.3 million in 2024, a fall of 26%. The peak was 2018 at $53.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $38.0 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also import plastic sausage casings?
Yes. The United Kingdom imported $14.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Spain, the Czech Republic and Germany. On balance the United Kingdom is a net exporter of this product, by about $18.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for plastic sausage casings?
The HS code for plastic sausage casings is subheading 3917.10. It sits in HS chapter 39 (plastics and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3917 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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