Plastic tableware imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United Kingdom imported plastic tableware worth $402.4 million (89.1 thousand tonnes). It ranks 5th of 224 countries for imports of this product. Value rose 9% 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 | $402.4M | 89.1K t |
| 2023 | $368.2M | 69.3K t |
| 2022 | $432.5M | 78.8K t |
| 2021 | $423.3M | 80.5K t |
| 2020 | $385.0M | 77.2K t |
| 2019 | $443.4M | 92.4K t |
| 2018 | $453.4M | 94.6K t |
| 2017 | $430.7M | 92.9K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports plastic tableware from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 57% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Turkey grew fastest (+38% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $229.1M | 57% |
| Turkey | $25.4M | 6.3% |
| India | $16.4M | 4.1% |
| Poland | $15.2M | 3.8% |
| Belgium | $11.1M | 2.8% |
| Austria | $10.5M | 2.6% |
| United States | $10.0M | 2.5% |
| Spain | $9.9M | 2.5% |
| New Zealand | $8.9M | 2.2% |
| Vietnam | $7.2M | 1.8% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.52 per kg, close to the world average of $4.52.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Plastic tableware exports from the United Kingdom
Exports of plastic tableware by the United Kingdom reached $60.5 million in 2024 (9.0 thousand tonnes). Most of it went to Ireland (22%), China (18%), Netherlands (12%). Among the main buyer markets, Ghana grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Ireland | $13.3M | 22% |
| China | $11.0M | 18% |
| Netherlands | $7.5M | 12% |
| United States | $3.2M | 5.4% |
| Germany | $3.0M | 5% |
| Ghana | $3.0M | 5% |
| France | $1.8M | 3% |
| Nigeria | $1.6M | 2.7% |
| United Arab Emirates | $1.5M | 2.6% |
| Israel | $1.1M | 1.9% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom plastic tableware imports (HS 3924.10): 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 3924.10: Plastics: tableware and kitchenware.
Common questions
What is the value of plastic tableware imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported plastic tableware worth $402.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 89.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 5th of 224 countries worldwide, with 3% of world imports. The value was up 9% on 2023.
Which countries supply plastic tableware to the United Kingdom?
China was the largest supplier with 57% of the value ($229.1 million), followed by Turkey (6%) and India (4%). The top three together account for 67%, out of 100 supplier countries in total. Austria grew fastest among the top ten, up 109% on the year.
What is the average import price of plastic tableware per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.52 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $4.52 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of plastic tableware to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $430.7 million in 2017 to $402.4 million in 2024, a fall of 7%. The peak was 2018 at $453.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $417.4 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export plastic tableware?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $60.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Ireland, China and the Netherlands. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $341.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for plastic tableware?
The HS code for plastic tableware is subheading 3924.10. It sits in HS chapter 39 (plastics and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3924 page.
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