Polypropylene packing sacks imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of polypropylene packing sacks by the United Kingdom reached $25.8 million in 2024 (9.2 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 10% 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 | $25.8M | 9.2K t |
| 2023 | $23.5M | 7.9K t |
| 2022 | $29.5M | 8.0K t |
| 2021 | $26.7M | 8.1K t |
| 2020 | $21.3M | 6.5K t |
| 2019 | $26.5M | 7.8K t |
| 2018 | $25.3M | 7.3K t |
| 2017 | $19.0M | 6.8K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports polypropylene packing sacks from
Most of the value came from China (32%), India (31%), Turkey (7%). Among the main suppliers, Turkey grew fastest (+193% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $8.3M | 32% |
| India | $8.1M | 31% |
| Turkey | $1.8M | 7% |
| Bangladesh | $1.6M | 6.3% |
| Ireland | $1.4M | 5.5% |
| Spain | $1.2M | 4.7% |
| Indonesia | $686K | 2.7% |
| Sri Lanka | $499K | 1.9% |
| Thailand | $437K | 1.7% |
| Czech Republic | $312K | 1.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.79 per kg, close to the world average of $2.42.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Polypropylene packing sacks exports from the United Kingdom
Exports of polypropylene packing sacks by the United Kingdom reached $4.7 million in 2024 (6.6 thousand tonnes). Most of it went to Vietnam (49%), India (12%), Ireland (9%). Among the main buyer markets, Netherlands grew fastest (+164% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Vietnam | $2.3M | 49% |
| India | $545K | 12% |
| Ireland | $409K | 8.7% |
| France | $298K | 6.4% |
| Netherlands | $276K | 5.9% |
| Taiwan | $102K | 2.2% |
| Latvia | $79K | 1.7% |
| Poland | $69K | 1.5% |
| Indonesia | $63K | 1.4% |
| Malaysia | $56K | 1.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom polypropylene packing sacks imports (HS 6305.33): 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 6305.33: Sacks and bags: of a kind used for the packing of goods, of man-made textile materials, of polyethylene or polypropylene strip or the like, not flexible intermediate bulk containers.
Common questions
What is the value of polypropylene packing sacks imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported polypropylene packing sacks worth $25.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 9.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 19th of 208 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 10% on 2023.
Which countries supply polypropylene packing sacks to the United Kingdom?
China was the largest supplier with 32% of the value ($8.3 million), followed by India (31%) and Turkey (7%). The top three together account for 70%, out of 44 supplier countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 193% on the year.
What is the average import price of polypropylene packing sacks per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.79 per kg in 2024, 15% above the world average of $2.42 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of polypropylene packing sacks to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $19.0 million in 2017 to $25.8 million in 2024, an increase of 36%. The peak was 2022 at $29.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $24.7 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export polypropylene packing sacks?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $4.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Vietnam, India and Ireland. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $21.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for polypropylene packing sacks?
The HS code for polypropylene packing sacks is subheading 6305.33. It sits in HS chapter 63 (textiles, made up articles; sets; worn clothing and worn textile articles; rags). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 6305 page.
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