🇬🇧 United Kingdom imports of printed matter: 2024 trade data
In 2024, the United Kingdom imported printed matter worth $408.6 million (42.5 thousand tonnes). It ranks 7th of 224 countries for imports of this product. Value rose 8% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
Public statistics, latest reported year 2024. Values in US dollars.
Imports of printed matter by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $408.6M | 42.5K t |
| 2023 | $377.3M | 42.8K t |
| 2022 | $340.5M | 41.2K t |
| 2021 | $332.4M | 36.2K t |
| 2020 | $284.4M | 39.6K t |
| 2019 | $353.7M | 64.3K t |
| 2018 | $402.5M | 83.2K t |
| 2017 | $415.9M | 109.2K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports printed matter from
Most of the value came from United States (15%), Germany (14%), Netherlands (12%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 41%. Among the main suppliers, France grew fastest (+94% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇺🇸 United States | $63.0M | 15% |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | $56.3M | 14% |
| 🇳🇱 Netherlands | $50.0M | 12% |
| 🇨🇳 China | $45.0M | 11% |
| 🇮🇹 Italy | $35.9M | 8.8% |
| 🇵🇱 Poland | $34.7M | 8.5% |
| 🇫🇷 France | $23.0M | 5.6% |
| 🇧🇪 Belgium | $14.1M | 3.5% |
| 🇦🇹 Austria | $13.3M | 3.3% |
| 🇨🇿 Czech Republic | $10.7M | 2.6% |
Types of printed matter under HS 4911
| 4911.99 | Printed matter: n.e.c. in heading no. 4911 | 43% |
| 4911.10 | Printed matter: trade advertising material, commercial catalogues and the like | 29% |
| 4911.91 | Printed matter: pictures, designs and photographs, n.e.c. in item no. 4911.10 | 28% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 4911.
Average import price of printed matter
The average declared value was about $9.62 per kg, 30% above the world average of $7.38. 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.
The United Kingdom also exports printed matter
Exports of printed matter by the United Kingdom reached $400.2 million in 2024 (25.0 thousand tonnes). It ranks 8th of 221 countries for exports of this product. The largest buyer markets were Italy (16%), France (15%), Netherlands (11%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 41%. Among the main buyer markets, Poland grew fastest (+44% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇮🇹 Italy | $62.0M | 16% |
| 🇫🇷 France | $61.4M | 15% |
| 🇳🇱 Netherlands | $42.4M | 11% |
| 🇺🇸 United States | $39.4M | 9.9% |
| 🇮🇪 Ireland | $25.5M | 6.4% |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | $22.8M | 5.7% |
| 🇨🇭 Switzerland | $14.1M | 3.5% |
| 🇵🇹 Portugal | $14.0M | 3.5% |
| 🇪🇸 Spain | $13.5M | 3.4% |
| 🇵🇱 Poland | $7.8M | 1.9% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
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Updated weekly on EximDataX (some markets daily), while public statistics stop at 2024.
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 4911: Printed matter, n.e.c., including printed pictures and photographs.
Printed matter trade in the United Kingdom: questions
What is the value of printed matter imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported printed matter worth $408.6 million in 2024 (42.5 thousand tonnes).
Where does the United Kingdom import printed matter from?
The main supplier countries in 2024 were United States (15%), Germany (14%), Netherlands (12%).
What is the average import price of printed matter in the United Kingdom?
The average declared import value was about $9.62 per kg in 2024, against a world average of $7.38 per kg.
Does the United Kingdom export printed matter?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported printed matter worth $400.2 million in 2024, mainly to Italy, France, Netherlands.
What is the HS code for printed matter?
Printed matter falls under HS heading 4911 (Printed matter, n.e.c., including printed pictures and photographs). The six-digit codes under it split the product by type.
How can I find the companies trading printed matter with the United Kingdom?
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