Printing paper 40-150g/m2 (large sheets) imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United Kingdom imported printing paper 40-150g/m2 (large sheets) worth $130.4 million (99.5 thousand tonnes). It ranks 4th of 203 countries for imports of this product. The value was almost unchanged from 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 | $130.4M | 99.5K t |
| 2023 | $128.8M | 88.8K t |
| 2022 | $160.7M | 113.4K t |
| 2021 | $104.6M | 84.1K t |
| 2020 | $90.8M | 90.2K t |
| 2019 | $134.8M | 125.5K t |
| 2018 | $157.7M | 144.7K t |
| 2017 | $139.1M | 148.2K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports printing paper 40-150g/m2 (large sheets) from
The largest suppliers were Germany (20%), Portugal (18%), Italy (12%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 50%. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+261% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $26.2M | 20% |
| Portugal | $23.9M | 18% |
| Italy | $15.0M | 12% |
| Spain | $13.6M | 10% |
| Poland | $11.8M | 9% |
| Sweden | $7.8M | 6% |
| Indonesia | $6.2M | 4.8% |
| France | $5.6M | 4.3% |
| Austria | $5.0M | 3.8% |
| China | $3.3M | 2.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.31 per kg, close to the world average of $1.25.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Printing paper 40-150g/m2 (large sheets) exports from the United Kingdom
The United Kingdom exported $27.5 million of printing paper 40-150g/m2 (large sheets) in 2024 (4.0 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Most of it went to Egypt (14%), Netherlands (10%), Canada (7%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 31%. Among the main buyer markets, Egypt grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Egypt | $3.9M | 14% |
| Netherlands | $2.8M | 10% |
| Canada | $2.0M | 7.3% |
| Vietnam | $1.8M | 6.6% |
| Algeria | $1.8M | 6.4% |
| Malta | $1.8M | 6.4% |
| Ireland | $1.6M | 5.7% |
| Malaysia | $1.3M | 4.8% |
| Slovakia | $1.2M | 4.4% |
| Finland | $1.1M | 3.9% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom printing paper 40-150g/m2 (large sheets) imports (HS 4802.57): 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 4802.57: Uncoated paper and paperboard (not 4801 or 4803): printing, writing or graphic, 10% or less by weight of mechanical or chemi-mechanical processed fibre, weight 40-150g/m2, n.e.c. in item no. 4802.55 or 4802.56.
Common questions
What is the value of printing paper 40-150g/m2 (large sheets) imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported printing paper 40-150g/m2 (large sheets) worth $130.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 99.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 4th of 203 countries worldwide, with 5% of world imports. The value was up 1% on 2023.
Which countries supply printing paper 40-150g/m2 (large sheets) to the United Kingdom?
Germany was the largest supplier with 20% of the value ($26.2 million), followed by Portugal (18%) and Italy (12%). The top three together account for 50%, out of 32 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 261% on the year.
What is the average import price of printing paper 40-150g/m2 (large sheets) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.31 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $1.25 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of printing paper 40-150g/m2 (large sheets) to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $139.1 million in 2017 to $130.4 million in 2024, a fall of 6%. The peak was 2022 at $160.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $130.9 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export printing paper 40-150g/m2 (large sheets)?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $27.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Egypt, the Netherlands and Canada. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $102.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for printing paper 40-150g/m2 (large sheets)?
The HS code for printing paper 40-150g/m2 (large sheets) is subheading 4802.57. It sits in HS chapter 48 (paper and paperboard; articles of paper pulp, of paper or paperboard). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 4802 page.
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