Printing paper 40-150g/m2 (small sheets) imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of printing paper 40-150g/m2 (small sheets) by the United Kingdom reached $326.1 million in 2024 (283.7 thousand tonnes). It ranks 4th of 217 countries for imports of this product. Value rose 5% 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 | $326.1M | 283.7K t |
| 2023 | $311.8M | 247.1K t |
| 2022 | $318.2M | 279.9K t |
| 2021 | $211.7M | 252.1K t |
| 2020 | $232.1M | 272.1K t |
| 2019 | $338.3M | 348.7K t |
| 2018 | $345.5M | 374.2K t |
| 2017 | $320.6M | 399.3K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports printing paper 40-150g/m2 (small sheets) from
The largest suppliers were Portugal (25%), Indonesia (22%), China (13%). Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+91% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Portugal | $80.0M | 25% |
| Indonesia | $71.9M | 22% |
| China | $41.5M | 13% |
| France | $26.1M | 8% |
| Germany | $25.0M | 7.7% |
| Brazil | $22.0M | 6.7% |
| Finland | $18.7M | 5.7% |
| Sweden | $17.7M | 5.4% |
| Poland | $8.0M | 2.4% |
| Slovakia | $3.1M | 0.9% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.15 per kg, close to the world average of $1.01.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Printing paper 40-150g/m2 (small sheets) exports from the United Kingdom
In 2024, the United Kingdom exported printing paper 40-150g/m2 (small sheets) worth $6.8 million (4.7 thousand tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Ireland accounted for 79% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Ireland | $5.4M | 80% |
| Poland | $182K | 2.7% |
| United States | $137K | 2% |
| Germany | $132K | 1.9% |
| Israel | $114K | 1.7% |
| Hungary | $66K | 1% |
| Oman | $66K | 1% |
| India | $64K | 0.9% |
| France | $60K | 0.9% |
| Switzerland | $58K | 0.9% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom printing paper 40-150g/m2 (small sheets) imports (HS 4802.56): 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 4802.56: 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, in sheets 435mm or less by 297mm or less (unfolded).
Common questions
What is the value of printing paper 40-150g/m2 (small sheets) imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported printing paper 40-150g/m2 (small sheets) worth $326.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 283.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 4th of 217 countries worldwide, with 6% of world imports. The value was up 5% on 2023.
Which countries supply printing paper 40-150g/m2 (small sheets) to the United Kingdom?
Portugal was the largest supplier with 25% of the value ($80.0 million), followed by Indonesia (22%) and China (13%). The top three together account for 59%, out of 41 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 91% on the year.
What is the average import price of printing paper 40-150g/m2 (small sheets) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.15 per kg in 2024, 14% above the world average of $1.01 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of printing paper 40-150g/m2 (small sheets) to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $320.6 million in 2017 to $326.1 million in 2024, an increase of 2%. The peak was 2018 at $345.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $300.5 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export printing paper 40-150g/m2 (small sheets)?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $6.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Ireland, Poland and the United States. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $319.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for printing paper 40-150g/m2 (small sheets)?
The HS code for printing paper 40-150g/m2 (small sheets) is subheading 4802.56. 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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