Self-adhesive paper imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of self-adhesive paper by the United Kingdom reached $258.9 million in 2024 (81.6 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 5th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 217 countries. That is close to the 2023 level. 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 | $258.9M | 81.6K t |
| 2023 | $262.5M | 72.9K t |
| 2022 | $285.5M | 82.1K t |
| 2021 | $245.5M | 87.3K t |
| 2020 | $204.5M | 84.1K t |
| 2019 | $189.3M | 75.3K t |
| 2018 | $202.4M | 80.7K t |
| 2017 | $180.4M | 82.0K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports self-adhesive paper from
The largest suppliers were Germany (20%), Italy (15%), Luxembourg (15%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $51.3M | 20% |
| Italy | $40.0M | 16% |
| Luxembourg | $38.7M | 15% |
| Poland | $32.2M | 12% |
| Spain | $23.0M | 8.9% |
| France | $18.5M | 7.2% |
| China | $12.3M | 4.8% |
| United States | $11.8M | 4.6% |
| Netherlands | $6.7M | 2.6% |
| Ireland | $5.5M | 2.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.17 per kg, close to the world average of $2.94.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Self-adhesive paper exports from the United Kingdom
The United Kingdom exported $173.7 million of self-adhesive paper in 2024 (43.2 thousand tonnes). It ranks 9th of 149 countries for exports of this product. The largest buyer markets were France (21%), Ireland (13%), United States (12%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 46%. Among the main buyer markets, Poland grew fastest (+399% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $36.0M | 21% |
| Ireland | $22.2M | 13% |
| United States | $21.2M | 12% |
| Belgium | $19.4M | 11% |
| Poland | $16.3M | 9.4% |
| Netherlands | $12.9M | 7.4% |
| Germany | $6.1M | 3.5% |
| Spain | $5.8M | 3.4% |
| Turkey | $3.8M | 2.2% |
| Italy | $3.2M | 1.9% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom self-adhesive paper imports (HS 4811.41): 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 4811.41: Paper and paperboard: self-adhesive, in rolls or sheets, other than goods of heading no. 4803, 4809, or 4810.
Common questions
What is the value of self-adhesive paper imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported self-adhesive paper worth $258.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 81.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 5th of 217 countries worldwide, with 5% of world imports. The value was down 1% on 2023.
Which countries supply self-adhesive paper to the United Kingdom?
Germany was the largest supplier with 20% of the value ($51.3 million), followed by Italy (15%) and Luxembourg (15%). The top three together account for 50%, out of 57 supplier countries in total. Spain grew fastest among the top ten, up 22% on the year.
What is the average import price of self-adhesive paper per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.17 per kg in 2024, 8% above the world average of $2.94 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of self-adhesive paper to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $180.4 million in 2017 to $258.9 million in 2024, an increase of 44%. The peak was 2022 at $285.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $228.6 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export self-adhesive paper?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $173.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to France, Ireland and the United States. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $85.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for self-adhesive paper?
The HS code for self-adhesive paper is subheading 4811.41. 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 4811 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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