Self-adhesive plastic film (narrow rolls) imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United Kingdom imported self-adhesive plastic film (narrow rolls) worth $234.0 million (44.0 thousand tonnes). It ranks 7th of 224 countries for imports of this product. That is 8% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $327.3 million.
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 | $234.0M | 44.0K t |
| 2023 | $217.2M | 35.1K t |
| 2022 | $327.3M | 49.8K t |
| 2021 | $253.3M | 43.7K t |
| 2020 | $204.7M | 44.8K t |
| 2019 | $224.6M | 45.3K t |
| 2018 | $221.6M | 38.8K t |
| 2017 | $240.8M | 47.5K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports self-adhesive plastic film (narrow rolls) from
Most of the value came from China (24%), Italy (16%), Germany (15%). Among the main suppliers, France grew fastest (+36% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $55.2M | 24% |
| Italy | $37.3M | 16% |
| Germany | $35.0M | 15% |
| United States | $29.7M | 13% |
| France | $9.4M | 4% |
| Poland | $7.5M | 3.2% |
| Greece | $6.7M | 2.9% |
| Ireland | $6.5M | 2.8% |
| Spain | $6.5M | 2.8% |
| India | $6.4M | 2.8% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.32 per kg, close to the world average of $6.29.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Self-adhesive plastic film (narrow rolls) exports from the United Kingdom
Exports of self-adhesive plastic film (narrow rolls) by the United Kingdom reached $179.3 million in 2024 (10.8 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 10th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 182 countries. The largest buyer markets were France (12%), Germany (10%), Netherlands (9%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 31%.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $20.7M | 12% |
| Germany | $18.3M | 10% |
| Netherlands | $16.8M | 9.4% |
| Poland | $16.6M | 9.3% |
| United States | $16.2M | 9% |
| Ireland | $10.1M | 5.7% |
| China | $6.5M | 3.6% |
| Italy | $5.0M | 2.8% |
| Spain | $4.8M | 2.7% |
| Belgium | $4.4M | 2.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom self-adhesive plastic film (narrow rolls) imports (HS 3919.10): 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 3919.10: Plastics: plates, sheets, film, foil, tape, strip, other flat shapes thereof, self-adhesive, in rolls of a width not exceeding 20cm.
Common questions
What is the value of self-adhesive plastic film (narrow rolls) imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported self-adhesive plastic film (narrow rolls) worth $234.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 44.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 7th of 224 countries worldwide, with 3% of world imports. The value was up 8% on 2023.
Which countries supply self-adhesive plastic film (narrow rolls) to the United Kingdom?
China was the largest supplier with 24% of the value ($55.2 million), followed by Italy (16%) and Germany (15%). The top three together account for 54%, out of 74 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 36% on the year.
What is the average import price of self-adhesive plastic film (narrow rolls) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.32 per kg in 2024, 15% below the world average of $6.29 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 plastic film (narrow rolls) to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $240.8 million in 2017 to $234.0 million in 2024, a fall of 3%. The peak was 2022 at $327.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $240.4 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export self-adhesive plastic film (narrow rolls)?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $179.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to France, Germany and the Netherlands. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $54.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for self-adhesive plastic film (narrow rolls)?
The HS code for self-adhesive plastic film (narrow rolls) is subheading 3919.10. It sits in HS chapter 39 (plastics and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3919 page.
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