Self-adhesive plastic film (wide format) imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United Kingdom imported self-adhesive plastic film (wide format) worth $459.3 million (64.7 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. That is 8% more than in 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 | $459.3M | 64.7K t |
| 2023 | $425.8M | 63.6K t |
| 2022 | $494.2M | 69.2K t |
| 2021 | $537.4M | 93.4K t |
| 2020 | $414.1M | 78.9K t |
| 2019 | $443.3M | 80.8K t |
| 2018 | $430.3M | 82.3K t |
| 2017 | $425.7M | 93.6K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports self-adhesive plastic film (wide format) from
The largest suppliers were Germany (23%), United States (14%), China (12%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 49%. Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest (+73% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $105.2M | 23% |
| United States | $64.2M | 14% |
| China | $55.7M | 12% |
| Belgium | $30.5M | 6.6% |
| Italy | $30.3M | 6.6% |
| Poland | $29.6M | 6.4% |
| France | $28.6M | 6.2% |
| Luxembourg | $21.4M | 4.7% |
| South Korea | $11.3M | 2.5% |
| Netherlands | $10.6M | 2.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.10 per kg, close to the world average of $6.93.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Self-adhesive plastic film (wide format) exports from the United Kingdom
In 2024, the United Kingdom exported self-adhesive plastic film (wide format) worth $399.3 million (32.8 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 2%. The largest buyer markets were Belgium (14%), France (12%), Germany (11%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 37%.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Belgium | $56.3M | 14% |
| France | $47.0M | 12% |
| Germany | $45.5M | 11% |
| China | $24.7M | 6.2% |
| Ireland | $24.5M | 6.2% |
| Italy | $24.4M | 6.1% |
| United States | $21.5M | 5.4% |
| Netherlands | $16.3M | 4.1% |
| Spain | $13.3M | 3.3% |
| Poland | $12.3M | 3.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom self-adhesive plastic film (wide format) imports (HS 3919.90): 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 3919.90: Plastics: plates, sheets, film, foil, tape, strip, other flat shapes thereof, self-adhesive, other than in rolls of a width not exceeding 20cm.
Common questions
What is the value of self-adhesive plastic film (wide format) imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported self-adhesive plastic film (wide format) worth $459.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 64.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 13th of 224 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 8% on 2023.
Which countries supply self-adhesive plastic film (wide format) to the United Kingdom?
Germany was the largest supplier with 23% of the value ($105.2 million), followed by the United States (14%) and China (12%). The top three together account for 49%, out of 81 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 73% on the year.
What is the average import price of self-adhesive plastic film (wide format) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $7.10 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $6.93 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of self-adhesive plastic film (wide format) to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $425.7 million in 2017 to $459.3 million in 2024, an increase of 8%. The peak was 2021 at $537.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $453.8 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export self-adhesive plastic film (wide format)?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $399.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Belgium, France and Germany. That compares with imports of $459.3 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for self-adhesive plastic film (wide format)?
The HS code for self-adhesive plastic film (wide format) is subheading 3919.90. It sits in HS chapter 39 (plastics and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3919 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for the United Kingdom. Tell us your product to see it live.
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