Small goods (fibre or paperboard) exports from the United Kingdom: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, the United Kingdom exported small goods (fibre or paperboard) worth $7.5 million (362 tonnes). It ranks 8th of 160 countries for exports of this product. Value fell 17% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $10.2 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $7.5M | 362 t |
| 2023 | $9.1M | 442 t |
| 2022 | $7.0M | 188 t |
| 2021 | $10.2M | 175 t |
| 2020 | $6.1M | 115 t |
| 2019 | $8.5M | 246 t |
| 2018 | $9.4M | 282 t |
| 2017 | $9.4M | 297 t |
Where the United Kingdom exports small goods (fibre or paperboard) to
Most of it went to Hong Kong (27%), United States (26%), Hungary (21%). Among the main buyer markets, Hong Kong grew fastest (+127% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Hong Kong | $2.0M | 27% |
| United States | $1.9M | 26% |
| Hungary | $1.6M | 21% |
| Macao | $330K | 4.4% |
| Ireland | $312K | 4.1% |
| France | $310K | 4.1% |
| Netherlands | $263K | 3.5% |
| Sweden | $93K | 1.2% |
| Israel | $88K | 1.2% |
| Germany | $82K | 1.1% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $20.81 per kg, 103% above the world average of $10.23. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Small goods (fibre or paperboard) imports to the United Kingdom
In 2024, the United Kingdom imported small goods (fibre or paperboard) worth $5.8 million (1.2 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. Most of the value came from Netherlands (21%), China (16%), India (9%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 46%. Among the main suppliers, Canada grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $1.2M | 21% |
| China | $897K | 16% |
| India | $499K | 8.7% |
| Bangladesh | $403K | 7% |
| Canada | $377K | 6.6% |
| United States | $322K | 5.6% |
| Vietnam | $305K | 5.3% |
| Italy | $251K | 4.4% |
| Poland | $202K | 3.5% |
| Thailand | $179K | 3.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom small goods (fibre or paperboard) exports (HS 4202.39): 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 4202.39: Cases and containers: of a kind normally carried in the pocket or in the handbag, of vulcanised fibre or of paperboard, or wholly or mainly covered with such materials or with paper.
Common questions
What is the value of small goods (fibre or paperboard) exported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom exported small goods (fibre or paperboard) worth $7.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 362 tonnes. That ranks it 8th of 160 countries worldwide, with 3% of world exports. The value was down 17% on 2023.
Which countries buy small goods (fibre or paperboard) from the United Kingdom?
Hong Kong was the largest buyer with 27% of the value ($2.0 million), followed by the United States (26%) and Hungary (21%). The top three together account for 73%, out of 90 buyer countries in total. Israel grew fastest among the top ten, up 450% on the year.
What is the average export price of small goods (fibre or paperboard) per kg?
The average declared export value was about $20.81 per kg in 2024, 103% above the world average of $10.23 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of small goods (fibre or paperboard) from the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Exports went from $9.4 million in 2017 to $7.5 million in 2024, a fall of 20%. The peak was 2021 at $10.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $8.4 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also import small goods (fibre or paperboard)?
Yes. The United Kingdom imported $5.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from the Netherlands, China and India. On balance the United Kingdom is a net exporter of this product, by about $1.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for small goods (fibre or paperboard)?
The HS code for small goods (fibre or paperboard) is subheading 4202.39. It sits in HS chapter 42 (articles of leather; saddlery and harness; travel goods, handbags and similar containers; articles of animal gut (other than silk-worm gut)). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 4202 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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