🇬🇧 United Kingdom imports of sulfite wood pulp: 2024 trade data
In 2024, the United Kingdom imported sulfite wood pulp worth $4.4 million (2.3 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 4% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $7.1 million.
Public statistics, latest reported year 2024. Values in US dollars.
Imports of sulfite wood pulp by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4.4M | 2.3K t |
| 2023 | $4.2M | 2.2K t |
| 2022 | $5.1M | 2.9K t |
| 2021 | $4.5M | 3.1K t |
| 2020 | $4.0M | 2.5K t |
| 2019 | $6.0M | 5.3K t |
| 2018 | $7.1M | 5.2K t |
| 2017 | $5.6M | 3.3K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports sulfite wood pulp from
One supplier dominates: Germany accounted for 65% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Sweden grew fastest (+121% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇩🇪 Germany | $2.9M | 65% |
| 🇸🇪 Sweden | $813K | 18% |
| 🇺🇸 United States | $546K | 12% |
| 🇲🇽 Mexico | $95K | 2.1% |
| 🇫🇷 France | $30K | 0.7% |
| 🇨🇭 Switzerland | $30K | 0.7% |
| 🇨🇳 China | $28K | 0.6% |
| 🇳🇱 Netherlands | $9K | 0.2% |
| 🇮🇪 Ireland | $3K | 0.1% |
| 🇮🇳 India | $1K | 0% |
Types of sulfite wood pulp under HS 4704
| 4704.29 | Wood pulp: chemical wood pulp, sulphite, (other than dissolving grades), semi-bleached or bleached, of non-coniferous wood | 67% |
| 4704.21 | Wood pulp: chemical wood pulp, sulphite, (other than dissolving grades), semi-bleached or bleached, of coniferous wood | 20% |
| 4704.11 | Wood pulp: chemical wood pulp, sulphite, (other than dissolving grades), unbleached, of coniferous wood | 13% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 4704.
Average import price of sulfite wood pulp
The average declared value was about $1.90 per kg, 102% above the world average of $0.94. 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.
The United Kingdom also exports sulfite wood pulp
In 2024, the United Kingdom exported sulfite wood pulp worth $763 thousand (175 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: United States accounted for 60% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, United States grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇺🇸 United States | $457K | 60% |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | $85K | 11% |
| 🇮🇳 India | $55K | 7.2% |
| 🇿🇦 South Africa | $44K | 5.7% |
| 🇧🇬 Bulgaria | $31K | 4.1% |
| 🇷🇸 Serbia | $16K | 2.1% |
| 🇮🇹 Italy | $15K | 2% |
| 🇸🇪 Sweden | $13K | 1.6% |
| 🇭🇺 Hungary | $8K | 1% |
| 🇭🇷 Croatia | $7K | 1% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
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Updated weekly on EximDataX (some markets daily), while public statistics stop at 2024.
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 4704: Chemical wood pulp, sulphite, other than dissolving grades.
Sulfite wood pulp trade in the United Kingdom: questions
What is the value of sulfite wood pulp imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported sulfite wood pulp worth $4.4 million in 2024 (2.3 thousand tonnes).
Where does the United Kingdom import sulfite wood pulp from?
The main supplier countries in 2024 were Germany (65%), Sweden (18%), United States (12%).
What is the average import price of sulfite wood pulp in the United Kingdom?
The average declared import value was about $1.90 per kg in 2024, against a world average of $0.94 per kg.
Does the United Kingdom export sulfite wood pulp?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported sulfite wood pulp worth $763 thousand in 2024, mainly to United States, Germany, India.
What is the HS code for sulfite wood pulp?
Sulfite wood pulp falls under HS heading 4704 (Chemical wood pulp, sulphite, other than dissolving grades). The six-digit codes under it split the product by type.
How can I find the companies trading sulfite wood pulp with the United Kingdom?
These public statistics stop at country level. EximDataX has a direct customs feed for the United Kingdom with shipment-level records, updated weekly, where you can see the importers and exporters by name.
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