🇬🇧 United Kingdom imports of transfer paper and stencils: 2024 trade data
The United Kingdom imported $9.8 million of transfer paper and stencils in 2024 (4.0 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 9th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 213 countries. Value fell 26% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 8% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $18.2 million.
Public statistics, latest reported year 2024. Values in US dollars.
Imports of transfer paper and stencils by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $9.8M | 4.0K t |
| 2023 | $13.2M | 3.9K t |
| 2022 | $12.8M | 4.8K t |
| 2021 | $7.6M | 2.3K t |
| 2020 | $6.4M | 2.0K t |
| 2019 | $10.6M | 3.0K t |
| 2018 | $13.8M | 4.0K t |
| 2017 | $18.2M | 4.5K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports transfer paper and stencils from
The largest suppliers were Germany (48%), Poland (20%), China (14%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇩🇪 Germany | $4.7M | 48% |
| 🇵🇱 Poland | $2.0M | 20% |
| 🇨🇳 China | $1.4M | 14% |
| 🇺🇸 United States | $1.1M | 12% |
| 🇹🇷 Turkey | $134K | 1.4% |
| 🇯🇵 Japan | $108K | 1.1% |
| 🇮🇳 India | $75K | 0.8% |
| 🇰🇷 South Korea | $66K | 0.7% |
| 🇮🇪 Ireland | $55K | 0.6% |
| 🇫🇷 France | $48K | 0.5% |
Types of transfer paper and stencils under HS 4816
| 4816.20 | Paper: self-copy paper (other than those of heading no. 4809), whether or not put up in boxes | 79% |
| 4816.90 | Paper: carbon paper and other copying or transfer papers (other than those of heading no. 4809), n.e.c. in item no. 4816.20 | 21% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 4816.
Average import price of transfer paper and stencils
The average declared value was about $2.45 per kg, 24% above the world average of $1.98. 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 transfer paper and stencils
The United Kingdom exported $2.7 million of transfer paper and stencils in 2024 (251 tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. The largest buyer markets were Ireland (24%), Thailand (15%), France (8%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 47%. Among the main buyer markets, Israel grew fastest (+548% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇮🇪 Ireland | $662K | 24% |
| 🇹🇭 Thailand | $394K | 15% |
| 🇫🇷 France | $209K | 7.7% |
| 🇳🇱 Netherlands | $189K | 7% |
| 🇵🇦 Panama | $143K | 5.3% |
| 🇵🇭 Philippines | $135K | 5% |
| 🇮🇱 Israel | $133K | 4.9% |
| 🇺🇸 United States | $111K | 4.1% |
| 🇨🇳 China | $106K | 3.9% |
| 🇪🇸 Spain | $88K | 3.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
Public statistics stop at country totals and the last published year. EximDataX shows the shipment records underneath: the companies, dates, quantities and declared values, updated weekly.
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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 4816: Carbon paper, self-copy paper and other copying or transfer papers, (other than those of heading no. 4809), duplicator stencils and offset plates, of paper whether or not put up in boxes.
Transfer paper and stencils trade in the United Kingdom: questions
What is the value of transfer paper and stencils imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported transfer paper and stencils worth $9.8 million in 2024 (4.0 thousand tonnes).
Where does the United Kingdom import transfer paper and stencils from?
The main supplier countries in 2024 were Germany (48%), Poland (20%), China (14%).
What is the average import price of transfer paper and stencils in the United Kingdom?
The average declared import value was about $2.45 per kg in 2024, against a world average of $1.98 per kg.
Does the United Kingdom export transfer paper and stencils?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported transfer paper and stencils worth $2.7 million in 2024, mainly to Ireland, Thailand, France.
What is the HS code for transfer paper and stencils?
Transfer paper and stencils falls under HS heading 4816 (Carbon paper, self-copy paper and other copying or transfer papers, (other than those of heading no. 4809), duplicator s). The six-digit codes under it split the product by type.
How can I find the companies trading transfer paper and stencils with the United Kingdom?
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