Unbleached kraft pulp (coniferous) imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United Kingdom imported unbleached kraft pulp (coniferous) worth $6.4 million (8.6 thousand tonnes). That is 4% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $9.7 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 | $6.4M | 8.6K t |
| 2023 | $6.1M | 8.0K t |
| 2022 | $8.6M | 11.2K t |
| 2021 | $6.6M | 9.0K t |
| 2020 | $4.6M | 7.5K t |
| 2019 | $7.6M | 10.8K t |
| 2018 | $9.7M | 13.1K t |
| 2017 | $7.4M | 10.3K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports unbleached kraft pulp (coniferous) from
One supplier dominates: Sweden accounted for 72% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Sweden grew fastest (+39% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Sweden | $4.5M | 72% |
| Estonia | $1.3M | 21% |
| Austria | $481K | 7.6% |
| Canada | $7K | 0.1% |
| Finland | $2K | 0% |
| Chile | $0K | 0% |
| Turkey | $0K | 0% |
| Netherlands | $0K | 0% |
| Ireland | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.74 per kg, close to the world average of $0.66.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Unbleached kraft pulp (coniferous) exports from the United Kingdom
The United Kingdom exported $335 thousand of unbleached kraft pulp (coniferous) in 2024 (342 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Ireland accounted for 92% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Ireland grew fastest (+43% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Ireland | $308K | 92% |
| Spain | $18K | 5.3% |
| Italy | $9K | 2.6% |
| Netherlands | $0K | 0% |
| Finland | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom unbleached kraft pulp (coniferous) imports (HS 4703.11): 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 4703.11: Wood pulp: chemical wood pulp, soda or sulphate, (other than dissolving grades), unbleached, of coniferous wood.
Common questions
What is the value of unbleached kraft pulp (coniferous) imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported unbleached kraft pulp (coniferous) worth $6.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 8.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 27th of 86 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 4% on 2023.
Which countries supply unbleached kraft pulp (coniferous) to the United Kingdom?
Sweden was the largest supplier with 72% of the value ($4.5 million), followed by Estonia (21%) and Austria (8%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 9 supplier countries in total. Sweden grew fastest among the top ten, up 39% on the year.
What is the average import price of unbleached kraft pulp (coniferous) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.74 per kg in 2024, 12% above the world average of $0.66 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of unbleached kraft pulp (coniferous) to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $7.4 million in 2017 to $6.4 million in 2024, a fall of 15%. The peak was 2018 at $9.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $7.1 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export unbleached kraft pulp (coniferous)?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $335 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Ireland, Spain and Italy. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $6.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for unbleached kraft pulp (coniferous)?
The HS code for unbleached kraft pulp (coniferous) is subheading 4703.11. It sits in HS chapter 47 (pulp of wood or other fibrous cellulosic material; recovered (waste and scrap) paper or paperboard). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 4703 page.
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