Unbleached kraft sack paper imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Kingdom imported $46.9 million of unbleached kraft sack paper in 2024 (42.8 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. Value rose 11% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 11% a year on average.
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 | $46.9M | 42.8K t |
| 2023 | $42.2M | 36.1K t |
| 2022 | $47.8M | 36.1K t |
| 2021 | $31.6M | 35.5K t |
| 2020 | $29.6M | 33.2K t |
| 2019 | $27.3M | 29.6K t |
| 2018 | $25.2M | 28.3K t |
| 2017 | $23.0M | 30.8K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports unbleached kraft sack paper from
The largest suppliers were Sweden (40%), Spain (24%), Finland (10%). Among the main suppliers, Estonia grew fastest (+66% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Sweden | $18.9M | 40% |
| Spain | $11.5M | 25% |
| Finland | $4.9M | 11% |
| Estonia | $3.1M | 6.7% |
| Italy | $1.9M | 4.1% |
| Czech Republic | $1.8M | 3.8% |
| France | $1.6M | 3.4% |
| Austria | $1.1M | 2.3% |
| Brazil | $547K | 1.2% |
| Poland | $497K | 1.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.10 per kg, 21% above the world average of $0.91. 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.
Unbleached kraft sack paper exports from the United Kingdom
In 2024, the United Kingdom exported unbleached kraft sack paper worth $1.2 million (447 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Denmark (47%), France (15%), Spain (9%). Among the main buyer markets, United States grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Denmark | $540K | 47% |
| France | $170K | 15% |
| Spain | $104K | 9% |
| India | $88K | 7.6% |
| Senegal | $50K | 4.3% |
| United States | $39K | 3.4% |
| Ireland | $39K | 3.3% |
| Lebanon | $36K | 3.1% |
| Sri Lanka | $27K | 2.3% |
| Netherlands | $25K | 2.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom unbleached kraft sack paper imports (HS 4804.21): 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 4804.21: Kraft paper and paperboard: sack kraft paper, uncoated, unbleached, in rolls or sheets, other than that of heading no. 4802 or 4803.
Common questions
What is the value of unbleached kraft sack paper imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported unbleached kraft sack paper worth $46.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 42.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 14th of 159 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 11% on 2023.
Which countries supply unbleached kraft sack paper to the United Kingdom?
Sweden was the largest supplier with 40% of the value ($18.9 million), followed by Spain (24%) and Finland (10%). The top three together account for 75%, out of 20 supplier countries in total. Poland grew fastest among the top ten, up 191% on the year.
What is the average import price of unbleached kraft sack paper per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.10 per kg in 2024, 21% above the world average of $0.91 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of unbleached kraft sack paper to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $23.0 million in 2017 to $46.9 million in 2024, an increase of 104%. The peak was 2022 at $47.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $34.2 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export unbleached kraft sack paper?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $1.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Denmark, France and Spain. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $45.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for unbleached kraft sack paper?
The HS code for unbleached kraft sack paper is subheading 4804.21. It sits in HS chapter 48 (paper and paperboard; articles of paper pulp, of paper or paperboard). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 4804 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.
Same product, other countries
World unbleached kraft sack paper trade: top importers and exporters
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