Wafer board imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United Kingdom imported wafer board worth $7.2 million (6.0 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 8th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 185 countries. That is 20% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2019, at $13.3 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 | $7.2M | 6.0K t |
| 2023 | $6.0M | 6.4K t |
| 2022 | $5.2M | 5.3K t |
| 2021 | $9.9M | 35.1K t |
| 2020 | $4.0M | 9.2K t |
| 2019 | $13.3M | 41.5K t |
| 2018 | $11.9M | 42.3K t |
| 2017 | $6.2M | 27.3K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports wafer board from
One supplier dominates: France accounted for 67% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+788% on the year before).
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.21 per kg, 112% above the world average of $0.57. 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.
Wafer board exports from the United Kingdom
In 2024, the United Kingdom exported wafer board worth $865 thousand (1.1 thousand tonnes). Most of it went to Malaysia (42%), Netherlands (40%), Ireland (6%). Among the main buyer markets, Netherlands grew fastest (+79% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Malaysia | $363K | 42% |
| Netherlands | $349K | 40% |
| Ireland | $55K | 6.4% |
| Poland | $35K | 4% |
| China | $18K | 2.1% |
| United Arab Emirates | $9K | 1% |
| Bahrain | $9K | 1% |
| Israel | $5K | 0.6% |
| France | $5K | 0.6% |
| Saudi Arabia | $4K | 0.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom wafer board imports (HS 4410.19): 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 4410.19: Wafer board and similar board of wood n.e.c. in item no. 4410.1, whether or not agglomerated with resins or other organic binding substances.
Common questions
What is the value of wafer board imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported wafer board worth $7.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 6.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 8th of 185 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 20% on 2023.
Which countries supply wafer board to the United Kingdom?
France was the largest supplier with 67% of the value ($4.9 million), followed by China (28%) and the Netherlands (2%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 16 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 788% on the year.
What is the average import price of wafer board per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.21 per kg in 2024, 112% above the world average of $0.57 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of wafer board to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $6.2 million in 2017 to $7.2 million in 2024, an increase of 17%. The peak was 2019 at $13.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $8.0 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export wafer board?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $865 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Malaysia, the Netherlands and Ireland. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $6.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for wafer board?
The HS code for wafer board is subheading 4410.19. It sits in HS chapter 44 (wood and articles of wood; wood charcoal). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 4410 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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