Wooden crates and boxes imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Kingdom imported $31.8 million of wooden crates and boxes in 2024 (10.1 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 8th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 215 countries. That is 7% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $41.8 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 | $31.8M | 10.1K t |
| 2023 | $34.1M | 10.5K t |
| 2022 | $41.8M | 12.3K t |
| 2021 | $30.1M | 17.1K t |
| 2020 | $15.2M | 8.5K t |
| 2019 | $18.2M | 7.1K t |
| 2018 | $19.0M | 8.4K t |
| 2017 | $18.6M | 7.3K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports wooden crates and boxes from
Most of the value came from France (33%), Poland (13%), United States (9%). Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest (+76% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $10.5M | 33% |
| Poland | $4.2M | 13% |
| United States | $3.0M | 9.3% |
| Germany | $2.1M | 6.6% |
| China | $1.8M | 5.6% |
| Belgium | $1.2M | 3.8% |
| Netherlands | $1.1M | 3.4% |
| India | $949K | 3% |
| Kazakhstan | $577K | 1.8% |
| Denmark | $473K | 1.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.14 per kg, 70% above the world average of $1.85. 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.
Wooden crates and boxes exports from the United Kingdom
In 2024, the United Kingdom exported wooden crates and boxes worth $22.0 million (8.1 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 2%. Most of it went to France (23%), Netherlands (12%), Ireland (12%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 48%. Among the main buyer markets, Poland grew fastest (+666% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $5.1M | 23% |
| Netherlands | $2.7M | 12% |
| Ireland | $2.6M | 12% |
| United States | $1.7M | 7.6% |
| Germany | $1.4M | 6.5% |
| Greece | $905K | 4.1% |
| Denmark | $783K | 3.6% |
| Portugal | $660K | 3% |
| Poland | $621K | 2.8% |
| Italy | $489K | 2.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom wooden crates and boxes imports (HS 4415.10): 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 4415.10: Wood: cases, boxes, crates, drums, similar packings and cable-drums.
Common questions
What is the value of wooden crates and boxes imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported wooden crates and boxes worth $31.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 10.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 8th of 215 countries worldwide, with 3% of world imports. The value was down 7% on 2023.
Which countries supply wooden crates and boxes to the United Kingdom?
France was the largest supplier with 33% of the value ($10.5 million), followed by Poland (13%) and the United States (9%). The top three together account for 56%, out of 68 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 76% on the year.
What is the average import price of wooden crates and boxes per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.14 per kg in 2024, 70% above the world average of $1.85 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of wooden crates and boxes to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $18.6 million in 2017 to $31.8 million in 2024, an increase of 71%. The peak was 2022 at $41.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $26.1 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export wooden crates and boxes?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $22.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to France, the Netherlands and Ireland. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $9.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for wooden crates and boxes?
The HS code for wooden crates and boxes is subheading 4415.10. It sits in HS chapter 44 (wood and articles of wood; wood charcoal). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 4415 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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