United Kingdom - Boxes, Pouches, Wallets And Writing Compendiums Of Paper - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights
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View PricingIn December 2023, Imports of Paper Articles to the UK Decrease Noticeably to $848K
United Kingdom Paper Articles Imports
In December 2023, overseas purchases of boxes, pouches, wallets and writing compendiums of paper decreased by -49.6% to 180 tons, falling for the second month in a row after two months of growth. In general, imports, however, posted mild growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in October 2023 with an increase of 164% against the previous month. As a result, imports reached the peak of 469 tons. From November 2023 to December 2023, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.
In value terms, paper articles imports contracted markedly to $848K (IndexBox estimates) in December 2023. Overall, imports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in September 2023 with an increase of 133% month-to-month.
| COUNTRY | Import Value of Paper Articles in United Kingdom (thousand USD) | ||||||||||||
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| Dec 2022 | Jan 2023 | Feb 2023 | Mar 2023 | Apr 2023 | May 2023 | Jun 2023 | Jul 2023 | Aug 2023 | Sep 2023 | Oct 2023 | Nov 2023 | Dec 2023 | |
| China | 604 | 573 | 1,020 | 559 | 351 | 352 | 671 | 873 | 371 | 731 | 1,047 | 774 | 589 |
| Italy | 35.8 | 127 | 125 | 28.9 | 111 | 65.9 | 129 | 143 | 34.2 | 52.1 | 632 | 342 | 98.6 |
| Others | 159 | 132 | 174 | 246 | 105 | 114 | 262 | 73.5 | 279 | 809 | 161 | 189 | 161 |
| Total | 799 | 832 | 1,319 | 834 | 567 | 531 | 1,062 | 1,089 | 684 | 1,592 | 1,840 | 1,305 | 848 |
Imports by Country
In December 2023, China (153 tons) constituted the largest supplier of paper articles to the UK, accounting for a 85% share of total imports. Moreover, paper articles imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Italy (7.6 tons), more than tenfold.
From December 2022 to December 2023, the average monthly growth rate of volume from China amounted to +1.6%.
In value terms, China ($589K) constituted the largest supplier of paper articles to the UK, comprising 69% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Italy ($99K), with a 12% share of total imports.
From December 2022 to December 2023, the average monthly growth rate of value from China was relatively modest.
Import Prices by Country
In December 2023, the paper articles price stood at $4,721 per ton (CIF, United Kingdom), surging by 29% against the previous month. Over the period under review, the import price, however, recorded a slight curtailment. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in September 2023 when the average import price increased by 92% m-o-m. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $8,959 per ton. From October 2023 to December 2023, the average import prices remained at a lower figure.
There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In December 2023, the country with the highest price was Italy ($12,897 per ton), while the price for Portugal ($1,838 per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From December 2022 to December 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Italy (+2.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.
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Product coverage:
- Prodcom 17231270 - Boxes, pouches, wallets and writing compendiums of paper or paperboard, containing an assortment of paper stationery
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- United Kingdom
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3. MARKET OVERVIEW
Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
- MARKET SIZE
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8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
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9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
- EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
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LIST OF TABLES
- Key Findings In 2023
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Market Value, 2012–2023
- Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
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LIST OF FIGURES
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Market Value, 2012–2023
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
- Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
- Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
- Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2023
- Market Volume Forecast to 2030
- Market Value Forecast to 2030
- Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
- Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
- Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
- Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
- Production Volume And Growth
- Exports And Growth
- Export Prices And Growth
- Market Size And Growth
- Per Capita Consumption
- Imports And Growth
- Import Prices
- Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
