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View PricingImport of Festive Articles Into the UK Falls by 29% to $133M in 2023
United Kingdom Festive Articles Imports
After two years of growth, overseas purchases of festive or carnival articles decreased by -11.8% to 17K tons in 2023. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.8% over the period from 2013 to 2023; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being observed in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 17% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at 19K tons in 2022, and then dropped in the following year.
In value terms, festive articles imports contracted remarkably to $133M (IndexBox estimates) in 2023. In general, imports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 40%. Imports peaked at $188M in 2022, and then reduced rapidly in the following year.
| COUNTRY | Import Value of Festive Articles in United Kingdom (million USD) | ||||||||||
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| 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
| China | 104 | 102 | 109 | 117 | 108 | 119 | 114 | 103 | 146 | 172 | 120 |
| United States | 7.9 | 7.0 | 9.6 | 8.1 | 5.0 | 5.9 | 8.4 | 3.2 | 9.5 | 4.2 | 3.5 |
| Hong Kong | 4.6 | 3.3 | 4.0 | 3.4 | 2.9 | 4.1 | 2.9 | 1.1 | 1.9 | 1.2 | 0.6 |
| Others | 10.9 | 13.2 | 12.3 | 13.3 | 14.3 | 13.7 | 16.6 | 14.3 | 12.0 | 10.5 | 9.2 |
| Total | 127 | 126 | 135 | 141 | 130 | 143 | 142 | 121 | 170 | 188 | 133 |
Imports by Country
In 2023, China (15K tons) was the main supplier of festive articles to the UK, accounting for a 93% share of total imports. It was followed by the United States (201 tons), with a 1.2% share of total imports.
From 2013 to 2023, the average annual growth rate of volume from China stood at +2.9%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the United States (-8.1% per year) and Hong Kong (-16.6% per year).
In value terms, China ($120M) constituted the largest supplier of festive or carnival articles to the UK, comprising 90% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the United States ($3.5M), with a 2.6% share of total imports.
From 2013 to 2023, the average annual growth rate of value from China amounted to +1.4%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the United States (-7.8% per year) and Hong Kong (-18.1% per year).
Import Prices by Country
In 2023, the festive articles price amounted to $8,007 per ton (CIF, United Kingdom), dropping by -19.7% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price recorded a mild shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when the average import price increased by 19%. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum at $9,968 per ton in 2022, and then dropped dramatically in the following year.
Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($17,283 per ton), while the price for Hong Kong ($7,468 per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From 2013 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Indonesia (+4.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.
This report provides an in-depth analysis of the festive articles market in the UK. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.
Product coverage:
- Prodcom 32995150 - Festive, carnival or other entertainment articles, n.e.c.
Country coverage:
- United Kingdom
Data coverage:
- Market volume and value
- Per Capita consumption
- Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
- Trade (exports and imports) in the UK
- Export and import prices
- Market trends, drivers and restraints
- Key market players and their profiles
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1. INTRODUCTION
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2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
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- KEY FINDINGS
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3. MARKET OVERVIEW
Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
- MARKET SIZE
- MARKET STRUCTURE
- TRADE BALANCE
- PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
- MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
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4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT
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5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES
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6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS
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7. PRODUCTION
The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
- PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
- IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
- IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
- IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
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
