Bituminized and tarred paper trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in bituminized and tarred paper was worth $62.8 million in 2024, about 51.6 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 46% since 2017, and down 7% on 2023.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
World trade by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $62.8M | 51.6K t |
| 2023 | $67.8M | 54.5K t |
| 2022 | $86.9M | 61.4K t |
| 2021 | $82.5M | 64.6K t |
| 2020 | $82.5M | 66.8K t |
| 2019 | $91.7M | 75.7K t |
| 2018 | $122.5M | 86.0K t |
| 2017 | $116.3M | 81.0K t |
Top bituminized and tarred paper exporting countries
China is the largest exporter with 15% of world exports, followed by Canada and the United States. The top three supply 41% between them, out of 92 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $9.2M | 15% |
| Canada | $8.8M | 14% |
| United States | $7.5M | 12% |
| Italy | $5.1M | 8.2% |
| Czech Republic | $4.9M | 7.7% |
| Germany | $4.3M | 6.9% |
| Spain | $2.2M | 3.6% |
| Poland | $2.1M | 3.4% |
| Austria | $2.0M | 3.2% |
| Belgium | $1.8M | 2.9% |
| Lithuania | $1.5M | 2.3% |
| South Africa | $1.3M | 2.1% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The United States is the biggest buyer with 17% of world imports, ahead of Germany and Thailand. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 31% across 176 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $10.4M | 17% |
| Germany | $5.4M | 8.6% |
| Thailand | $3.4M | 5.4% |
| France | $3.3M | 5.3% |
| Nigeria | $3.2M | 5.1% |
| Mexico | $2.7M | 4.3% |
| Estonia | $2.0M | 3.1% |
| Indonesia | $1.9M | 3% |
| Denmark | $1.6M | 2.6% |
| Romania | $1.6M | 2.5% |
| Canada | $1.5M | 2.4% |
| Poland | $1.2M | 1.8% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $1.22 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Spain averaged $2.04 per kg and the Czech Republic $0.42 per kg, so grade and origin matter.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments worldwide. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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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 4811.10: Paper and paperboard: tarred, bituminised or asphalted, in rolls or sheets, other than goods of heading no. 4803, 4809, or 4810. HS 4811 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most bituminized and tarred paper?
China exported $9.2 million in 2024, 15% of the world total, followed by Canada (14%) and the United States (12%). In all, 92 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most bituminized and tarred paper?
The United States imported $10.4 million in 2024, 17% of world imports, ahead of Germany (9%) and Thailand (5%). The top three importers together take 31%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in bituminized and tarred paper?
It was worth $62.8 million in 2024, about 51.6 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 46% since 2017. The peak year was 2018 at $122.5 million. 92 countries reported exports and 176 reported imports.
What is the average price of bituminized and tarred paper per kg?
The world average declared value was about $1.22 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Spain averaged $2.04 per kg and the Czech Republic $0.42 per kg, so grade and origin matter. The average mixes every grade and size, so use it as a market reference rather than an offer.
What is the HS code for bituminized and tarred paper?
The HS code for bituminized and tarred paper is subheading 4811.10, in chapter 48 (paper and paperboard; articles of paper pulp, of paper or paperboard). The first six digits are the same in every country; national tariffs add more. The full list of codes is on the HS 4811 page.
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