Carbon paper and transfer paper trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in carbon paper and transfer paper was worth $408.6 million in 2024, about 226.5 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 24% since 2017, and down 2% 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 | $408.6M | 226.5K t |
| 2023 | $415.6M | 187.9K t |
| 2022 | $406.9M | 165.6K t |
| 2021 | $356.8M | 149.0K t |
| 2020 | $317.3M | 139.9K t |
| 2019 | $377.2M | 168.3K t |
| 2018 | $473.4M | 200.7K t |
| 2017 | $329.7M | 182.4K t |
Top carbon paper and transfer paper exporting countries
China is the largest exporter with 43% of world exports, followed by South Korea and the Netherlands. The top three supply 76% between them, out of 103 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $174.8M | 43% |
| South Korea | $107.3M | 26% |
| Netherlands | $29.5M | 7.2% |
| United States | $13.0M | 3.2% |
| Japan | $11.1M | 2.7% |
| Germany | $10.7M | 2.6% |
| Italy | $8.0M | 2% |
| Thailand | $7.1M | 1.7% |
| Indonesia | $6.4M | 1.6% |
| Brazil | $5.2M | 1.3% |
| Taiwan | $4.5M | 1.1% |
| Spain | $4.4M | 1.1% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
Indonesia is the biggest buyer with 9% of world imports, ahead of the United States and Mexico. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 19% across 203 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Indonesia | $35.9M | 8.8% |
| United States | $22.3M | 5.5% |
| Mexico | $20.5M | 5% |
| India | $20.4M | 5% |
| Philippines | $17.6M | 4.3% |
| Colombia | $14.1M | 3.4% |
| Pakistan | $13.1M | 3.2% |
| Poland | $13.0M | 3.2% |
| Vietnam | $12.4M | 3% |
| Russia | $11.7M | 2.9% |
| Chile | $10.8M | 2.6% |
| Taiwan | $10.1M | 2.5% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $1.80 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the United States averaged $3.72 per kg and China $1.42 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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The shipment records behind Carbon paper and transfer paper (HS 4809.90) importers and exporters, worldwide: 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 4809.90: Paper: carbon paper and other copying or transfer papers (including coated or impregnated paper for duplicator stencils or offset plates), whether or not printed, in rolls or sheets. HS 4809 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most carbon paper and transfer paper?
China exported $174.8 million in 2024, 43% of the world total, followed by South Korea (26%) and the Netherlands (7%). In all, 103 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most carbon paper and transfer paper?
Indonesia imported $35.9 million in 2024, 9% of world imports, ahead of the United States (5%) and Mexico (5%). The top three importers together take 19%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in carbon paper and transfer paper?
It was worth $408.6 million in 2024, about 226.5 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 24% since 2017. The peak year was 2018 at $473.4 million. 103 countries reported exports and 203 reported imports.
What is the average price of carbon paper and transfer paper per kg?
The world average declared value was about $1.80 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the United States averaged $3.72 per kg and China $1.42 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 carbon paper and transfer paper?
The HS code for carbon paper and transfer paper is subheading 4809.90, 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 4809 page.
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