Carbonless (self-copy) paper trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in carbonless (self-copy) paper was worth $402.0 million in 2024, about 220.4 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 33% since 2017, and down 9% 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 | $402.0M | 220.4K t |
| 2023 | $443.1M | 225.1K t |
| 2022 | $490.3M | 252.0K t |
| 2021 | $460.0M | 273.2K t |
| 2020 | $402.9M | 256.2K t |
| 2019 | $540.9M | 334.9K t |
| 2018 | $628.3M | 383.0K t |
| 2017 | $599.6M | 395.0K t |
Top carbonless (self-copy) paper exporting countries
Indonesia is the largest exporter with 24% of world exports, followed by China and Germany. The top three supply 66% between them, out of 95 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Indonesia | $97.7M | 24% |
| China | $85.3M | 21% |
| Germany | $80.9M | 20% |
| Spain | $30.4M | 7.6% |
| Thailand | $29.3M | 7.3% |
| United States | $18.3M | 4.6% |
| Brazil | $8.1M | 2% |
| Egypt | $6.3M | 1.6% |
| Japan | $5.1M | 1.3% |
| Czech Republic | $5.1M | 1.3% |
| France | $4.0M | 1% |
| Malaysia | $3.8M | 0.9% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The largest importers are France (6%), Mexico (6%) and Malaysia (4%). 195 countries imported it, and the top three take 16% of the value.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $25.4M | 6.3% |
| Mexico | $22.1M | 5.5% |
| Malaysia | $14.8M | 3.7% |
| United Kingdom | $13.9M | 3.5% |
| South Africa | $13.8M | 3.4% |
| Italy | $13.4M | 3.3% |
| Philippines | $13.4M | 3.3% |
| United States | $12.6M | 3.1% |
| United Arab Emirates | $10.4M | 2.6% |
| Canada | $9.7M | 2.4% |
| Saudi Arabia | $9.4M | 2.3% |
| Poland | $8.8M | 2.2% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $1.82 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the United States averaged $2.91 per kg and Indonesia $1.59 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 4809.20: Paper: self-copy paper, whether or not printed, in rolls or sheets. HS 4809 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most carbonless (self-copy) paper?
Indonesia exported $97.7 million in 2024, 24% of the world total, followed by China (21%) and Germany (20%). In all, 95 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most carbonless (self-copy) paper?
France imported $25.4 million in 2024, 6% of world imports, ahead of Mexico (6%) and Malaysia (4%). The top three importers together take 16%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in carbonless (self-copy) paper?
It was worth $402.0 million in 2024, about 220.4 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 33% since 2017. The peak year was 2018 at $628.3 million. 95 countries reported exports and 195 reported imports.
What is the average price of carbonless (self-copy) paper per kg?
The world average declared value was about $1.82 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the United States averaged $2.91 per kg and Indonesia $1.59 per kg, so grade and origin matter. It is total declared value divided by total weight, so treat it as a benchmark, not a quote.
What is the HS code for carbonless (self-copy) paper?
The HS code for carbonless (self-copy) paper is subheading 4809.20, 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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