Coated bleached kraft (light, non-graphic) trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in coated bleached kraft (light, non-graphic) was worth $222.4 million in 2024, about 143.3 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 33% since 2017, and down 17% 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 | $222.4M | 143.3K t |
| 2023 | $269.2M | 156.0K t |
| 2022 | $310.2M | 176.8K t |
| 2021 | $280.0M | 198.3K t |
| 2020 | $239.1M | 170.6K t |
| 2019 | $239.9M | 183.7K t |
| 2018 | $339.7M | 244.0K t |
| 2017 | $331.2M | 244.8K t |
Top coated bleached kraft (light, non-graphic) exporting countries
Exports are led by the United States (16%), Italy (11%) and China (10%). 74 countries reported exports, and the top three account for 37%.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $35.6M | 16% |
| Italy | $23.6M | 11% |
| China | $22.8M | 10% |
| Taiwan | $21.4M | 9.6% |
| Germany | $17.5M | 7.9% |
| France | $15.1M | 6.8% |
| Czech Republic | $13.1M | 5.9% |
| Finland | $11.4M | 5.1% |
| Japan | $9.0M | 4.1% |
| Singapore | $8.1M | 3.7% |
| South Korea | $7.8M | 3.5% |
| Malaysia | $7.4M | 3.3% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The largest importers are China (13%), Canada (13%) and Germany (8%). 144 countries imported it, and the top three take 33% of the value.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $28.3M | 13% |
| Canada | $28.2M | 13% |
| Germany | $16.8M | 7.6% |
| Vietnam | $14.7M | 6.6% |
| Colombia | $13.3M | 6% |
| Netherlands | $9.9M | 4.5% |
| India | $8.4M | 3.8% |
| France | $7.2M | 3.2% |
| United Kingdom | $6.2M | 2.8% |
| Poland | $6.0M | 2.7% |
| Indonesia | $5.7M | 2.6% |
| Cambodia | $5.5M | 2.5% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $1.55 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Germany averaged $2.35 per kg and China $0.80 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 Coated bleached kraft (light, non-graphic) (HS 4810.31) 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 4810.31: Kraft paper and paperboard: uniformly bleached throughout, coated with inorganic substances, more than 95% of chemically processed wood fibres, weight 150g/m2 or less, for non-graphic purposes, in rolls or sheets. HS 4810 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most coated bleached kraft (light, non-graphic)?
The United States exported $35.6 million in 2024, 16% of the world total, followed by Italy (11%) and China (10%). In all, 74 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most coated bleached kraft (light, non-graphic)?
China imported $28.3 million in 2024, 13% of world imports, ahead of Canada (13%) and Germany (8%). The top three importers together take 33%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in coated bleached kraft (light, non-graphic)?
It was worth $222.4 million in 2024, about 143.3 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 33% since 2017. The peak year was 2018 at $339.7 million. 74 countries reported exports and 144 reported imports.
What is the average price of coated bleached kraft (light, non-graphic) per kg?
The world average declared value was about $1.55 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Germany averaged $2.35 per kg and China $0.80 per kg, so grade and origin matter. Read it as a benchmark: it blends all grades, origins and contract terms.
What is the HS code for coated bleached kraft (light, non-graphic)?
The HS code for coated bleached kraft (light, non-graphic) is subheading 4810.31, 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 4810 page.
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