Coated printing paper (light weight) trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in coated printing paper (light weight) was worth $3.35 billion in 2024, about 2.94 million tonnes. That is a fall of 12% since 2017, and down 0% 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 | $3.35B | 2.94M t |
| 2023 | $3.36B | 2.56M t |
| 2022 | $4.27B | 3.20M t |
| 2021 | $3.77B | 3.48M t |
| 2020 | $3.24B | 3.26M t |
| 2019 | $3.84B | 3.58M t |
| 2018 | $4.05B | 3.88M t |
| 2017 | $3.82B | 3.96M t |
Top coated printing paper (light weight) exporting countries
Germany is the largest exporter with 22% of world exports, followed by Finland and China. The top three supply 47% between them, out of 119 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $752.2M | 23% |
| Finland | $496.0M | 15% |
| China | $321.5M | 9.6% |
| Japan | $252.6M | 7.6% |
| Austria | $241.2M | 7.2% |
| United States | $237.6M | 7.1% |
| Italy | $219.1M | 6.6% |
| Spain | $135.9M | 4.1% |
| Sweden | $103.1M | 3.1% |
| South Korea | $101.3M | 3% |
| Slovenia | $95.5M | 2.9% |
| France | $60.3M | 1.8% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
Germany is the biggest buyer with 8% of world imports, ahead of the United States and India. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 21% across 202 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $270.0M | 8.1% |
| United States | $245.4M | 7.3% |
| India | $203.1M | 6.1% |
| Poland | $183.1M | 5.5% |
| United Kingdom | $171.9M | 5.1% |
| France | $161.2M | 4.8% |
| China | $157.0M | 4.7% |
| Canada | $132.5M | 4% |
| Italy | $129.5M | 3.9% |
| Mexico | $118.0M | 3.5% |
| Belgium | $108.9M | 3.3% |
| Spain | $91.5M | 2.7% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $1.14 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Italy averaged $1.36 per kg and Japan $0.87 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.
Related product types
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- Coated bleached kraft (heavy, non-graphic)
- Coated kraft (non-graphic, other types)
- Multi-ply coated paper (non-graphic)
- Coated paper (other types)
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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 4810.13: Paper and paperboard: coated with kaolin or other inorganic substances, for printing & writing, graphics, containing no, or not more than 10% by weight of total fibres obtained by mechanical or chemi-mechanical process, in rolls. HS 4810 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most coated printing paper (light weight)?
Germany exported $752.2 million in 2024, 22% of the world total, followed by Finland (15%) and China (10%). In all, 119 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most coated printing paper (light weight)?
Germany imported $270.0 million in 2024, 8% of world imports, ahead of the United States (7%) and India (6%). The top three importers together take 21%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in coated printing paper (light weight)?
It was worth $3.35 billion in 2024, about 2.94 million tonnes. That is a fall of 12% since 2017. The peak year was 2022 at $4.27 billion. 119 countries reported exports and 202 reported imports.
What is the average price of coated printing paper (light weight) per kg?
The world average declared value was about $1.14 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Italy averaged $1.36 per kg and Japan $0.87 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 coated printing paper (light weight)?
The HS code for coated printing paper (light weight) is subheading 4810.13, 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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