Creped kraft paper trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in creped kraft paper was worth $228.0 million in 2024, about 96.4 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 41% since 2017, and up 10% 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 | $228.0M | 96.4K t |
| 2023 | $207.2M | 79.1K t |
| 2022 | $210.2M | 87.9K t |
| 2021 | $192.9M | 99.0K t |
| 2020 | $156.7M | 73.4K t |
| 2019 | $162.8M | 77.3K t |
| 2018 | $177.3M | 86.1K t |
| 2017 | $161.9M | 76.2K t |
Top creped kraft paper exporting countries
Exports are led by France (24%), the United States (17%) and Sweden (8%). 91 countries reported exports, and the top three account for 49%.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $55.0M | 24% |
| United States | $38.1M | 17% |
| Sweden | $19.1M | 8.4% |
| China | $18.3M | 8% |
| Germany | $12.7M | 5.6% |
| United Kingdom | $10.8M | 4.7% |
| Switzerland | $8.8M | 3.9% |
| Ukraine | $8.4M | 3.7% |
| Vietnam | $6.5M | 2.8% |
| Italy | $6.2M | 2.7% |
| Canada | $6.2M | 2.7% |
| Spain | $4.5M | 2% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The largest importers are Italy (14%), China (11%) and Canada (8%). 174 countries imported it, and the top three take 33% of the value.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $33.0M | 15% |
| China | $24.2M | 11% |
| Canada | $17.3M | 7.6% |
| Germany | $17.2M | 7.5% |
| United States | $16.1M | 7.1% |
| Cambodia | $8.4M | 3.7% |
| South Korea | $7.5M | 3.3% |
| Mexico | $6.3M | 2.8% |
| Brazil | $5.7M | 2.5% |
| France | $4.8M | 2.1% |
| Netherlands | $4.4M | 2% |
| Poland | $4.4M | 1.9% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $2.36 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Ukraine averaged $5.09 per kg and China $1.90 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 4808.40: Paper and paperboard: kraft paper, creped or crinkled, whether or not embossed or perforated, in rolls or sheets, other than paper of heading 4803. HS 4808 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most creped kraft paper?
France exported $55.0 million in 2024, 24% of the world total, followed by the United States (17%) and Sweden (8%). In all, 91 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most creped kraft paper?
Italy imported $33.0 million in 2024, 14% of world imports, ahead of China (11%) and Canada (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 creped kraft paper?
It was worth $228.0 million in 2024, about 96.4 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 41% since 2017. 2024 was the highest year since 2017. 91 countries reported exports and 174 reported imports.
What is the average price of creped kraft paper per kg?
The world average declared value was about $2.36 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Ukraine averaged $5.09 per kg and China $1.90 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 creped kraft paper?
The HS code for creped kraft paper is subheading 4808.40, 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 4808 page.
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