Felt paper and paperboard trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in felt paper and paperboard was worth $58.9 million in 2024, about 64.8 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 4% since 2017, and down 7% 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 | $58.9M | 64.8K t |
| 2023 | $63.5M | 84.1K t |
| 2022 | $72.3M | 86.3K t |
| 2021 | $82.3M | 104.6K t |
| 2020 | $51.8M | 70.4K t |
| 2019 | $54.4M | 67.5K t |
| 2018 | $59.1M | 63.8K t |
| 2017 | $61.5M | 73.7K t |
Top felt paper and paperboard exporting countries
Exports are led by Indonesia (36%), Saudi Arabia (8%) and the United States (7%). 65 countries reported exports, and the top three account for 52%.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Indonesia | $21.3M | 36% |
| Saudi Arabia | $4.8M | 8.2% |
| United States | $4.3M | 7.3% |
| Czech Republic | $3.5M | 5.9% |
| Germany | $3.4M | 5.7% |
| China | $3.3M | 5.6% |
| Finland | $3.2M | 5.4% |
| Italy | $2.9M | 4.9% |
| Japan | $2.6M | 4.5% |
| Egypt | $1.7M | 2.9% |
| Sweden | $1.4M | 2.4% |
| Poland | $1.3M | 2.2% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
Vietnam is the biggest buyer with 11% of world imports, ahead of Poland and Egypt. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 28% across 134 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Vietnam | $6.4M | 11% |
| Poland | $5.7M | 9.8% |
| Egypt | $4.6M | 7.8% |
| Malaysia | $4.0M | 6.9% |
| Taiwan | $3.4M | 5.7% |
| China | $3.3M | 5.6% |
| Philippines | $2.9M | 4.8% |
| Canada | $2.7M | 4.6% |
| Thailand | $2.3M | 3.8% |
| Australia | $2.2M | 3.7% |
| Denmark | $1.9M | 3.3% |
| Germany | $1.5M | 2.6% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $0.91 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Italy averaged $3.58 per kg and Saudi Arabia $0.63 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 Felt paper and paperboard (HS 4805.50) 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 4805.50: Paper and paperboard: felt paper and paperboard, uncoated, in rolls or sheets. HS 4805 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most felt paper and paperboard?
Indonesia exported $21.3 million in 2024, 36% of the world total, followed by Saudi Arabia (8%) and the United States (7%). In all, 65 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most felt paper and paperboard?
Vietnam imported $6.4 million in 2024, 11% of world imports, ahead of Poland (10%) and Egypt (8%). The top three importers together take 28%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in felt paper and paperboard?
It was worth $58.9 million in 2024, about 64.8 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 4% since 2017. The peak year was 2021 at $82.3 million. 65 countries reported exports and 134 reported imports.
What is the average price of felt paper and paperboard per kg?
The world average declared value was about $0.91 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Italy averaged $3.58 per kg and Saudi Arabia $0.63 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 felt paper and paperboard?
The HS code for felt paper and paperboard is subheading 4805.50, 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 4805 page.
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