Fibreboard (low density) trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in fibreboard (low density) was worth $536.0 million in 2024, about 623.5 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 30% since 2017, and up 8% 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 | $536.0M | 623.5K t |
| 2023 | $496.5M | 603.6K t |
| 2022 | $566.1M | 683.2K t |
| 2021 | $548.2M | 714.6K t |
| 2020 | $464.1M | 628.4K t |
| 2019 | $458.2M | 655.4K t |
| 2018 | $429.8M | 536.4K t |
| 2017 | $413.0M | 583.0K t |
Top fibreboard (low density) exporting countries
Poland is the largest exporter with 36% of world exports, followed by Germany and France. The top three supply 72% between them, out of 94 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Poland | $191.0M | 36% |
| Germany | $137.3M | 26% |
| France | $59.7M | 11% |
| Canada | $20.7M | 3.9% |
| Norway | $19.8M | 3.7% |
| China | $15.6M | 2.9% |
| United States | $15.3M | 2.9% |
| India | $14.7M | 2.7% |
| Italy | $7.2M | 1.4% |
| Estonia | $5.7M | 1.1% |
| Chile | $5.6M | 1% |
| Spain | $4.9M | 0.9% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
Germany is the biggest buyer with 28% of world imports, ahead of France and Switzerland. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 48% across 180 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $150.2M | 28% |
| France | $65.5M | 12% |
| Switzerland | $42.7M | 8% |
| United States | $32.1M | 6% |
| Austria | $23.1M | 4.3% |
| Italy | $21.1M | 3.9% |
| Belgium | $17.6M | 3.3% |
| Netherlands | $17.1M | 3.2% |
| Mexico | $15.8M | 2.9% |
| United Kingdom | $15.6M | 2.9% |
| Saudi Arabia | $14.4M | 2.7% |
| Finland | $9.5M | 1.8% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $0.86 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the United States averaged $1.65 per kg and Germany $0.79 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 4411.94: Fibreboard (other than MDF) of a density not exceeding 0.5g/cm3, of wood or other ligneous materials, bonded or not with resins or other organic substances. HS 4411 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most fibreboard (low density)?
Poland exported $191.0 million in 2024, 36% of the world total, followed by Germany (26%) and France (11%). In all, 94 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most fibreboard (low density)?
Germany imported $150.2 million in 2024, 28% of world imports, ahead of France (12%) and Switzerland (8%). The top three importers together take 48%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in fibreboard (low density)?
It was worth $536.0 million in 2024, about 623.5 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 30% since 2017. The peak year was 2022 at $566.1 million. 94 countries reported exports and 180 reported imports.
What is the average price of fibreboard (low density) per kg?
The world average declared value was about $0.86 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the United States averaged $1.65 per kg and Germany $0.79 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 fibreboard (low density)?
The HS code for fibreboard (low density) is subheading 4411.94, in chapter 44 (wood and articles of wood; wood charcoal). The first six digits are the same in every country; national tariffs add more. The full list of codes is on the HS 4411 page.
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