Fluting paper (other types) trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in fluting paper (other types) was worth $4.32 billion in 2024, about 9.57 million tonnes. That is an increase of 34% since 2017, and down 6% 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 | $4.32B | 9.57M t |
| 2023 | $4.61B | 10.41M t |
| 2022 | $5.92B | 9.67M t |
| 2021 | $5.52B | 10.24M t |
| 2020 | $4.07B | 10.49M t |
| 2019 | $3.60B | 8.30M t |
| 2018 | $4.10B | 7.70M t |
| 2017 | $3.24B | 6.64M t |
Top fluting paper (other types) exporting countries
Germany is the largest exporter with 20% of world exports, followed by France and the United States. The top three supply 33% between them, out of 105 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $865.0M | 20% |
| France | $277.2M | 6.4% |
| United States | $263.5M | 6.1% |
| Austria | $228.0M | 5.3% |
| Indonesia | $218.3M | 5.1% |
| Spain | $203.3M | 4.7% |
| Vietnam | $203.1M | 4.7% |
| Netherlands | $185.8M | 4.3% |
| Russia | $182.9M | 4.2% |
| Hungary | $171.2M | 4% |
| South Korea | $163.3M | 3.8% |
| Taiwan | $142.8M | 3.3% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The largest importers are China (21%), Poland (10%) and Germany (6%). 180 countries imported it, and the top three take 37% of the value.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $915.8M | 21% |
| Poland | $413.3M | 9.6% |
| Germany | $259.2M | 6% |
| France | $217.3M | 5% |
| Italy | $197.6M | 4.6% |
| Czech Republic | $128.6M | 3% |
| Belgium | $127.9M | 3% |
| Mexico | $111.4M | 2.6% |
| United Kingdom | $105.8M | 2.5% |
| Portugal | $93.4M | 2.2% |
| United States | $91.9M | 2.1% |
| Canada | $89.4M | 2.1% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $0.45 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the United States averaged $0.61 per kg and Indonesia $0.34 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
- Semi-chemical fluting paper
- Light testliner (recycled linerboard, under 150g/m2)
- Heavy testliner (recycled linerboard, over 150g/m2)
- Sulfite wrapping paper
- Filter paper and paperboard
- Felt paper and paperboard
- Uncoated paperboard (light, under 150g/m2)
- Uncoated paperboard (medium, 150-225g/m2)
- Uncoated paperboard (heavy, 225g/m2+)
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The shipment records behind Fluting paper (other types) (HS 4805.19) 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 4805.19: Paper and paperboard: uncoated, fluting paper other than semi-chemical or straw, rolls or sheets. HS 4805 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most fluting paper (other types)?
Germany exported $865.0 million in 2024, 20% of the world total, followed by France (6%) and the United States (6%). In all, 105 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most fluting paper (other types)?
China imported $915.8 million in 2024, 21% of world imports, ahead of Poland (10%) and Germany (6%). The top three importers together take 37%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in fluting paper (other types)?
It was worth $4.32 billion in 2024, about 9.57 million tonnes. That is an increase of 34% since 2017. The peak year was 2022 at $5.92 billion. 105 countries reported exports and 180 reported imports.
What is the average price of fluting paper (other types) per kg?
The world average declared value was about $0.45 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the United States averaged $0.61 per kg and Indonesia $0.34 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 fluting paper (other types)?
The HS code for fluting paper (other types) is subheading 4805.19, 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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