Greaseproof paper trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in greaseproof paper was worth $925.4 million in 2024, about 390.3 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 57% since 2017, and up 13% 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 | $925.4M | 390.3K t |
| 2023 | $818.3M | 324.5K t |
| 2022 | $832.1M | 333.8K t |
| 2021 | $728.5M | 337.5K t |
| 2020 | $626.7M | 281.1K t |
| 2019 | $595.8M | 278.5K t |
| 2018 | $623.7M | 296.4K t |
| 2017 | $589.2M | 279.1K t |
Top greaseproof paper exporting countries
Exports are led by France (13%), Sweden (12%) and Norway (11%). 106 countries reported exports, and the top three account for 35%.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $116.5M | 13% |
| Sweden | $106.8M | 12% |
| Norway | $103.1M | 11% |
| Finland | $82.8M | 9% |
| Czech Republic | $73.0M | 7.9% |
| Germany | $65.5M | 7.1% |
| China | $53.7M | 5.8% |
| Mexico | $44.0M | 4.8% |
| Italy | $39.7M | 4.3% |
| Indonesia | $36.2M | 3.9% |
| Poland | $29.9M | 3.2% |
| Austria | $26.1M | 2.8% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The United States is the biggest buyer with 17% of world imports, ahead of Poland and the United Kingdom. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 31% across 203 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $153.4M | 17% |
| Poland | $72.8M | 7.9% |
| United Kingdom | $65.0M | 7% |
| Italy | $63.1M | 6.8% |
| Germany | $57.9M | 6.3% |
| Netherlands | $36.3M | 3.9% |
| France | $35.0M | 3.8% |
| Canada | $31.2M | 3.4% |
| Spain | $28.7M | 3.1% |
| Australia | $21.0M | 2.3% |
| Sweden | $17.5M | 1.9% |
| Greece | $16.2M | 1.8% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $2.37 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Finland averaged $2.72 per kg and the Czech Republic $2.01 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 Greaseproof paper (HS 4806.20) 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 4806.20: Paper: greaseproof papers, in rolls or sheets. HS 4806 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most greaseproof paper?
France exported $116.5 million in 2024, 13% of the world total, followed by Sweden (12%) and Norway (11%). In all, 106 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most greaseproof paper?
The United States imported $153.4 million in 2024, 17% of world imports, ahead of Poland (8%) and the United Kingdom (7%). The top three importers together take 31%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in greaseproof paper?
It was worth $925.4 million in 2024, about 390.3 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 57% since 2017. 2024 was the highest year since 2017. 106 countries reported exports and 203 reported imports.
What is the average price of greaseproof paper per kg?
The world average declared value was about $2.37 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Finland averaged $2.72 per kg and the Czech Republic $2.01 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 greaseproof paper?
The HS code for greaseproof paper is subheading 4806.20, 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 4806 page.
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