Gummed and adhesive paper trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in gummed and adhesive paper was worth $608.5 million in 2024, about 172.8 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 41% since 2017, and down 1% 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 | $608.5M | 172.8K t |
| 2023 | $616.2M | 164.3K t |
| 2022 | $628.3M | 173.6K t |
| 2021 | $612.7M | 186.6K t |
| 2020 | $470.9M | 148.4K t |
| 2019 | $488.5M | 151.9K t |
| 2018 | $467.7M | 150.6K t |
| 2017 | $431.6M | 153.2K t |
Top gummed and adhesive paper exporting countries
The United States is the largest exporter with 28% of world exports, followed by China and Germany. The top three supply 56% between them, out of 127 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $173.1M | 28% |
| China | $88.2M | 15% |
| Germany | $81.6M | 13% |
| United Kingdom | $30.6M | 5% |
| Italy | $27.6M | 4.5% |
| Canada | $21.2M | 3.5% |
| France | $18.5M | 3% |
| India | $17.8M | 2.9% |
| Spain | $15.4M | 2.5% |
| South Korea | $13.6M | 2.2% |
| Netherlands | $13.3M | 2.2% |
| Sweden | $13.1M | 2.2% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The largest importers are Canada (19%), the United States (7%) and Germany (5%). 198 countries imported it, and the top three take 31% of the value.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $116.2M | 19% |
| United States | $40.0M | 6.6% |
| Germany | $30.2M | 5% |
| United Kingdom | $29.2M | 4.8% |
| Mexico | $26.9M | 4.4% |
| France | $25.0M | 4.1% |
| Saudi Arabia | $20.3M | 3.3% |
| Poland | $19.9M | 3.3% |
| Netherlands | $18.8M | 3.1% |
| Spain | $18.0M | 3% |
| Italy | $16.7M | 2.7% |
| Vietnam | $13.8M | 2.3% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $3.52 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the United Kingdom averaged $6.37 per kg and China $2.32 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 Gummed and adhesive paper (HS 4811.49) 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 4811.49: Paper and paperboard: gummed or adhesive paper and paperboard (excluding self-adhesive), in rolls or sheets, other than goods of heading no. 4803, 4809, or 4810. HS 4811 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most gummed and adhesive paper?
The United States exported $173.1 million in 2024, 28% of the world total, followed by China (14%) and Germany (13%). In all, 127 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most gummed and adhesive paper?
Canada imported $116.2 million in 2024, 19% of world imports, ahead of the United States (7%) and Germany (5%). 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 gummed and adhesive paper?
It was worth $608.5 million in 2024, about 172.8 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 41% since 2017. The peak year was 2022 at $628.3 million. 127 countries reported exports and 198 reported imports.
What is the average price of gummed and adhesive paper per kg?
The world average declared value was about $3.52 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the United Kingdom averaged $6.37 per kg and China $2.32 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 gummed and adhesive paper?
The HS code for gummed and adhesive paper is subheading 4811.49, 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 4811 page.
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