Handbag (fibre or paperboard) trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in handbag (fibre or paperboard) was worth $812.5 million in 2024, about 64.5 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 20% since 2017, and down 20% 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 | $812.5M | 64.5K t |
| 2023 | $1.02B | 105.7K t |
| 2022 | $812.0M | 111.9K t |
| 2021 | $740.6M | 135.5K t |
| 2020 | $625.8M | 168.6K t |
| 2019 | $737.5M | 185.5K t |
| 2018 | $717.8M | 198.5K t |
| 2017 | $677.0M | 178.0K t |
Top handbag (fibre or paperboard) exporting countries
Exports are led by China (30%), Italy (18%) and Thailand (8%). 188 countries reported exports, and the top three account for 56%.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $246.2M | 30% |
| Italy | $145.3M | 18% |
| Thailand | $65.5M | 8.1% |
| France | $55.1M | 6.8% |
| Spain | $35.2M | 4.3% |
| Turkey | $33.7M | 4.2% |
| United States | $25.8M | 3.2% |
| India | $19.1M | 2.4% |
| Vietnam | $15.9M | 2% |
| Germany | $15.8M | 1.9% |
| Poland | $10.6M | 1.3% |
| Netherlands | $10.1M | 1.2% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
China is the biggest buyer with 5% of world imports, ahead of Italy and France. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 15% across 214 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $43.3M | 5.3% |
| Italy | $41.4M | 5.1% |
| France | $40.7M | 5% |
| United States | $40.6M | 5% |
| Malaysia | $36.1M | 4.5% |
| Germany | $33.1M | 4.1% |
| United Kingdom | $31.1M | 3.8% |
| South Korea | $30.7M | 3.8% |
| Hong Kong | $25.2M | 3.1% |
| United Arab Emirates | $22.3M | 2.7% |
| Singapore | $22.3M | 2.7% |
| Japan | $22.2M | 2.7% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $12.59 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, France averaged $157.62 per kg and the United States $5.54 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 4202.29: Cases and containers: handbags (whether or not with shoulder strap and including those without handle), of vulcanised fibre or of paperboard, or wholly or mainly covered with such materials or with paper. HS 4202 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most handbag (fibre or paperboard)?
China exported $246.2 million in 2024, 30% of the world total, followed by Italy (18%) and Thailand (8%). In all, 188 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most handbag (fibre or paperboard)?
China imported $43.3 million in 2024, 5% of world imports, ahead of Italy (5%) and France (5%). The top three importers together take 15%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in handbag (fibre or paperboard)?
It was worth $812.5 million in 2024, about 64.5 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 20% since 2017. The peak year was 2023 at $1.02 billion. 188 countries reported exports and 214 reported imports.
What is the average price of handbag (fibre or paperboard) per kg?
The world average declared value was about $12.59 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, France averaged $157.62 per kg and the United States $5.54 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 handbag (fibre or paperboard)?
The HS code for handbag (fibre or paperboard) is subheading 4202.29, in chapter 42 (articles of leather; saddlery and harness; travel goods, handbags and similar containers; articles of animal gut (other than silk-worm gut)). The first six digits are the same in every country; national tariffs add more. The full list of codes is on the HS 4202 page.
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