Heavy testliner (recycled linerboard, over 150g/m2) trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in heavy testliner (recycled linerboard, over 150g/m2) was worth $3.08 billion in 2024, about 5.84 million tonnes. That is an increase of 97% since 2017, and up 15% 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 | $3.08B | 5.84M t |
| 2023 | $2.67B | 5.07M t |
| 2022 | $2.98B | 4.34M t |
| 2021 | $2.79B | 4.45M t |
| 2020 | $1.68B | 3.34M t |
| 2019 | $1.59B | 2.95M t |
| 2018 | $1.84B | 3.00M t |
| 2017 | $1.56B | 2.80M t |
Top heavy testliner (recycled linerboard, over 150g/m2) exporting countries
Malaysia is the largest exporter with 21% of world exports, followed by the United States and Canada. The top three supply 47% between them, out of 88 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Malaysia | $652.6M | 21% |
| United States | $411.0M | 13% |
| Canada | $372.2M | 12% |
| Laos | $313.7M | 10% |
| Germany | $238.9M | 7.8% |
| Japan | $154.6M | 5% |
| Taiwan | $130.5M | 4.2% |
| Vietnam | $119.9M | 3.9% |
| Netherlands | $102.9M | 3.3% |
| France | $86.6M | 2.8% |
| Spain | $54.6M | 1.8% |
| Austria | $49.4M | 1.6% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The largest importers are China (38%), the United States (13%) and Canada (7%). 146 countries imported it, and the top three take 58% of the value.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.18B | 38% |
| United States | $411.6M | 13% |
| Canada | $200.7M | 6.5% |
| Mexico | $194.9M | 6.3% |
| Poland | $102.7M | 3.3% |
| Vietnam | $82.0M | 2.7% |
| Germany | $69.6M | 2.3% |
| Belgium | $68.9M | 2.2% |
| United Kingdom | $64.6M | 2.1% |
| France | $53.2M | 1.7% |
| Cambodia | $47.0M | 1.5% |
| Italy | $45.3M | 1.5% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $0.53 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the United States averaged $0.74 per kg and Taiwan $0.41 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 4805.25: Paper & paperboard: uncoated, testliner (recycled linerboard), weight over 150g/m2, in rolls or sheets. HS 4805 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most heavy testliner (recycled linerboard, over 150g/m2)?
Malaysia exported $652.6 million in 2024, 21% of the world total, followed by the United States (13%) and Canada (12%). In all, 88 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most heavy testliner (recycled linerboard, over 150g/m2)?
China imported $1.18 billion in 2024, 38% of world imports, ahead of the United States (13%) and Canada (7%). The top three importers together take 58%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in heavy testliner (recycled linerboard, over 150g/m2)?
It was worth $3.08 billion in 2024, about 5.84 million tonnes. That is an increase of 97% since 2017. 2024 was the highest year since 2017. 88 countries reported exports and 146 reported imports.
What is the average price of heavy testliner (recycled linerboard, over 150g/m2) per kg?
The world average declared value was about $0.53 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the United States averaged $0.74 per kg and Taiwan $0.41 per kg, so grade and origin matter. It is total declared value divided by total weight, so treat it as a benchmark, not a quote.
What is the HS code for heavy testliner (recycled linerboard, over 150g/m2)?
The HS code for heavy testliner (recycled linerboard, over 150g/m2) is subheading 4805.25, 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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