Heavy unbleached kraft paper (225g/m2+) trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in heavy unbleached kraft paper (225g/m2+) was worth $383.5 million in 2024, about 430.8 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 15% since 2017, and up 5% 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 | $383.5M | 430.8K t |
| 2023 | $366.2M | 355.4K t |
| 2022 | $439.1M | 431.1K t |
| 2021 | $438.9M | 491.6K t |
| 2020 | $360.9M | 441.6K t |
| 2019 | $340.5M | 351.5K t |
| 2018 | $359.6M | 400.3K t |
| 2017 | $334.5M | 350.4K t |
Top heavy unbleached kraft paper (225g/m2+) exporting countries
Exports are led by Australia (24%), the United States (21%) and Canada (8%). 71 countries reported exports, and the top three account for 53%.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Australia | $90.6M | 24% |
| United States | $79.5M | 21% |
| Canada | $31.2M | 8.1% |
| India | $29.9M | 7.8% |
| Germany | $24.8M | 6.5% |
| China | $16.1M | 4.2% |
| Turkey | $15.8M | 4.1% |
| Japan | $10.2M | 2.7% |
| Sweden | $9.6M | 2.5% |
| Finland | $8.6M | 2.3% |
| Ukraine | $8.6M | 2.2% |
| Switzerland | $7.7M | 2% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The largest importers are the United States (14%), China (9%) and Canada (8%). 144 countries imported it, and the top three take 31% of the value.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $53.4M | 14% |
| China | $35.7M | 9.3% |
| Canada | $29.0M | 7.6% |
| Mexico | $23.5M | 6.1% |
| Bangladesh | $18.1M | 4.7% |
| United Arab Emirates | $16.5M | 4.3% |
| South Korea | $14.5M | 3.8% |
| New Zealand | $13.6M | 3.5% |
| India | $12.4M | 3.2% |
| Vietnam | $9.7M | 2.5% |
| Turkey | $9.2M | 2.4% |
| Thailand | $8.7M | 2.3% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $0.89 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Germany averaged $2.57 per kg and India $0.47 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 4804.51: Kraft paper and paperboard: uncoated, unbleached, weight 225g/m2 or more, in rolls or sheets, other than that of heading no. 4802 or 4803. HS 4804 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most heavy unbleached kraft paper (225g/m2+)?
Australia exported $90.6 million in 2024, 24% of the world total, followed by the United States (21%) and Canada (8%). In all, 71 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most heavy unbleached kraft paper (225g/m2+)?
The United States imported $53.4 million in 2024, 14% of world imports, ahead of China (9%) and Canada (8%). 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 heavy unbleached kraft paper (225g/m2+)?
It was worth $383.5 million in 2024, about 430.8 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 15% since 2017. The peak year was 2022 at $439.1 million. 71 countries reported exports and 144 reported imports.
What is the average price of heavy unbleached kraft paper (225g/m2+) per kg?
The world average declared value was about $0.89 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Germany averaged $2.57 per kg and India $0.47 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 heavy unbleached kraft paper (225g/m2+)?
The HS code for heavy unbleached kraft paper (225g/m2+) is subheading 4804.51, 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 4804 page.
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