Heavyweight printing paper (over 150g/m2) trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in heavyweight printing paper (over 150g/m2) was worth $930.8 million in 2024, about 645.8 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 3% 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 | $930.8M | 645.8K t |
| 2023 | $936.8M | 588.8K t |
| 2022 | $1.17B | 745.5K t |
| 2021 | $936.5M | 718.0K t |
| 2020 | $784.5M | 660.8K t |
| 2019 | $995.4M | 778.2K t |
| 2018 | $1.06B | 792.5K t |
| 2017 | $960.9M | 778.6K t |
Top heavyweight printing paper (over 150g/m2) exporting countries
Exports are led by Italy (15%), Indonesia (10%) and Germany (10%). 107 countries reported exports, and the top three account for 34%.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $135.6M | 15% |
| Indonesia | $95.7M | 10% |
| Germany | $89.4M | 9.6% |
| France | $79.9M | 8.6% |
| Austria | $74.0M | 7.9% |
| United States | $69.9M | 7.5% |
| China | $58.6M | 6.3% |
| Spain | $47.1M | 5.1% |
| Sweden | $40.6M | 4.4% |
| Portugal | $37.4M | 4% |
| Slovakia | $31.7M | 3.4% |
| United Kingdom | $25.0M | 2.7% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The largest importers are Germany (8%), the United Kingdom (7%) and France (6%). 191 countries imported it, and the top three take 21% of the value.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $75.5M | 8.1% |
| United Kingdom | $64.3M | 6.9% |
| France | $53.5M | 5.8% |
| China | $48.5M | 5.2% |
| United States | $42.9M | 4.6% |
| Canada | $34.3M | 3.7% |
| Spain | $32.7M | 3.5% |
| Belgium | $32.1M | 3.4% |
| Netherlands | $31.5M | 3.4% |
| Switzerland | $31.4M | 3.4% |
| Poland | $27.1M | 2.9% |
| Mexico | $26.5M | 2.9% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $1.44 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Italy averaged $1.99 per kg and Indonesia $0.89 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.
Related product types
- Handmade paper
- Photographic base paper
- Wallpaper base paper
- Light printing paper (under 40g/m2)
- Printing paper 40-150g/m2 (rolls)
- Printing paper 40-150g/m2 (small sheets)
- Printing paper 40-150g/m2 (large sheets)
- Mechanical pulp printing paper (rolls)
- Mechanical pulp printing paper (small sheets)
- Mechanical pulp printing paper (large sheets)
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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 4802.58: Uncoated paper and paperboard (not 4801 or 4803): printing, writing or graphic, 10% or less by weight of mechanical or chemi-mechanical processed fibre, weighing more than 150g/m2. HS 4802 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most heavyweight printing paper (over 150g/m2)?
Italy exported $135.6 million in 2024, 15% of the world total, followed by Indonesia (10%) and Germany (10%). In all, 107 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most heavyweight printing paper (over 150g/m2)?
Germany imported $75.5 million in 2024, 8% of world imports, ahead of the United Kingdom (7%) and France (6%). The top three importers together take 21%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in heavyweight printing paper (over 150g/m2)?
It was worth $930.8 million in 2024, about 645.8 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 3% since 2017. The peak year was 2022 at $1.17 billion. 107 countries reported exports and 191 reported imports.
What is the average price of heavyweight printing paper (over 150g/m2) per kg?
The world average declared value was about $1.44 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Italy averaged $1.99 per kg and Indonesia $0.89 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 heavyweight printing paper (over 150g/m2)?
The HS code for heavyweight printing paper (over 150g/m2) is subheading 4802.58, 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 4802 page.
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