Large paper sacks and bags trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in large paper sacks and bags was worth $1.38 billion in 2024, about 640.0 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 40% since 2017, and down 2% 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 | $1.38B | 640.0K t |
| 2023 | $1.41B | 599.8K t |
| 2022 | $1.56B | 711.5K t |
| 2021 | $1.28B | 656.3K t |
| 2020 | $1.09B | 593.9K t |
| 2019 | $1.14B | 627.2K t |
| 2018 | $1.11B | 605.5K t |
| 2017 | $986.4M | 575.3K t |
Top large paper sacks and bags exporting countries
China is the largest exporter with 12% of world exports, followed by Italy and Morocco. The top three supply 32% between them, out of 148 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $168.8M | 12% |
| Italy | $164.9M | 12% |
| Morocco | $112.0M | 8.1% |
| Brazil | $79.8M | 5.8% |
| Canada | $72.7M | 5.3% |
| Poland | $71.8M | 5.2% |
| Spain | $55.2M | 4% |
| Belgium | $53.5M | 3.9% |
| Vietnam | $36.9M | 2.7% |
| Germany | $32.1M | 2.3% |
| United States | $31.0M | 2.3% |
| Serbia | $29.6M | 2.2% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The largest importers are the United States (17%), France (8%) and Germany (6%). 215 countries imported it, and the top three take 30% of the value.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $230.8M | 17% |
| France | $107.1M | 7.8% |
| Germany | $78.3M | 5.7% |
| Senegal | $61.9M | 4.5% |
| United Kingdom | $44.0M | 3.2% |
| Netherlands | $39.6M | 2.9% |
| Mexico | $33.2M | 2.4% |
| Canada | $31.7M | 2.3% |
| Belgium | $30.3M | 2.2% |
| Indonesia | $28.8M | 2.1% |
| Spain | $25.4M | 1.8% |
| Japan | $25.4M | 1.8% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $2.15 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Belgium averaged $2.74 per kg and Brazil $1.40 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 Large paper sacks and bags (HS 4819.30) 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 4819.30: Paper and paperboard: sacks and bags of paper, paperboard, cellulose wadding or fibres, having a base of a width of 40cm or more. HS 4819 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most large paper sacks and bags?
China exported $168.8 million in 2024, 12% of the world total, followed by Italy (12%) and Morocco (8%). In all, 148 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most large paper sacks and bags?
The United States imported $230.8 million in 2024, 17% of world imports, ahead of France (8%) and Germany (6%). The top three importers together take 30%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in large paper sacks and bags?
It was worth $1.38 billion in 2024, about 640.0 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 40% since 2017. The peak year was 2022 at $1.56 billion. 148 countries reported exports and 215 reported imports.
What is the average price of large paper sacks and bags per kg?
The world average declared value was about $2.15 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Belgium averaged $2.74 per kg and Brazil $1.40 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 large paper sacks and bags?
The HS code for large paper sacks and bags is subheading 4819.30, 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 4819 page.
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