Light printing paper (under 40g/m2) trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in light printing paper (under 40g/m2) was worth $354.6 million in 2024, about 206.4 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 3% since 2017, and up 12% 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 | $354.6M | 206.4K t |
| 2023 | $315.5M | 163.7K t |
| 2022 | $359.7M | 191.5K t |
| 2021 | $298.6M | 175.1K t |
| 2020 | $278.4M | 171.3K t |
| 2019 | $321.7M | 209.9K t |
| 2018 | $370.8M | 231.0K t |
| 2017 | $365.9M | 257.5K t |
Top light printing paper (under 40g/m2) exporting countries
Exports are led by Germany (24%), China (18%) and Finland (14%). 104 countries reported exports, and the top three account for 55%.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $83.4M | 24% |
| China | $62.8M | 18% |
| Finland | $49.1M | 14% |
| Thailand | $23.3M | 6.6% |
| France | $17.5M | 5% |
| Brazil | $14.5M | 4.1% |
| Czech Republic | $13.8M | 3.9% |
| Spain | $10.1M | 2.8% |
| Japan | $9.7M | 2.7% |
| Portugal | $8.7M | 2.5% |
| United States | $7.3M | 2.1% |
| Italy | $7.3M | 2.1% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The United States is the biggest buyer with 13% of world imports, ahead of the Netherlands and India. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 23% across 195 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $44.6M | 13% |
| Netherlands | $20.5M | 5.8% |
| India | $18.0M | 5.1% |
| Brazil | $17.8M | 5% |
| South Korea | $16.0M | 4.5% |
| Germany | $15.6M | 4.4% |
| Turkey | $12.6M | 3.6% |
| Nigeria | $12.0M | 3.4% |
| Russia | $11.3M | 3.2% |
| Mexico | $10.7M | 3% |
| Canada | $10.1M | 2.9% |
| Italy | $10.0M | 2.8% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $1.72 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, France averaged $2.75 per kg and Thailand $1.33 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
- Printing paper 40-150g/m2 (rolls)
- Printing paper 40-150g/m2 (small sheets)
- Printing paper 40-150g/m2 (large sheets)
- Heavyweight printing paper (over 150g/m2)
- 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 4802.54: 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 less than 40g/m2, in rolls or sheets. HS 4802 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most light printing paper (under 40g/m2)?
Germany exported $83.4 million in 2024, 24% of the world total, followed by China (18%) and Finland (14%). In all, 104 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most light printing paper (under 40g/m2)?
The United States imported $44.6 million in 2024, 13% of world imports, ahead of the Netherlands (6%) and India (5%). The top three importers together take 23%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in light printing paper (under 40g/m2)?
It was worth $354.6 million in 2024, about 206.4 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 3% since 2017. The peak year was 2018 at $370.8 million. 104 countries reported exports and 195 reported imports.
What is the average price of light printing paper (under 40g/m2) per kg?
The world average declared value was about $1.72 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, France averaged $2.75 per kg and Thailand $1.33 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 light printing paper (under 40g/m2)?
The HS code for light printing paper (under 40g/m2) is subheading 4802.54, 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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