Light testliner (recycled linerboard, under 150g/m2) trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in light testliner (recycled linerboard, under 150g/m2) was worth $4.30 billion in 2024, about 8.76 million tonnes. That is an increase of 65% since 2017, and up 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 | $4.30B | 8.76M t |
| 2023 | $4.27B | 8.52M t |
| 2022 | $5.49B | 7.93M t |
| 2021 | $4.80B | 7.97M t |
| 2020 | $3.19B | 7.46M t |
| 2019 | $3.03B | 6.33M t |
| 2018 | $3.34B | 5.66M t |
| 2017 | $2.61B | 5.04M t |
Top light testliner (recycled linerboard, under 150g/m2) exporting countries
Germany is the largest exporter with 27% of world exports, followed by Spain and France. The top three supply 40% between them, out of 96 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $1.15B | 27% |
| Spain | $294.4M | 6.9% |
| France | $284.5M | 6.6% |
| Austria | $265.4M | 6.2% |
| Poland | $222.5M | 5.2% |
| United States | $221.3M | 5.2% |
| Slovakia | $162.1M | 3.8% |
| Malaysia | $160.6M | 3.7% |
| Vietnam | $159.8M | 3.7% |
| Netherlands | $145.5M | 3.4% |
| Laos | $120.3M | 2.8% |
| Belgium | $97.4M | 2.3% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The largest importers are China (13%), Poland (11%) and France (6%). 155 countries imported it, and the top three take 29% of the value.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $539.5M | 13% |
| Poland | $473.1M | 11% |
| France | $243.1M | 5.7% |
| Italy | $237.5M | 5.5% |
| United Kingdom | $221.6M | 5.2% |
| Germany | $212.6M | 4.9% |
| Canada | $200.3M | 4.7% |
| Czech Republic | $150.4M | 3.5% |
| Belgium | $142.7M | 3.3% |
| United States | $111.8M | 2.6% |
| Netherlands | $109.4M | 2.5% |
| Portugal | $103.7M | 2.4% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $0.49 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the United States averaged $0.75 per kg and Malaysia $0.40 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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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 4805.24: Paper & paperboard: uncoated, testliner (recycled linerboard), weight 150g/m2, or less, in rolls or sheets. HS 4805 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most light testliner (recycled linerboard, under 150g/m2)?
Germany exported $1.15 billion in 2024, 27% of the world total, followed by Spain (7%) and France (7%). In all, 96 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most light testliner (recycled linerboard, under 150g/m2)?
China imported $539.5 million in 2024, 13% of world imports, ahead of Poland (11%) and France (6%). The top three importers together take 29%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in light testliner (recycled linerboard, under 150g/m2)?
It was worth $4.30 billion in 2024, about 8.76 million tonnes. That is an increase of 65% since 2017. The peak year was 2022 at $5.49 billion. 96 countries reported exports and 155 reported imports.
What is the average price of light testliner (recycled linerboard, under 150g/m2) per kg?
The world average declared value was about $0.49 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the United States averaged $0.75 per kg and Malaysia $0.40 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 light testliner (recycled linerboard, under 150g/m2)?
The HS code for light testliner (recycled linerboard, under 150g/m2) is subheading 4805.24, 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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