Light unbleached kraft paper (under 150g/m2) trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in light unbleached kraft paper (under 150g/m2) was worth $1.51 billion in 2024, about 1.45 million tonnes. That is an increase of 28% 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 | $1.51B | 1.45M t |
| 2023 | $1.54B | 1.31M t |
| 2022 | $1.78B | 1.44M t |
| 2021 | $1.80B | 1.71M t |
| 2020 | $1.37B | 1.54M t |
| 2019 | $1.34B | 1.34M t |
| 2018 | $1.40B | 1.38M t |
| 2017 | $1.18B | 1.22M t |
Top light unbleached kraft paper (under 150g/m2) exporting countries
Exports are led by Sweden (15%), the United States (12%) and the Czech Republic (10%). 104 countries reported exports, and the top three account for 37%.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Sweden | $229.2M | 15% |
| United States | $181.1M | 12% |
| Czech Republic | $152.1M | 10% |
| Spain | $94.1M | 6.2% |
| Netherlands | $90.5M | 6% |
| Germany | $88.6M | 5.9% |
| Finland | $85.9M | 5.7% |
| Japan | $70.4M | 4.7% |
| Austria | $61.7M | 4.1% |
| Brazil | $56.7M | 3.8% |
| France | $49.0M | 3.3% |
| Poland | $48.0M | 3.2% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
Germany is the biggest buyer with 10% of world imports, ahead of Italy and China. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 24% across 195 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $149.5M | 9.9% |
| Italy | $116.9M | 7.8% |
| China | $91.8M | 6.1% |
| Canada | $81.7M | 5.4% |
| France | $68.1M | 4.5% |
| Netherlands | $60.1M | 4% |
| Turkey | $56.1M | 3.7% |
| United States | $53.5M | 3.6% |
| United Kingdom | $52.8M | 3.5% |
| Poland | $51.9M | 3.4% |
| Spain | $51.6M | 3.4% |
| Czech Republic | $40.9M | 2.7% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $1.04 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Germany averaged $1.47 per kg and the United States $0.79 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 4804.31: Kraft paper and paperboard: uncoated, unbleached, weight 150g/m2 or less, in rolls or sheets, other than that of heading no. 4802 or 4803. HS 4804 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most light unbleached kraft paper (under 150g/m2)?
Sweden exported $229.2 million in 2024, 15% of the world total, followed by the United States (12%) and the Czech Republic (10%). In all, 104 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most light unbleached kraft paper (under 150g/m2)?
Germany imported $149.5 million in 2024, 10% of world imports, ahead of Italy (8%) and China (6%). The top three importers together take 24%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in light unbleached kraft paper (under 150g/m2)?
It was worth $1.51 billion in 2024, about 1.45 million tonnes. That is an increase of 28% since 2017. The peak year was 2021 at $1.80 billion. 104 countries reported exports and 195 reported imports.
What is the average price of light unbleached kraft paper (under 150g/m2) per kg?
The world average declared value was about $1.04 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Germany averaged $1.47 per kg and the United States $0.79 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 unbleached kraft paper (under 150g/m2)?
The HS code for light unbleached kraft paper (under 150g/m2) is subheading 4804.31, 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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