Mechanical pulp printing paper (large sheets) trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in mechanical pulp printing paper (large sheets) was worth $428.4 million in 2024, about 279.8 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 7% since 2017, and up 4% 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 | $428.4M | 279.8K t |
| 2023 | $413.9M | 252.3K t |
| 2022 | $416.1M | 233.4K t |
| 2021 | $359.0M | 226.6K t |
| 2020 | $351.9M | 231.0K t |
| 2019 | $388.9M | 289.0K t |
| 2018 | $407.7M | 271.3K t |
| 2017 | $401.2M | 262.9K t |
Top mechanical pulp printing paper (large sheets) exporting countries
Exports are led by China (19%), the United Kingdom (11%) and Sweden (10%). 124 countries reported exports, and the top three account for 41%.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $82.4M | 19% |
| United Kingdom | $47.0M | 11% |
| Sweden | $45.0M | 11% |
| Germany | $40.3M | 9.4% |
| Indonesia | $38.0M | 8.9% |
| Italy | $27.1M | 6.3% |
| France | $23.3M | 5.5% |
| India | $14.1M | 3.3% |
| Netherlands | $12.1M | 2.8% |
| Singapore | $10.9M | 2.6% |
| Japan | $9.8M | 2.3% |
| United States | $9.5M | 2.2% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
Pakistan is the biggest buyer with 9% of world imports, ahead of Germany and Taiwan. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 24% across 204 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Pakistan | $39.2M | 9.1% |
| Germany | $36.0M | 8.4% |
| Taiwan | $28.2M | 6.6% |
| United States | $20.6M | 4.8% |
| Spain | $16.0M | 3.7% |
| Philippines | $14.3M | 3.3% |
| Poland | $14.3M | 3.3% |
| France | $14.2M | 3.3% |
| United Arab Emirates | $12.4M | 2.9% |
| China | $11.8M | 2.8% |
| United Kingdom | $11.2M | 2.6% |
| South Africa | $10.6M | 2.5% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $1.53 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the United Kingdom averaged $9.82 per kg and India $0.88 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)
- Heavyweight printing paper (over 150g/m2)
- Mechanical pulp printing paper (rolls)
- Mechanical pulp printing paper (small 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 4802.69: Uncoated paper and paperboard (not 4801 or 4803): over 10% by weight of mechanical or chemi-mechanical processed fibre, other than rolls, other than sheets 435mm or less by 297mm or less (unfolded). HS 4802 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most mechanical pulp printing paper (large sheets)?
China exported $82.4 million in 2024, 19% of the world total, followed by the United Kingdom (11%) and Sweden (10%). In all, 124 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most mechanical pulp printing paper (large sheets)?
Pakistan imported $39.2 million in 2024, 9% of world imports, ahead of Germany (8%) and Taiwan (7%). 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 mechanical pulp printing paper (large sheets)?
It was worth $428.4 million in 2024, about 279.8 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 7% since 2017. 2024 was the highest year since 2017. 124 countries reported exports and 204 reported imports.
What is the average price of mechanical pulp printing paper (large sheets) per kg?
The world average declared value was about $1.53 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the United Kingdom averaged $9.82 per kg and India $0.88 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 mechanical pulp printing paper (large sheets)?
The HS code for mechanical pulp printing paper (large sheets) is subheading 4802.69, 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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