Mechanical pulp printing paper (rolls) trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in mechanical pulp printing paper (rolls) was worth $2.95 billion in 2024, about 3.48 million tonnes. That is a fall of 20% since 2017, and down 3% 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 | $2.95B | 3.48M t |
| 2023 | $3.05B | 3.24M t |
| 2022 | $3.73B | 4.08M t |
| 2021 | $3.10B | 4.41M t |
| 2020 | $2.92B | 4.27M t |
| 2019 | $3.62B | 4.90M t |
| 2018 | $3.99B | 5.57M t |
| 2017 | $3.69B | 5.69M t |
Top mechanical pulp printing paper (rolls) exporting countries
Canada is the largest exporter with 28% of world exports, followed by Sweden and Germany. The top three supply 62% between them, out of 99 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $833.4M | 28% |
| Sweden | $708.1M | 24% |
| Germany | $280.0M | 9.5% |
| Norway | $221.6M | 7.5% |
| Finland | $167.4M | 5.7% |
| China | $135.4M | 4.6% |
| Austria | $122.5M | 4.2% |
| Russia | $81.6M | 2.8% |
| Belgium | $76.4M | 2.6% |
| Netherlands | $63.8M | 2.2% |
| United States | $53.2M | 1.8% |
| France | $48.4M | 1.6% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The largest importers are the United States (28%), Germany (12%) and France (6%). 183 countries imported it, and the top three take 46% of the value.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $833.0M | 28% |
| Germany | $339.5M | 12% |
| France | $186.4M | 6.3% |
| Poland | $168.0M | 5.7% |
| United Kingdom | $143.3M | 4.9% |
| Italy | $125.6M | 4.3% |
| China | $98.4M | 3.3% |
| Sweden | $85.9M | 2.9% |
| Spain | $74.9M | 2.5% |
| Czech Republic | $73.1M | 2.5% |
| Taiwan | $61.9M | 2.1% |
| Netherlands | $51.9M | 1.8% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $0.85 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, China averaged $0.94 per kg and Russia $0.56 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 (small sheets)
- Mechanical pulp printing paper (large sheets)
Who is behind these numbers in this market?
The shipment records behind Mechanical pulp printing paper (rolls) (HS 4802.61) 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 4802.61: Uncoated paper and paperboard (not 4801 or 4803): over 10% by weight of mechanical or chemi-mechanical processed fibre, in rolls. HS 4802 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most mechanical pulp printing paper (rolls)?
Canada exported $833.4 million in 2024, 28% of the world total, followed by Sweden (24%) and Germany (9%). In all, 99 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most mechanical pulp printing paper (rolls)?
The United States imported $833.0 million in 2024, 28% of world imports, ahead of Germany (12%) and France (6%). The top three importers together take 46%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in mechanical pulp printing paper (rolls)?
It was worth $2.95 billion in 2024, about 3.48 million tonnes. That is a fall of 20% since 2017. The peak year was 2018 at $3.99 billion. 99 countries reported exports and 183 reported imports.
What is the average price of mechanical pulp printing paper (rolls) per kg?
The world average declared value was about $0.85 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, China averaged $0.94 per kg and Russia $0.56 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 mechanical pulp printing paper (rolls)?
The HS code for mechanical pulp printing paper (rolls) is subheading 4802.61, 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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