Multi-part forms and carbon sets trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in multi-part forms and carbon sets was worth $50.7 million in 2024, about 12.8 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 21% 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 | $50.7M | 12.8K t |
| 2023 | $52.2M | 11.7K t |
| 2022 | $54.0M | 13.9K t |
| 2021 | $56.9M | 14.8K t |
| 2020 | $52.5M | 12.1K t |
| 2019 | $65.7M | 13.3K t |
| 2018 | $61.1M | 12.8K t |
| 2017 | $64.4M | 14.8K t |
Top multi-part forms and carbon sets exporting countries
China is the largest exporter with 14% of world exports, followed by Germany and Indonesia. The top three supply 35% between them, out of 99 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $7.3M | 14% |
| Germany | $5.7M | 11% |
| Indonesia | $4.9M | 9.6% |
| Poland | $3.3M | 6.6% |
| France | $2.9M | 5.8% |
| United States | $2.6M | 5.2% |
| Hungary | $2.6M | 5.2% |
| Guatemala | $2.3M | 4.6% |
| Malaysia | $2.1M | 4.1% |
| Canada | $1.8M | 3.6% |
| Romania | $1.6M | 3.3% |
| Belgium | $1.6M | 3.1% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
Germany is the biggest buyer with 8% of world imports, ahead of France and the United States. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 20% across 196 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $4.0M | 7.8% |
| France | $3.7M | 7.4% |
| United States | $2.6M | 5.1% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $2.1M | 4.2% |
| Austria | $2.0M | 4% |
| Singapore | $1.9M | 3.8% |
| Belgium | $1.7M | 3.4% |
| Netherlands | $1.5M | 2.9% |
| Canada | $1.3M | 2.6% |
| El Salvador | $1.2M | 2.5% |
| Honduras | $1.2M | 2.4% |
| United Arab Emirates | $1.2M | 2.4% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $3.96 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Hungary averaged $10.61 per kg and Indonesia $1.73 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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The shipment records behind Multi-part forms and carbon sets (HS 4820.40) 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 4820.40: Paper and paperboard: manifold business forms and interleaved carbon sets. HS 4820 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most multi-part forms and carbon sets?
China exported $7.3 million in 2024, 14% of the world total, followed by Germany (11%) and Indonesia (10%). In all, 99 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most multi-part forms and carbon sets?
Germany imported $4.0 million in 2024, 8% of world imports, ahead of France (7%) and the United States (5%). The top three importers together take 20%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in multi-part forms and carbon sets?
It was worth $50.7 million in 2024, about 12.8 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 21% since 2017. The peak year was 2019 at $65.7 million. 99 countries reported exports and 196 reported imports.
What is the average price of multi-part forms and carbon sets per kg?
The world average declared value was about $3.96 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Hungary averaged $10.61 per kg and Indonesia $1.73 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 multi-part forms and carbon sets?
The HS code for multi-part forms and carbon sets is subheading 4820.40, 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 4820 page.
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