Multi-ply coated paper (non-graphic) trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in multi-ply coated paper (non-graphic) was worth $10.49 billion in 2024, about 11.57 million tonnes. That is an increase of 22% since 2017, and up 7% 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 | $10.49B | 11.57M t |
| 2023 | $9.78B | 9.50M t |
| 2022 | $12.03B | 11.25M t |
| 2021 | $10.32B | 10.79M t |
| 2020 | $8.97B | 10.31M t |
| 2019 | $8.82B | 10.23M t |
| 2018 | $9.29B | 10.18M t |
| 2017 | $8.59B | 10.14M t |
Top multi-ply coated paper (non-graphic) exporting countries
Sweden is the largest exporter with 27% of world exports, followed by Finland and China. The top three supply 59% between them, out of 116 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Sweden | $2.81B | 27% |
| Finland | $1.79B | 17% |
| China | $1.57B | 15% |
| Germany | $696.6M | 6.6% |
| Chile | $371.1M | 3.5% |
| South Korea | $315.4M | 3% |
| Austria | $302.3M | 2.9% |
| Canada | $291.5M | 2.8% |
| Indonesia | $193.8M | 1.9% |
| Netherlands | $192.5M | 1.8% |
| India | $177.9M | 1.7% |
| Poland | $166.7M | 1.6% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The largest importers are Germany (11%), the United States (10%) and Italy (5%). 178 countries imported it, and the top three take 26% of the value.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $1.11B | 11% |
| United States | $1.00B | 9.6% |
| Italy | $575.9M | 5.5% |
| Poland | $537.8M | 5.1% |
| France | $465.1M | 4.4% |
| United Kingdom | $454.8M | 4.3% |
| Vietnam | $447.0M | 4.3% |
| China | $402.7M | 3.8% |
| Turkey | $376.6M | 3.6% |
| Spain | $335.5M | 3.2% |
| Belgium | $261.4M | 2.5% |
| United Arab Emirates | $255.0M | 2.4% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $0.91 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Canada averaged $1.29 per kg and South Korea $0.55 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-ply coated paper (non-graphic) (HS 4810.92) 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 4810.92: Paper and paperboard: multi-ply, coated with kaolin or other inorganic substances only, for non-graphic purposes, n.e.c. in heading no. 4810, in rolls or sheets. HS 4810 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most multi-ply coated paper (non-graphic)?
Sweden exported $2.81 billion in 2024, 27% of the world total, followed by Finland (17%) and China (15%). In all, 116 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most multi-ply coated paper (non-graphic)?
Germany imported $1.11 billion in 2024, 11% of world imports, ahead of the United States (10%) and Italy (5%). The top three importers together take 26%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in multi-ply coated paper (non-graphic)?
It was worth $10.49 billion in 2024, about 11.57 million tonnes. That is an increase of 22% since 2017. The peak year was 2022 at $12.03 billion. 116 countries reported exports and 178 reported imports.
What is the average price of multi-ply coated paper (non-graphic) per kg?
The world average declared value was about $0.91 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Canada averaged $1.29 per kg and South Korea $0.55 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 multi-ply coated paper (non-graphic)?
The HS code for multi-ply coated paper (non-graphic) is subheading 4810.92, 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 4810 page.
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