Newspaper and magazine waste trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in newspaper and magazine waste was worth $927.0 million in 2024, about 4.54 million tonnes. That is a fall of 59% since 2017, and up 10% 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 | $927.0M | 4.54M t |
| 2023 | $842.4M | 4.59M t |
| 2022 | $1.30B | 5.24M t |
| 2021 | $1.34B | 5.76M t |
| 2020 | $1.10B | 6.27M t |
| 2019 | $1.41B | 7.20M t |
| 2018 | $1.92B | 9.33M t |
| 2017 | $2.24B | 10.91M t |
Top newspaper and magazine waste exporting countries
Exports are led by the United States (14%), the Netherlands (10%) and Japan (9%). 112 countries reported exports, and the top three account for 33%.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $130.7M | 14% |
| Netherlands | $93.4M | 10% |
| Japan | $86.1M | 9.3% |
| France | $85.6M | 9.2% |
| Italy | $63.9M | 6.9% |
| Germany | $62.4M | 6.7% |
| Poland | $36.2M | 3.9% |
| Czech Republic | $30.7M | 3.3% |
| United Kingdom | $27.1M | 2.9% |
| Belgium | $26.1M | 2.8% |
| Austria | $23.5M | 2.5% |
| Australia | $23.0M | 2.5% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
Germany is the biggest buyer with 20% of world imports, ahead of Malaysia and Belgium. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 38% across 145 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $188.8M | 20% |
| Malaysia | $98.0M | 11% |
| Belgium | $69.4M | 7.5% |
| Austria | $59.9M | 6.5% |
| South Korea | $55.2M | 6% |
| Indonesia | $53.5M | 5.8% |
| Netherlands | $52.6M | 5.7% |
| Spain | $41.3M | 4.5% |
| India | $35.6M | 3.8% |
| Sweden | $33.8M | 3.7% |
| Switzerland | $27.9M | 3% |
| France | $20.6M | 2.2% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $0.20 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, France averaged $0.25 per kg and the Netherlands $0.18 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 Newspaper and magazine waste (HS 4707.30) 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 4707.30: Paper or paperboard: waste and scrap, paper or paperboard made mainly of mechanical pulp (e.g. newspapers, journals and similar printed matter). HS 4707 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most newspaper and magazine waste?
The United States exported $130.7 million in 2024, 14% of the world total, followed by the Netherlands (10%) and Japan (9%). In all, 112 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most newspaper and magazine waste?
Germany imported $188.8 million in 2024, 20% of world imports, ahead of Malaysia (11%) and Belgium (7%). The top three importers together take 38%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in newspaper and magazine waste?
It was worth $927.0 million in 2024, about 4.54 million tonnes. That is a fall of 59% since 2017. The peak year was 2017 at $2.24 billion. 112 countries reported exports and 145 reported imports.
What is the average price of newspaper and magazine waste per kg?
The world average declared value was about $0.20 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, France averaged $0.25 per kg and the Netherlands $0.18 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 newspaper and magazine waste?
The HS code for newspaper and magazine waste is subheading 4707.30, in chapter 47 (pulp of wood or other fibrous cellulosic material; recovered (waste and scrap) 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 4707 page.
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