Office storage boxes and filing materials trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in office storage boxes and filing materials was worth $434.2 million in 2024, about 121.2 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 13% since 2017, and down 16% 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 | $434.2M | 121.2K t |
| 2023 | $517.2M | 150.7K t |
| 2022 | $599.5M | 167.8K t |
| 2021 | $604.3M | 166.5K t |
| 2020 | $548.9M | 145.1K t |
| 2019 | $516.1M | 139.3K t |
| 2018 | $490.2M | 130.5K t |
| 2017 | $498.6M | 135.8K t |
Top office storage boxes and filing materials exporting countries
China is the largest exporter with 26% of world exports, followed by Germany and Poland. The top three supply 44% between them, out of 152 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $112.3M | 26% |
| Germany | $45.2M | 10% |
| Poland | $31.5M | 7.3% |
| Spain | $23.6M | 5.4% |
| Belgium | $19.1M | 4.4% |
| Lithuania | $18.0M | 4.1% |
| United States | $17.8M | 4.1% |
| France | $17.8M | 4.1% |
| Netherlands | $17.1M | 3.9% |
| Turkey | $16.3M | 3.8% |
| Italy | $10.6M | 2.4% |
| Philippines | $10.3M | 2.4% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
Germany is the biggest buyer with 12% of world imports, ahead of France and the Netherlands. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 28% across 210 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $50.8M | 12% |
| France | $45.7M | 11% |
| Netherlands | $25.6M | 5.9% |
| United Kingdom | $22.3M | 5.1% |
| United States | $21.7M | 5% |
| Spain | $14.9M | 3.4% |
| Switzerland | $14.3M | 3.3% |
| Belgium | $13.8M | 3.2% |
| Japan | $13.5M | 3.1% |
| Canada | $13.1M | 3% |
| Italy | $13.1M | 3% |
| Poland | $12.6M | 2.9% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $3.58 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Germany averaged $4.92 per kg and the United States $3.03 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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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 4819.60: Paper and paperboard: box files, letter trays, storage boxes and similar articles, used in offices, shops or the like of paper, paperboard, cellulose wadding or webs of cellulose fibres. HS 4819 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most office storage boxes and filing materials?
China exported $112.3 million in 2024, 26% of the world total, followed by Germany (10%) and Poland (7%). In all, 152 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most office storage boxes and filing materials?
Germany imported $50.8 million in 2024, 12% of world imports, ahead of France (11%) and the Netherlands (6%). The top three importers together take 28%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in office storage boxes and filing materials?
It was worth $434.2 million in 2024, about 121.2 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 13% since 2017. The peak year was 2021 at $604.3 million. 152 countries reported exports and 210 reported imports.
What is the average price of office storage boxes and filing materials per kg?
The world average declared value was about $3.58 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Germany averaged $4.92 per kg and the United States $3.03 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 office storage boxes and filing materials?
The HS code for office storage boxes and filing materials is subheading 4819.60, 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 4819 page.
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