Paper bobbins and textile spools trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in paper bobbins and textile spools was worth $69.8 million in 2024, about 49.3 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 17% since 2017, and down 14% 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 | $69.8M | 49.3K t |
| 2023 | $81.6M | 51.5K t |
| 2022 | $101.6M | 62.3K t |
| 2021 | $93.5M | 67.3K t |
| 2020 | $71.6M | 58.1K t |
| 2019 | $83.4M | 61.9K t |
| 2018 | $90.4M | 65.9K t |
| 2017 | $83.6M | 67.0K t |
Top paper bobbins and textile spools exporting countries
Germany is the largest exporter with 17% of world exports, followed by Italy and China. The top three supply 49% between them, out of 76 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $11.8M | 17% |
| Italy | $11.7M | 17% |
| China | $10.7M | 15% |
| Turkey | $5.4M | 7.8% |
| India | $4.7M | 6.7% |
| Belgium | $4.5M | 6.4% |
| Indonesia | $3.3M | 4.8% |
| El Salvador | $2.5M | 3.6% |
| Taiwan | $2.4M | 3.4% |
| Austria | $1.3M | 1.9% |
| Spain | $1.1M | 1.6% |
| United States | $910K | 1.3% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
France is the biggest buyer with 6% of world imports, ahead of Malaysia and Honduras. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 15% across 145 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $4.0M | 5.7% |
| Malaysia | $3.8M | 5.4% |
| Honduras | $2.9M | 4.2% |
| United States | $2.9M | 4.2% |
| Germany | $2.8M | 4% |
| United Kingdom | $2.7M | 3.9% |
| Spain | $2.5M | 3.6% |
| Israel | $2.3M | 3.4% |
| Czech Republic | $2.3M | 3.3% |
| Japan | $2.2M | 3.2% |
| Philippines | $2.1M | 3.1% |
| Switzerland | $2.0M | 2.9% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $1.41 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, El Salvador averaged $2.09 per kg and India $0.94 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 4822.10: Paper pulp, paper or paperboard: bobbins, spools, cops and similar supports, of a kind used for winding textile yarn (whether or not perforated or hardened). HS 4822 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most paper bobbins and textile spools?
Germany exported $11.8 million in 2024, 17% of the world total, followed by Italy (17%) and China (15%). In all, 76 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most paper bobbins and textile spools?
France imported $4.0 million in 2024, 6% of world imports, ahead of Malaysia (5%) and Honduras (4%). The top three importers together take 15%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in paper bobbins and textile spools?
It was worth $69.8 million in 2024, about 49.3 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 17% since 2017. The peak year was 2022 at $101.6 million. 76 countries reported exports and 145 reported imports.
What is the average price of paper bobbins and textile spools per kg?
The world average declared value was about $1.41 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, El Salvador averaged $2.09 per kg and India $0.94 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 paper bobbins and textile spools?
The HS code for paper bobbins and textile spools is subheading 4822.10, 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 4822 page.
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