Paper cutting machines trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in paper cutting machines was worth $1.67 billion in 2024, about 101.9 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 29% since 2017, and down 4% 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 | $1.67B | 101.9K t |
| 2023 | $1.74B | 94.6K t |
| 2022 | $1.73B | 100.6K t |
| 2021 | $1.85B | 94.4K t |
| 2020 | $1.46B | 82.3K t |
| 2019 | $1.48B | 82.4K t |
| 2018 | $1.50B | 80.0K t |
| 2017 | $1.30B | 65.2K t |
Top paper cutting machines exporting countries
China is the largest exporter with 30% of world exports, followed by Germany and Italy. The top three supply 53% between them, out of 136 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $497.9M | 30% |
| Germany | $256.6M | 15% |
| Italy | $141.0M | 8.4% |
| Malaysia | $92.7M | 5.5% |
| Spain | $85.5M | 5.1% |
| Switzerland | $71.8M | 4.3% |
| United States | $56.9M | 3.4% |
| Japan | $47.7M | 2.9% |
| Taiwan | $47.7M | 2.9% |
| United Kingdom | $46.4M | 2.8% |
| Poland | $30.7M | 1.8% |
| Netherlands | $28.9M | 1.7% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The largest importers are the United States (17%), China (7%) and India (5%). 204 countries imported it, and the top three take 28% of the value.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $276.4M | 17% |
| China | $110.4M | 6.6% |
| India | $85.1M | 5.1% |
| Germany | $63.3M | 3.8% |
| Vietnam | $63.1M | 3.8% |
| United Kingdom | $56.5M | 3.4% |
| Netherlands | $51.3M | 3.1% |
| Mexico | $49.8M | 3% |
| Turkey | $47.6M | 2.9% |
| France | $46.6M | 2.8% |
| Brazil | $45.9M | 2.7% |
| Canada | $43.7M | 2.6% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $16.43 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the United States averaged $29.42 per kg and China $10.21 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 Paper cutting machines (HS 8441.10) 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 8441.10: Machines: cutting, of all kinds, for making up paper pulp, paper or paperboard. HS 8441 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most paper cutting machines?
China exported $497.9 million in 2024, 30% of the world total, followed by Germany (15%) and Italy (8%). In all, 136 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most paper cutting machines?
The United States imported $276.4 million in 2024, 17% of world imports, ahead of China (7%) and India (5%). 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 paper cutting machines?
It was worth $1.67 billion in 2024, about 101.9 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 29% since 2017. The peak year was 2021 at $1.85 billion. 136 countries reported exports and 204 reported imports.
What is the average price of paper cutting machines per kg?
The world average declared value was about $16.43 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the United States averaged $29.42 per kg and China $10.21 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 cutting machines?
The HS code for paper cutting machines is subheading 8441.10, in chapter 84 (machinery and mechanical appliances, boilers, nuclear reactors; parts thereof). The first six digits are the same in every country; national tariffs add more. The full list of codes is on the HS 8441 page.
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