Paper envelopes trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in paper envelopes was worth $843.3 million in 2024, about 289.0 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 21% since 2017, and up 1% 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 | $843.3M | 289.0K t |
| 2023 | $835.1M | 268.3K t |
| 2022 | $885.0M | 292.8K t |
| 2021 | $792.8M | 288.7K t |
| 2020 | $700.5M | 273.8K t |
| 2019 | $727.4M | 302.0K t |
| 2018 | $775.5M | 310.2K t |
| 2017 | $698.9M | 298.1K t |
Top paper envelopes exporting countries
China is the largest exporter with 20% of world exports, followed by Poland and Mexico. The top three supply 42% between them, out of 158 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $168.1M | 20% |
| Poland | $105.2M | 13% |
| Mexico | $83.7M | 9.9% |
| Germany | $60.6M | 7.2% |
| United States | $44.6M | 5.3% |
| Canada | $38.9M | 4.6% |
| Netherlands | $35.1M | 4.2% |
| India | $26.1M | 3.1% |
| Spain | $23.3M | 2.8% |
| France | $22.8M | 2.7% |
| Slovakia | $20.2M | 2.4% |
| Hungary | $17.4M | 2.1% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The United States is the biggest buyer with 23% of world imports, ahead of Germany and Japan. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 41% across 214 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $193.9M | 23% |
| Germany | $99.5M | 12% |
| Japan | $55.5M | 6.6% |
| France | $46.8M | 5.5% |
| United Kingdom | $38.0M | 4.5% |
| Canada | $34.3M | 4.1% |
| Netherlands | $32.7M | 3.9% |
| Australia | $22.7M | 2.7% |
| Belgium | $22.3M | 2.6% |
| Italy | $18.2M | 2.2% |
| Austria | $16.0M | 1.9% |
| Sweden | $15.9M | 1.9% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $2.92 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the Netherlands averaged $5.90 per kg and Poland $2.39 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 envelopes (HS 4817.10) 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 4817.10: Paper and paperboard: envelopes. HS 4817 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most paper envelopes?
China exported $168.1 million in 2024, 20% of the world total, followed by Poland (12%) and Mexico (10%). In all, 158 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most paper envelopes?
The United States imported $193.9 million in 2024, 23% of world imports, ahead of Germany (12%) and Japan (7%). The top three importers together take 41%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in paper envelopes?
It was worth $843.3 million in 2024, about 289.0 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 21% since 2017. The peak year was 2022 at $885.0 million. 158 countries reported exports and 214 reported imports.
What is the average price of paper envelopes per kg?
The world average declared value was about $2.92 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the Netherlands averaged $5.90 per kg and Poland $2.39 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 paper envelopes?
The HS code for paper envelopes is subheading 4817.10, 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 4817 page.
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