Paper envelopes and stationery trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in paper envelopes and stationery was worth $1.08 billion in 2024, about 339.5 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 20% since 2017, and up 0% 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 | $1.08B | 339.5K t |
| 2023 | $1.07B | 313.6K t |
| 2022 | $1.14B | 340.1K t |
| 2021 | $1.04B | 338.5K t |
| 2020 | $917.4M | 315.8K t |
| 2019 | $980.5M | 350.9K t |
| 2018 | $1.04B | 362.1K t |
| 2017 | $896.3M | 346.2K t |
Top paper envelopes and stationery exporting countries
Exports are led by China (25%), Poland (10%) and Mexico (8%). 172 countries reported exports, and the top three account for 43%.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $265.4M | 25% |
| Poland | $109.1M | 10% |
| Mexico | $84.3M | 7.8% |
| Germany | $74.7M | 6.9% |
| United States | $55.5M | 5.2% |
| Netherlands | $49.3M | 4.6% |
| Canada | $39.8M | 3.7% |
| Spain | $30.9M | 2.9% |
| India | $28.5M | 2.7% |
| France | $27.7M | 2.6% |
| United Kingdom | $21.9M | 2% |
| Slovakia | $20.6M | 1.9% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The United States is the biggest buyer with 20% of world imports, ahead of Germany and France. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 37% across 217 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $220.5M | 21% |
| Germany | $115.9M | 11% |
| France | $63.3M | 5.9% |
| Japan | $59.3M | 5.5% |
| United Kingdom | $53.1M | 4.9% |
| Netherlands | $41.5M | 3.9% |
| Canada | $40.4M | 3.8% |
| Belgium | $28.3M | 2.6% |
| Australia | $26.9M | 2.5% |
| Italy | $21.6M | 2% |
| Spain | $21.5M | 2% |
| Hong Kong | $20.2M | 1.9% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $3.17 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the Netherlands averaged $6.04 per kg and Poland $2.44 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 4817: Envelopes, letter cards, plain postcards and correspondence cards, of paper, paperboard; boxes, pouches, wallets and writing compendiums, of paper or paperboard containing assortment of paper stationery. HS 4817 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most paper envelopes and stationery?
China exported $265.4 million in 2024, 25% of the world total, followed by Poland (10%) and Mexico (8%). In all, 172 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most paper envelopes and stationery?
The United States imported $220.5 million in 2024, 20% of world imports, ahead of Germany (11%) and France (6%). The top three importers together take 37%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in paper envelopes and stationery?
It was worth $1.08 billion in 2024, about 339.5 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 20% since 2017. The peak year was 2022 at $1.14 billion. 172 countries reported exports and 217 reported imports.
What is the average price of paper envelopes and stationery per kg?
The world average declared value was about $3.17 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the Netherlands averaged $6.04 per kg and Poland $2.44 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 paper envelopes and stationery?
The HS code for paper envelopes and stationery is heading 4817, in chapter 48 (paper and paperboard; articles of paper pulp, of paper or paperboard). Customs uses this code worldwide at the six-digit level; national tariffs add more digits. The full list of codes is on the HS 4817 page.
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