Paper making machinery trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in paper making machinery was worth $1.22 billion in 2024, about 85.0 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 7% since 2017, and down 21% 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 | $1.22B | 85.0K t |
| 2023 | $1.54B | 93.4K t |
| 2022 | $1.23B | 99.5K t |
| 2021 | $1.04B | 96.4K t |
| 2020 | $1.29B | 84.7K t |
| 2019 | $1.32B | 104.7K t |
| 2018 | $1.34B | 98.3K t |
| 2017 | $1.14B | 80.6K t |
Top paper making machinery exporting countries
Exports are led by Finland (27%), China (24%) and Italy (16%). 67 countries reported exports, and the top three account for 66%.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Finland | $329.3M | 27% |
| China | $286.7M | 24% |
| Italy | $192.0M | 16% |
| Germany | $106.2M | 8.7% |
| Sweden | $73.3M | 6% |
| Austria | $29.1M | 2.4% |
| India | $25.7M | 2.1% |
| United States | $23.0M | 1.9% |
| Poland | $22.6M | 1.9% |
| Vietnam | $17.4M | 1.4% |
| Japan | $14.9M | 1.2% |
| Spain | $13.3M | 1.1% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
Indonesia is the biggest buyer with 19% of world imports, ahead of China and Mexico. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 41% across 143 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Indonesia | $232.4M | 19% |
| China | $162.8M | 13% |
| Mexico | $98.8M | 8.1% |
| India | $88.2M | 7.2% |
| United Kingdom | $80.4M | 6.6% |
| Turkey | $78.7M | 6.5% |
| United States | $77.4M | 6.4% |
| Saudi Arabia | $57.4M | 4.7% |
| Egypt | $29.6M | 2.4% |
| Russia | $28.2M | 2.3% |
| France | $27.2M | 2.2% |
| Taiwan | $22.5M | 1.9% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $14.33 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Austria averaged $47.66 per kg and India $3.59 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 8439.20: Machinery: for making paper or paperboard. HS 8439 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most paper making machinery?
Finland exported $329.3 million in 2024, 27% of the world total, followed by China (24%) and Italy (16%). In all, 67 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most paper making machinery?
Indonesia imported $232.4 million in 2024, 19% of world imports, ahead of China (13%) and Mexico (8%). 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 making machinery?
It was worth $1.22 billion in 2024, about 85.0 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 7% since 2017. The peak year was 2023 at $1.54 billion. 67 countries reported exports and 143 reported imports.
What is the average price of paper making machinery per kg?
The world average declared value was about $14.33 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Austria averaged $47.66 per kg and India $3.59 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 making machinery?
The HS code for paper making machinery is subheading 8439.20, 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 8439 page.
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