Plastic-coated paper (heavy, bleached) trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in plastic-coated paper (heavy, bleached) was worth $3.19 billion in 2024, about 1.52 million tonnes. That is an increase of 3% since 2017, and up 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 | $3.19B | 1.52M t |
| 2023 | $3.05B | 1.37M t |
| 2022 | $3.36B | 1.65M t |
| 2021 | $3.08B | 1.63M t |
| 2020 | $2.70B | 1.52M t |
| 2019 | $3.00B | 1.62M t |
| 2018 | $3.19B | 1.68M t |
| 2017 | $3.08B | 1.61M t |
Top plastic-coated paper (heavy, bleached) exporting countries
The United States is the largest exporter with 19% of world exports, followed by China and Finland. The top three supply 51% between them, out of 104 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $619.3M | 19% |
| China | $542.4M | 17% |
| Finland | $471.6M | 15% |
| Germany | $406.0M | 13% |
| Sweden | $290.2M | 9.1% |
| Mexico | $255.7M | 8% |
| Japan | $120.5M | 3.8% |
| Canada | $89.3M | 2.8% |
| Italy | $48.5M | 1.5% |
| Netherlands | $42.6M | 1.3% |
| Turkey | $40.7M | 1.3% |
| Belgium | $30.1M | 1% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The largest importers are the United States (11%), Canada (7%) and Japan (7%). 196 countries imported it, and the top three take 25% of the value.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $357.6M | 11% |
| Canada | $238.8M | 7.5% |
| Japan | $207.6M | 6.5% |
| Italy | $149.3M | 4.7% |
| Russia | $135.1M | 4.2% |
| Mexico | $124.2M | 3.9% |
| United Kingdom | $109.8M | 3.5% |
| South Korea | $108.8M | 3.4% |
| Netherlands | $101.5M | 3.2% |
| Belgium | $100.1M | 3.1% |
| Egypt | $96.1M | 3% |
| Germany | $89.5M | 2.8% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $2.10 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Japan averaged $4.23 per kg and Finland $1.48 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 4811.51: Paper and paperboard: coated, impregnated or covered with plastics (excluding adhesives), bleached, weighing more than 150g/m2, other than goods of heading no. 4803, 4809, or 4810. HS 4811 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most plastic-coated paper (heavy, bleached)?
The United States exported $619.3 million in 2024, 19% of the world total, followed by China (17%) and Finland (15%). In all, 104 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most plastic-coated paper (heavy, bleached)?
The United States imported $357.6 million in 2024, 11% of world imports, ahead of Canada (7%) and Japan (7%). The top three importers together take 25%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in plastic-coated paper (heavy, bleached)?
It was worth $3.19 billion in 2024, about 1.52 million tonnes. That is an increase of 3% since 2017. The peak year was 2022 at $3.36 billion. 104 countries reported exports and 196 reported imports.
What is the average price of plastic-coated paper (heavy, bleached) per kg?
The world average declared value was about $2.10 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Japan averaged $4.23 per kg and Finland $1.48 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 plastic-coated paper (heavy, bleached)?
The HS code for plastic-coated paper (heavy, bleached) is subheading 4811.51, 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 4811 page.
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