Plastic-faced wallpaper trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in plastic-faced wallpaper was worth $1.03 billion in 2024, about 244.8 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 17% 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 | $1.03B | 244.8K t |
| 2023 | $1.07B | 217.1K t |
| 2022 | $1.04B | 277.3K t |
| 2021 | $1.24B | 266.8K t |
| 2020 | $1.09B | 276.8K t |
| 2019 | $1.17B | 298.4K t |
| 2018 | $1.16B | 273.9K t |
| 2017 | $1.24B | 288.0K t |
Top plastic-faced wallpaper exporting countries
Exports are led by China (34%), Germany (13%) and Belgium (9%). 123 countries reported exports, and the top three account for 57%.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $352.6M | 34% |
| Germany | $135.9M | 13% |
| Belgium | $94.7M | 9.2% |
| Russia | $75.9M | 7.4% |
| United Kingdom | $59.6M | 5.8% |
| Italy | $58.1M | 5.7% |
| France | $43.8M | 4.3% |
| United States | $35.0M | 3.4% |
| South Korea | $30.3M | 2.9% |
| Ukraine | $21.6M | 2.1% |
| Turkey | $20.8M | 2% |
| Sweden | $13.8M | 1.4% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
France is the biggest buyer with 9% of world imports, ahead of the United States and Uzbekistan. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 22% across 203 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $87.8M | 8.6% |
| United States | $72.3M | 7% |
| Uzbekistan | $63.2M | 6.2% |
| United Kingdom | $57.0M | 5.6% |
| Kazakhstan | $56.1M | 5.5% |
| Netherlands | $54.3M | 5.3% |
| Russia | $45.9M | 4.5% |
| Vietnam | $35.4M | 3.4% |
| Azerbaijan | $30.4M | 3% |
| United Arab Emirates | $25.3M | 2.5% |
| Poland | $23.7M | 2.3% |
| India | $22.7M | 2.2% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $4.20 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the United Kingdom averaged $23.92 per kg and China $2.61 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 4814.20: Wallpaper and similar wall coverings: coated or covered on the face side, with a grained, embossed, coloured, design-printed or otherwise decorated layer of plastics. HS 4814 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most plastic-faced wallpaper?
China exported $352.6 million in 2024, 34% of the world total, followed by Germany (13%) and Belgium (9%). In all, 123 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most plastic-faced wallpaper?
France imported $87.8 million in 2024, 9% of world imports, ahead of the United States (7%) and Uzbekistan (6%). The top three importers together take 22%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in plastic-faced wallpaper?
It was worth $1.03 billion in 2024, about 244.8 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 17% since 2017. The peak year was 2021 at $1.24 billion. 123 countries reported exports and 203 reported imports.
What is the average price of plastic-faced wallpaper per kg?
The world average declared value was about $4.20 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the United Kingdom averaged $23.92 per kg and China $2.61 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 plastic-faced wallpaper?
The HS code for plastic-faced wallpaper is subheading 4814.20, 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 4814 page.
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