Printing paper 40-150g/m2 (small sheets) trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in printing paper 40-150g/m2 (small sheets) was worth $5.09 billion in 2024, about 5.03 million tonnes. That is a fall of 4% since 2017, and down 5% 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 | $5.09B | 5.03M t |
| 2023 | $5.37B | 4.81M t |
| 2022 | $5.72B | 5.15M t |
| 2021 | $4.93B | 5.57M t |
| 2020 | $4.68B | 5.41M t |
| 2019 | $5.86B | 6.23M t |
| 2018 | $6.08B | 6.36M t |
| 2017 | $5.29B | 6.04M t |
Top printing paper 40-150g/m2 (small sheets) exporting countries
Indonesia is the largest exporter with 24% of world exports, followed by Portugal and Brazil. The top three supply 44% between them, out of 129 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Indonesia | $1.24B | 24% |
| Portugal | $613.6M | 12% |
| Brazil | $384.3M | 7.6% |
| Thailand | $358.5M | 7% |
| China | $347.1M | 6.8% |
| Slovakia | $291.1M | 5.7% |
| Sweden | $200.9M | 4% |
| France | $181.4M | 3.6% |
| Poland | $161.4M | 3.2% |
| Germany | $137.1M | 2.7% |
| Austria | $126.6M | 2.5% |
| Canada | $126.4M | 2.5% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The United States is the biggest buyer with 9% of world imports, ahead of Japan and Germany. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 24% across 217 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $466.7M | 9.2% |
| Japan | $389.3M | 7.7% |
| Germany | $382.8M | 7.5% |
| United Kingdom | $326.1M | 6.4% |
| France | $200.2M | 3.9% |
| Italy | $189.7M | 3.7% |
| Belgium | $136.5M | 2.7% |
| Vietnam | $114.4M | 2.3% |
| South Korea | $109.5M | 2.2% |
| Netherlands | $105.4M | 2.1% |
| Spain | $96.7M | 1.9% |
| Philippines | $96.6M | 1.9% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $1.01 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, France averaged $1.33 per kg and Indonesia $0.86 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.
Related product types
- Handmade paper
- Photographic base paper
- Wallpaper base paper
- Light printing paper (under 40g/m2)
- Printing paper 40-150g/m2 (rolls)
- Printing paper 40-150g/m2 (large sheets)
- Heavyweight printing paper (over 150g/m2)
- Mechanical pulp printing paper (rolls)
- Mechanical pulp printing paper (small sheets)
- Mechanical pulp printing paper (large sheets)
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The shipment records behind Printing paper 40-150g/m2 (small sheets) (HS 4802.56) 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 4802.56: Uncoated paper and paperboard (not 4801 or 4803): printing, writing or graphic, 10% or less by weight of mechanical or chemi-mechanical processed fibre, weight 40-150g/m2, in sheets 435mm or less by 297mm or less (unfolded). HS 4802 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most printing paper 40-150g/m2 (small sheets)?
Indonesia exported $1.24 billion in 2024, 24% of the world total, followed by Portugal (12%) and Brazil (8%). In all, 129 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most printing paper 40-150g/m2 (small sheets)?
The United States imported $466.7 million in 2024, 9% of world imports, ahead of Japan (8%) and Germany (8%). The top three importers together take 24%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in printing paper 40-150g/m2 (small sheets)?
It was worth $5.09 billion in 2024, about 5.03 million tonnes. That is a fall of 4% since 2017. The peak year was 2018 at $6.08 billion. 129 countries reported exports and 217 reported imports.
What is the average price of printing paper 40-150g/m2 (small sheets) per kg?
The world average declared value was about $1.01 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, France averaged $1.33 per kg and Indonesia $0.86 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 printing paper 40-150g/m2 (small sheets)?
The HS code for printing paper 40-150g/m2 (small sheets) is subheading 4802.56, 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 4802 page.
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