Self-adhesive paper trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in self-adhesive paper was worth $5.50 billion in 2024, about 1.87 million tonnes. That is an increase of 32% since 2017, and up 7% 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 | $5.50B | 1.87M t |
| 2023 | $5.16B | 1.55M t |
| 2022 | $6.10B | 1.89M t |
| 2021 | $5.37B | 1.82M t |
| 2020 | $4.51B | 1.59M t |
| 2019 | $4.39B | 1.54M t |
| 2018 | $4.44B | 1.46M t |
| 2017 | $4.16B | 1.47M t |
Top self-adhesive paper exporting countries
China is the largest exporter with 19% of world exports, followed by the United States and Germany. The top three supply 36% between them, out of 149 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.06B | 19% |
| United States | $497.3M | 9% |
| Germany | $418.5M | 7.6% |
| France | $408.1M | 7.4% |
| Spain | $393.1M | 7.2% |
| Italy | $387.4M | 7% |
| Luxembourg | $371.6M | 6.8% |
| Poland | $359.0M | 6.5% |
| United Kingdom | $173.7M | 3.2% |
| Canada | $162.3M | 3% |
| Japan | $152.8M | 2.8% |
| Malaysia | $112.9M | 2.1% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The largest importers are Germany (7%), France (7%) and Italy (6%). 217 countries imported it, and the top three take 20% of the value.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $391.0M | 7.1% |
| France | $376.6M | 6.9% |
| Italy | $339.9M | 6.2% |
| United States | $278.3M | 5.1% |
| United Kingdom | $258.9M | 4.7% |
| Canada | $221.3M | 4% |
| Mexico | $217.9M | 4% |
| Poland | $204.1M | 3.7% |
| Russia | $181.0M | 3.3% |
| Spain | $163.2M | 3% |
| Netherlands | $150.3M | 2.7% |
| Belgium | $140.1M | 2.6% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $2.94 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Germany averaged $3.70 per kg and China $2.09 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 4811.41: Paper and paperboard: self-adhesive, in rolls or sheets, other than goods of heading no. 4803, 4809, or 4810. HS 4811 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most self-adhesive paper?
China exported $1.06 billion in 2024, 19% of the world total, followed by the United States (9%) and Germany (8%). In all, 149 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most self-adhesive paper?
Germany imported $391.0 million in 2024, 7% of world imports, ahead of France (7%) and Italy (6%). The top three importers together take 20%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in self-adhesive paper?
It was worth $5.50 billion in 2024, about 1.87 million tonnes. That is an increase of 32% since 2017. The peak year was 2022 at $6.10 billion. 149 countries reported exports and 217 reported imports.
What is the average price of self-adhesive paper per kg?
The world average declared value was about $2.94 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Germany averaged $3.70 per kg and China $2.09 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 self-adhesive paper?
The HS code for self-adhesive paper is subheading 4811.41, 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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