Small goods (fibre or paperboard) trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in small goods (fibre or paperboard) was worth $252.3 million in 2024, about 24.7 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 2% since 2017, and down 14% 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 | $252.3M | 24.7K t |
| 2023 | $295.1M | 28.0K t |
| 2022 | $302.1M | 18.5K t |
| 2021 | $403.4M | 18.7K t |
| 2020 | $349.8M | 20.1K t |
| 2019 | $420.5M | 24.1K t |
| 2018 | $415.6M | 23.5K t |
| 2017 | $257.1M | 18.6K t |
Top small goods (fibre or paperboard) exporting countries
China is the largest exporter with 45% of world exports, followed by Italy and Thailand. The top three supply 60% between them, out of 160 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $114.5M | 45% |
| Italy | $22.8M | 9% |
| Thailand | $13.5M | 5.3% |
| France | $12.1M | 4.8% |
| Mexico | $10.6M | 4.2% |
| United States | $9.9M | 3.9% |
| Germany | $7.8M | 3.1% |
| United Kingdom | $7.5M | 3% |
| India | $7.5M | 3% |
| Spain | $6.2M | 2.5% |
| Denmark | $3.7M | 1.5% |
| Netherlands | $3.2M | 1.3% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The largest importers are the United States (9%), South Korea (6%) and Thailand (5%). 203 countries imported it, and the top three take 20% of the value.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $22.1M | 8.8% |
| South Korea | $15.4M | 6.1% |
| Thailand | $13.2M | 5.3% |
| Germany | $12.5M | 4.9% |
| Taiwan | $9.0M | 3.6% |
| France | $8.5M | 3.4% |
| Malaysia | $8.2M | 3.3% |
| Japan | $7.8M | 3.1% |
| Poland | $7.8M | 3.1% |
| Italy | $7.1M | 2.8% |
| Netherlands | $6.9M | 2.7% |
| China | $6.5M | 2.6% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $10.23 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Mexico averaged $184.81 per kg and China $6.29 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 4202.39: Cases and containers: of a kind normally carried in the pocket or in the handbag, of vulcanised fibre or of paperboard, or wholly or mainly covered with such materials or with paper. HS 4202 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most small goods (fibre or paperboard)?
China exported $114.5 million in 2024, 45% of the world total, followed by Italy (9%) and Thailand (5%). In all, 160 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most small goods (fibre or paperboard)?
The United States imported $22.1 million in 2024, 9% of world imports, ahead of South Korea (6%) and Thailand (5%). 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 small goods (fibre or paperboard)?
It was worth $252.3 million in 2024, about 24.7 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 2% since 2017. The peak year was 2019 at $420.5 million. 160 countries reported exports and 203 reported imports.
What is the average price of small goods (fibre or paperboard) per kg?
The world average declared value was about $10.23 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Mexico averaged $184.81 per kg and China $6.29 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 small goods (fibre or paperboard)?
The HS code for small goods (fibre or paperboard) is subheading 4202.39, in chapter 42 (articles of leather; saddlery and harness; travel goods, handbags and similar containers; articles of animal gut (other than silk-worm gut)). The first six digits are the same in every country; national tariffs add more. The full list of codes is on the HS 4202 page.
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