Stationery articles (other) trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in stationery articles (other) was worth $284.3 million in 2024, about 65.1 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 1% 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 | $284.3M | 65.1K t |
| 2023 | $300.6M | 64.8K t |
| 2022 | $283.3M | 65.5K t |
| 2021 | $277.3M | 65.8K t |
| 2020 | $244.3M | 59.0K t |
| 2019 | $261.6M | 72.9K t |
| 2018 | $307.7M | 76.4K t |
| 2017 | $285.9M | 83.3K t |
Top stationery articles (other) exporting countries
China is the largest exporter with 31% of world exports, followed by Germany and Mexico. The top three supply 42% between them, out of 164 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $87.1M | 31% |
| Germany | $16.4M | 5.8% |
| Mexico | $15.0M | 5.3% |
| United Kingdom | $14.8M | 5.2% |
| Poland | $12.4M | 4.4% |
| Switzerland | $12.1M | 4.3% |
| Italy | $11.5M | 4% |
| France | $11.4M | 4% |
| Russia | $10.1M | 3.6% |
| United States | $7.9M | 2.8% |
| India | $6.4M | 2.3% |
| Finland | $5.7M | 2% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The United States is the biggest buyer with 11% of world imports, ahead of France and Germany. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 22% across 219 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $31.3M | 11% |
| France | $16.7M | 5.9% |
| Germany | $14.4M | 5.1% |
| Ireland | $12.6M | 4.4% |
| Thailand | $11.5M | 4% |
| United Kingdom | $11.2M | 3.9% |
| Netherlands | $10.0M | 3.5% |
| Canada | $7.6M | 2.7% |
| Uzbekistan | $7.0M | 2.5% |
| Spain | $7.0M | 2.5% |
| Kazakhstan | $6.9M | 2.4% |
| Japan | $6.8M | 2.4% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $4.37 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Switzerland averaged $55.40 per kg and China $3.03 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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The shipment records behind Stationery articles (other) (HS 4820.90) 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 4820.90: Paper or paperboard: stationery n.e.c. in heading no. 4820. HS 4820 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most stationery articles (other)?
China exported $87.1 million in 2024, 31% of the world total, followed by Germany (6%) and Mexico (5%). In all, 164 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most stationery articles (other)?
The United States imported $31.3 million in 2024, 11% of world imports, ahead of France (6%) and Germany (5%). 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 stationery articles (other)?
It was worth $284.3 million in 2024, about 65.1 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 1% since 2017. The peak year was 2018 at $307.7 million. 164 countries reported exports and 219 reported imports.
What is the average price of stationery articles (other) per kg?
The world average declared value was about $4.37 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Switzerland averaged $55.40 per kg and China $3.03 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 stationery articles (other)?
The HS code for stationery articles (other) is subheading 4820.90, 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 4820 page.
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