Sulfite wrapping paper trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in sulfite wrapping paper was worth $139.2 million in 2024, about 89.6 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 19% since 2017, and down 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 | $139.2M | 89.6K t |
| 2023 | $150.3M | 91.6K t |
| 2022 | $177.4M | 100.6K t |
| 2021 | $163.9M | 103.0K t |
| 2020 | $140.3M | 100.8K t |
| 2019 | $156.9M | 120.2K t |
| 2018 | $178.6M | 133.4K t |
| 2017 | $171.0M | 135.9K t |
Top sulfite wrapping paper exporting countries
Italy is the largest exporter with 27% of world exports, followed by Germany and China. The top three supply 60% between them, out of 94 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $37.8M | 27% |
| Germany | $34.7M | 25% |
| China | $11.3M | 8.1% |
| Czech Republic | $8.8M | 6.3% |
| Netherlands | $7.9M | 5.7% |
| Poland | $6.5M | 4.6% |
| Finland | $4.5M | 3.2% |
| United States | $4.4M | 3.2% |
| France | $3.4M | 2.5% |
| Spain | $2.3M | 1.6% |
| Austria | $2.1M | 1.5% |
| Egypt | $1.9M | 1.4% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The largest importers are Poland (8%), France (7%) and the United Kingdom (6%). 173 countries imported it, and the top three take 21% of the value.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Poland | $10.9M | 7.9% |
| France | $9.1M | 6.6% |
| United Kingdom | $8.5M | 6.1% |
| Cambodia | $7.4M | 5.3% |
| Mexico | $7.3M | 5.3% |
| Germany | $7.3M | 5.2% |
| Italy | $6.6M | 4.8% |
| Greece | $6.4M | 4.6% |
| Egypt | $6.2M | 4.4% |
| Spain | $5.7M | 4.1% |
| Czech Republic | $5.6M | 4% |
| Turkey | $5.4M | 3.9% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $1.55 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the United States averaged $2.50 per kg and the Netherlands $1.43 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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Who is behind these numbers in this market?
The shipment records behind Sulfite wrapping paper (HS 4805.30) 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 4805.30: Paper and paperboard: sulphite wrapping paper, uncoated, in rolls or sheets. HS 4805 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most sulfite wrapping paper?
Italy exported $37.8 million in 2024, 27% of the world total, followed by Germany (25%) and China (8%). In all, 94 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most sulfite wrapping paper?
Poland imported $10.9 million in 2024, 8% of world imports, ahead of France (7%) and the United Kingdom (6%). The top three importers together take 21%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in sulfite wrapping paper?
It was worth $139.2 million in 2024, about 89.6 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 19% since 2017. The peak year was 2018 at $178.6 million. 94 countries reported exports and 173 reported imports.
What is the average price of sulfite wrapping paper per kg?
The world average declared value was about $1.55 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the United States averaged $2.50 per kg and the Netherlands $1.43 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 sulfite wrapping paper?
The HS code for sulfite wrapping paper is subheading 4805.30, 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 4805 page.
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