Tissue paper trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in tissue paper was worth $5.47 billion in 2024, about 3.97 million tonnes. That is an increase of 39% since 2017, and up 2% 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 | $5.47B | 3.97M t |
| 2023 | $5.37B | 3.60M t |
| 2022 | $5.62B | 3.49M t |
| 2021 | $4.19B | 3.29M t |
| 2020 | $4.34B | 3.63M t |
| 2019 | $4.47B | 3.45M t |
| 2018 | $4.53B | 3.33M t |
| 2017 | $3.93B | 3.21M t |
Top tissue paper exporting countries
Indonesia is the largest exporter with 14% of world exports, followed by Turkey and Italy. The top three supply 36% between them, out of 150 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Indonesia | $780.1M | 14% |
| Turkey | $624.1M | 11% |
| Italy | $540.0M | 9.9% |
| China | $530.1M | 9.7% |
| United States | $299.3M | 5.5% |
| Germany | $232.9M | 4.3% |
| Sweden | $182.2M | 3.3% |
| United Arab Emirates | $157.7M | 2.9% |
| Mexico | $152.4M | 2.8% |
| Egypt | $147.6M | 2.7% |
| Canada | $141.2M | 2.6% |
| Spain | $140.2M | 2.6% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The largest importers are the United States (12%), the United Kingdom (10%) and Germany (6%). 222 countries imported it, and the top three take 28% of the value.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $646.3M | 12% |
| United Kingdom | $561.2M | 10% |
| Germany | $309.9M | 5.7% |
| Poland | $287.0M | 5.3% |
| Canada | $218.5M | 4% |
| France | $187.1M | 3.4% |
| South Korea | $174.4M | 3.2% |
| Mexico | $162.0M | 3% |
| Australia | $131.5M | 2.4% |
| Greece | $124.2M | 2.3% |
| Spain | $110.7M | 2% |
| Malaysia | $97.1M | 1.8% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $1.38 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Sweden averaged $2.20 per kg and Indonesia $1.09 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 4803: Tissue, towel, napkin stock or similar; for household or sanitary uses, cellulose wadding, webs of cellulose fibres, in rolls over 36cm in width or rectangular sheets with one side exceeding 36cm when unfolded. HS 4803 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most tissue paper?
Indonesia exported $780.1 million in 2024, 14% of the world total, followed by Turkey (11%) and Italy (10%). In all, 150 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most tissue paper?
The United States imported $646.3 million in 2024, 12% of world imports, ahead of the United Kingdom (10%) and Germany (6%). The top three importers together take 28%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in tissue paper?
It was worth $5.47 billion in 2024, about 3.97 million tonnes. That is an increase of 39% since 2017. The peak year was 2022 at $5.62 billion. 150 countries reported exports and 222 reported imports.
What is the average price of tissue paper per kg?
The world average declared value was about $1.38 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Sweden averaged $2.20 per kg and Indonesia $1.09 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 tissue paper?
The HS code for tissue paper is heading 4803, in chapter 48 (paper and paperboard; articles of paper pulp, of paper or paperboard). Customs uses this code worldwide at the six-digit level; national tariffs add more digits. The full list of codes is on the HS 4803 page.
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