Transfer paper and stencil paper trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in transfer paper and stencil paper was worth $252.4 million in 2024, about 124.9 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 3% since 2017, and down 9% 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 | $252.4M | 124.9K t |
| 2023 | $278.5M | 127.4K t |
| 2022 | $200.1M | 50.1K t |
| 2021 | $259.9M | 126.6K t |
| 2020 | $274.2M | 338.0K t |
| 2019 | $281.1M | 132.0K t |
| 2018 | $187.6M | 59.0K t |
| 2017 | $261.5M | 123.6K t |
Top transfer paper and stencil paper exporting countries
Thailand is the largest exporter with 36% of world exports, followed by China and Japan. The top three supply 73% between them, out of 106 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Thailand | $90.5M | 36% |
| China | $77.1M | 31% |
| Japan | $17.6M | 7% |
| United States | $11.6M | 4.6% |
| South Korea | $8.6M | 3.4% |
| Taiwan | $6.1M | 2.4% |
| Vietnam | $4.6M | 1.8% |
| Germany | $3.2M | 1.3% |
| Mexico | $2.7M | 1.1% |
| Brazil | $2.4M | 1% |
| United Kingdom | $2.3M | 0.9% |
| Turkey | $2.3M | 0.9% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
South Korea is the biggest buyer with 38% of world imports, ahead of the United States and Canada. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 45% across 207 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Korea | $94.7M | 38% |
| United States | $10.4M | 4.1% |
| Canada | $9.2M | 3.7% |
| Indonesia | $6.8M | 2.7% |
| Australia | $6.0M | 2.4% |
| Cambodia | $5.5M | 2.2% |
| Saudi Arabia | $5.5M | 2.2% |
| Myanmar | $5.5M | 2.2% |
| South Africa | $5.4M | 2.1% |
| Vietnam | $5.0M | 2% |
| Germany | $5.0M | 2% |
| Mexico | $4.3M | 1.7% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $2.02 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Vietnam averaged $71.49 per kg and Thailand $1.33 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 4816.90: Paper: carbon paper and other copying or transfer papers (other than those of heading no. 4809), n.e.c. in item no. 4816.20. HS 4816 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most transfer paper and stencil paper?
Thailand exported $90.5 million in 2024, 36% of the world total, followed by China (31%) and Japan (7%). In all, 106 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most transfer paper and stencil paper?
South Korea imported $94.7 million in 2024, 38% of world imports, ahead of the United States (4%) and Canada (4%). The top three importers together take 45%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in transfer paper and stencil paper?
It was worth $252.4 million in 2024, about 124.9 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 3% since 2017. The peak year was 2019 at $281.1 million. 106 countries reported exports and 207 reported imports.
What is the average price of transfer paper and stencil paper per kg?
The world average declared value was about $2.02 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Vietnam averaged $71.49 per kg and Thailand $1.33 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 transfer paper and stencil paper?
The HS code for transfer paper and stencil paper is subheading 4816.90, 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 4816 page.
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