Transfer paper and stencils trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in transfer paper and stencils was worth $417.2 million in 2024, about 210.3 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 19% since 2017, and down 6% 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 | $417.2M | 210.3K t |
| 2023 | $445.1M | 212.4K t |
| 2022 | $400.2M | 139.3K t |
| 2021 | $439.7M | 220.8K t |
| 2020 | $452.7M | 433.2K t |
| 2019 | $506.2M | 252.6K t |
| 2018 | $471.3M | 210.4K t |
| 2017 | $518.3M | 269.1K t |
Top transfer paper and stencils exporting countries
Exports are led by Thailand (26%), China (23%) and the United States (11%). 115 countries reported exports, and the top three account for 60%.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Thailand | $109.9M | 26% |
| China | $96.7M | 23% |
| United States | $44.9M | 11% |
| Indonesia | $38.6M | 9.3% |
| Germany | $33.0M | 7.9% |
| Japan | $20.0M | 4.8% |
| South Korea | $9.2M | 2.2% |
| Taiwan | $6.2M | 1.5% |
| Poland | $5.8M | 1.4% |
| Vietnam | $4.6M | 1.1% |
| Brazil | $3.9M | 0.9% |
| France | $3.4M | 0.8% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The largest importers are South Korea (23%), Canada (8%) and the United States (5%). 213 countries imported it, and the top three take 35% of the value.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Korea | $96.1M | 23% |
| Canada | $32.3M | 7.7% |
| United States | $19.2M | 4.6% |
| Thailand | $14.3M | 3.4% |
| Mexico | $11.8M | 2.8% |
| Malaysia | $11.0M | 2.6% |
| Philippines | $10.6M | 2.6% |
| Saudi Arabia | $10.5M | 2.5% |
| United Kingdom | $9.8M | 2.4% |
| Vietnam | $8.6M | 2.1% |
| South Africa | $8.3M | 2% |
| Cambodia | $7.6M | 1.8% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $1.98 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Taiwan averaged $6.70 per kg and Thailand $1.40 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: Carbon paper, self-copy paper and other copying or transfer papers, (other than those of heading no. 4809), duplicator stencils and offset plates, of paper whether or not put up in boxes. HS 4816 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most transfer paper and stencils?
Thailand exported $109.9 million in 2024, 26% of the world total, followed by China (23%) and the United States (11%). In all, 115 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most transfer paper and stencils?
South Korea imported $96.1 million in 2024, 23% of world imports, ahead of Canada (8%) and the United States (5%). The top three importers together take 35%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in transfer paper and stencils?
It was worth $417.2 million in 2024, about 210.3 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 19% since 2017. The peak year was 2017 at $518.3 million. 115 countries reported exports and 213 reported imports.
What is the average price of transfer paper and stencils per kg?
The world average declared value was about $1.98 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Taiwan averaged $6.70 per kg and Thailand $1.40 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 transfer paper and stencils?
The HS code for transfer paper and stencils is heading 4816, 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 4816 page.
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