Unbleached kraft linerboard trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in unbleached kraft linerboard was worth $5.27 billion in 2024, about 8.62 million tonnes. That is an increase of 11% since 2017, and up 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 | $5.27B | 8.62M t |
| 2023 | $4.91B | 7.53M t |
| 2022 | $6.34B | 7.70M t |
| 2021 | $5.38B | 7.64M t |
| 2020 | $4.53B | 8.15M t |
| 2019 | $4.69B | 7.45M t |
| 2018 | $5.79B | 8.14M t |
| 2017 | $4.76B | 7.76M t |
Top unbleached kraft linerboard exporting countries
Exports are led by the United States (43%), Sweden (12%) and Finland (6%). 90 countries reported exports, and the top three account for 61%.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $2.26B | 43% |
| Sweden | $638.6M | 12% |
| Finland | $318.5M | 6% |
| Poland | $298.6M | 5.7% |
| Austria | $253.0M | 4.8% |
| Russia | $219.0M | 4.2% |
| Portugal | $197.5M | 3.7% |
| Brazil | $196.9M | 3.7% |
| France | $161.0M | 3.1% |
| Australia | $150.3M | 2.9% |
| Germany | $110.7M | 2.1% |
| Netherlands | $104.8M | 2% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The largest importers are Mexico (11%), China (10%) and Germany (8%). 185 countries imported it, and the top three take 29% of the value.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | $570.4M | 11% |
| China | $542.0M | 10% |
| Germany | $431.1M | 8.2% |
| Italy | $321.1M | 6.1% |
| Spain | $228.8M | 4.3% |
| United Kingdom | $225.3M | 4.3% |
| Canada | $200.2M | 3.8% |
| Guatemala | $188.9M | 3.6% |
| Ecuador | $186.0M | 3.5% |
| Netherlands | $184.3M | 3.5% |
| Turkey | $108.6M | 2.1% |
| Philippines | $106.9M | 2% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $0.61 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Austria averaged $0.67 per kg and Russia $0.46 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 4804.11: Kraft paper and paperboard: kraftliner, uncoated, unbleached, in rolls or sheets, other than that of heading no. 4802 or 4803. HS 4804 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most unbleached kraft linerboard?
The United States exported $2.26 billion in 2024, 43% of the world total, followed by Sweden (12%) and Finland (6%). In all, 90 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most unbleached kraft linerboard?
Mexico imported $570.4 million in 2024, 11% of world imports, ahead of China (10%) and Germany (8%). The top three importers together take 29%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in unbleached kraft linerboard?
It was worth $5.27 billion in 2024, about 8.62 million tonnes. That is an increase of 11% since 2017. The peak year was 2022 at $6.34 billion. 90 countries reported exports and 185 reported imports.
What is the average price of unbleached kraft linerboard per kg?
The world average declared value was about $0.61 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Austria averaged $0.67 per kg and Russia $0.46 per kg, so grade and origin matter. The average mixes every grade and size, so use it as a market reference rather than an offer.
What is the HS code for unbleached kraft linerboard?
The HS code for unbleached kraft linerboard is subheading 4804.11, 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 4804 page.
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