Unbleached kraft sack paper trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in unbleached kraft sack paper was worth $2.41 billion in 2024, about 2.66 million tonnes. That is an increase of 21% since 2017, and up 1% 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 | $2.41B | 2.66M t |
| 2023 | $2.38B | 2.26M t |
| 2022 | $3.15B | 2.74M t |
| 2021 | $2.27B | 2.53M t |
| 2020 | $2.03B | 2.65M t |
| 2019 | $2.39B | 2.57M t |
| 2018 | $2.51B | 2.71M t |
| 2017 | $2.00B | 2.56M t |
Top unbleached kraft sack paper exporting countries
Sweden is the largest exporter with 20% of world exports, followed by Austria and Russia. The top three supply 42% between them, out of 136 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Sweden | $485.9M | 20% |
| Austria | $288.5M | 12% |
| Russia | $240.9M | 10% |
| Czech Republic | $182.9M | 7.6% |
| Germany | $151.1M | 6.3% |
| Canada | $149.9M | 6.2% |
| Spain | $112.7M | 4.7% |
| United States | $112.2M | 4.7% |
| Bulgaria | $82.2M | 3.4% |
| Brazil | $79.8M | 3.3% |
| Bosnia Herzegovina | $66.8M | 2.8% |
| Japan | $56.4M | 2.3% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
Germany is the biggest buyer with 9% of world imports, ahead of China and Mexico. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 24% across 159 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $214.3M | 8.9% |
| China | $202.0M | 8.4% |
| Mexico | $170.5M | 7.1% |
| United States | $134.9M | 5.6% |
| Slovenia | $128.9M | 5.3% |
| Morocco | $111.8M | 4.6% |
| Egypt | $98.0M | 4.1% |
| Indonesia | $97.4M | 4% |
| Italy | $97.4M | 4% |
| Poland | $69.3M | 2.9% |
| Turkey | $69.1M | 2.9% |
| Malaysia | $59.8M | 2.5% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $0.91 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Canada averaged $1.14 per kg and Russia $0.58 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 4804.21: Kraft paper and paperboard: sack kraft paper, 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 sack paper?
Sweden exported $485.9 million in 2024, 20% of the world total, followed by Austria (12%) and Russia (10%). In all, 136 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most unbleached kraft sack paper?
Germany imported $214.3 million in 2024, 9% of world imports, ahead of China (8%) and Mexico (7%). The top three importers together take 24%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in unbleached kraft sack paper?
It was worth $2.41 billion in 2024, about 2.66 million tonnes. That is an increase of 21% since 2017. The peak year was 2022 at $3.15 billion. 136 countries reported exports and 159 reported imports.
What is the average price of unbleached kraft sack paper per kg?
The world average declared value was about $0.91 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Canada averaged $1.14 per kg and Russia $0.58 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 unbleached kraft sack paper?
The HS code for unbleached kraft sack paper is subheading 4804.21, 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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