Uncoated paperboard (light, under 150g/m2) trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in uncoated paperboard (light, under 150g/m2) was worth $1.57 billion in 2024, about 1.46 million tonnes. That is an increase of 21% since 2017, and down 3% 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 | $1.57B | 1.46M t |
| 2023 | $1.61B | 1.31M t |
| 2022 | $2.00B | 1.65M t |
| 2021 | $1.96B | 1.74M t |
| 2020 | $1.33B | 1.29M t |
| 2019 | $1.29B | 1.14M t |
| 2018 | $1.40B | 1.21M t |
| 2017 | $1.30B | 1.17M t |
Top uncoated paperboard (light, under 150g/m2) exporting countries
Exports are led by China (19%), Germany (16%) and Canada (9%). 104 countries reported exports, and the top three account for 45%.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $305.3M | 20% |
| Germany | $258.0M | 16% |
| Canada | $136.2M | 8.7% |
| Poland | $108.6M | 6.9% |
| Japan | $104.7M | 6.7% |
| France | $99.3M | 6.3% |
| Italy | $83.9M | 5.4% |
| United States | $77.9M | 5% |
| Spain | $53.8M | 3.4% |
| Russia | $52.5M | 3.3% |
| South Korea | $30.2M | 1.9% |
| Austria | $27.0M | 1.7% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The United States is the biggest buyer with 11% of world imports, ahead of China and India. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 28% across 183 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $179.1M | 11% |
| China | $138.9M | 8.9% |
| India | $115.9M | 7.4% |
| Germany | $110.8M | 7.1% |
| Turkey | $71.5M | 4.6% |
| Poland | $61.3M | 3.9% |
| Belgium | $52.8M | 3.4% |
| United Kingdom | $50.2M | 3.2% |
| Vietnam | $47.9M | 3.1% |
| France | $45.8M | 2.9% |
| Brazil | $42.6M | 2.7% |
| South Korea | $39.8M | 2.5% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $1.08 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Poland averaged $2.24 per kg and Germany $0.82 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 4805.91: Paper and paperboard: uncoated, weight 150g/m2 or less, in rolls or sheets, n.e.c. in heading no.4805. HS 4805 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most uncoated paperboard (light, under 150g/m2)?
China exported $305.3 million in 2024, 19% of the world total, followed by Germany (16%) and Canada (9%). In all, 104 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most uncoated paperboard (light, under 150g/m2)?
The United States imported $179.1 million in 2024, 11% of world imports, ahead of China (9%) and India (7%). 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 uncoated paperboard (light, under 150g/m2)?
It was worth $1.57 billion in 2024, about 1.46 million tonnes. That is an increase of 21% since 2017. The peak year was 2022 at $2.00 billion. 104 countries reported exports and 183 reported imports.
What is the average price of uncoated paperboard (light, under 150g/m2) per kg?
The world average declared value was about $1.08 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Poland averaged $2.24 per kg and Germany $0.82 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 uncoated paperboard (light, under 150g/m2)?
The HS code for uncoated paperboard (light, under 150g/m2) is subheading 4805.91, 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 4805 page.
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