Carbon paper and transfer paper imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of carbon paper and transfer paper by the United States reached $22.3 million in 2024 (6.0 thousand tonnes). It ranks 2nd of 203 countries for imports of this product. That is close to the 2023 level. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $38.7 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $22.3M | 6.0K t |
| 2023 | $22.0M | 5.4K t |
| 2022 | $22.9M | 5.2K t |
| 2021 | $26.0M | 6.4K t |
| 2020 | $19.6M | 5.3K t |
| 2019 | $26.8M | 7.4K t |
| 2018 | $38.7M | 16.7K t |
| 2017 | $18.4M | 9.2K t |
Where the United States imports carbon paper and transfer paper from
Most of the value came from South Korea (34%), Netherlands (29%), Canada (15%). Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest (+221% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Korea | $7.6M | 34% |
| Netherlands | $6.4M | 29% |
| Canada | $3.3M | 15% |
| Italy | $1.7M | 7.6% |
| Japan | $1.4M | 6.3% |
| China | $924K | 4.1% |
| United Kingdom | $273K | 1.2% |
| Poland | $183K | 0.8% |
| Thailand | $101K | 0.5% |
| Malaysia | $87K | 0.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.70 per kg, 106% above the world average of $1.80. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Carbon paper and transfer paper exports from the United States
Exports of carbon paper and transfer paper by the United States reached $13.0 million in 2024 (3.5 thousand tonnes). It ranks 4th of 103 countries for exports of this product. Most of it went to Mexico (14%), Spain (13%), United Kingdom (12%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 39%. Among the main buyer markets, Bermuda grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | $1.9M | 14% |
| Spain | $1.7M | 13% |
| United Kingdom | $1.6M | 12% |
| Canada | $1.3M | 10% |
| Colombia | $1.2M | 9.5% |
| Poland | $1.2M | 8.9% |
| Slovakia | $717K | 5.5% |
| Germany | $580K | 4.5% |
| France | $377K | 2.9% |
| Bermuda | $255K | 2% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States carbon paper and transfer paper imports (HS 4809.90): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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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 4809.90: Paper: carbon paper and other copying or transfer papers (including coated or impregnated paper for duplicator stencils or offset plates), whether or not printed, in rolls or sheets.
Common questions
What is the value of carbon paper and transfer paper imported by the United States?
The United States imported carbon paper and transfer paper worth $22.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 6.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 2nd of 203 countries worldwide, with 5% of world imports. The value was up 2% on 2023.
Which countries supply carbon paper and transfer paper to the United States?
South Korea was the largest supplier with 34% of the value ($7.6 million), followed by the Netherlands (29%) and Canada (15%). The top three together account for 78%, out of 37 supplier countries in total. Thailand grew fastest among the top ten, up 261% on the year.
What is the average import price of carbon paper and transfer paper per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.70 per kg in 2024, 106% above the world average of $1.80 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of carbon paper and transfer paper to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $18.4 million in 2017 to $22.3 million in 2024, an increase of 21%. The peak was 2018 at $38.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $24.6 million a year.
Does the United States also export carbon paper and transfer paper?
Yes. The United States exported $13.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Mexico, Spain and the United Kingdom. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $9.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for carbon paper and transfer paper?
The HS code for carbon paper and transfer paper is subheading 4809.90. It sits in HS chapter 48 (paper and paperboard; articles of paper pulp, of paper or paperboard). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 4809 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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