Handbag (fibre or paperboard) imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United States imported handbag (fibre or paperboard) worth $40.6 million (11.0 thousand tonnes). It ranks 4th of 214 countries for imports of this product. Value fell 81% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $211.0 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 | $40.6M | 11.0K t |
| 2023 | $211.0M | 8.6K t |
| 2022 | $51.3M | 2.1K t |
| 2021 | $41.6M | 1.8K t |
| 2020 | $26.3M | 2.7K t |
| 2019 | $37.7M | 1.4K t |
| 2018 | $36.2M | 1.3K t |
| 2017 | $37.6M | 1.7K t |
Where the United States imports handbag (fibre or paperboard) from
Most of the value came from China (19%), Italy (15%), Vietnam (12%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 46%. Among the main suppliers, Turkey grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $7.8M | 19% |
| Italy | $6.2M | 15% |
| Vietnam | $4.9M | 12% |
| India | $4.0M | 9.9% |
| France | $3.4M | 8.4% |
| Turkey | $3.1M | 7.6% |
| Thailand | $1.7M | 4.1% |
| Cambodia | $1.4M | 3.4% |
| Philippines | $792K | 2% |
| Spain | $611K | 1.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.69 per kg, 71% below the world average of $12.59, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Handbag (fibre or paperboard) exports from the United States
Exports of handbag (fibre or paperboard) by the United States reached $25.8 million in 2024 (4.7 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 7th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 188 countries. The largest buyer markets were Canada (9%), Vietnam (8%), Mexico (7%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 24%. Among the main buyer markets, Mexico grew fastest (+84% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $2.2M | 8.6% |
| Vietnam | $2.1M | 8.1% |
| Mexico | $1.8M | 6.9% |
| Guatemala | $1.7M | 6.7% |
| Chile | $1.7M | 6.7% |
| China | $1.6M | 6.2% |
| Singapore | $1.5M | 5.7% |
| Hong Kong | $968K | 3.8% |
| El Salvador | $883K | 3.4% |
| Belize | $738K | 2.9% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States handbag (fibre or paperboard) imports (HS 4202.29): 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 4202.29: Cases and containers: handbags (whether or not with shoulder strap and including those without handle), of vulcanised fibre or of paperboard, or wholly or mainly covered with such materials or with paper.
Common questions
What is the value of handbag (fibre or paperboard) imported by the United States?
The United States imported handbag (fibre or paperboard) worth $40.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 11.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 4th of 214 countries worldwide, with 5% of world imports. The value was down 81% on 2023.
Which countries supply handbag (fibre or paperboard) to the United States?
China was the largest supplier with 19% of the value ($7.8 million), followed by Italy (15%) and Vietnam (12%). The top three together account for 46%, out of 104 supplier countries in total. Spain grew fastest among the top ten, up 23% on the year.
What is the average import price of handbag (fibre or paperboard) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.69 per kg in 2024, 71% below the world average of $12.59 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of handbag (fibre or paperboard) to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $37.6 million in 2017 to $40.6 million in 2024, an increase of 8%. The peak was 2023 at $211.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $60.3 million a year.
Does the United States also export handbag (fibre or paperboard)?
Yes. The United States exported $25.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Canada, Vietnam and Mexico. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $14.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for handbag (fibre or paperboard)?
The HS code for handbag (fibre or paperboard) is subheading 4202.29. It sits in HS chapter 42 (articles of leather; saddlery and harness; travel goods, handbags and similar containers; articles of animal gut (other than silk-worm gut)). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 4202 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for the United States. Tell us your product to see it live.
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