Paper and paperboard: uncoated, for printing & writing, with no, or not more than 10% weight of all fibre got by mechanical/chemi-mechanical process, weight 40-150g/m2, one side not more than 435mm, other side not more than 297mm, unfolded, sheets

In 2024, paper and paperboard: uncoated, for printing & writing, with no, or not more than 10% weight of all fibre got by mechanical/chemi-mechanical process, weight 40-150g/m2, one side not more than 435mm, other side not more than 297mm, unfolded, sheets trade exhibited slight decline, with global flows reaching $5,191,330,508 and a three-year compound annual growth rate of +1.7% (five-year: -2.3%). The all-time peak of $6,573,358,271 was recorded in 2012; the current level is 21% below that high-water mark.

Over the 30-year observation window (1995–2024), 62% of years recorded positive growth, indicating a mildly upward trajectory with periodic contractions. Trend momentum is strengthening (+4.0% acceleration).

The supply side is diversified (Herfindahl-Hirschman Index 0.096). The three largest exporters — Indonesia ($1.2B), Portugal ($619.4M), and Thailand ($414.5M) — collectively dominate supply flows. The leading exporter has grown at +4.6% over the last three years.

On the demand side, importer concentration is diversified (HHI 0.033). The three largest import markets are United States ($461.4M), Germany ($405.9M), and Japan ($369.3M). The largest importing market sources from 49 different supplying countries.

Estimated substitution elasticity: -9.35. Buyers are highly price-sensitive and can switch between suppliers relatively easily.

The dominant trade corridor is Indonesia → Japan at $260.4M, representing 70.5% of the importer's total demand.

The volatility score for paper and paperboard: uncoated, for printing & writing, with no, or not more than 10% weight of all fibre got by mechanical/chemi-mechanical process, weight 40-150g/m2, one side not more than 435mm, other side not more than 297mm, unfolded, sheets is 4 out of 100, classified as low. Trade flows are relatively stable compared to other HS6 products, suggesting mature supply chains and predictable demand.

For market entrants, contracting demand signals caution before committing resources. The diversified supply landscape means many competitors but also multiple entry points and buyer relationships to target.

Data confidence is rated "High" based on reporting coverage and consistency across OECD member and partner countries.