T3 · Product exporter position

France exports of Kraft paper and paperboard: uncoated, weight 225g/m2 or more, in rolls or sheets, n.e.s. in item no. 4804.5, other than that of heading no. 4802 or 4803 (HS 480459)

See where France stands in kraft paper and paperboard: uncoated, weight 225g/m2 or more, in rolls or sheets, n.e.s. in item no. 4804.5, other than that of heading no. 4802 or 4803: export scale, destination breadth, market position, growth, and reported trade history.

Exporter FRAHS6 480459Latest year 2024Stable

Latest exports

$6.2MLatest observed lane total

Destination markets

113Reported active markets

Three-year growth

-0.7%Annualized change

Destination HHI

1,714Destination concentration

Weighted share

26%Reported market position

Exporter evidence

How strong is France in Kraft paper and paperboard: uncoated, weight 225g/m2 or more, in rolls or sheets, n.e.s. in item no. 4804.5, other than that of heading no. 4802 or 4803?

Reported exporter totals and calculated indicators for HS 480459. Values retain their observed coverage period.

Exporter scale

Latest exports$6.2M
Current 2024 exports$6.0M
Three-year average$5.9M
Historical peak$26.7M

Market position

Active destinations113
Destination HHI1,714
Weighted share26%
Share change+1.9 pp

Competitiveness

Three-year growth-0.7%
Volatility0.9
Maximum drawdown92.4%
TrendStable
MeasureValueWhat it describes
ExporterFranceCountry represented by this profile
Latest observed exports$6.2MSum of latest observed destination-lane values
Current 2024 exports$6.0MCommon-year comparison where reported
Three-year growth-0.7%Annualized change in exporter totals
Five-year growth+3.8%Annualized change in exporter totals
Leading destinationESPDestination with the largest observed export value
Leading destination share38.2%Share of observed exporter totals
Destination concentration1,714HHI across destination markets
Weighted share change+1.9 ppValue-weighted latest change in market share
Limited-history lanes20.2%Share of lanes with shorter history

Destination markets

Where does France sell kraft paper and paperboard: uncoated, weight 225g/m2 or more, in rolls or sheets, n.e.s. in item no. 4804.5, other than that of heading no. 4802 or 4803?

Leading destination observations ranked by reported export value, with market position and access context.

DestinationLatest exportsMarket shareGrowthAccessSignal
Spain$2.4M10.4%+6.2%FTA reportedStable
Italy$402.1K3%-6.2%FTA reportedStable
Turkey$177.3K1.1%+159.7%FTA reportedGrowing
India$86.8K0.5%+2.3%0.5% tariffAccelerating
Mexico$16.9K0.1%-2.8%FTA reportedSlowing
Poland$12.9K0.1%-2.4%FTA reportedStable

Destination

Spain

Latest exports
$2.4M
Market share
10.4%
Growth
+6.2%
Access
FTA reported
Signal
Stable

Destination

Italy

Latest exports
$402.1K
Market share
3%
Growth
-6.2%
Access
FTA reported
Signal
Stable

Destination

Turkey

Latest exports
$177.3K
Market share
1.1%
Growth
+159.7%
Access
FTA reported
Signal
Growing

Destination

India

Latest exports
$86.8K
Market share
0.5%
Growth
+2.3%
Access
0.5% tariff
Signal
Accelerating

Destination

Mexico

Latest exports
$16.9K
Market share
0.1%
Growth
-2.8%
Access
FTA reported
Signal
Slowing

Destination

Poland

Latest exports
$12.9K
Market share
0.1%
Growth
-2.4%
Access
FTA reported
Signal
Stable

Price intelligence

How does France's price position vary?

Price comparisons are shown where market-level unit-value observations are available. They describe reported trade values and quantities, not quoted selling prices.

Highest reported price

Mongolia: $233.0K / ton.

Lowest reported price

Ghana: $75.8 / ton.

Median price

$5.6K / ton across reported markets.

Export trend

Reported export history

Annual observations for France and HS 480459 where available.

YearExportsYear-on-year changeActive destinations
2010$5.8M-52.8%98
2011$5.9M+0.8%106
2012$4.6M-22.1%117
2013$5.3M+15.8%126
2014$4.3M-19%99
2015$4.5M+3.5%101
2016$3.8M-14.6%101
2017$4.3M+13.1%110
2018$4.6M+6.2%104
2019$5.0M+8.8%118
2020$4.4M-11.4%111
2021$6.1M+38.8%108
2022$6.1M-0.9%114
2023$5.6M-7.6%113
2024$6.0M+7%113

Exporter context

France economy and trade network

The exporter profile adds country-level trade and structural context to the selected product position. These indicators describe the country overall and are not limited to HS 480459.

France has reported exports of $635.3B and a trade balance of -$95.5B in 2024.

Available structural indicators include 42.5% trade openness, 23.5% investment, and 270 active trade partners.

Reported values

Export totals and destination values describe reported merchandise trade for the stated exporter, HS6 classification, and available year.

Calculated indicators

Growth, concentration, weighted share, volatility, drawdown, and price comparisons are calculated from reported observations.

Coverage

Missing values remain “Not reported”. Country-level indicators are presented separately from product-level observations.

Frequently asked questions

Questions about France kraft paper and paperboard: uncoated, weight 225g/m2 or more, in rolls or sheets, n.e.s. in item no. 4804.5, other than that of heading no. 4802 or 4803 exports

Quick answers based on the figures and coverage shown on this page.

How strong is this exporter?

Use latest exports, destination breadth, growth, concentration, and weighted share together rather than relying on one measure.

Which markets are most important?

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Does the price section show quotes?

No. It summarizes reported trade value and quantity observations converted to unit values.

What should be checked next?

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