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Paper and paperboard
HS4 4807 trade overview
A focused view of this HS4 subsector: market scale, momentum, leading routes, countries, and the HS6 classifications inside it.
The numbers at a glanceLatest reported year · 2024
Annual change
+2.3%Latest year on yearExporters
113Active reporting countriesImporters
190Active reporting countriesHS6 products
1Classifications inside HS4The subsector read
$760.3M in trade, with -3.8% annualized growth over three years.
Paper and paperboard is recorded across 2,056 active corridors, with 113 exporters and 190 importers.
Annual trend
Subsector momentum over time
Reported global trade from 1995 to 2024. Read the methodology ↗
Top trade corridors
Where the subsector moves
Leading exporter-to-importer relationships by latest reported value. See data sources ↗
Latest reported relationshipsTop 10 by trade value
| Rank | Exporter | Importer | Trade value | Growth | HS6 | Distance | FTA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | NetherlandsNLD | United KingdomGBR | $41.6M | -9.8% | 1 | 358 km | Yes |
| 2 | NetherlandsNLD | USA, Puerto Rico and US Virgin IslandsUSA | $41.3M | -6.7% | 1 | 5,877 km | No |
| 3 | NetherlandsNLD | BelgiumBEL | $37.4M | -2.9% | 1 | 174 km | Yes |
| 4 | USA, Puerto Rico and US Virgin IslandsUSA | MexicoMEX | $25.7M | +5.6% | 1 | 3,359 km | Yes |
| 5 | CanadaCAN | USA, Puerto Rico and US Virgin IslandsUSA | $22.7M | -2.5% | 1 | 556 km | Yes |
| 6 | GermanyDEU | BelgiumBEL | $21.2M | +4.2% | 1 | 653 km | Yes |
| 7 | GermanyDEU | PolandPOL | $18.4M | +13.9% | 1 | 518 km | Yes |
| 8 | FinlandFIN | SwedenSWE | $16.1M | -4.2% | 1 | 397 km | Yes |
| 9 | NetherlandsNLD | GermanyDEU | $15.9M | -17.8% | 1 | 579 km | Yes |
| 10 | NetherlandsNLD | PolandPOL | $15.0M | -15.5% | 1 | 1,098 km | Yes |
Market structure
Where supply and demand concentrate
Exporter and importer rankings show the two sides of the subsector separately. Check coverage ↗
| Rank | Country | Exports | Partners | HS6 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | NetherlandsNLD | $227.7M | 100 | 1 |
| 2 | GermanyDEU | $123.9M | 97 | 1 |
| 3 | USA, Puerto Rico and US Virgin IslandsUSA | $61.0M | 86 | 1 |
| 4 | Switzerland, LiechtensteinCHE | $41.6M | 45 | 1 |
| 5 | ItalyITA | $40.0M | 76 | 1 |
| 6 | SwedenSWE | $39.0M | 58 | 1 |
| 7 | ChinaCHN | $30.1M | 141 | 1 |
| 8 | FinlandFIN | $24.0M | 31 | 1 |
| 9 | FranceFRA | $23.1M | 88 | 1 |
| 10 | CanadaCAN | $22.8M | 14 | 1 |
| Rank | Country | Imports | Partners | HS6 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | USA, Puerto Rico and US Virgin IslandsUSA | $85.0M | 31 | 1 |
| 2 | BelgiumBEL | $63.1M | 23 | 1 |
| 3 | United KingdomGBR | $59.1M | 31 | 1 |
| 4 | GermanyDEU | $57.5M | 50 | 1 |
| 5 | PolandPOL | $41.1M | 28 | 1 |
| 6 | MexicoMEX | $30.9M | 30 | 1 |
| 7 | FranceFRA | $30.3M | 39 | 1 |
| 8 | SpainESP | $28.8M | 23 | 1 |
| 9 | ChinaCHN | $28.1M | 27 | 1 |
| 10 | ItalyITA | $25.8M | 28 | 1 |
HS6 product coverage
The products inside HS4 4807
Six-digit classifications make the subsector specific. Browse the product workspace ↗
5 classifications shownPaper and paperboard
Paper and paperboard: composite (made by sticking layers together with an adhesive), not surface-coated or impregnated, whether or not internally reinforced, in rolls or sheetsHS6 480700
Paper and paperboard: composite, laminated internally with bitumen, tar or asphalt, not surface coated or impregnated, whether or not internally reinforced, in rolls or sheetsHS6 480710
Paper and paperboard: (other than laminated internally with bitumin, tar or asphalt), not surface-coated or impregnated, whether or not internally reinforced, in rolls or sheetsHS6 480790
Paper and paperboard: straw paper and paperboard, not surface-coated or impregnated, internally reinforced or not, whether or not covered with paper other than straw paper, in rolls or sheetsHS6 480791
Paper and paperboard: composite, not surface-coated or impregnated, whether or not internally reinforced, in rolls or sheets, n.e.s. in heading no. 4807HS6 480799
Definitions and coverage
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Reported observations and calculated indicators should be read with their coverage period. Responsible AI principles ↗
Reported values
Trade values describe reported merchandise trade for the HS4 classification, not company-level sales or shipment records.
Calculated indicators
Growth, concentration, volatility, and peak comparisons are calculated from reported observations.
Missing data
Unavailable observations remain unavailable. They are not filled, interpolated, or presented as forecasts.
Coverage: 1995-2024 · Data refreshed 2026-07-20 09:34:09
Data source
OECD trade statistics with CEPII context
OECD (2025), Balanced international merchandise trade statistics (BIMTS) - HS2017-6D, OECD Data Explorer (accessed on 2026-08-27). OECD BIMTS is the primary trade series for this view. Supporting bilateral trade context uses CEPII BACI bilateral trade flows (202601) under Etalab 2.0 Open Licence. Yugalinks presents derived views of reported observations and calculated indicators. Data terms: OECD Terms & Conditions.