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Paper and paperboard
HS4 4808 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
+2.7%Latest year on yearExporters
147Active reporting countriesImporters
195Active reporting countriesHS6 products
3Classifications inside HS4The subsector read
$2.2B in trade, with -3.6% annualized growth over three years.
Paper and paperboard is recorded across 3,671 active corridors, with 147 exporters and 195 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 | USA, Puerto Rico and US Virgin IslandsUSA | CanadaCAN | $252.0M | +5% | 3 | 556 km | Yes |
| 2 | USA, Puerto Rico and US Virgin IslandsUSA | MexicoMEX | $245.0M | -12.5% | 3 | 3,359 km | Yes |
| 3 | GermanyDEU | PolandPOL | $99.5M | +1.2% | 3 | 518 km | Yes |
| 4 | GermanyDEU | NetherlandsNLD | $97.3M | +1.4% | 3 | 579 km | Yes |
| 5 | GermanyDEU | AustriaAUT | $48.9M | -9% | 3 | 524 km | Yes |
| 6 | CanadaCAN | USA, Puerto Rico and US Virgin IslandsUSA | $41.7M | +10.9% | 3 | 556 km | Yes |
| 7 | FranceFRA | BelgiumBEL | $40.6M | -11.2% | 3 | 264 km | Yes |
| 8 | GermanyDEU | FranceFRA | $32.5M | -5.4% | 3 | 881 km | Yes |
| 9 | GermanyDEU | CzechiaCZE | $31.5M | -4.7% | 3 | 280 km | Yes |
| 10 | FranceFRA | ItalyITA | $31.1M | +11.8% | 3 | 1,106 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 | USA, Puerto Rico and US Virgin IslandsUSA | $540.5M | 116 | 3 |
| 2 | GermanyDEU | $425.7M | 118 | 3 |
| 3 | FranceFRA | $157.6M | 128 | 3 |
| 4 | ChinaCHN | $96.7M | 177 | 3 |
| 5 | Switzerland, LiechtensteinCHE | $86.6M | 63 | 3 |
| 6 | CzechiaCZE | $76.4M | 71 | 3 |
| 7 | PolandPOL | $74.8M | 67 | 3 |
| 8 | United KingdomGBR | $74.7M | 106 | 3 |
| 9 | ItalyITA | $68.0M | 110 | 3 |
| 10 | NetherlandsNLD | $66.8M | 93 | 3 |
| Rank | Country | Imports | Partners | HS6 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CanadaCAN | $265.0M | 49 | 3 |
| 2 | MexicoMEX | $263.2M | 46 | 3 |
| 3 | NetherlandsNLD | $144.1M | 62 | 3 |
| 4 | PolandPOL | $132.4M | 44 | 3 |
| 5 | GermanyDEU | $102.2M | 75 | 3 |
| 6 | USA, Puerto Rico and US Virgin IslandsUSA | $88.2M | 64 | 3 |
| 7 | BelgiumBEL | $81.8M | 42 | 3 |
| 8 | FranceFRA | $76.8M | 60 | 3 |
| 9 | ItalyITA | $74.9M | 53 | 3 |
| 10 | CzechiaCZE | $71.3M | 41 | 3 |
HS6 product coverage
The products inside HS4 4808
Six-digit classifications make the subsector specific. Browse the product workspace ↗
5 classifications shownPaper and paperboard
Paper and paperboard: corrugated, whether or not perforated, in rolls or sheets, other than paper of heading 4803HS6 480810
Paper and paperboard: sack kraft paper, creped or crinkled, whether or not embossed or perforated, in rolls or sheets, other than that of heading no. 4803 or 4818HS6 480820
Paper and paperboard: kraft paper (other than sack), creped or crinkled, whether or not embossed or perforated, in rolls or sheets, other than that of heading no. 4803 or 4818HS6 480830
Paper and paperboard: kraft paper, creped or crinkled, whether or not embossed or perforated, in rolls or sheets, other than paper of heading 4803HS6 480840
Paper and paperboard: (other than kraft paper), whether or not embossed or perforated, in rolls or sheets, other than that of heading no. 4803 or 4818HS6 480890
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.