Latest trade
$14.8BGlobal subsector valueHS4 subsector intelligence
Paper
HS4 4818 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%Latest year on yearExporters
186Active reporting countriesImporters
200Active reporting countriesHS6 products
5Classifications inside HS4The subsector read
$14.8B in trade, with +8.7% annualized growth over three years.
Paper is recorded across 7,235 active corridors, with 186 exporters and 200 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 | CanadaCAN | USA, Puerto Rico and US Virgin IslandsUSA | $834.2M | +14.9% | 5 | 556 km | Yes |
| 2 | USA, Puerto Rico and US Virgin IslandsUSA | CanadaCAN | $669.5M | +7.5% | 5 | 556 km | Yes |
| 3 | ChinaCHN | USA, Puerto Rico and US Virgin IslandsUSA | $667.3M | +11.6% | 5 | 11,883 km | No |
| 4 | PolandPOL | GermanyDEU | $458.7M | +19.2% | 5 | 518 km | Yes |
| 5 | ChinaCHN | JapanJPN | $337.6M | +5.8% | 5 | 1,763 km | No |
| 6 | ItalyITA | FranceFRA | $289.6M | +8.2% | 5 | 1,106 km | Yes |
| 7 | GermanyDEU | NetherlandsNLD | $228.8M | +5% | 5 | 579 km | Yes |
| 8 | ChinaCHN | ThailandTHA | $208.4M | +23.7% | 5 | 2,887 km | Yes |
| 9 | ChinaCHN | China, Hong Kong Special Administrative RegionHKG | $208.2M | +1.8% | 5 | 1,226 km | Yes |
| 10 | ItalyITA | GermanyDEU | $205.8M | +20.6% | 5 | 1,184 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 | ChinaCHN | $2.6B | 199 | 5 |
| 2 | GermanyDEU | $1.6B | 163 | 5 |
| 3 | ItalyITA | $1.2B | 152 | 5 |
| 4 | USA, Puerto Rico and US Virgin IslandsUSA | $944.6M | 169 | 5 |
| 5 | PolandPOL | $879.3M | 119 | 5 |
| 6 | CanadaCAN | $842.9M | 120 | 5 |
| 7 | FranceFRA | $694.4M | 165 | 5 |
| 8 | SwedenSWE | $420.5M | 102 | 5 |
| 9 | NetherlandsNLD | $411.5M | 153 | 5 |
| 10 | SpainESP | $360.1M | 146 | 5 |
| Rank | Country | Imports | Partners | HS6 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | USA, Puerto Rico and US Virgin IslandsUSA | $2.0B | 103 | 5 |
| 2 | GermanyDEU | $1.3B | 104 | 5 |
| 3 | FranceFRA | $872.2M | 116 | 5 |
| 4 | CanadaCAN | $757.1M | 87 | 5 |
| 5 | NetherlandsNLD | $722.4M | 82 | 5 |
| 6 | JapanJPN | $485.2M | 47 | 5 |
| 7 | BelgiumBEL | $460.5M | 75 | 5 |
| 8 | United KingdomGBR | $434.5M | 87 | 5 |
| 9 | AustriaAUT | $372.3M | 81 | 5 |
| 10 | SpainESP | $353.3M | 79 | 5 |
HS6 product coverage
The products inside HS4 4818
Six-digit classifications make the subsector specific. Browse the product workspace ↗
6 classifications shownPaper
Paper: toilet paperHS6 481810
Paper articles: handkerchiefs, cleansing or facial tissues and towelsHS6 481820
Paper articles: tablecloths and serviettes, of paper, cellulose wadding or fibresHS6 481830
Paper articles: sanitary towels and tampons, napkins and napkin liners for babies and similar sanitary articlesHS6 481840
Paper articles: apparel and clothing accessories of paper, cellulose wadding or fibresHS6 481850
Paper articles: articles of paper, cellulose wadding or fibres, n.e.c. in heading no. 4818HS6 481890
Definitions and coverage
Read the numbers with context
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.