EU External Trade - Uncoated paper and paperboard, of a kind used for writing, printing or other graphic purposes, and non-perforated punchcards and punch-tape paper, in rolls or rectangular (including square) sheets, of any size, other than paper of heading|4801|or 4803; handmade paper and paperboard, Paper and paperboard of a kind used as a base for photosensitive, heat-sensitive or electrosensitive paper or paperboard

Extra-EU sourcing of Uncoated paper and paperboard, of a kind used for writing, printing or other graphic purposes, and non-perforated punchcards and punch-tape paper, in rolls or rectangular (including square) sheets, of any size, other than paper of heading|4801|or 4803; handmade paper and paperboard, Paper and paperboard of a kind used as a base for photosensitive, heat-sensitive or electrosensitive paper or paperboard is highly concentrated. 🇨🇳 China captures 63.8% of imports (€14.4M), followed by 🇺🇸 United States (18.9%). With an HHI of 4486, this Concentrated market exposes the EU to supply dependency risks.

The EU exports Uncoated paper and paperboard, of a kind used for writing, printing or other graphic purposes, and non-perforated punchcards and punch-tape paper, in rolls or rectangular (including square) sheets, of any size, other than paper of heading|4801|or 4803; handmade paper and paperboard, Paper and paperboard of a kind used as a base for photosensitive, heat-sensitive or electrosensitive paper or paperboard to 5 extra-EU markets, reflecting solid diversification. 🇨🇳 China remains the largest client (19.4%, €8.6M), followed by 🇨🇳 China, 🇨🇭 Switzerland, 🇬🇧 United Kingdom.

Within the EU, the leading importers of Uncoated paper and paperboard, of a kind used for writing, printing or other graphic purposes, and non-perforated punchcards and punch-tape paper, in rolls or rectangular (including square) sheets, of any size, other than paper of heading|4801|or 4803; handmade paper and paperboard, Paper and paperboard of a kind used as a base for photosensitive, heat-sensitive or electrosensitive paper or paperboard are 🇬🇷 Greece, 🇮🇪 Ireland, 🇧🇪 Belgium. 🇬🇷 Greece accounts for 27.8% of EU imports.

In 2025, imports were surging (18.0%) and exports rising (3.1%) compared to the previous year.