EU External Trade - Kraft paper and paperboard, other than that of a kind used for writing, printing or other graphic purposes, Bleached uniformly throughout the mass and of which more than 95|% by weight of the total fibre content consists of wood fibres obtained by a chemical process, and weighing 150|g/m$2|or less

Extra-EU sourcing of Kraft paper and paperboard, other than that of a kind used for writing, printing or other graphic purposes, Bleached uniformly throughout the mass and of which more than 95|% by weight of the total fibre content consists of wood fibres obtained by a chemical process, and weighing 150|g/m$2|or less is highly concentrated. 🇺🇸 United States captures 63.6% of imports (€7.0M), followed by 🇬🇧 United Kingdom (18.7%). With an HHI of 4462, this Concentrated market exposes the EU to supply dependency risks.

The EU exports Kraft paper and paperboard, other than that of a kind used for writing, printing or other graphic purposes, Bleached uniformly throughout the mass and of which more than 95|% by weight of the total fibre content consists of wood fibres obtained by a chemical process, and weighing 150|g/m$2|or less to 7 extra-EU markets, reflecting solid diversification. 🇺🇸 United States remains the largest client (21.5%, €23.2M), followed by 🇺🇸 United States, 🇬🇧 United Kingdom, 🇹🇷 Türkiye.

Within the EU, 🇭🇺 Hungary concentrates 57.4% of Kraft paper and paperboard, other than that of a kind used for writing, printing or other graphic purposes, Bleached uniformly throughout the mass and of which more than 95|% by weight of the total fibre content consists of wood fibres obtained by a chemical process, and weighing 150|g/m$2|or less imports, well ahead of 🇮🇪 Ireland (11.1%). The top importing member states are 🇭🇺 Hungary, 🇮🇪 Ireland, 🇫🇷 France.

In 2025, imports were declining (-3.2%) and exports declining (-12.8%) compared to the previous year.