48103900 - Kraft paper and paperboard - EU Trade

Extra-EU sourcing of Kraft paper and paperboard, other than that of a kind used for writing, printing or other graphic purposes, Other is highly concentrated. 🇺🇸 United States captures 94.0% of imports (€434.7M), followed by 🇰🇷 South Korea (3.7%). With an HHI of 8857, this Concentrated market exposes the EU to supply dependency risks.

European exports of Kraft paper and paperboard, other than that of a kind used for writing, printing or other graphic purposes, Other are concentrated on a few markets. 🇬🇧 United Kingdom accounts for 53.6% (€42.6M), ahead of 🇮🇳 India (13.4%). The top three destinations are 🇬🇧 United Kingdom, 🇮🇳 India, 🇺🇸 United States.

Within the EU, the leading importers of Kraft paper and paperboard, other than that of a kind used for writing, printing or other graphic purposes, Other are 🇧🇪 Belgium, 🇳🇱 Netherlands, 🇪🇸 Spain. 🇧🇪 Belgium accounts for 35.3% of EU imports.

In 2025, imports were falling sharply (-51.2%) and exports declining (-7.3%) compared to the previous year.

Who is the main supplier of Kraft paper and paperboard, other than that of a kind used for writing, printing or other graphic purposes, Other to the EU?

The main extra-EU supplier of Kraft paper and paperboard, other than that of a kind used for writing, printing or other graphic purposes, Other (NC8 48103900) is 🇺🇸 United States, accounting for 94.0% of European imports over the period Jan 2022-Mar 2026.

What is the EU trade balance for Kraft paper and paperboard, other than that of a kind used for writing, printing or other graphic purposes, Other?

The extra-EU trade balance for Kraft paper and paperboard, other than that of a kind used for writing, printing or other graphic purposes, Other (NC8 48103900) is €-382.8M over the period Jan 2022-Mar 2026 (imports: €462.3M, exports: €79.5M).

How much does the EU import of Kraft paper and paperboard, other than that of a kind used for writing, printing or other graphic purposes, Other?

The EU imported €462.3M of Kraft paper and paperboard, other than that of a kind used for writing, printing or other graphic purposes, Other (NC8 48103900) from third countries between Jan 2022 and Mar 2026, representing 498.4M kg in volume.

What is the average import price per kg of Kraft paper and paperboard, other than that of a kind used for writing, printing or other graphic purposes, Other?

The weighted average import price of Kraft paper and paperboard, other than that of a kind used for writing, printing or other graphic purposes, Other (NC8 48103900) is €0.9275/kg over the period Jan 2022-Mar 2026.

Which EU member state imports the most Kraft paper and paperboard, other than that of a kind used for writing, printing or other graphic purposes, Other?

The leading EU member state importer of Kraft paper and paperboard, other than that of a kind used for writing, printing or other graphic purposes, Other (NC8 48103900) is 🇧🇪 Belgium, accounting for 35.3% of EU imports.

In 2025, imports were falling sharply (-51.2%) and exports declining (-7.3%) compared to the previous year.

1	🇺🇸 United States	€434.7M	94.0%	471.0M kg
2	🇰🇷 South Korea	€16.9M	3.7%	20.8M kg
3	🇨🇳 China	€3.6M	0.8%	2.4M kg
4	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€2.8M	0.6%	1.8M kg
5	🇳🇴 Norway	€1.4M	0.3%	436K kg

#	Country	Value (EUR)	Share (%)	Weight (kg)
1	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€42.6M	53.6%	24.2M kg
2	🇮🇳 India	€10.7M	13.4%	8.2M kg
3	🇺🇸 United States	€3.8M	4.8%	1.3M kg
4	🇨🇭 Switzerland	€2.9M	3.6%	510K kg
5	🇹🇷 Türkiye	€2.6M	3.3%	2.8M kg
6	🇳🇴 Norway	€841K	1.1%	575K kg

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇺🇸 United States	€434.7M	471.0Mt	€0.9229/kg	94.6%
2	🇰🇷 South Korea	€16.9M	20.8Mt	€0.8133/kg	3.7%
3	🇨🇳 China	€3.6M	2.4Mt	€1.50/kg	0.8%
4	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€2.8M	1.8Mt	€1.51/kg	0.6%
5	🇳🇴 Norway	€1.4M	436Kt	€3.21/kg	0.3%

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€42.6M	24.2Mt	€1.76/kg	67.1%
2	🇮🇳 India	€10.7M	8.2Mt	€1.31/kg	16.8%
3	🇺🇸 United States	€3.8M	1.3Mt	€3.01/kg	6.0%
4	🇨🇭 Switzerland	€2.9M	510Kt	€5.65/kg	4.5%
5	🇹🇷 Turkey	€2.6M	2.8Mt	€0.9332/kg	4.1%
6	🇳🇴 Norway	€841K	575Kt	€1.46/kg	1.3%

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇺🇸 United States	€434.7M	471.0Mt	€0.9229/kg	94.6%
2	🇰🇷 South Korea	€16.9M	20.8Mt	€0.8133/kg	3.7%
3	🇨🇳 China	€3.6M	2.4Mt	€1.50/kg	0.8%
4	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€2.8M	1.8Mt	€1.51/kg	0.6%
5	🇳🇴 Norway	€1.4M	436Kt	€3.21/kg	0.3%

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