EU External Trade - Paper, paperboard, cellulose wadding and webs of cellulose fibres, coated, impregnated, covered, surface-coloured, surface-decorated or printed, in rolls or rectangular (including square) sheets, of any size, other than goods of the kind described in heading|4803, 4809|or 4810, Tarred, bituminised or asphalted paper and paperboard

The main extra-EU suppliers of Paper, paperboard, cellulose wadding and webs of cellulose fibres, coated, impregnated, covered, surface-coloured, surface-decorated or printed, in rolls or rectangular (including square) sheets, of any size, other than goods of the kind described in heading|4803, 4809|or 4810, Tarred, bituminised or asphalted paper and paperboard are 🇬🇧 United Kingdom, 🇹🇷 Türkiye, 🇨🇳 China. 🇬🇧 United Kingdom leads with 26.3% of total imports (€1.8M). The HHI concentration index stands at 1541, indicating a Moderate market.

The EU exports Paper, paperboard, cellulose wadding and webs of cellulose fibres, coated, impregnated, covered, surface-coloured, surface-decorated or printed, in rolls or rectangular (including square) sheets, of any size, other than goods of the kind described in heading|4803, 4809|or 4810, Tarred, bituminised or asphalted paper and paperboard to 7 extra-EU markets, reflecting solid diversification. 🇧🇷 Brazil remains the largest client (12.5%, €3.6M), followed by 🇧🇷 Brazil, 🇬🇧 United Kingdom, 🇺🇸 United States.

Within the EU, the leading importers of Paper, paperboard, cellulose wadding and webs of cellulose fibres, coated, impregnated, covered, surface-coloured, surface-decorated or printed, in rolls or rectangular (including square) sheets, of any size, other than goods of the kind described in heading|4803, 4809|or 4810, Tarred, bituminised or asphalted paper and paperboard are 🇮🇪 Ireland, 🇧🇪 Belgium, 🇫🇷 France. 🇮🇪 Ireland accounts for 24.3% of EU imports.

In 2025, trade flows diverged: imports were falling sharply (-21.6%) while exports were rising (10.6%), signalling a structural market shift.