48115100 - Paper and paperboard - EU Trade

Extra-EU sourcing of Paper and paperboard, coated, impregnated or covered with plastics (excluding adhesives), Bleached, weighing more than 150|g/m$2 is highly concentrated. 🇺🇸 United States captures 47.0% of imports (€165.6M), followed by 🇯🇵 Japan (19.8%). With an HHI of 2927, this Concentrated market exposes the EU to supply dependency risks.

The EU exports Paper and paperboard, coated, impregnated or covered with plastics (excluding adhesives), Bleached, weighing more than 150|g/m$2 to 5 extra-EU markets, reflecting solid diversification. 🇺🇸 United States remains the largest client (14.8%, €417.9M), followed by 🇺🇸 United States, 🇬🇧 United Kingdom, 🇯🇵 Japan.

Within the EU, the leading importers of Paper and paperboard, coated, impregnated or covered with plastics (excluding adhesives), Bleached, weighing more than 150|g/m$2 are 🇧🇪 Belgium, 🇳🇱 Netherlands, 🇮🇹 Italy. 🇧🇪 Belgium accounts for 37.1% of EU imports.

In 2025, imports were stable (1.1%) and exports stable (0.6%) compared to the previous year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is the main supplier of Paper and paperboard, coated, impregnated or covered with plastics (excluding adhesives), Bleached, weighing more than 150|g/m$2 to the EU?

The main extra-EU supplier of Paper and paperboard, coated, impregnated or covered with plastics (excluding adhesives), Bleached, weighing more than 150|g/m$2 (NC8 48115100) is 🇺🇸 United States, accounting for 47.0% of European imports over the period Jan 2022-Mar 2026.

What is the EU trade balance for Paper and paperboard, coated, impregnated or covered with plastics (excluding adhesives), Bleached, weighing more than 150|g/m$2?

The extra-EU trade balance for Paper and paperboard, coated, impregnated or covered with plastics (excluding adhesives), Bleached, weighing more than 150|g/m$2 (NC8 48115100) is €2.5B over the period Jan 2022-Mar 2026 (imports: €352.6M, exports: €2.8B).

How much does the EU import of Paper and paperboard, coated, impregnated or covered with plastics (excluding adhesives), Bleached, weighing more than 150|g/m$2?

The EU imported €352.6M of Paper and paperboard, coated, impregnated or covered with plastics (excluding adhesives), Bleached, weighing more than 150|g/m$2 (NC8 48115100) from third countries between Jan 2022 and Mar 2026, representing 126.8M kg in volume.

What is the average import price per kg of Paper and paperboard, coated, impregnated or covered with plastics (excluding adhesives), Bleached, weighing more than 150|g/m$2?

The weighted average import price of Paper and paperboard, coated, impregnated or covered with plastics (excluding adhesives), Bleached, weighing more than 150|g/m$2 (NC8 48115100) is €2.78/kg over the period Jan 2022-Mar 2026.

Which EU member state imports the most Paper and paperboard, coated, impregnated or covered with plastics (excluding adhesives), Bleached, weighing more than 150|g/m$2?

The leading EU member state importer of Paper and paperboard, coated, impregnated or covered with plastics (excluding adhesives), Bleached, weighing more than 150|g/m$2 (NC8 48115100) is 🇧🇪 Belgium, accounting for 37.1% of EU imports.

In 2025, imports were stable (1.1%) and exports stable (0.6%) compared to the previous year.

1	🇺🇸 United States	€165.6M	47.0%	41.0M kg
2	🇯🇵 Japan	€69.8M	19.8%	20.3M kg
3	🇨🇳 China	€57.0M	16.2%	36.5M kg
4	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€23.5M	6.7%	9.3M kg
5	🇹🇷 Türkiye	€16.9M	4.8%	9.5M kg

#	Country	Value (EUR)	Share (%)	Weight (kg)
1	🇺🇸 United States	€417.9M	14.8%	171.6M kg
2	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€406.8M	14.4%	260.2M kg
3	🇯🇵 Japan	€377.8M	13.4%	275.5M kg
4	🇹🇷 Türkiye	€167.8M	6.0%	116.6M kg
5	🇲🇽 Mexico	€142.0M	5.0%	81.2M kg

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇺🇸 United States	€165.6M	41.0Mt	€4.04/kg	49.8%
2	🇯🇵 Japan	€69.8M	20.3Mt	€3.45/kg	21.0%
3	🇨🇳 China	€57.0M	36.5Mt	€1.56/kg	17.1%
4	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€23.5M	9.3Mt	€2.53/kg	7.1%
5	🇹🇷 Turkey	€16.9M	9.5Mt	€1.78/kg	5.1%

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇺🇸 United States	€417.9M	171.6Mt	€2.44/kg	27.6%
2	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€406.8M	260.2Mt	€1.56/kg	26.9%
3	🇯🇵 Japan	€377.8M	275.5Mt	€1.37/kg	25.0%
4	🇹🇷 Turkey	€167.8M	116.6Mt	€1.44/kg	11.1%
5	🇲🇽 Mexico	€142.0M	81.2Mt	€1.75/kg	9.4%

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇺🇸 United States	€165.6M	41.0Mt	€4.04/kg	49.8%
2	🇯🇵 Japan	€69.8M	20.3Mt	€3.45/kg	21.0%
3	🇨🇳 China	€57.0M	36.5Mt	€1.56/kg	17.1%
4	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€23.5M	9.3Mt	€2.53/kg	7.1%
5	🇹🇷 Turkey	€16.9M	9.5Mt	€1.78/kg	5.1%

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