48169000 - Carbon paper, self-copy - EU Trade

Extra-EU sourcing of Carbon paper, self-copy paper and other copying or transfer papers (other than those of heading|4809), duplicator stencils and offset plates, of paper, whether or not put up in boxes, Other is highly concentrated. 🇨🇳 China captures 56.7% of imports (€18.2M), followed by 🇯🇵 Japan (13.2%). With an HHI of 3548, this Concentrated market exposes the EU to supply dependency risks.

The EU exports Carbon paper, self-copy paper and other copying or transfer papers (other than those of heading|4809), duplicator stencils and offset plates, of paper, whether or not put up in boxes, Other to 7 extra-EU markets, reflecting solid diversification. 🇹🇷 Türkiye remains the largest client (12.0%, €2.1M), followed by 🇹🇷 Türkiye, 🇬🇧 United Kingdom, 🇹🇬 Togo.

Within the EU, the leading importers of Carbon paper, self-copy paper and other copying or transfer papers (other than those of heading|4809), duplicator stencils and offset plates, of paper, whether or not put up in boxes, Other are 🇪🇸 Spain, 🇫🇷 France, 🇩🇪 Germany. 🇪🇸 Spain accounts for 15.6% of EU imports.

In 2025, trade flows diverged: imports were declining (-12.1%) while exports were surging (40.4%), signalling a structural market shift.

Who is the main supplier of Carbon paper, self-copy paper and other copying or transfer papers (other than those of heading|4809), duplicator stencils and offset plates, of paper, whether or not put up in boxes, Other to the EU?

The main extra-EU supplier of Carbon paper, self-copy paper and other copying or transfer papers (other than those of heading|4809), duplicator stencils and offset plates, of paper, whether or not put up in boxes, Other (NC8 48169000) is 🇨🇳 China, accounting for 56.7% of European imports over the period Jan 2022-Mar 2026.

What is the EU trade balance for Carbon paper, self-copy paper and other copying or transfer papers (other than those of heading|4809), duplicator stencils and offset plates, of paper, whether or not put up in boxes, Other?

The extra-EU trade balance for Carbon paper, self-copy paper and other copying or transfer papers (other than those of heading|4809), duplicator stencils and offset plates, of paper, whether or not put up in boxes, Other (NC8 48169000) is €-14.5M over the period Jan 2022-Mar 2026 (imports: €32.2M, exports: €17.7M).

How much does the EU import of Carbon paper, self-copy paper and other copying or transfer papers (other than those of heading|4809), duplicator stencils and offset plates, of paper, whether or not put up in boxes, Other?

The EU imported €32.2M of Carbon paper, self-copy paper and other copying or transfer papers (other than those of heading|4809), duplicator stencils and offset plates, of paper, whether or not put up in boxes, Other (NC8 48169000) from third countries between Jan 2022 and Mar 2026, representing 8.1M kg in volume.

What is the average import price per kg of Carbon paper, self-copy paper and other copying or transfer papers (other than those of heading|4809), duplicator stencils and offset plates, of paper, whether or not put up in boxes, Other?

The weighted average import price of Carbon paper, self-copy paper and other copying or transfer papers (other than those of heading|4809), duplicator stencils and offset plates, of paper, whether or not put up in boxes, Other (NC8 48169000) is €3.99/kg over the period Jan 2022-Mar 2026.

Which EU member state imports the most Carbon paper, self-copy paper and other copying or transfer papers (other than those of heading|4809), duplicator stencils and offset plates, of paper, whether or not put up in boxes, Other?

The leading EU member state importer of Carbon paper, self-copy paper and other copying or transfer papers (other than those of heading|4809), duplicator stencils and offset plates, of paper, whether or not put up in boxes, Other (NC8 48169000) is 🇪🇸 Spain, accounting for 15.6% of EU imports.

In 2025, trade flows diverged: imports were declining (-12.1%) while exports were surging (40.4%), signalling a structural market shift.

1	🇨🇳 China	€18.2M	56.7%	6.0M kg
2	🇯🇵 Japan	€4.2M	13.2%	135K kg
3	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€2.9M	8.9%	559K kg
4	🇺🇸 United States	€2.5M	7.9%	332K kg
5	🇰🇷 South Korea	€1.0M	3.2%	134K kg
6	🇹🇷 Türkiye	€691K	2.1%	356K kg

#	Country	Value (EUR)	Share (%)	Weight (kg)
1	🇹🇷 Türkiye	€2.1M	12.0%	365K kg
2	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€1.7M	9.6%	68K kg
3	🇹🇬 Togo	€1.1M	6.5%	388K kg
4	🇨🇭 Switzerland	€935K	5.3%	201K kg
5	🇺🇸 United States	€430K	2.4%	65K kg
6	🇰🇬 Kyrgyzstan	€397K	2.2%	13K kg
7	🇸🇳 Senegal	€234K	1.3%	38K kg

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇨🇳 China	€18.2M	6.0Mt	€3.03/kg	61.6%
2	🇯🇵 Japan	€4.2M	135Kt	€31.50/kg	14.3%
3	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€2.9M	559Kt	€5.13/kg	9.7%
4	🇺🇸 United States	€2.5M	332Kt	€7.64/kg	8.6%
5	🇰🇷 South Korea	€1.0M	134Kt	€7.67/kg	3.5%
6	🇹🇷 Turkey	€691K	356Kt	€1.94/kg	2.3%

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇹🇷 Turkey	€2.1M	365Kt	€5.81/kg	30.5%
2	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€1.7M	68Kt	€24.87/kg	24.3%
3	🇹🇬 TG	€1.1M	388Kt	€2.95/kg	16.5%
4	🇨🇭 Switzerland	€935K	201Kt	€4.65/kg	13.4%
5	🇺🇸 United States	€430K	65Kt	€6.63/kg	6.2%
6	🇰🇬 KG	€397K	13Kt	€29.99/kg	5.7%
7	🇸🇳 SN	€234K	38Kt	€6.20/kg	3.4%

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇨🇳 China	€18.2M	6.0Mt	€3.03/kg	61.6%
2	🇯🇵 Japan	€4.2M	135Kt	€31.50/kg	14.3%
3	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€2.9M	559Kt	€5.13/kg	9.7%
4	🇺🇸 United States	€2.5M	332Kt	€7.64/kg	8.6%
5	🇰🇷 South Korea	€1.0M	134Kt	€7.67/kg	3.5%
6	🇹🇷 Turkey	€691K	356Kt	€1.94/kg	2.3%

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