48239040 - Other, Paper and - EU Trade

Extra-EU sourcing of Other, Paper and paperboard, of a kind used for writing, printing or other graphic purposes is highly concentrated. 🇨🇳 China captures 46.1% of imports (€45.9M), followed by 🇹🇷 Türkiye (16.7%). With an HHI of 2642, this Concentrated market exposes the EU to supply dependency risks.

The main extra-EU export markets for Other, Paper and paperboard, of a kind used for writing, printing or other graphic purposes are 🇬🇧 United Kingdom, 🇨🇭 Switzerland, 🇨🇬 Congo - Brazzaville. 🇬🇧 United Kingdom absorbs 45.1% of European exports (€65.7M).

Within the EU, the leading importers of Other, Paper and paperboard, of a kind used for writing, printing or other graphic purposes are 🇩🇪 Germany, 🇳🇱 Netherlands, 🇫🇷 France. 🇩🇪 Germany accounts for 18.6% of EU imports.

In 2025, imports were declining (-6.7%) and exports declining (-10.1%) compared to the previous year.

#	Country	Value (EUR)	Share (%)	Weight (kg)
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Who is the main supplier of Other, Paper and paperboard, of a kind used for writing, printing or other graphic purposes to the EU?

The main extra-EU supplier of Other, Paper and paperboard, of a kind used for writing, printing or other graphic purposes (NC8 48239040) is 🇨🇳 China, accounting for 46.1% of European imports over the period Jan 2022-Mar 2026.

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

The extra-EU trade balance for Other, Paper and paperboard, of a kind used for writing, printing or other graphic purposes (NC8 48239040) is €46.3M over the period Jan 2022-Mar 2026 (imports: €99.5M, exports: €145.8M).

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

The EU imported €99.5M of Other, Paper and paperboard, of a kind used for writing, printing or other graphic purposes (NC8 48239040) from third countries between Jan 2022 and Mar 2026, representing 33.0M kg in volume.

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

The weighted average import price of Other, Paper and paperboard, of a kind used for writing, printing or other graphic purposes (NC8 48239040) is €3.02/kg over the period Jan 2022-Mar 2026.

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

The leading EU member state importer of Other, Paper and paperboard, of a kind used for writing, printing or other graphic purposes (NC8 48239040) is 🇩🇪 Germany, accounting for 18.6% of EU imports.

In 2025, imports were declining (-6.7%) and exports declining (-10.1%) compared to the previous year.

#	Country	Value (EUR)	Share (%)	Weight (kg)
1	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€65.7M	45.1%	12.2M kg
2	🇨🇭 Switzerland	€30.0M	20.5%	8.1M kg
3	🇨🇬 Congo - Brazzaville	€5.9M	4.1%	19K kg
4	🇳🇴 Norway	€4.6M	3.2%	828K kg
5	🇺🇸 United States	€3.5M	2.4%	314K kg
6	🇹🇳 Tunisia	€1.5M	1.0%	150K kg
7	🇲🇬 Madagascar	€1.3M	0.9%	2K kg

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇨🇳 China	€45.9M	14.3Mt	€3.22/kg	51.9%
2	🇹🇷 Turkey	€16.6M	7.0Mt	€2.36/kg	18.8%
3	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€11.5M	3.5Mt	€3.29/kg	13.0%
4	🇮🇳 India	€9.1M	4.4Mt	€2.05/kg	10.3%
5	🇲🇦 Morocco	€4.5M	726Kt	€6.18/kg	5.1%
6	🇨🇦 Canada	€829K	993Kt	€0.8344/kg	0.9%

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€65.7M	12.2Mt	€5.37/kg	58.3%
2	🇨🇭 Switzerland	€30.0M	8.1Mt	€3.71/kg	26.6%
3	🇨🇬 CG	€5.9M	19Kt	€319.57/kg	5.3%
4	🇳🇴 Norway	€4.6M	828Kt	€5.61/kg	4.1%
5	🇺🇸 United States	€3.5M	314Kt	€11.18/kg	3.1%
6	🇹🇳 Tunisia	€1.5M	150Kt	€10.10/kg	1.3%
7	🇲🇬 MG	€1.3M	2Kt	€627.06/kg	1.2%

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇨🇳 China	€45.9M	14.3Mt	€3.22/kg	51.9%
2	🇹🇷 Turkey	€16.6M	7.0Mt	€2.36/kg	18.8%
3	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€11.5M	3.5Mt	€3.29/kg	13.0%
4	🇮🇳 India	€9.1M	4.4Mt	€2.05/kg	10.3%
5	🇲🇦 Morocco	€4.5M	726Kt	€6.18/kg	5.1%
6	🇨🇦 Canada	€829K	993Kt	€0.8344/kg	0.9%

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€65.7M	12.2Mt	€5.37/kg	58.3%
2	🇨🇭 Switzerland	€30.0M	8.1Mt	€3.71/kg	26.6%
3	🇨🇬 CG	€5.9M	19Kt	€319.57/kg	5.3%
4	🇳🇴 Norway	€4.6M	828Kt	€5.61/kg	4.1%
5	🇺🇸 United States	€3.5M	314Kt	€11.18/kg	3.1%
6	🇹🇳 Tunisia	€1.5M	150Kt	€10.10/kg	1.3%
7	🇲🇬 MG	€1.3M	2Kt	€627.06/kg	1.2%

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