China Paper and paperboard (HS 481151) Imports by Country

Monthly · USD · Source: GACC · Data through 2026-09

YTD imports$58.1M2026 Jan–Sep · +17.7% YoY vs 2025-01 to 2025-09
Latest imports$6.5MSeptember 2026 · +9.2% YoY vs 2025-09 to 2025-09
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Monthly Import Trend

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Annual Totals

YearImport value
2026 Jan–Sep$58.1M
2025 · Full year$69.2M
2024 · Full year$84.7M
2023 · Full year$109.2M
2022 · Full year$82.8M
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YearImport value
2021 · Full year$100.3M

Latest month · up to 5 countries

September 2026 · USD

Partner Value Share
Japan $2.4M 37.4%
Malaysia $1.2M 18.9%
United States $1.2M 18.1%
Germany $454.8K 7.0%
Italy $443.9K 6.9%

Same countries · period totals

2021-01 to 2026-09 · USD

Partner Value Share
Japan $238M 47.2%
Malaysia $47.7M 9.5%
United States $94M 18.6%
Germany $45M 8.9%
Italy $46.8M 9.3%

HS8 customs codes under 481151

China customs reports HS 481151 at the 8-digit level. 3 subheadings are published under it. Select an HS8 subcode to check supported import coverage, samples and your one-time price, then buy online. For unsupported scopes or custom research, ask for optional custom help.

48115110Paper bth sides plastics coatd for color photopapr, bleached, weighing>150g/m2

Bleached paper and paperboard exceeding 150 g/m2 with plastics coated on both sides, specifically designed for use as color photographic paper.

48115191Aluminium-plastic composite paper and paperboard, wt>150g/m2,

Bleached paper and paperboard exceeding 150 g/m2 that are combined with aluminum to form an aluminum-plastic composite material.

48115199Bleached paper&paperboard, coatedwith plastics, wt>150g/m2, nes

Bleached paper and paperboard exceeding 150 g/m2 that are coated with plastics, encompassing forms not specified in other categories.

Free sample data

Sample: Germany · 2023.

HS 481151 · China imports

Latest 5 of 12 historical sample rows
monthvalue_usdhs_codeyearflowpartner_codecountry_name
2023-12344,7644811512023import304Germany
2023-11226,1124811512023import304Germany
2023-10337,9564811512023import304Germany
2023-09537,0264811512023import304Germany
2023-08362,5544811512023import304Germany
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2023 sample CSV fields, newest first
monthvalue_usdhs_codeyearflowpartner_codecountry_name
2023-12344,7644811512023import304Germany
2023-11226,1124811512023import304Germany
2023-10337,9564811512023import304Germany
2023-09537,0264811512023import304Germany
2023-08362,5544811512023import304Germany
2023-07181,8984811512023import304Germany
2023-06370,7144811512023import304Germany
2023-05114,2094811512023import304Germany
2023-0467,6124811512023import304Germany
2023-03291,7194811512023import304Germany
2023-02529,4824811512023import304Germany
2023-01346,3884811512023import304Germany

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About this data

How much paper and paperboard does China import?

China imported $58.1M of paper and paperboard (HS 481151) during January–September 2026. In September 2026 alone, China imported $6.5M of paper and paperboard, up 9.2% from September 2025. Heavyweight bleached paper and paperboard, exceeding 150 g/m2, that are coated, covered, or impregnated with plastics for improved moisture resistance, strength, and specialized packaging applications. The page covers January 2021 to September 2026. Values are in US dollars, from the China General Administration of Customs (GACC).

Which countries supply the most paper and paperboard to China?

In September 2026, Japan, Malaysia, United States were among the leading suppliers shown, together accounting for 74.4% of that month's trade value. These are monthly figures, not a full-year ranking.

Are China's paper and paperboard imports growing?

China's paper and paperboard imports were up 17.7% from January–September 2025, reaching $58.1M during January–September 2026.

Can I download monthly paper and paperboard import data?

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Source

Source

Source: China General Administration of Customs (GACC), cleaned and structured by China Data Portal.

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