HS Code:
Corrugated sheets, classified under HS Code 4808.10, are paper or paperboard products with a corrugated (waved) layer, often used in packaging materials like cardboard boxes. These sheets provide strength and durability, making them ideal for protecting goods during transportation. They are widely used in industries such as e-commerce, food and beverage, and manufacturing for creating sustainable and recyclable packaging solutions. The global trade of corrugated sheets is driven by the demand for eco-friendly packaging and the growth of online retail.
Total Trade Volume
USD 5.2 billion
Data from 2022
Source
UN Comtrade Database
Average Rate
5.3%
Highest Rate
12% (applied by certain developing countries)
Lowest Rate
0% (under free trade agreements like EU internal trade)
Rising demand for sustainable packaging
Increased trade volume due to preference for recyclable corrugated sheets over plastic packaging
2021-2023
Growth of e-commerce sector
Higher demand for corrugated sheets for shipping boxes, particularly in Asia-Pacific and North America
2020-2022
Fluctuations in raw material prices
Price volatility of pulp and paper affects production costs and trade margins
2022
The European Union introduced provisional anti-dumping duties on corrugated sheet imports from China to protect domestic manufacturers.
March 2023
Potential shift in trade flows as EU importers may source from other countries like Turkey or India.
Major US packaging companies announced investments in recycling plants to meet demand for sustainable corrugated sheets.
June 2022
Strengthens domestic production capacity, potentially reducing import dependency.
The Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) has reduced tariffs on corrugated sheets among member countries.
January 2022
Boosts intra-regional trade, especially benefiting exporters like China and Japan.