HS Code:
The 'In rolls' category under the Harmonized System (HS) Code typically refers to products such as paper, plastic, textiles, or metal sheets that are supplied in continuous rolls. This category encompasses a wide range of materials used in industries like packaging, printing, construction, and manufacturing. Due to its versatility, this category plays a critical role in global trade, with demand driven by industrial and consumer needs worldwide. The specific HS Code for 'In rolls' can vary depending on the material (e.g., HS 4802 for paper in rolls, HS 3920 for plastic in rolls), and trade patterns are influenced by raw material availability, production costs, and regional industrial capacities.
Total Trade Volume
USD 150 billion
Data from 2022
Source
United Nations Comtrade Database
USD 30 billion
20% of total trade of total trade
Increasing
USD 22 billion
14.7% of total trade of total trade
Stable
USD 18 billion
12% of total trade of total trade
Increasing
USD 15 billion
10% of total trade of total trade
Stable
USD 10 billion
6.7% of total trade of total trade
Increasing
Average Rate
5.2%
Highest Rate
12% (applied by certain developing countries to protect local industries)
Lowest Rate
0% (under free trade agreements like EU Single Market or USMCA)
Shift towards sustainable materials
Increased demand for eco-friendly paper and plastic rolls, driving innovation in biodegradable materials
2021-2023
Growth in e-commerce packaging
Surge in demand for paper and plastic rolls used in packaging materials due to rising online shopping
2020-2022
Automation in manufacturing
Higher demand for precision-cut rolls in automated production lines, especially in Asia-Pacific
2019-2023
The European Union introduced anti-dumping duties ranging from 8% to 12% on certain paper rolls from China to protect local producers.
March 2023
Potential shift in trade flows as European buyers may source from alternative markets like South Korea or Brazil.
Under the USMCA agreement, tariffs on plastic rolls traded between the US, Mexico, and Canada were reduced to 0%, boosting regional trade.
January 2023
Increased trade volume within North America, strengthening supply chains for packaging industries.
Several countries introduced policies mandating a minimum percentage of recycled content in paper and plastic rolls.
July 2022
Manufacturers are investing in recycling technologies, potentially increasing production costs but aligning with consumer demand for sustainability.