HS Code:
The 'Of a kind used in the paper or like industries' category, often classified under HS Code 8441, includes machinery, equipment, and parts used specifically in the production, processing, or finishing of paper and paperboard. This encompasses cutting machines, pulp-making equipment, and other specialized tools essential for paper manufacturing and related industries such as packaging and printing. This category is critical to global supply chains, supporting industries that rely on paper products for packaging, publishing, and hygiene products.
Total Trade Volume
USD 12.5 billion
Data from 2022
Source
United Nations Comtrade Database
USD 3.2 billion
25.6% of total trade of total trade
Increasing
USD 2.8 billion
22.4% of total trade of total trade
Increasing
USD 1.5 billion
12.0% of total trade of total trade
Stable
USD 1.2 billion
9.6% of total trade of total trade
Decreasing
USD 900 million
7.2% of total trade of total trade
Stable
Average Rate
5.2% ad valorem
Highest Rate
12% (applied by certain developing countries)
Lowest Rate
0% (under free trade agreements like EU-Japan EPA)
Shift toward automation and digitalization
Increased demand for advanced paper processing machinery with IoT and AI integration, driving innovation and higher trade volumes in developed markets.
2021-2023
Sustainability focus in paper production
Growing demand for energy-efficient and eco-friendly machinery to comply with global environmental standards, influencing trade toward greener technologies.
2020-2022
Rise in e-commerce packaging needs
Surge in demand for paper and cardboard processing equipment due to increased packaging requirements, boosting trade in this category.
2019-2023
The European Union introduced stricter environmental regulations under the Green Deal, mandating lower emissions and higher energy efficiency for paper industry machinery.
March 2023
Manufacturers exporting to the EU must adapt to new standards, potentially increasing costs but also creating opportunities for innovative, compliant machinery.
A new phase of trade negotiations between the US and China reduced tariffs on industrial machinery, including paper processing equipment, by 2% on average.
January 2023
Facilitated increased exports from China to the US, potentially shifting market shares among top exporters.
A leading German manufacturer unveiled a new line of high-efficiency recycling machinery for the paper industry, reducing energy consumption by 30%.
September 2022
Expected to boost Germany's export figures as demand for sustainable solutions rises globally.