HS Code:
The category of Paper and paperboard, laminated internally with bitumen, tar, or asphalt (HS Code: 4811.10) includes specialized paper products that are coated or impregnated with bitumen, tar, or asphalt, making them waterproof and suitable for use in construction, roofing, and insulation applications. These materials are critical in industries requiring durable, weather-resistant solutions. This category represents a niche but essential segment of the global paper and paperboard market, often used in industrial and infrastructural applications.
Total Trade Volume
USD 1.2 billion
Data from 2022
Source
United Nations Comtrade Database
USD 250 million
20.8% of total trade of total trade
Increasing
USD 200 million
16.7% of total trade of total trade
Stable
USD 180 million
15.0% of total trade of total trade
Increasing
USD 120 million
10.0% of total trade of total trade
Stable
USD 100 million
8.3% of total trade of total trade
Decreasing
Average Rate
5.2% ad valorem
Highest Rate
12% (applied by certain developing countries)
Lowest Rate
0% (under free trade agreements like EU Single Market or USMCA)
Growing demand in construction and infrastructure
Increased need for waterproofing materials in developing economies drives trade volume, particularly in Asia-Pacific and Middle East regions.
2022
Shift towards sustainable alternatives
Emerging eco-friendly laminating materials may reduce demand for traditional bitumen-based products over time.
2021-2022
Fluctuations in raw material prices
Volatility in bitumen and asphalt prices affects production costs and trade competitiveness, especially for smaller exporters.
2022
The European Union introduced stricter regulations on the use of bitumen in laminated paper products due to environmental concerns, requiring producers to adopt cleaner production methods.
June 2023
Potential increase in production costs for EU exporters, possibly affecting trade competitiveness.
A new bilateral agreement reduced tariffs on industrial paper products, including laminated paperboard, fostering greater trade between the two countries.
March 2023
Expected to boost exports from China to the US, potentially shifting market shares.
Several German manufacturers unveiled bio-based alternatives to bitumen-laminated paperboard, targeting environmentally conscious markets.
September 2022
May create new market segments and reduce reliance on traditional materials, impacting long-term trade patterns.