# Global Paperboard storage box Market 2026

> World exports of paperboard storage box (HS 481960) reached $434.2 million in 2024, 16% less than in 2019. China was the largest exporter with 26% of the world total, and Germany was the largest buyer.

- Publisher: Stratum Market Research
- Page: https://stratummarketresearch.com/reports/paperboard-storage-box-market/
- Sector: Industrial & Trade
- Scope: Global
- Updated: 2026-11-09
- Headline figure: 434.2 USD million (World exports, 2024)

## What this market covers

Box files, letter trays, storage boxes and similar paperboard articles used in offices and shops, excluding packing containers.

Segments: Box files, Archive boxes, Letter trays, Document boxes.

Typical buyers: Office suppliers, Stationery retailers, Archive firms.

## Key figures

| Figure | Value | Year |
|---|---|---|
| World exports of paperboard storage box (HS 481960) were worth $434.2 million in 2024. | 434.2 USD million | 2024 |
| World exports were 16% lower in 2024 than in 2019 ($516.1 million), calculated from the annual totals. | -16 % since 2019 | 2024 |
| China was the largest exporter in 2024, with 26% of world exports ($112.3 million). | 26 % of world exports | 2024 |
| The three largest exporters, China, Germany and Poland, shipped 44% of world exports in 2024. | 44 % of world exports | 2024 |
| Germany was the largest importer in 2024, buying $50.8 million, or 12% of world imports. | 12 % of world imports | 2024 |
| 37 countries exported more than $1 million of this product in 2024. | 37 countries | 2024 |
| The average world export price was about $3.58 per kilogram in 2024, calculated from value and weight. | 3.58 USD per kg | 2024 |
| Countries exported 121.2 thousand tonnes of this product in 2024. | 121.2 thousand tonnes | 2024 |
| Among the ten largest exporters, Spain grew fastest, with exports up 61% from 2019 to 2024. | +61 % since 2019 | 2024 |

## Why this market is moving now

- World trade shrank 16% from 2019 to 2024, a direct read on cross-border demand.
- Spain is gaining ground: its exports rose 61% from 2019 to 2024, the fastest among the ten largest exporters.

## Largest exporting countries, 2024

| Rank | Country | Value (USD million) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | China | 112.3 |
| 2 | Germany | 45.2 |
| 3 | Poland | 31.5 |
| 4 | Spain | 23.6 |
| 5 | Belgium | 19.1 |
| 6 | Lithuania | 18.0 |
| 7 | United States | 17.8 |
| 8 | France | 17.8 |
| 9 | Netherlands | 17.1 |
| 10 | Turkey | 16.3 |

## Largest importing countries, 2024

| Rank | Country | Value (USD million) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Germany | 50.8 |
| 2 | France | 45.7 |
| 3 | Netherlands | 25.6 |
| 4 | United Kingdom | 22.3 |
| 5 | United States | 21.7 |
| 6 | Spain | 14.9 |
| 7 | Switzerland | 14.3 |
| 8 | Belgium | 13.8 |
| 9 | Japan | 13.5 |
| 10 | Canada | 13.1 |

## World exports of HS 481960, USD million

| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 2017 | 498.6 |
| 2018 | 490.2 |
| 2019 | 516.1 |
| 2020 | 548.9 |
| 2021 | 604.3 |
| 2022 | 599.5 |
| 2023 | 517.2 |
| 2024 | 434.2 |

## Questions and answers

### How big is the global paperboard storage box market?

There is no single official market total. World exports of HS 481960 reached $434.2 million in 2024, a direct measure of cross-border trade.

### Which countries export the most paperboard storage box?

China led world exports in 2024 with 26% of the total, followed by Germany, Poland and Spain.

### Which countries import the most paperboard storage box?

Germany was the largest importer in 2024, followed by France, the Netherlands and the United Kingdom.

### Is world trade in paperboard storage box growing?

World exports were 16% lower in 2024 than in 2019.

### What is the average export price of paperboard storage box?

Dividing world export value by weight gives about $3.58 per kilogram in 2024.

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Stratum Market Research, "Global Paperboard storage box Market 2026", updated 9 Nov 2026, https://stratummarketresearch.com/reports/paperboard-storage-box-market/