• Analysis and Studies
• Cigarette Paper: import and export

Overview

In 2023, cigarette paper was the 710th most traded product globally, with a total trade value of $2.5
billion. Compared to 2022, exports of cigarette paper declined by 6.17%, dropping from $2.66
billion to $2.5 billion. This trade accounted for 0.011% of total global trade.
Cigarette paper falls under the category of paper articles and includes various forms such as
cigarette paper in rolls less than 5 cm wide, cigarette paper not in rolls under 5 cm wide, and
cigarette paper in booklets or tubes.

Exports
In 2023, the leading exporters of cigarette paper were:
Austria – $444 million
France – $349 million
Spain – $230 million
China – $228 million
Germany – $228 million

Imports

The top importers of cigarette paper in 2023 were:
United States – $302 million
Germany – $180 million
Poland – $147 million
Indonesia – $92.4 million
United Arab Emirates – $92.4 million

Ranking
Cigarette paper ranks 546th in the Product Complexity Index (PCI).

Description
Cigarette paper is a thin, lightweight paper used for rolling cigarettes. It is similar to the paper used
in coffee cups. Typically made from wood pulp, it is often blended with natural materials such as
rice or wheat straw before being processed into an ultra-thin, lightweight sheet.

Source: https://oec.world/