Bleached kraft pulp (coniferous) trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in bleached kraft pulp (coniferous) was worth $17.27 billion in 2024, about 22.14 million tonnes. That is an increase of 17% since 2017, and down 6% on 2023.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
World trade by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $17.27B | 22.14M t |
| 2023 | $18.41B | 23.10M t |
| 2022 | $19.74B | 22.26M t |
| 2021 | $17.00B | 22.32M t |
| 2020 | $14.04B | 24.26M t |
| 2019 | $16.61B | 25.14M t |
| 2018 | $19.27B | 24.41M t |
| 2017 | $14.73B | 22.80M t |
Top bleached kraft pulp (coniferous) exporting countries
The United States is the largest exporter with 25% of world exports, followed by Canada and Sweden. The top three supply 59% between them, out of 80 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $4.31B | 25% |
| Canada | $3.31B | 19% |
| Sweden | $2.62B | 15% |
| Finland | $2.48B | 14% |
| Chile | $1.20B | 6.9% |
| Russia | $824.6M | 4.8% |
| Germany | $609.5M | 3.5% |
| Brazil | $436.5M | 2.5% |
| Netherlands | $275.7M | 1.6% |
| Austria | $161.3M | 0.9% |
| Argentina | $129.7M | 0.8% |
| New Zealand | $124.0M | 0.7% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
China is the biggest buyer with 34% of world imports, ahead of the United States and Germany. Demand is concentrated: the top three take 51% across 138 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $5.94B | 34% |
| United States | $2.03B | 12% |
| Germany | $769.1M | 4.5% |
| Italy | $728.2M | 4.2% |
| Japan | $601.0M | 3.5% |
| Netherlands | $590.2M | 3.4% |
| Turkey | $485.7M | 2.8% |
| Indonesia | $469.0M | 2.7% |
| Mexico | $419.8M | 2.4% |
| France | $409.7M | 2.4% |
| Spain | $401.8M | 2.3% |
| Poland | $338.3M | 2% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $0.78 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the United States averaged $0.91 per kg and Chile $0.67 per kg, so grade and origin matter.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments worldwide. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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Source: CEPII BACI (reconciled UN Comtrade data), HS 2017 edition, release 202601, Etalab Open Licence 2.0. Annual values in US dollars at the customs border; quantities in tonnes where reported. HS 4703.21: Wood pulp: chemical wood pulp, soda or sulphate, (other than dissolving grades), semi-bleached or bleached, of coniferous wood. HS 4703 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most bleached kraft pulp (coniferous)?
The United States exported $4.31 billion in 2024, 25% of the world total, followed by Canada (19%) and Sweden (15%). In all, 80 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most bleached kraft pulp (coniferous)?
China imported $5.94 billion in 2024, 34% of world imports, ahead of the United States (12%) and Germany (4%). The top three importers together take 51%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in bleached kraft pulp (coniferous)?
It was worth $17.27 billion in 2024, about 22.14 million tonnes. That is an increase of 17% since 2017. The peak year was 2022 at $19.74 billion. 80 countries reported exports and 138 reported imports.
What is the average price of bleached kraft pulp (coniferous) per kg?
The world average declared value was about $0.78 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the United States averaged $0.91 per kg and Chile $0.67 per kg, so grade and origin matter. It is total declared value divided by total weight, so treat it as a benchmark, not a quote.
What is the HS code for bleached kraft pulp (coniferous)?
The HS code for bleached kraft pulp (coniferous) is subheading 4703.21, in chapter 47 (pulp of wood or other fibrous cellulosic material; recovered (waste and scrap) paper or paperboard). The first six digits are the same in every country; national tariffs add more. The full list of codes is on the HS 4703 page.
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