Bleached paper waste trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in bleached paper waste was worth $949.8 million in 2024, about 3.26 million tonnes. That is a fall of 7% since 2017, and down 8% 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 | $949.8M | 3.26M t |
| 2023 | $1.04B | 3.29M t |
| 2022 | $1.19B | 3.23M t |
| 2021 | $1.03B | 3.42M t |
| 2020 | $774.0M | 3.16M t |
| 2019 | $921.0M | 3.51M t |
| 2018 | $1.12B | 4.03M t |
| 2017 | $1.02B | 3.74M t |
Top bleached paper waste exporting countries
Exports are led by the United States (41%), the Netherlands (6%) and Germany (4%). 105 countries reported exports, and the top three account for 51%.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $391.2M | 41% |
| Netherlands | $52.8M | 5.6% |
| Germany | $39.0M | 4.1% |
| Sweden | $37.0M | 3.9% |
| United Kingdom | $31.6M | 3.3% |
| France | $30.7M | 3.2% |
| United Arab Emirates | $28.1M | 3% |
| Poland | $23.0M | 2.4% |
| Canada | $21.5M | 2.3% |
| Italy | $20.3M | 2.1% |
| Hong Kong | $19.9M | 2.1% |
| Japan | $19.5M | 2.1% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The largest importers are Mexico (23%), India (16%) and Germany (14%). 113 countries imported it, and the top three take 53% of the value.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | $216.8M | 23% |
| India | $150.9M | 16% |
| Germany | $137.2M | 15% |
| Austria | $60.7M | 6.4% |
| South Korea | $55.2M | 5.8% |
| Netherlands | $31.8M | 3.4% |
| Vietnam | $29.0M | 3.1% |
| Italy | $27.4M | 2.9% |
| Canada | $24.8M | 2.6% |
| China | $20.9M | 2.2% |
| Indonesia | $20.5M | 2.2% |
| France | $19.8M | 2.1% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $0.29 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Sweden averaged $0.39 per kg and the United Arab Emirates $0.22 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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The shipment records behind Bleached paper waste (HS 4707.20) importers and exporters, worldwide: companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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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 4707.20: Paper or paperboard: waste and scrap, paper or paperboard made mainly of bleached chemical pulp, not coloured in the mass. HS 4707 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most bleached paper waste?
The United States exported $391.2 million in 2024, 41% of the world total, followed by the Netherlands (6%) and Germany (4%). In all, 105 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most bleached paper waste?
Mexico imported $216.8 million in 2024, 23% of world imports, ahead of India (16%) and Germany (14%). The top three importers together take 53%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in bleached paper waste?
It was worth $949.8 million in 2024, about 3.26 million tonnes. That is a fall of 7% since 2017. The peak year was 2022 at $1.19 billion. 105 countries reported exports and 113 reported imports.
What is the average price of bleached paper waste per kg?
The world average declared value was about $0.29 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Sweden averaged $0.39 per kg and the United Arab Emirates $0.22 per kg, so grade and origin matter. Read it as a benchmark: it blends all grades, origins and contract terms.
What is the HS code for bleached paper waste?
The HS code for bleached paper waste is subheading 4707.20, 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 4707 page.
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