Mechanical wood pulp trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in mechanical wood pulp was worth $212.5 million in 2024, about 410.4 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 27% since 2017, and up 3% 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 | $212.5M | 410.4K t |
| 2023 | $205.7M | 369.3K t |
| 2022 | $397.7M | 696.4K t |
| 2021 | $299.8M | 617.0K t |
| 2020 | $265.8M | 573.5K t |
| 2019 | $348.7M | 743.2K t |
| 2018 | $439.2M | 820.7K t |
| 2017 | $291.7M | 642.6K t |
Top mechanical wood pulp exporting countries
Exports are led by Germany (18%), Norway (17%) and New Zealand (15%). 63 countries reported exports, and the top three account for 51%.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $38.8M | 18% |
| Norway | $36.2M | 17% |
| New Zealand | $32.8M | 16% |
| Croatia | $20.0M | 9.4% |
| United States | $18.0M | 8.5% |
| Sweden | $17.5M | 8.2% |
| Netherlands | $9.2M | 4.3% |
| Spain | $8.7M | 4.1% |
| Canada | $7.3M | 3.4% |
| Brazil | $5.1M | 2.4% |
| France | $3.6M | 1.7% |
| Finland | $2.6M | 1.2% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The largest importers are Italy (11%), India (11%) and Germany (11%). 110 countries imported it, and the top three take 32% of the value.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $22.5M | 11% |
| India | $22.4M | 11% |
| Germany | $22.3M | 11% |
| China | $20.1M | 9.4% |
| France | $15.5M | 7.3% |
| Turkey | $11.3M | 5.3% |
| Canada | $7.6M | 3.6% |
| United States | $6.6M | 3.1% |
| Sweden | $5.8M | 2.7% |
| Argentina | $5.5M | 2.6% |
| Thailand | $5.4M | 2.5% |
| Pakistan | $4.6M | 2.2% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $0.52 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Sweden averaged $0.62 per kg and New Zealand $0.38 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 4701: Wood pulp, mechanical wood pulp. HS 4701 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most mechanical wood pulp?
Germany exported $38.8 million in 2024, 18% of the world total, followed by Norway (17%) and New Zealand (15%). In all, 63 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most mechanical wood pulp?
Italy imported $22.5 million in 2024, 11% of world imports, ahead of India (11%) and Germany (11%). The top three importers together take 32%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in mechanical wood pulp?
It was worth $212.5 million in 2024, about 410.4 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 27% since 2017. The peak year was 2018 at $439.2 million. 63 countries reported exports and 110 reported imports.
What is the average price of mechanical wood pulp per kg?
The world average declared value was about $0.52 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Sweden averaged $0.62 per kg and New Zealand $0.38 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 mechanical wood pulp?
The HS code for mechanical wood pulp is heading 4701, in chapter 47 (pulp of wood or other fibrous cellulosic material; recovered (waste and scrap) paper or paperboard). Customs uses this code worldwide at the six-digit level; national tariffs add more digits. The full list of codes is on the HS 4701 page.
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