Bleached kraft pulp (coniferous) exports from the United States: data, top buyers and prices
The United States exported $4.31 billion of bleached kraft pulp (coniferous) in 2024 (4.72 million tonnes). It ranks 1st of 80 countries for exports of this product. Value fell 8% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4.31B | 4.72M t |
| 2023 | $4.71B | 4.84M t |
| 2022 | $5.04B | 4.68M t |
| 2021 | $4.09B | 4.87M t |
| 2020 | $3.63B | 5.63M t |
| 2019 | $4.07B | 5.51M t |
| 2018 | $4.27B | 5.26M t |
| 2017 | $3.91B | 5.59M t |
Where the United States exports bleached kraft pulp (coniferous) to
The largest buyer markets were China (21%), Mexico (10%), Japan (8%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 38%.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $884.7M | 21% |
| Mexico | $414.4M | 9.6% |
| Japan | $333.4M | 7.7% |
| India | $231.2M | 5.4% |
| Turkey | $193.7M | 4.5% |
| Germany | $187.2M | 4.3% |
| Indonesia | $171.5M | 4% |
| Italy | $146.5M | 3.4% |
| Poland | $116.6M | 2.7% |
| Spain | $105.4M | 2.4% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.91 per kg, close to the world average of $0.78.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Bleached kraft pulp (coniferous) imports to the United States
In 2024, the United States imported bleached kraft pulp (coniferous) worth $2.03 billion (2.55 million tonnes). It ranks 2nd of 138 countries for imports of this product. Canada alone supplied 71% of it. Among the main suppliers, Brazil grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $1.44B | 71% |
| Brazil | $226.5M | 11% |
| Sweden | $210.6M | 10% |
| Finland | $145.0M | 7.2% |
| Mexico | $361K | 0% |
| Poland | $70K | 0% |
| Slovakia | $10K | 0% |
| Switzerland | $4K | 0% |
| Ireland | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States bleached kraft pulp (coniferous) exports (HS 4703.21): 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 4703.21: Wood pulp: chemical wood pulp, soda or sulphate, (other than dissolving grades), semi-bleached or bleached, of coniferous wood.
Common questions
What is the value of bleached kraft pulp (coniferous) exported by the United States?
The United States exported bleached kraft pulp (coniferous) worth $4.31 billion in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.72 million tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 80 countries worldwide, with 25% of world exports. The value was down 8% on 2023.
Which countries buy bleached kraft pulp (coniferous) from the United States?
China was the largest buyer with 21% of the value ($884.7 million), followed by Mexico (10%) and Japan (8%). The top three together account for 38%, out of 108 buyer countries in total. Mexico grew fastest among the top ten, up 10% on the year.
What is the average export price of bleached kraft pulp (coniferous) per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.91 per kg in 2024, 17% above the world average of $0.78 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of bleached kraft pulp (coniferous) from the United States changed since 2017?
Exports went from $3.91 billion in 2017 to $4.31 billion in 2024, an increase of 10%. The peak was 2022 at $5.04 billion. Over 8 years the average was $4.25 billion a year.
Does the United States also import bleached kraft pulp (coniferous)?
Yes. The United States imported $2.03 billion worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Canada, Brazil and Sweden. On balance the United States is a net exporter of this product, by about $2.29 billion a year.
What is the HS code for bleached kraft pulp (coniferous)?
The HS code for bleached kraft pulp (coniferous) is subheading 4703.21. It sits in HS chapter 47 (pulp of wood or other fibrous cellulosic material; recovered (waste and scrap) paper or paperboard). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 4703 page.
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