Bleached kraft pulp (hardwood) imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of bleached kraft pulp (hardwood) by the United States reached $1.83 billion in 2024 (3.13 million tonnes). That makes it the 2nd largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 121 countries. Value rose 38% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1.83B | 3.13M t |
| 2023 | $1.32B | 2.85M t |
| 2022 | $1.60B | 3.14M t |
| 2021 | $1.40B | 2.90M t |
| 2020 | $1.09B | 2.71M t |
| 2019 | $1.46B | 2.65M t |
| 2018 | $1.41B | 2.36M t |
| 2017 | $1.29B | 2.58M t |
Where the United States imports bleached kraft pulp (hardwood) from
Brazil alone supplied 85% of it. Among the main suppliers, Uruguay grew fastest (+105% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Brazil | $1.55B | 85% |
| Uruguay | $194.5M | 11% |
| Canada | $75.2M | 4.1% |
| Philippines | $7.6M | 0.4% |
| Austria | $991K | 0.1% |
| Chile | $941K | 0.1% |
| China | $628K | 0% |
| Portugal | $540K | 0% |
| Indonesia | $20K | 0% |
| Finland | $16K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.59 per kg, close to the world average of $0.58.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Bleached kraft pulp (hardwood) exports from the United States
The United States exported $412.7 million of bleached kraft pulp (hardwood) in 2024 (472.0 thousand tonnes). It ranks 7th of 61 countries for exports of this product. Mexico alone took 53% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Canada grew fastest (+66% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | $218.1M | 53% |
| Canada | $68.8M | 17% |
| China | $56.9M | 14% |
| Italy | $19.9M | 4.8% |
| Germany | $10.8M | 2.6% |
| Thailand | $7.5M | 1.8% |
| India | $6.2M | 1.5% |
| Saudi Arabia | $6.0M | 1.5% |
| Australia | $5.2M | 1.3% |
| Czech Republic | $3.2M | 0.8% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States bleached kraft pulp (hardwood) imports (HS 4703.29): 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 4703.29: Wood pulp: chemical wood pulp, soda or sulphate, (other than dissolving grades), semi-bleached or bleached, of non-coniferous wood.
Common questions
What is the value of bleached kraft pulp (hardwood) imported by the United States?
The United States imported bleached kraft pulp (hardwood) worth $1.83 billion in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.13 million tonnes. That ranks it 2nd of 121 countries worldwide, with 9% of world imports. The value was up 38% on 2023.
Which countries supply bleached kraft pulp (hardwood) to the United States?
Brazil was the largest supplier with 85% of the value ($1.55 billion), followed by Uruguay (11%) and Canada (4%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 13 supplier countries in total. Uruguay grew fastest among the top ten, up 105% on the year.
What is the average import price of bleached kraft pulp (hardwood) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.59 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $0.58 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of bleached kraft pulp (hardwood) to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.29 billion in 2017 to $1.83 billion in 2024, an increase of 42%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.43 billion a year.
Does the United States also export bleached kraft pulp (hardwood)?
Yes. The United States exported $412.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Mexico, Canada and China. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $1.42 billion a year.
What is the HS code for bleached kraft pulp (hardwood)?
The HS code for bleached kraft pulp (hardwood) is subheading 4703.29. 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.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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