Bleached paper waste exports from the United States: data, top buyers and prices
The United States exported $391.2 million of bleached paper waste in 2024 (1.25 million tonnes). It ranks 1st of 105 countries for exports of this product. Value fell 22% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $588.9 million.
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 | $391.2M | 1.25M t |
| 2023 | $500.5M | 1.35M t |
| 2022 | $588.9M | 1.40M t |
| 2021 | $468.8M | 1.54M t |
| 2020 | $356.4M | 1.43M t |
| 2019 | $405.9M | 1.54M t |
| 2018 | $456.9M | 1.67M t |
| 2017 | $443.4M | 1.57M t |
Where the United States exports bleached paper waste to
Mexico alone took 55% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | $215.5M | 55% |
| South Korea | $35.4M | 9% |
| India | $32.6M | 8.3% |
| Canada | $24.7M | 6.3% |
| Italy | $20.0M | 5.1% |
| Netherlands | $14.0M | 3.6% |
| Colombia | $10.7M | 2.7% |
| Guatemala | $9.2M | 2.4% |
| Japan | $5.6M | 1.4% |
| El Salvador | $5.1M | 1.3% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.31 per kg, close to the world average of $0.29.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Bleached paper waste imports to the United States
Imports of bleached paper waste by the United States reached $8.2 million in 2024 (42.1 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. One supplier dominates: Canada accounted for 97% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $7.9M | 97% |
| Germany | $167K | 2% |
| France | $64K | 0.8% |
| Poland | $12K | 0.2% |
| Belgium | $5K | 0.1% |
| Indonesia | $3K | 0% |
| Mexico | $2K | 0% |
| Israel | $1K | 0% |
| Singapore | $1K | 0% |
| Spain | $1K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States bleached paper waste exports (HS 4707.20): 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.
Common questions
What is the value of bleached paper waste exported by the United States?
The United States exported bleached paper waste worth $391.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.25 million tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 105 countries worldwide, with 41% of world exports. The value was down 22% on 2023.
Which countries buy bleached paper waste from the United States?
Mexico was the largest buyer with 55% of the value ($215.5 million), followed by South Korea (9%) and India (8%). The top three together account for 72%, out of 51 buyer countries in total. Guatemala grew fastest among the top ten, up 944% on the year.
What is the average export price of bleached paper waste per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.31 per kg in 2024, 7% above the world average of $0.29 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of bleached paper waste from the United States changed since 2017?
Exports went from $443.4 million in 2017 to $391.2 million in 2024, a fall of 12%. The peak was 2022 at $588.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $451.5 million a year.
Does the United States also import bleached paper waste?
Yes. The United States imported $8.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Canada, Germany and France. On balance the United States is a net exporter of this product, by about $383.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for bleached paper waste?
The HS code for bleached paper waste is subheading 4707.20. 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 4707 page.
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