Bleached sulfite pulp (coniferous) exports from the United States: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of bleached sulfite pulp (coniferous) by the United States reached $52.0 million in 2024 (51.0 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 2nd largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 37 countries. That is 9% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $72.8 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 | $52.0M | 51.0K t |
| 2023 | $57.0M | 50.0K t |
| 2022 | $72.8M | 68.0K t |
| 2021 | $58.2M | 66.4K t |
| 2020 | $46.1M | 62.7K t |
| 2019 | $50.7M | 62.8K t |
| 2018 | $59.8M | 72.8K t |
| 2017 | $39.8M | 53.8K t |
Where the United States exports bleached sulfite pulp (coniferous) to
Indonesia alone took 68% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Japan grew fastest (+137% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Indonesia | $35.4M | 68% |
| Tunisia | $3.3M | 6.4% |
| Germany | $3.3M | 6.4% |
| Japan | $2.8M | 5.3% |
| Turkey | $2.3M | 4.5% |
| South Africa | $1.9M | 3.6% |
| Canada | $1.8M | 3.4% |
| India | $448K | 0.9% |
| Portugal | $421K | 0.8% |
| Israel | $103K | 0.2% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.02 per kg, 21% above the world average of $0.84. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Bleached sulfite pulp (coniferous) imports to the United States
The United States imported $275.2 million of bleached sulfite pulp (coniferous) in 2024 (340.3 thousand tonnes). It ranks 1st of 64 countries for imports of this product. Canada alone supplied 99% of it. Among the main suppliers, Canada grew fastest (+32% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $273.1M | 99% |
| Norway | $1.7M | 0.6% |
| France | $464K | 0.2% |
| Germany | $7K | 0% |
| Finland | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States bleached sulfite pulp (coniferous) exports (HS 4704.21): 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 4704.21: Wood pulp: chemical wood pulp, sulphite, (other than dissolving grades), semi-bleached or bleached, of coniferous wood.
Common questions
What is the value of bleached sulfite pulp (coniferous) exported by the United States?
The United States exported bleached sulfite pulp (coniferous) worth $52.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 51.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 2nd of 37 countries worldwide, with 11% of world exports. The value was down 9% on 2023.
Which countries buy bleached sulfite pulp (coniferous) from the United States?
Indonesia was the largest buyer with 68% of the value ($35.4 million), followed by Tunisia (6%) and Germany (6%). The top three together account for 81%, out of 23 buyer countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 608% on the year.
What is the average export price of bleached sulfite pulp (coniferous) per kg?
The average declared export value was about $1.02 per kg in 2024, 21% above the world average of $0.84 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of bleached sulfite pulp (coniferous) from the United States changed since 2017?
Exports went from $39.8 million in 2017 to $52.0 million in 2024, an increase of 31%. The peak was 2022 at $72.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $54.5 million a year.
Does the United States also import bleached sulfite pulp (coniferous)?
Yes. The United States imported $275.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Canada, Norway and France. That compares with exports of $52.0 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for bleached sulfite pulp (coniferous)?
The HS code for bleached sulfite pulp (coniferous) is subheading 4704.21. 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 4704 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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