Coated bleached kraft (heavy, non-graphic) exports from the United States: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of coated bleached kraft (heavy, non-graphic) by the United States reached $372.9 million in 2024 (281.5 thousand tonnes). That makes it the largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 64 countries. That is 21% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 9% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $710.9 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 | $372.9M | 281.5K t |
| 2023 | $474.2M | 337.5K t |
| 2022 | $611.9M | 478.2K t |
| 2021 | $600.2M | 500.6K t |
| 2020 | $556.4M | 500.1K t |
| 2019 | $577.7M | 517.2K t |
| 2018 | $597.7M | 530.8K t |
| 2017 | $710.9M | 589.7K t |
Where the United States exports coated bleached kraft (heavy, non-graphic) to
The largest buyer markets were Mexico (31%), Canada (27%), Japan (14%).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | $116.4M | 31% |
| Canada | $101.9M | 27% |
| Japan | $50.7M | 14% |
| Czech Republic | $46.2M | 12% |
| Netherlands | $13.5M | 3.6% |
| China | $11.6M | 3.1% |
| Dominican Republic | $6.2M | 1.7% |
| Ireland | $3.8M | 1% |
| Philippines | $3.7M | 1% |
| Hong Kong | $2.5M | 0.7% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.32 per kg, 26% above the world average of $1.05. 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.
Coated bleached kraft (heavy, non-graphic) imports to the United States
The United States imported $5.0 million of coated bleached kraft (heavy, non-graphic) in 2024 (3.6 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. The largest suppliers were Italy (40%), China (26%), Canada (21%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $2.0M | 40% |
| China | $1.3M | 27% |
| Canada | $1.0M | 21% |
| Mexico | $320K | 6.5% |
| South Korea | $194K | 3.9% |
| Germany | $50K | 1% |
| United Arab Emirates | $17K | 0.4% |
| Hong Kong | $16K | 0.3% |
| Turkey | $13K | 0.3% |
| France | $11K | 0.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States coated bleached kraft (heavy, non-graphic) exports (HS 4810.32): 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 4810.32: Kraft paper and paperboard: uniformly bleached throughout, coated with inorganic substances, more than 95% of chemically processed wood fibres, weight more than 150g/m2, for non-graphic purposes, in rolls or sheets.
Common questions
What is the value of coated bleached kraft (heavy, non-graphic) exported by the United States?
The United States exported coated bleached kraft (heavy, non-graphic) worth $372.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 281.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 64 countries worldwide, with 48% of world exports. The value was down 21% on 2023.
Which countries buy coated bleached kraft (heavy, non-graphic) from the United States?
Mexico was the largest buyer with 31% of the value ($116.4 million), followed by Canada (27%) and Japan (14%). The top three together account for 72%, out of 57 buyer countries in total. Hong Kong grew fastest among the top ten, up 612% on the year.
What is the average export price of coated bleached kraft (heavy, non-graphic) per kg?
The average declared export value was about $1.32 per kg in 2024, 26% above the world average of $1.05 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of coated bleached kraft (heavy, non-graphic) from the United States changed since 2017?
Exports went from $710.9 million in 2017 to $372.9 million in 2024, a fall of 48%. The peak was 2017 at $710.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $562.7 million a year.
Does the United States also import coated bleached kraft (heavy, non-graphic)?
Yes. The United States imported $5.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Italy, China and Canada. On balance the United States is a net exporter of this product, by about $367.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for coated bleached kraft (heavy, non-graphic)?
The HS code for coated bleached kraft (heavy, non-graphic) is subheading 4810.32. It sits in HS chapter 48 (paper and paperboard; articles of paper pulp, of paper or paperboard). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 4810 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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