Coated bleached kraft (light, non-graphic) exports from the United States: data, top buyers and prices
The United States exported $35.6 million of coated bleached kraft (light, non-graphic) in 2024 (23.3 thousand tonnes). That makes it the largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 74 countries. Value fell 15% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 9% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $71.6 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 | $35.6M | 23.3K t |
| 2023 | $41.8M | 27.9K t |
| 2022 | $52.4M | 34.4K t |
| 2021 | $45.7M | 38.7K t |
| 2020 | $32.3M | 25.5K t |
| 2019 | $31.4M | 27.2K t |
| 2018 | $67.3M | 55.1K t |
| 2017 | $71.6M | 63.3K t |
Where the United States exports coated bleached kraft (light, non-graphic) to
One buyer market dominates: Canada accounted for 78% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $27.7M | 78% |
| Mexico | $2.0M | 5.5% |
| Hungary | $1.7M | 4.8% |
| China | $1.3M | 3.8% |
| India | $821K | 2.3% |
| Colombia | $814K | 2.3% |
| Philippines | $379K | 1.1% |
| Tunisia | $147K | 0.4% |
| Honduras | $107K | 0.3% |
| Egypt | $86K | 0.2% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.53 per kg, close to the world average of $1.55.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Coated bleached kraft (light, non-graphic) imports to the United States
In 2024, the United States imported coated bleached kraft (light, non-graphic) worth $4.7 million (2.0 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. The largest suppliers were Spain (30%), Vietnam (20%), China (12%). Among the main suppliers, Taiwan grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Spain | $1.4M | 30% |
| Vietnam | $941K | 20% |
| China | $541K | 12% |
| Mexico | $530K | 11% |
| South Korea | $306K | 6.5% |
| Czech Republic | $242K | 5.2% |
| Indonesia | $186K | 4% |
| United Kingdom | $156K | 3.3% |
| Italy | $105K | 2.3% |
| Taiwan | $71K | 1.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States coated bleached kraft (light, non-graphic) exports (HS 4810.31): 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 4810.31: Kraft paper and paperboard: uniformly bleached throughout, coated with inorganic substances, more than 95% of chemically processed wood fibres, weight 150g/m2 or less, for non-graphic purposes, in rolls or sheets.
Common questions
What is the value of coated bleached kraft (light, non-graphic) exported by the United States?
The United States exported coated bleached kraft (light, non-graphic) worth $35.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 23.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 74 countries worldwide, with 16% of world exports. The value was down 15% on 2023.
Which countries buy coated bleached kraft (light, non-graphic) from the United States?
Canada was the largest buyer with 78% of the value ($27.7 million), followed by Mexico (6%) and Hungary (5%). The top three together account for 88%, out of 55 buyer countries in total. The Philippines grew fastest among the top ten, up 687% on the year.
What is the average export price of coated bleached kraft (light, non-graphic) per kg?
The average declared export value was about $1.53 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $1.55 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 (light, non-graphic) from the United States changed since 2017?
Exports went from $71.6 million in 2017 to $35.6 million in 2024, a fall of 50%. The peak was 2017 at $71.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $47.3 million a year.
Does the United States also import coated bleached kraft (light, non-graphic)?
Yes. The United States imported $4.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Spain, Vietnam and China. On balance the United States is a net exporter of this product, by about $30.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for coated bleached kraft (light, non-graphic)?
The HS code for coated bleached kraft (light, non-graphic) is subheading 4810.31. 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?
Shipment-level records for the United States reach EximDataX from a direct customs feed, with company names, dates and declared values. We can show them for your product on a short call.
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