🇺🇸 United States imports of coated paper: 2024 trade data
In 2024, the United States imported coated paper worth $2.55 billion (2.08 million tonnes). That makes it the largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 220 countries. The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $3.50 billion.
Public statistics, latest reported year 2024. Values in US dollars.
Imports of coated paper by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2.55B | 2.08M t |
| 2023 | $2.56B | 1.95M t |
| 2022 | $3.50B | 2.73M t |
| 2021 | $2.28B | 2.32M t |
| 2020 | $1.98B | 2.08M t |
| 2019 | $2.45B | 2.55M t |
| 2018 | $2.67B | 2.76M t |
| 2017 | $2.32B | 2.43M t |
Where the United States imports coated paper from
The largest suppliers were Canada (21%), Finland (20%), Sweden (14%). Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+81% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇦 Canada | $543.8M | 21% |
| 🇫🇮 Finland | $499.8M | 20% |
| 🇸🇪 Sweden | $361.4M | 14% |
| 🇰🇷 South Korea | $360.3M | 14% |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | $280.8M | 11% |
| 🇮🇹 Italy | $71.6M | 2.8% |
| 🇨🇱 Chile | $51.8M | 2% |
| 🇪🇸 Spain | $49.5M | 1.9% |
| 🇮🇳 India | $43.2M | 1.7% |
| 🇨🇳 China | $36.4M | 1.4% |
Types of coated paper under HS 4810
| 4810.92 | Paper and paperboard: multi-ply, coated with kaolin or other inorganic substances only, for non-graphic purposes, n.e.c. in heading no. 4810, in… | 39% |
| 4810.19 | Paper and paperboard: coated with kaolin or other inorganic substances, for printing/writing/graphics, having 10% or less by weight of total fibres… | 26% |
| 4810.22 | Paper and paperboard: coated with kaolin or other inorganic substances only, having more than 10% of mechanical or chemi-mechanical processed fibres… | 14% |
| 4810.13 | Paper and paperboard: coated with kaolin or other inorganic substances, for printing & writing, graphics, containing no, or not more than 10% by… | 9.6% |
| 4810.29 | Paper and paperboard: coated with kaolin or other inorganic substances only, having more than 10% of mechanically processed fibres, (excluding… | 7% |
| 4810.99 | Paper and paperboard: coated with inorganic substances only, whether or not surface-coloured, surface-decorated or printed, n.e.c. in heading no.… | 2.7% |
| 4810.14 | Paper and paperboard: coated with kaolin or other inorganic substances, for printing/writing/graphics, having 10% or less by weight of total fibres… | 0.5% |
| 4810.39 | Kraft paper and paperboard: coated with kaolin or other inorganic substances only, for non-graphic purposes, n.e.c. in item no. 4810.31 and 4810.32… | 0.4% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 4810.
Average import price of coated paper
The average declared value was about $1.23 per kg, 24% above the world average of $0.99. 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.
The United States also exports coated paper
The United States exported $1.77 billion of coated paper in 2024 (1.52 million tonnes). That makes it the 5th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 162 countries. Most of it went to Canada (33%), Mexico (18%), United Kingdom (7%).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇦 Canada | $587.4M | 33% |
| 🇲🇽 Mexico | $313.9M | 18% |
| 🇬🇧 United Kingdom | $117.7M | 6.6% |
| 🇯🇵 Japan | $117.1M | 6.6% |
| 🇨🇳 China | $63.7M | 3.6% |
| 🇨🇿 Czech Republic | $62.8M | 3.6% |
| 🇳🇱 Netherlands | $56.1M | 3.2% |
| 🇪🇸 Spain | $53.5M | 3% |
| 🇦🇺 Australia | $53.1M | 3% |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | $49.0M | 2.8% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
Public statistics stop at country totals and the last published year. EximDataX shows the shipment records underneath: the companies, dates, quantities and declared values, updated weekly.
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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: Paper and paperboard, coated one or both sides with kaolin (china clay) or inorganic substances, with binder or not, no other coating, surface coloured or not, surface decorated or printed, in rolls or rectangular (including square) sheets, of any size.
Coated paper trade in the United States: questions
What is the value of coated paper imported by the United States?
The United States imported coated paper worth $2.55 billion in 2024 (2.08 million tonnes).
Where does the United States import coated paper from?
The main supplier countries in 2024 were Canada (21%), Finland (20%), Sweden (14%).
What is the average import price of coated paper in the United States?
The average declared import value was about $1.23 per kg in 2024, against a world average of $0.99 per kg.
Does the United States export coated paper?
Yes. The United States exported coated paper worth $1.77 billion in 2024, mainly to Canada, Mexico, United Kingdom.
What is the HS code for coated paper?
Coated paper falls under HS heading 4810 (Paper and paperboard, coated one or both sides with kaolin (china clay) or inorganic substances, with binder or not, no). The six-digit codes under it split the product by type.
How can I find the companies trading coated paper with the United States?
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