Coated printing paper (light weight) imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
The United States imported $245.4 million of coated printing paper (light weight) in 2024 (170.5 thousand tonnes). It ranks 2nd of 202 countries for imports of this product. 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 $422.4 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $245.4M | 170.5K t |
| 2023 | $245.6M | 154.9K t |
| 2022 | $422.4M | 237.1K t |
| 2021 | $248.3M | 187.2K t |
| 2020 | $183.3M | 144.7K t |
| 2019 | $201.9M | 162.5K t |
| 2018 | $234.3M | 190.9K t |
| 2017 | $212.5M | 156.4K t |
Where the United States imports coated printing paper (light weight) from
The largest suppliers were Finland (46%), Germany (23%), South Korea (6%). Among the main suppliers, Spain grew fastest (+138% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Finland | $112.1M | 46% |
| Germany | $55.6M | 23% |
| South Korea | $14.1M | 5.7% |
| Spain | $13.5M | 5.5% |
| Austria | $7.9M | 3.2% |
| Canada | $7.5M | 3.1% |
| Italy | $5.7M | 2.3% |
| Indonesia | $4.9M | 2% |
| Japan | $4.6M | 1.9% |
| China | $3.9M | 1.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.44 per kg, 26% above the world average of $1.14. 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 printing paper (light weight) exports from the United States
Exports of coated printing paper (light weight) by the United States reached $237.6 million in 2024 (212.3 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 6th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 119 countries. One buyer market dominates: Canada accounted for 51% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $121.3M | 51% |
| Mexico | $55.3M | 23% |
| India | $28.0M | 12% |
| China | $6.9M | 2.9% |
| Brazil | $5.4M | 2.3% |
| Egypt | $2.4M | 1% |
| Dominican Republic | $2.1M | 0.9% |
| Vietnam | $1.8M | 0.8% |
| Thailand | $1.4M | 0.6% |
| Costa Rica | $1.2M | 0.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States coated printing paper (light weight) imports (HS 4810.13): 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 4810.13: Paper and paperboard: coated with kaolin or other inorganic substances, for printing & writing, graphics, containing no, or not more than 10% by weight of total fibres obtained by mechanical or chemi-mechanical process, in rolls.
Common questions
What is the value of coated printing paper (light weight) imported by the United States?
The United States imported coated printing paper (light weight) worth $245.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 170.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 2nd of 202 countries worldwide, with 7% of world imports. The value was down 0% on 2023.
Which countries supply coated printing paper (light weight) to the United States?
Finland was the largest supplier with 46% of the value ($112.1 million), followed by Germany (23%) and South Korea (6%). The top three together account for 74%, out of 44 supplier countries in total. Spain grew fastest among the top ten, up 138% on the year.
What is the average import price of coated printing paper (light weight) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.44 per kg in 2024, 26% above the world average of $1.14 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of coated printing paper (light weight) to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $212.5 million in 2017 to $245.4 million in 2024, an increase of 15%. The peak was 2022 at $422.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $249.2 million a year.
Does the United States also export coated printing paper (light weight)?
Yes. The United States exported $237.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Canada, Mexico and India. That compares with imports of $245.4 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for coated printing paper (light weight)?
The HS code for coated printing paper (light weight) is subheading 4810.13. 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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