Exercise books imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of exercise books by the United States reached $33.4 million in 2024 (15.2 thousand tonnes). It ranks 2nd of 214 countries for imports of this product. That is 4% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $33.4M | 15.2K t |
| 2023 | $32.0M | 12.7K t |
| 2022 | $31.7M | 14.0K t |
| 2021 | $23.5M | 10.1K t |
| 2020 | $35.3M | 18.7K t |
| 2019 | $34.4M | 15.3K t |
| 2018 | $28.2M | 13.8K t |
| 2017 | $34.1M | 17.4K t |
Where the United States imports exercise books from
Most of the value came from Brazil (25%), Colombia (22%), China (13%). Among the main suppliers, Vietnam grew fastest (+742% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Brazil | $8.3M | 25% |
| Colombia | $7.4M | 22% |
| China | $4.4M | 13% |
| Sri Lanka | $3.0M | 9% |
| India | $3.0M | 8.9% |
| Indonesia | $2.0M | 5.9% |
| Mexico | $1.8M | 5.4% |
| Italy | $792K | 2.4% |
| Malaysia | $574K | 1.7% |
| Vietnam | $543K | 1.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.19 per kg, close to the world average of $1.87.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Exercise books exports from the United States
In 2024, the United States exported exercise books worth $9.2 million (2.9 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Canada alone took 59% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Paraguay grew fastest (+550% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $5.4M | 59% |
| Mexico | $1.0M | 11% |
| Bahamas | $308K | 3.4% |
| Paraguay | $290K | 3.2% |
| Singapore | $159K | 1.7% |
| Germany | $157K | 1.7% |
| Costa Rica | $152K | 1.7% |
| Honduras | $135K | 1.5% |
| Guatemala | $132K | 1.4% |
| Spain | $109K | 1.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States exercise books imports (HS 4820.20): 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 4820.20: Paper and paperboard: exercise books.
Common questions
What is the value of exercise books imported by the United States?
The United States imported exercise books worth $33.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 15.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 2nd of 214 countries worldwide, with 5% of world imports. The value was up 4% on 2023.
Which countries supply exercise books to the United States?
Brazil was the largest supplier with 25% of the value ($8.3 million), followed by Colombia (22%) and China (13%). The top three together account for 60%, out of 65 supplier countries in total. Vietnam grew fastest among the top ten, up 742% on the year.
What is the average import price of exercise books per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.19 per kg in 2024, 17% above the world average of $1.87 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of exercise books to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $34.1 million in 2017 to $33.4 million in 2024, a fall of 2%. The peak was 2020 at $35.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $31.6 million a year.
Does the United States also export exercise books?
Yes. The United States exported $9.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Canada, Mexico and the Bahamas. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $24.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for exercise books?
The HS code for exercise books is subheading 4820.20. 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 4820 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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