Felt paper and paperboard exports from the United States: data, top buyers and prices
The United States exported $4.3 million of felt paper and paperboard in 2024 (4.7 thousand tonnes). It ranks 3rd of 65 countries for exports of this product. Value fell 27% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 7% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $7.5 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 | $4.3M | 4.7K t |
| 2023 | $5.9M | 5.6K t |
| 2022 | $7.5M | 6.2K t |
| 2021 | $5.7M | 5.7K t |
| 2020 | $5.2M | 6.2K t |
| 2019 | $3.9M | 6.0K t |
| 2018 | $6.8M | 10.2K t |
| 2017 | $7.0M | 9.8K t |
Where the United States exports felt paper and paperboard to
One buyer market dominates: Canada accounted for 63% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Mexico grew fastest (+49% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $2.7M | 63% |
| South Korea | $653K | 15% |
| Mexico | $548K | 13% |
| Saudi Arabia | $61K | 1.4% |
| United Kingdom | $50K | 1.2% |
| Jamaica | $47K | 1.1% |
| Australia | $27K | 0.6% |
| Dominican Republic | $26K | 0.6% |
| Curaçao | $25K | 0.6% |
| Taiwan | $22K | 0.5% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.92 per kg, close to the world average of $0.91.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Felt paper and paperboard imports to the United States
Imports of felt paper and paperboard by the United States reached $1.1 million in 2024 (808 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. Canada alone supplied 65% of it. Among the main suppliers, Canada grew fastest (+480% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $708K | 65% |
| Taiwan | $331K | 31% |
| Turkey | $20K | 1.8% |
| Spain | $8K | 0.8% |
| United Kingdom | $7K | 0.6% |
| Dominican Republic | $5K | 0.4% |
| Germany | $3K | 0.2% |
| South Korea | $2K | 0.2% |
| Finland | $0K | 0% |
| Switzerland | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States felt paper and paperboard exports (HS 4805.50): 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 4805.50: Paper and paperboard: felt paper and paperboard, uncoated, in rolls or sheets.
Common questions
What is the value of felt paper and paperboard exported by the United States?
The United States exported felt paper and paperboard worth $4.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 3rd of 65 countries worldwide, with 7% of world exports. The value was down 27% on 2023.
Which countries buy felt paper and paperboard from the United States?
Canada was the largest buyer with 63% of the value ($2.7 million), followed by South Korea (15%) and Mexico (13%). The top three together account for 91%, out of 45 buyer countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 396% on the year.
What is the average export price of felt paper and paperboard per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.92 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $0.91 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of felt paper and paperboard from the United States changed since 2017?
Exports went from $7.0 million in 2017 to $4.3 million in 2024, a fall of 39%. The peak was 2022 at $7.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.8 million a year.
Does the United States also import felt paper and paperboard?
Yes. The United States imported $1.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Canada, Taiwan and Turkey. On balance the United States is a net exporter of this product, by about $3.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for felt paper and paperboard?
The HS code for felt paper and paperboard is subheading 4805.50. 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 4805 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for the United States. Tell us your product to see it live.
Same product, other countries
World felt paper and paperboard trade: top importers and exporters
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