Fluting paper (other types) exports from the United States: data, top buyers and prices
The United States exported $263.5 million of fluting paper (other types) in 2024 (429.7 thousand tonnes). It ranks 3rd of 105 countries for exports of this product. That is 9% less 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 .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $263.5M | 429.7K t |
| 2023 | $288.2M | 449.1K t |
| 2022 | $282.9M | 379.6K t |
| 2021 | $226.3M | 354.0K t |
| 2020 | $168.7M | 308.6K t |
| 2019 | $176.0M | 297.6K t |
| 2018 | $185.3M | 289.1K t |
| 2017 | $166.0M | 284.3K t |
Where the United States exports fluting paper (other types) to
Most of it went to Canada (34%), Mexico (28%), Costa Rica (24%). Among the main buyer markets, Honduras grew fastest (+206% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $88.4M | 34% |
| Mexico | $74.3M | 28% |
| Costa Rica | $64.4M | 24% |
| Honduras | $8.3M | 3.2% |
| El Salvador | $7.8M | 3% |
| China | $7.2M | 2.7% |
| Colombia | $6.9M | 2.6% |
| Australia | $1.1M | 0.4% |
| Guatemala | $1.0M | 0.4% |
| Israel | $956K | 0.4% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.61 per kg, 36% above the world average of $0.45. 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.
Fluting paper (other types) imports to the United States
The United States imported $91.9 million of fluting paper (other types) in 2024 (133.1 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. Canada alone supplied 66% of it. Among the main suppliers, Israel grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States fluting paper (other types) exports (HS 4805.19): 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 4805.19: Paper and paperboard: uncoated, fluting paper other than semi-chemical or straw, rolls or sheets.
Common questions
What is the value of fluting paper (other types) exported by the United States?
The United States exported fluting paper (other types) worth $263.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 429.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 3rd of 105 countries worldwide, with 6% of world exports. The value was down 9% on 2023.
Which countries buy fluting paper (other types) from the United States?
Canada was the largest buyer with 34% of the value ($88.4 million), followed by Mexico (28%) and Costa Rica (24%). The top three together account for 86%, out of 56 buyer countries in total. Honduras grew fastest among the top ten, up 206% on the year.
What is the average export price of fluting paper (other types) per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.61 per kg in 2024, 36% above the world average of $0.45 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of fluting paper (other types) from the United States changed since 2017?
Exports went from $166.0 million in 2017 to $263.5 million in 2024, an increase of 59%. The peak was 2023 at $288.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $219.6 million a year.
Does the United States also import fluting paper (other types)?
Yes. The United States imported $91.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Canada, Australia and Israel. On balance the United States is a net exporter of this product, by about $171.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for fluting paper (other types)?
The HS code for fluting paper (other types) is subheading 4805.19. 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?
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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