🇺🇸 United States imports of greaseproof and parchment paper: 2024 trade data
The United States imported $393.5 million of greaseproof and parchment paper in 2024 (175.7 thousand tonnes). It ranks 1st of 210 countries for imports of this product. Value rose 17% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 9% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest reported year 2024. Values in US dollars.
Imports of greaseproof and parchment paper by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $393.5M | 175.7K t |
| 2023 | $335.0M | 133.2K t |
| 2022 | $354.6M | 138.3K t |
| 2021 | $278.5M | 142.9K t |
| 2020 | $223.6M | 112.0K t |
| 2019 | $220.3M | 91.2K t |
| 2018 | $225.7M | 99.7K t |
| 2017 | $220.7M | 100.1K t |
Where the United States imports greaseproof and parchment paper from
The largest suppliers were Finland (42%), France (22%), Mexico (11%). Among the main suppliers, Canada grew fastest (+73% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇫🇮 Finland | $166.6M | 42% |
| 🇫🇷 France | $86.7M | 22% |
| 🇲🇽 Mexico | $42.5M | 11% |
| 🇳🇴 Norway | $23.6M | 6% |
| 🇸🇪 Sweden | $13.6M | 3.5% |
| 🇨🇦 Canada | $13.2M | 3.4% |
| Taiwan | $9.2M | 2.3% |
| 🇨🇳 China | $8.6M | 2.2% |
| 🇭🇺 Hungary | $7.4M | 1.9% |
| 🇦🇹 Austria | $6.5M | 1.7% |
Types of greaseproof and parchment paper under HS 4806
| 4806.40 | Paper: glassine and other glazed transparent or translucent papers, in rolls or sheets | 43% |
| 4806.20 | Paper: greaseproof papers, in rolls or sheets | 39% |
| 4806.10 | Paper: vegetable parchment, in rolls or sheets | 17% |
| 4806.30 | Paper: tracing papers, in rolls or sheets | 1.3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 4806.
Average import price of greaseproof and parchment paper
The average declared value was about $2.24 per kg, close to the world average of $1.92.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
The United States also exports greaseproof and parchment paper
The United States exported $45.3 million of greaseproof and parchment paper in 2024 (16.6 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 2%. Most of it went to Canada (45%), Mexico (17%), China (8%).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇦 Canada | $20.2M | 45% |
| 🇲🇽 Mexico | $7.6M | 17% |
| 🇨🇳 China | $3.6M | 7.9% |
| Taiwan | $2.3M | 5.1% |
| 🇧🇷 Brazil | $2.3M | 5.1% |
| 🇬🇧 United Kingdom | $807K | 1.8% |
| 🇵🇦 Panama | $778K | 1.7% |
| 🇹🇷 Turkey | $632K | 1.4% |
| 🇸🇻 El Salvador | $497K | 1.1% |
| 🇦🇺 Australia | $452K | 1% |
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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Updated weekly on EximDataX (some markets daily), while public statistics stop at 2024.
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 4806: Vegetable parchment, greaseproof papers, tracing papers, glassine and other glazed transparent or translucent papers, in rolls or sheets.
Greaseproof and parchment paper trade in the United States: questions
What is the value of greaseproof and parchment paper imported by the United States?
The United States imported greaseproof and parchment paper worth $393.5 million in 2024 (175.7 thousand tonnes).
Where does the United States import greaseproof and parchment paper from?
The main supplier countries in 2024 were Finland (42%), France (22%), Mexico (11%).
What is the average import price of greaseproof and parchment paper in the United States?
The average declared import value was about $2.24 per kg in 2024, against a world average of $1.92 per kg.
Does the United States export greaseproof and parchment paper?
Yes. The United States exported greaseproof and parchment paper worth $45.3 million in 2024, mainly to Canada, Mexico, China.
What is the HS code for greaseproof and parchment paper?
Greaseproof and parchment paper falls under HS heading 4806 (Vegetable parchment, greaseproof papers, tracing papers, glassine and other glazed transparent or translucent papers, in). The six-digit codes under it split the product by type.
How can I find the companies trading greaseproof and parchment paper with the United States?
These public statistics stop at country level. EximDataX has a direct customs feed for the United States with shipment-level records, updated weekly, where you can see the importers and exporters by name.
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