Heavy bleached kraft paper (225g/m2+) exports from the United States: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of heavy bleached kraft paper (225g/m2+) by the United States reached $45.8 million in 2024 (42.9 thousand tonnes). It ranks 2nd of 51 countries for exports of this product. Value fell 27% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 6% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2020, at $82.0 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 | $45.8M | 42.9K t |
| 2023 | $62.4M | 49.3K t |
| 2022 | $69.9M | 45.2K t |
| 2021 | $71.3M | 57.6K t |
| 2020 | $82.0M | 68.9K t |
| 2019 | $69.8M | 63.5K t |
| 2018 | $70.7M | 64.7K t |
| 2017 | $69.9M | 62.6K t |
Where the United States exports heavy bleached kraft paper (225g/m2+) to
The largest buyer markets were Japan (42%), Mexico (27%), Canada (8%). Among the main buyer markets, Canada grew fastest (+123% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Japan | $19.3M | 42% |
| Mexico | $12.5M | 27% |
| Canada | $3.6M | 7.9% |
| Taiwan | $3.3M | 7.1% |
| India | $2.9M | 6.3% |
| China | $2.3M | 5.1% |
| South Korea | $896K | 2% |
| Ecuador | $345K | 0.8% |
| Australia | $298K | 0.7% |
| Germany | $87K | 0.2% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.07 per kg, close to the world average of $1.04.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Heavy bleached kraft paper (225g/m2+) imports to the United States
Imports of heavy bleached kraft paper (225g/m2+) by the United States reached $37.5 million in 2024 (36.7 thousand tonnes). It ranks 1st of 95 countries for imports of this product. Canada alone supplied 79% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $29.8M | 79% |
| Finland | $6.6M | 18% |
| Chile | $522K | 1.4% |
| China | $374K | 1% |
| Germany | $164K | 0.4% |
| Sweden | $57K | 0.2% |
| Mexico | $15K | 0% |
| South Korea | $8K | 0% |
| Taiwan | $3K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States heavy bleached kraft paper (225g/m2+) exports (HS 4804.52): 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 4804.52: Kraft paper and paperboard: uncoated, weight 225g/m2 or more, bleached uniformly throughout, more than 95% of total fibre content consists of chemically processed wood fibres, in rolls or sheets.
Common questions
What is the value of heavy bleached kraft paper (225g/m2+) exported by the United States?
The United States exported heavy bleached kraft paper (225g/m2+) worth $45.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 42.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 2nd of 51 countries worldwide, with 23% of world exports. The value was down 27% on 2023.
Which countries buy heavy bleached kraft paper (225g/m2+) from the United States?
Japan was the largest buyer with 42% of the value ($19.3 million), followed by Mexico (27%) and Canada (8%). The top three together account for 77%, out of 26 buyer countries in total. Canada grew fastest among the top ten, up 123% on the year.
What is the average export price of heavy bleached kraft paper (225g/m2+) per kg?
The average declared export value was about $1.07 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $1.04 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of heavy bleached kraft paper (225g/m2+) from the United States changed since 2017?
Exports went from $69.9 million in 2017 to $45.8 million in 2024, a fall of 34%. The peak was 2020 at $82.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $67.7 million a year.
Does the United States also import heavy bleached kraft paper (225g/m2+)?
Yes. The United States imported $37.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Canada, Finland and Chile. On balance the United States is a net exporter of this product, by about $8.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for heavy bleached kraft paper (225g/m2+)?
The HS code for heavy bleached kraft paper (225g/m2+) is subheading 4804.52. 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 4804 page.
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