Heavy kraft paper (225g/m2+) exports from the United States: data, top buyers and prices
The United States exported $35.8 million of heavy kraft paper (225g/m2+) in 2024 (59.8 thousand tonnes). It ranks 2nd of 92 countries for exports of this product. That is 4% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 9% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $100.2 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 | $35.8M | 59.8K t |
| 2023 | $37.2M | 49.7K t |
| 2022 | $62.3M | 73.4K t |
| 2021 | $52.4M | 81.1K t |
| 2020 | $45.5M | 72.3K t |
| 2019 | $62.2M | 77.7K t |
| 2018 | $100.2M | 123.5K t |
| 2017 | $68.6M | 83.8K t |
Where the United States exports heavy kraft paper (225g/m2+) to
The largest buyer markets were India (28%), Mexico (27%), Japan (13%). Among the main buyer markets, Saudi Arabia grew fastest (+160% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $10.0M | 28% |
| Mexico | $9.6M | 27% |
| Japan | $4.5M | 13% |
| Saudi Arabia | $3.4M | 9.6% |
| Malaysia | $3.4M | 9.4% |
| China | $739K | 2.1% |
| Canada | $635K | 1.8% |
| Cambodia | $612K | 1.7% |
| El Salvador | $503K | 1.4% |
| Israel | $446K | 1.2% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.60 per kg, 38% below the world average of $0.97, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Heavy kraft paper (225g/m2+) imports to the United States
In 2024, the United States imported heavy kraft paper (225g/m2+) worth $3.8 million (2.6 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. Most of the value came from China (25%), Mexico (25%), Germany (14%). Among the main suppliers, Vietnam grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $962K | 25% |
| Mexico | $934K | 25% |
| Germany | $543K | 14% |
| France | $393K | 10% |
| Italy | $303K | 8% |
| Taiwan | $184K | 4.9% |
| Vietnam | $171K | 4.5% |
| Egypt | $164K | 4.3% |
| Canada | $89K | 2.3% |
| Dominican Republic | $15K | 0.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States heavy kraft paper (225g/m2+) exports (HS 4804.59): 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 4804.59: Kraft paper and paperboard: uncoated, weight 225g/m2 or more, in rolls or sheets, n.e.c. in item no. 4804.5, other than that of heading no. 4802 or 4803.
Common questions
What is the value of heavy kraft paper (225g/m2+) exported by the United States?
The United States exported heavy kraft paper (225g/m2+) worth $35.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 59.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 2nd of 92 countries worldwide, with 18% of world exports. The value was down 4% on 2023.
Which countries buy heavy kraft paper (225g/m2+) from the United States?
India was the largest buyer with 28% of the value ($10.0 million), followed by Mexico (27%) and Japan (13%). The top three together account for 67%, out of 57 buyer countries in total. Saudi Arabia grew fastest among the top ten, up 160% on the year.
What is the average export price of heavy kraft paper (225g/m2+) per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.60 per kg in 2024, 38% below the world average of $0.97 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of heavy kraft paper (225g/m2+) from the United States changed since 2017?
Exports went from $68.6 million in 2017 to $35.8 million in 2024, a fall of 48%. The peak was 2018 at $100.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $58.0 million a year.
Does the United States also import heavy kraft paper (225g/m2+)?
Yes. The United States imported $3.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from China, Mexico and Germany. On balance the United States is a net exporter of this product, by about $32.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for heavy kraft paper (225g/m2+)?
The HS code for heavy kraft paper (225g/m2+) is subheading 4804.59. 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.
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.
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