Kraft and corrugated cardboard waste exports from the United States: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, the United States exported kraft and corrugated cardboard waste worth $1.66 billion (7.89 million tonnes). It ranks 1st of 142 countries for exports of this product. That is 11% more 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 | $1.66B | 7.89M t |
| 2023 | $1.49B | 8.04M t |
| 2022 | $1.78B | 8.22M t |
| 2021 | $1.89B | 7.97M t |
| 2020 | $1.26B | 8.03M t |
| 2019 | $1.28B | 8.18M t |
| 2018 | $1.68B | 8.74M t |
| 2017 | $1.62B | 8.73M t |
Where the United States exports kraft and corrugated cardboard waste to
Most of it went to Malaysia (23%), Thailand (19%), Vietnam (14%). Among the main buyer markets, Canada grew fastest (+95% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Malaysia | $376.3M | 23% |
| Thailand | $316.6M | 19% |
| Vietnam | $229.2M | 14% |
| India | $225.1M | 14% |
| Mexico | $160.0M | 9.7% |
| Taiwan | $82.0M | 5% |
| China | $67.5M | 4.1% |
| Canada | $64.2M | 3.9% |
| South Korea | $63.4M | 3.8% |
| Indonesia | $19.3M | 1.2% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.21 per kg, close to the world average of $0.18.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Kraft and corrugated cardboard waste imports to the United States
In 2024, the United States imported kraft and corrugated cardboard waste worth $103.1 million (726.0 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. One supplier dominates: Canada accounted for 93% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Mexico grew fastest (+76% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $95.6M | 93% |
| Mexico | $6.7M | 6.5% |
| China | $250K | 0.2% |
| New Zealand | $178K | 0.2% |
| South Africa | $100K | 0.1% |
| Ireland | $67K | 0.1% |
| Dominican Republic | $36K | 0% |
| United Kingdom | $21K | 0% |
| Costa Rica | $19K | 0% |
| Cayman Isds | $19K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States kraft and corrugated cardboard waste exports (HS 4707.10): 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 4707.10: Paper or paperboard: waste and scrap, of unbleached kraft paper or paperboard or corrugated paper or paperboard.
Common questions
What is the value of kraft and corrugated cardboard waste exported by the United States?
The United States exported kraft and corrugated cardboard waste worth $1.66 billion in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 7.89 million tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 142 countries worldwide, with 35% of world exports. The value was up 11% on 2023.
Which countries buy kraft and corrugated cardboard waste from the United States?
Malaysia was the largest buyer with 23% of the value ($376.3 million), followed by Thailand (19%) and Vietnam (14%). The top three together account for 56%, out of 70 buyer countries in total. Canada grew fastest among the top ten, up 95% on the year.
What is the average export price of kraft and corrugated cardboard waste per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.21 per kg in 2024, 17% above the world average of $0.18 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of kraft and corrugated cardboard waste from the United States changed since 2017?
Exports went from $1.62 billion in 2017 to $1.66 billion in 2024, an increase of 2%. The peak was 2021 at $1.89 billion. Over 8 years the average was $1.58 billion a year.
Does the United States also import kraft and corrugated cardboard waste?
Yes. The United States imported $103.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Canada, Mexico and China. On balance the United States is a net exporter of this product, by about $1.55 billion a year.
What is the HS code for kraft and corrugated cardboard waste?
The HS code for kraft and corrugated cardboard waste is subheading 4707.10. It sits in HS chapter 47 (pulp of wood or other fibrous cellulosic material; recovered (waste and scrap) paper or paperboard). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 4707 page.
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