Luggage (fibre or paperboard) imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of luggage (fibre or paperboard) by the United States reached $88.1 million in 2024 (2.9 thousand tonnes). It ranks 1st of 217 countries for imports of this product. Value rose 7% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 10% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $88.1M | 2.9K t |
| 2023 | $82.6M | 2.8K t |
| 2022 | $82.1M | 3.2K t |
| 2021 | $46.8M | 2.5K t |
| 2020 | $52.5M | 3.9K t |
| 2019 | $57.9M | 3.6K t |
| 2018 | $46.6M | 2.8K t |
| 2017 | $45.9M | 2.0K t |
Where the United States imports luggage (fibre or paperboard) from
The largest suppliers were Canada (27%), China (21%), Cambodia (18%). Among the main suppliers, Thailand grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $23.6M | 27% |
| China | $18.4M | 21% |
| Cambodia | $15.7M | 18% |
| Germany | $13.1M | 15% |
| Italy | $3.7M | 4.2% |
| Mexico | $1.9M | 2.2% |
| Thailand | $1.6M | 1.9% |
| France | $1.4M | 1.6% |
| Dominican Republic | $1.1M | 1.3% |
| India | $860K | 1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $30.10 per kg, 59% above the world average of $18.89. 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.
Luggage (fibre or paperboard) exports from the United States
The United States exported $32.0 million of luggage (fibre or paperboard) in 2024 (1.8 thousand tonnes). It ranks 4th of 174 countries for exports of this product. Most of it went to Mexico (31%), Guatemala (27%), Canada (11%). Among the main buyer markets, Bahamas grew fastest (+165% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | $9.9M | 31% |
| Guatemala | $8.5M | 27% |
| Canada | $3.6M | 11% |
| Bahamas | $820K | 2.6% |
| South Korea | $594K | 1.9% |
| China | $582K | 1.8% |
| Chile | $516K | 1.6% |
| Ireland | $490K | 1.5% |
| France | $425K | 1.3% |
| Brazil | $409K | 1.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States luggage (fibre or paperboard) imports (HS 4202.19): 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 4202.19: Cases and containers: trunks, suit-cases, vanity-cases, executive-cases, brief-cases, school satchels and similar containers, of vulcanised fibre or of paperboard, or wholly or mainly covered with such materials or with paper.
Common questions
What is the value of luggage (fibre or paperboard) imported by the United States?
The United States imported luggage (fibre or paperboard) worth $88.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 217 countries worldwide, with 12% of world imports. The value was up 7% on 2023.
Which countries supply luggage (fibre or paperboard) to the United States?
Canada was the largest supplier with 27% of the value ($23.6 million), followed by China (21%) and Cambodia (18%). The top three together account for 66%, out of 89 supplier countries in total. Cambodia grew fastest among the top ten, up 202% on the year.
What is the average import price of luggage (fibre or paperboard) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $30.10 per kg in 2024, 59% above the world average of $18.89 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of luggage (fibre or paperboard) to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $45.9 million in 2017 to $88.1 million in 2024, an increase of 92%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $62.8 million a year.
Does the United States also export luggage (fibre or paperboard)?
Yes. The United States exported $32.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Mexico, Guatemala and Canada. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $56.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for luggage (fibre or paperboard)?
The HS code for luggage (fibre or paperboard) is subheading 4202.19. It sits in HS chapter 42 (articles of leather; saddlery and harness; travel goods, handbags and similar containers; articles of animal gut (other than silk-worm gut)). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 4202 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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