Mechanical pulp printing paper (rolls) imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
The United States imported $833.0 million of mechanical pulp printing paper (rolls) in 2024 (936.7 thousand tonnes). That makes it the largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 183 countries. That is 4% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $1.04 billion.
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 | $833.0M | 936.7K t |
| 2023 | $804.6M | 819.9K t |
| 2022 | $1.04B | 1.16M t |
| 2021 | $829.8M | 1.18M t |
| 2020 | $721.4M | 1.02M t |
| 2019 | $942.6M | 1.23M t |
| 2018 | $1.03B | 1.48M t |
| 2017 | $890.2M | 1.48M t |
Where the United States imports mechanical pulp printing paper (rolls) from
Canada alone supplied 92% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $769.7M | 92% |
| Finland | $33.8M | 4.1% |
| Norway | $15.0M | 1.8% |
| Sweden | $10.4M | 1.3% |
| India | $1.3M | 0.2% |
| Mexico | $915K | 0.1% |
| Lithuania | $450K | 0.1% |
| Turkey | $331K | 0% |
| Austria | $297K | 0% |
| France | $193K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.89 per kg, close to the world average of $0.85.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Mechanical pulp printing paper (rolls) exports from the United States
Exports of mechanical pulp printing paper (rolls) by the United States reached $53.2 million in 2024 (48.6 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 2%. The largest buyer markets were Mexico (32%), Canada (24%), France (13%). Among the main buyer markets, France grew fastest (+251% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | $17.2M | 32% |
| Canada | $12.5M | 24% |
| France | $6.7M | 13% |
| Taiwan | $4.7M | 8.9% |
| India | $3.0M | 5.6% |
| Dominican Republic | $1.4M | 2.5% |
| Colombia | $1.4M | 2.5% |
| China | $936K | 1.8% |
| United Kingdom | $610K | 1.2% |
| Germany | $599K | 1.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States mechanical pulp printing paper (rolls) imports (HS 4802.61): 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 4802.61: Uncoated paper and paperboard (not 4801 or 4803): over 10% by weight of mechanical or chemi-mechanical processed fibre, in rolls.
Common questions
What is the value of mechanical pulp printing paper (rolls) imported by the United States?
The United States imported mechanical pulp printing paper (rolls) worth $833.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 936.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 183 countries worldwide, with 28% of world imports. The value was up 4% on 2023.
Which countries supply mechanical pulp printing paper (rolls) to the United States?
Canada was the largest supplier with 92% of the value ($769.7 million), followed by Finland (4%) and Norway (2%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 32 supplier countries in total. Sweden grew fastest among the top ten, up 166% on the year.
What is the average import price of mechanical pulp printing paper (rolls) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.89 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $0.85 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of mechanical pulp printing paper (rolls) to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $890.2 million in 2017 to $833.0 million in 2024, a fall of 6%. The peak was 2022 at $1.04 billion. Over 8 years the average was $887.0 million a year.
Does the United States also export mechanical pulp printing paper (rolls)?
Yes. The United States exported $53.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Mexico, Canada and France. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $779.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for mechanical pulp printing paper (rolls)?
The HS code for mechanical pulp printing paper (rolls) is subheading 4802.61. 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 4802 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.
Same product, other countries
World mechanical pulp printing paper (rolls) trade: top importers and exporters
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