🇺🇸 United States exports of mechanical wood pulp: 2024 trade data
In 2024, the United States exported mechanical wood pulp worth $18.0 million (32.1 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 5th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 63 countries. That is 42% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $43.9 million.
Public statistics, latest reported year 2024. Values in US dollars.
Exports of mechanical wood pulp by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $18.0M | 32.1K t |
| 2023 | $31.1M | 40.5K t |
| 2022 | $33.8M | 53.1K t |
| 2021 | $27.8M | 49.8K t |
| 2020 | $22.2M | 27.9K t |
| 2019 | $15.7M | 22.9K t |
| 2018 | $43.9M | 49.6K t |
| 2017 | $23.4M | 35.4K t |
Where the United States exports mechanical wood pulp to
Most of it went to Canada (42%), Saudi Arabia (16%), Australia (10%). Among the main buyer markets, New Zealand grew fastest (+99% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇦 Canada | $7.6M | 42% |
| 🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia | $2.9M | 16% |
| 🇦🇺 Australia | $1.8M | 10% |
| 🇧🇷 Brazil | $1.1M | 6.1% |
| 🇬🇧 United Kingdom | $568K | 3.2% |
| 🇳🇿 New Zealand | $492K | 2.7% |
| 🇳🇱 Netherlands | $448K | 2.5% |
| 🇪🇸 Spain | $354K | 2% |
| 🇲🇽 Mexico | $332K | 1.8% |
| 🇮🇳 India | $228K | 1.3% |
Average export price of mechanical wood pulp
The average declared value was about $0.56 per kg, close to the world average of $0.52.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
The United States also imports mechanical wood pulp
The United States imported $6.6 million of mechanical wood pulp in 2024 (13.2 thousand tonnes). It ranks 8th of 110 countries for imports of this product. One supplier dominates: Canada accounted for 98% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇦 Canada | $6.5M | 98% |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | $104K | 1.6% |
| 🇬🇧 United Kingdom | $4K | 0.1% |
| 🇧🇪 Belgium | $0K | 0% |
| 🇳🇱 Netherlands | $0K | 0% |
| 🇫🇷 France | $0K | 0% |
| 🇫🇮 Finland | $0K | 0% |
| 🇿🇦 South Africa | $0K | 0% |
| 🇹🇭 Thailand | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
Public statistics stop at country totals and the last published year. EximDataX shows the shipment records underneath: the companies, dates, quantities and declared values, updated weekly.
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Updated weekly on EximDataX (some markets daily), while public statistics stop at 2024.
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 4701: Wood pulp, mechanical wood pulp.
Mechanical wood pulp trade in the United States: questions
What is the value of mechanical wood pulp imported by the United States?
The United States imported mechanical wood pulp worth $6.6 million in 2024 (13.2 thousand tonnes).
Where does the United States import mechanical wood pulp from?
The main supplier countries in 2024 were Canada (98%), Germany (2%), United Kingdom (0%).
What is the average import price of mechanical wood pulp in the United States?
The average declared import value was about $0.50 per kg in 2024, against a world average of $0.52 per kg.
Does the United States export mechanical wood pulp?
Yes. The United States exported mechanical wood pulp worth $18.0 million in 2024, mainly to Canada, Saudi Arabia, Australia.
What is the HS code for mechanical wood pulp?
Mechanical wood pulp falls under HS heading 4701 (Wood pulp, mechanical wood pulp). The six-digit codes under it split the product by type.
How can I find the companies trading mechanical wood pulp with the United States?
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