Medium bleached kraft paper (150-225g/m2) exports from the United States: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, the United States exported medium bleached kraft paper (150-225g/m2) worth $116.3 million (68.7 thousand tonnes). That makes it the largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 51 countries. Value fell 9% from 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 | $116.3M | 68.7K t |
| 2023 | $128.3M | 82.1K t |
| 2022 | $123.5M | 86.2K t |
| 2021 | $89.6M | 71.9K t |
| 2020 | $91.1M | 80.3K t |
| 2019 | $95.4M | 78.1K t |
| 2018 | $91.0M | 73.8K t |
| 2017 | $74.4M | 61.0K t |
Where the United States exports medium bleached kraft paper (150-225g/m2) to
One buyer market dominates: Canada accounted for 94% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $108.8M | 94% |
| Taiwan | $2.8M | 2.4% |
| Honduras | $1.9M | 1.6% |
| Mexico | $770K | 0.7% |
| China | $496K | 0.4% |
| Germany | $313K | 0.3% |
| El Salvador | $255K | 0.2% |
| Brazil | $186K | 0.2% |
| Guatemala | $167K | 0.1% |
| Chile | $167K | 0.1% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.69 per kg, 27% above the world average of $1.33. 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.
Medium bleached kraft paper (150-225g/m2) imports to the United States
In 2024, the United States imported medium bleached kraft paper (150-225g/m2) worth $16.6 million (13.9 thousand tonnes). It ranks 2nd of 84 countries for imports of this product. Canada alone supplied 81% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $13.5M | 81% |
| Malaysia | $2.6M | 16% |
| France | $294K | 1.8% |
| Czech Republic | $83K | 0.5% |
| Mexico | $43K | 0.3% |
| Germany | $37K | 0.2% |
| China | $27K | 0.2% |
| Netherlands | $21K | 0.1% |
| South Korea | $8K | 0.1% |
| India | $7K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States medium bleached kraft paper (150-225g/m2) exports (HS 4804.42): 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 4804.42: Kraft paper and paperboard: uncoated, weight between 150 and 225g/m2, bleached uniformly throughout, more than 95% of total fibre content consists of chemically processed wood fibres, in rolls or sheets.
Common questions
What is the value of medium bleached kraft paper (150-225g/m2) exported by the United States?
The United States exported medium bleached kraft paper (150-225g/m2) worth $116.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 68.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 51 countries worldwide, with 57% of world exports. The value was down 9% on 2023.
Which countries buy medium bleached kraft paper (150-225g/m2) from the United States?
Canada was the largest buyer with 94% of the value ($108.8 million), followed by Taiwan (2%) and Honduras (2%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 34 buyer countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 122% on the year.
What is the average export price of medium bleached kraft paper (150-225g/m2) per kg?
The average declared export value was about $1.69 per kg in 2024, 27% above the world average of $1.33 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of medium bleached kraft paper (150-225g/m2) from the United States changed since 2017?
Exports went from $74.4 million in 2017 to $116.3 million in 2024, an increase of 56%. The peak was 2023 at $128.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $101.2 million a year.
Does the United States also import medium bleached kraft paper (150-225g/m2)?
Yes. The United States imported $16.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Canada, Malaysia and France. On balance the United States is a net exporter of this product, by about $99.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for medium bleached kraft paper (150-225g/m2)?
The HS code for medium bleached kraft paper (150-225g/m2) is subheading 4804.42. 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?
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