Medium kraft paper (150-225g/m2) exports from the United States: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of medium kraft paper (150-225g/m2) by the United States reached $31.8 million in 2024 (32.1 thousand tonnes). It ranks 1st of 68 countries for exports of this product. That is 7% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 6% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $52.4 million.
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 | $31.8M | 32.1K t |
| 2023 | $34.1M | 40.8K t |
| 2022 | $32.4M | 31.4K t |
| 2021 | $31.2M | 38.5K t |
| 2020 | $43.0M | 48.9K t |
| 2019 | $44.1M | 48.3K t |
| 2018 | $52.4M | 58.4K t |
| 2017 | $50.6M | 63.1K t |
Where the United States exports medium kraft paper (150-225g/m2) to
One buyer market dominates: Canada accounted for 70% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Mexico grew fastest (+59% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $22.3M | 70% |
| Mexico | $5.2M | 16% |
| Taiwan | $1.0M | 3.3% |
| Italy | $891K | 2.8% |
| Ireland | $562K | 1.8% |
| India | $464K | 1.5% |
| El Salvador | $312K | 1% |
| Israel | $300K | 0.9% |
| South Korea | $233K | 0.7% |
| Dominican Republic | $99K | 0.3% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.99 per kg, close to the world average of $0.92.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Medium kraft paper (150-225g/m2) imports to the United States
The United States imported $3.7 million of medium kraft paper (150-225g/m2) in 2024 (3.0 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 6th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 140 countries. Mexico alone supplied 74% of it. Among the main suppliers, Mexico grew fastest (+102% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | $2.7M | 74% |
| China | $452K | 12% |
| Portugal | $381K | 10% |
| Guatemala | $61K | 1.6% |
| Sweden | $26K | 0.7% |
| Germany | $19K | 0.5% |
| Taiwan | $9K | 0.2% |
| United Kingdom | $4K | 0.1% |
| India | $4K | 0.1% |
| Dominican Republic | $4K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States medium kraft paper (150-225g/m2) exports (HS 4804.49): 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 4804.49: Kraft paper and paperboard: uncoated, weight more than 150g/m2 but less than 225g/m2, in rolls or sheets, n.e.c. in item no. 4804.4, other than that of heading no. 4802 or 4803.
Common questions
What is the value of medium kraft paper (150-225g/m2) exported by the United States?
The United States exported medium kraft paper (150-225g/m2) worth $31.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 32.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 68 countries worldwide, with 35% of world exports. The value was down 7% on 2023.
Which countries buy medium kraft paper (150-225g/m2) from the United States?
Canada was the largest buyer with 70% of the value ($22.3 million), followed by Mexico (16%) and Taiwan (3%). The top three together account for 89%, out of 42 buyer countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 968% on the year.
What is the average export price of medium kraft paper (150-225g/m2) per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.99 per kg in 2024, 8% above the world average of $0.92 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of medium kraft paper (150-225g/m2) from the United States changed since 2017?
Exports went from $50.6 million in 2017 to $31.8 million in 2024, a fall of 37%. The peak was 2018 at $52.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $40.0 million a year.
Does the United States also import medium kraft paper (150-225g/m2)?
Yes. The United States imported $3.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Mexico, China and Portugal. On balance the United States is a net exporter of this product, by about $28.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for medium kraft paper (150-225g/m2)?
The HS code for medium kraft paper (150-225g/m2) is subheading 4804.49. 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?
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.
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