Newspaper and magazine waste exports from the United States: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, the United States exported newspaper and magazine waste worth $130.7 million (552.2 thousand tonnes). It ranks 1st of 112 countries for exports of this product. That is 15% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 22% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $766.8 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 | $130.7M | 552.2K t |
| 2023 | $113.9M | 641.6K t |
| 2022 | $169.5M | 631.4K t |
| 2021 | $180.0M | 761.5K t |
| 2020 | $287.4M | 1.04M t |
| 2019 | $358.7M | 1.48M t |
| 2018 | $522.4M | 2.35M t |
| 2017 | $766.8M | 4.05M t |
Where the United States exports newspaper and magazine waste to
Most of it went to Malaysia (32%), Indonesia (16%), South Korea (11%). Among the main buyer markets, United Kingdom grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Malaysia | $41.3M | 32% |
| Indonesia | $21.3M | 16% |
| South Korea | $14.9M | 11% |
| Mexico | $14.5M | 11% |
| Canada | $10.6M | 8.1% |
| Germany | $9.6M | 7.4% |
| India | $3.8M | 2.9% |
| United Kingdom | $2.9M | 2.2% |
| Vietnam | $2.6M | 2% |
| Taiwan | $2.0M | 1.6% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.24 per kg, close to the world average of $0.20.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Newspaper and magazine waste imports to the United States
Imports of newspaper and magazine waste by the United States reached $4.5 million in 2024 (22.9 thousand tonnes). One supplier dominates: Canada accounted for 62% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $2.8M | 62% |
| Mexico | $930K | 21% |
| New Zealand | $292K | 6.5% |
| South Africa | $121K | 2.7% |
| Dominican Republic | $103K | 2.3% |
| China | $75K | 1.7% |
| United Kingdom | $60K | 1.3% |
| Italy | $35K | 0.8% |
| Spain | $29K | 0.6% |
| India | $18K | 0.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States newspaper and magazine waste exports (HS 4707.30): 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 4707.30: Paper or paperboard: waste and scrap, paper or paperboard made mainly of mechanical pulp (e.g. newspapers, journals and similar printed matter).
Common questions
What is the value of newspaper and magazine waste exported by the United States?
The United States exported newspaper and magazine waste worth $130.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 552.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 112 countries worldwide, with 14% of world exports. The value was up 15% on 2023.
Which countries buy newspaper and magazine waste from the United States?
Malaysia was the largest buyer with 32% of the value ($41.3 million), followed by Indonesia (16%) and South Korea (11%). The top three together account for 59%, out of 57 buyer countries in total. Indonesia grew fastest among the top ten, up 107% on the year.
What is the average export price of newspaper and magazine waste per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.24 per kg in 2024, 20% above the world average of $0.20 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of newspaper and magazine waste from the United States changed since 2017?
Exports went from $766.8 million in 2017 to $130.7 million in 2024, a fall of 83%. The peak was 2017 at $766.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $316.2 million a year.
Does the United States also import newspaper and magazine waste?
Yes. The United States imported $4.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Canada, Mexico and New Zealand. On balance the United States is a net exporter of this product, by about $126.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for newspaper and magazine waste?
The HS code for newspaper and magazine waste is subheading 4707.30. It sits in HS chapter 47 (pulp of wood or other fibrous cellulosic material; recovered (waste and scrap) paper or paperboard). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 4707 page.
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