Paper clothing and accessories exports from the United States: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, the United States exported paper clothing and accessories worth $6.1 million (818 tonnes). That makes it the 7th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 115 countries. That is 30% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 8% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $17.5 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 | $6.1M | 819 t |
| 2023 | $8.6M | 1.1K t |
| 2022 | $9.1M | 1.1K t |
| 2021 | $9.2M | 1.5K t |
| 2020 | $14.7M | 2.3K t |
| 2019 | $13.9M | 1.3K t |
| 2018 | $17.5M | 1.9K t |
| 2017 | $10.9M | 1.2K t |
Where the United States exports paper clothing and accessories to
Most of it went to Chile (21%), Canada (16%), Israel (15%). Among the main buyer markets, Lebanon grew fastest (+253% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Chile | $1.3M | 21% |
| Canada | $978K | 16% |
| Israel | $894K | 15% |
| Mexico | $664K | 11% |
| Cayman Isds | $587K | 9.7% |
| Lebanon | $286K | 4.7% |
| United Kingdom | $129K | 2.1% |
| Bahamas | $104K | 1.7% |
| Venezuela | $104K | 1.7% |
| Norway | $94K | 1.5% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.43 per kg, close to the world average of $7.20.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Paper clothing and accessories imports to the United States
Imports of paper clothing and accessories by the United States reached $3.7 million in 2024 (536 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 3%. The largest suppliers were China (36%), Sweden (23%), Mexico (13%). Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest (+82% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.4M | 37% |
| Sweden | $851K | 23% |
| Mexico | $486K | 13% |
| Guatemala | $223K | 6% |
| Indonesia | $183K | 4.9% |
| Australia | $173K | 4.7% |
| Italy | $101K | 2.7% |
| Canada | $72K | 1.9% |
| Spain | $63K | 1.7% |
| Vietnam | $32K | 0.9% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States paper clothing and accessories exports (HS 4818.50): 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 4818.50: Paper articles: apparel and clothing accessories of paper, cellulose wadding or fibres.
Common questions
What is the value of paper clothing and accessories exported by the United States?
The United States exported paper clothing and accessories worth $6.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 818 tonnes. That ranks it 7th of 115 countries worldwide, with 5% of world exports. The value was down 30% on 2023.
Which countries buy paper clothing and accessories from the United States?
Chile was the largest buyer with 21% of the value ($1.3 million), followed by Canada (16%) and Israel (15%). The top three together account for 52%, out of 97 buyer countries in total. Lebanon grew fastest among the top ten, up 253% on the year.
What is the average export price of paper clothing and accessories per kg?
The average declared export value was about $7.43 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $7.20 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of paper clothing and accessories from the United States changed since 2017?
Exports went from $10.9 million in 2017 to $6.1 million in 2024, a fall of 44%. The peak was 2018 at $17.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $11.3 million a year.
Does the United States also import paper clothing and accessories?
Yes. The United States imported $3.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from China, Sweden and Mexico. On balance the United States is a net exporter of this product, by about $2.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for paper clothing and accessories?
The HS code for paper clothing and accessories is subheading 4818.50. 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 4818 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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