Paper envelopes imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
The United States imported $193.9 million of paper envelopes in 2024 (64.2 thousand tonnes). It ranks 1st of 214 countries for imports of this product. That is 17% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 9% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
Hover or tap a year for detail.
Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $193.9M | 64.2K t |
| 2023 | $166.1M | 50.4K t |
| 2022 | $185.6M | 60.9K t |
| 2021 | $166.7M | 59.1K t |
| 2020 | $141.8M | 52.8K t |
| 2019 | $135.6M | 55.8K t |
| 2018 | $120.5M | 47.7K t |
| 2017 | $103.9M | 43.5K t |
Where the United States imports paper envelopes from
Most of the value came from Mexico (42%), Canada (20%), India (11%). Among the main suppliers, Vietnam grew fastest (+284% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | $81.7M | 42% |
| Canada | $38.2M | 20% |
| India | $21.1M | 11% |
| China | $19.8M | 10% |
| Vietnam | $9.3M | 4.8% |
| United Arab Emirates | $8.0M | 4.1% |
| Malaysia | $2.8M | 1.4% |
| Turkey | $2.5M | 1.3% |
| Taiwan | $2.4M | 1.2% |
| Germany | $2.2M | 1.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.02 per kg, close to the world average of $2.92.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Paper envelopes exports from the United States
Exports of paper envelopes by the United States reached $44.6 million in 2024 (14.2 thousand tonnes). It ranks 5th of 158 countries for exports of this product. Canada alone took 54% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Netherlands grew fastest (+417% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $24.3M | 55% |
| Mexico | $9.2M | 21% |
| Netherlands | $4.1M | 9.1% |
| Italy | $1.7M | 3.8% |
| United Kingdom | $710K | 1.6% |
| Poland | $485K | 1.1% |
| Costa Rica | $458K | 1% |
| Germany | $434K | 1% |
| Cayman Isds | $268K | 0.6% |
| Haiti | $229K | 0.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States paper envelopes imports (HS 4817.10): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
Shipment records are in the platform
Tell us what you trade and we will show you the latest records on a live call.
Direct customs feed: shipment-level records from the official customs source.
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 4817.10: Paper and paperboard: envelopes.
Common questions
What is the value of paper envelopes imported by the United States?
The United States imported paper envelopes worth $193.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 64.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 214 countries worldwide, with 23% of world imports. The value was up 17% on 2023.
Which countries supply paper envelopes to the United States?
Mexico was the largest supplier with 42% of the value ($81.7 million), followed by Canada (20%) and India (11%). The top three together account for 73%, out of 63 supplier countries in total. Vietnam grew fastest among the top ten, up 284% on the year.
What is the average import price of paper envelopes per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.02 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $2.92 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of paper envelopes to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $103.9 million in 2017 to $193.9 million in 2024, an increase of 87%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $151.8 million a year.
Does the United States also export paper envelopes?
Yes. The United States exported $44.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Canada, Mexico and the Netherlands. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $149.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for paper envelopes?
The HS code for paper envelopes is subheading 4817.10. 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 4817 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.
Same product, other countries
More trade data for the United States
See what your buyers are buying.Then decide.
Everything we show you comes from official customs filings — records, not claims. 30 minutes. Your shipment. Your HS code. Real platform. If you don’t see something new about your market by the end of the call, we walk away. No follow-ups.