🇺🇸 United States imports of paper filter blocks: 2024 trade data
The United States imported $23.9 million of paper filter blocks in 2024 (3.3 thousand tonnes). It ranks 1st of 183 countries for imports of this product. Value fell 6% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $33.0 million.
Public statistics, latest reported year 2024. Values in US dollars.
Imports of paper filter blocks by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $23.9M | 3.3K t |
| 2023 | $25.4M | 3.4K t |
| 2022 | $33.0M | 3.4K t |
| 2021 | $23.3M | 2.6K t |
| 2020 | $18.3M | 2.5K t |
| 2019 | $18.5M | 2.6K t |
| 2018 | $20.9M | 2.9K t |
| 2017 | $19.9M | 3.0K t |
Where the United States imports paper filter blocks from
Most of the value came from Germany (38%), Mexico (28%), Denmark (14%). Among the main suppliers, Mexico grew fastest (+41% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇩🇪 Germany | $9.1M | 38% |
| 🇲🇽 Mexico | $6.7M | 28% |
| 🇩🇰 Denmark | $3.4M | 14% |
| 🇹🇭 Thailand | $1.6M | 6.8% |
| 🇨🇳 China | $885K | 3.7% |
| 🇬🇧 United Kingdom | $558K | 2.3% |
| 🇨🇿 Czech Republic | $455K | 1.9% |
| 🇨🇭 Switzerland | $377K | 1.6% |
| 🇫🇮 Finland | $152K | 0.6% |
| 🇳🇱 Netherlands | $82K | 0.4% |
Average import price of paper filter blocks
The average declared value was about $7.33 per kg, close to the world average of $7.11.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
The United States also exports paper filter blocks
In 2024, the United States exported paper filter blocks worth $3.6 million (991 tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. The largest buyer markets were Mexico (22%), Canada (18%), Brazil (7%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 48%. Among the main buyer markets, Brazil grew fastest (+228% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇲🇽 Mexico | $799K | 22% |
| 🇨🇦 Canada | $667K | 19% |
| 🇧🇷 Brazil | $248K | 6.9% |
| 🇬🇷 Greece | $226K | 6.3% |
| 🇨🇳 China | $201K | 5.6% |
| 🇨🇴 Colombia | $97K | 2.7% |
| 🇰🇿 Kazakhstan | $97K | 2.7% |
| 🇺🇦 Ukraine | $96K | 2.7% |
| 🇧🇪 Belgium | $83K | 2.3% |
| 🇻🇪 Venezuela | $78K | 2.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
Public statistics stop at country totals and the last published year. EximDataX shows the shipment records underneath: the companies, dates, quantities and declared values, updated weekly.
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Direct customs feed: shipment-level records from the official customs source.
Updated weekly on EximDataX (some markets daily), while public statistics stop at 2024.
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 4812: Filter blocks, slabs and plates of paper pulp.
Paper filter blocks trade in the United States: questions
What is the value of paper filter blocks imported by the United States?
The United States imported paper filter blocks worth $23.9 million in 2024 (3.3 thousand tonnes).
Where does the United States import paper filter blocks from?
The main supplier countries in 2024 were Germany (38%), Mexico (28%), Denmark (14%).
What is the average import price of paper filter blocks in the United States?
The average declared import value was about $7.33 per kg in 2024, against a world average of $7.11 per kg.
Does the United States export paper filter blocks?
Yes. The United States exported paper filter blocks worth $3.6 million in 2024, mainly to Mexico, Canada, Brazil.
What is the HS code for paper filter blocks?
Paper filter blocks falls under HS heading 4812 (Filter blocks, slabs and plates of paper pulp). The six-digit codes under it split the product by type.
How can I find the companies trading paper filter blocks with the United States?
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