Paper making machinery imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of paper making machinery by the United States reached $77.4 million in 2024 (2.0 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 7th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 143 countries. That is 7% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2019, at $163.2 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $77.4M | 2.0K t |
| 2023 | $72.0M | 1.9K t |
| 2022 | $54.4M | 1.9K t |
| 2021 | $41.9M | 1.9K t |
| 2020 | $106.1M | 8.1K t |
| 2019 | $163.2M | 5.8K t |
| 2018 | $32.5M | 1.2K t |
| 2017 | $86.7M | 2.1K t |
Where the United States imports paper making machinery from
Most of the value came from Finland (50%), Sweden (14%), Italy (6%). Among the main suppliers, Austria grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Finland | $38.5M | 50% |
| Sweden | $10.8M | 14% |
| Italy | $4.4M | 5.7% |
| Canada | $4.3M | 5.6% |
| Germany | $3.5M | 4.5% |
| Austria | $3.4M | 4.4% |
| Estonia | $2.8M | 3.7% |
| India | $2.5M | 3.2% |
| United Kingdom | $2.1M | 2.7% |
| Brazil | $1.2M | 1.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $39.18 per kg, 173% above the world average of $14.33. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Paper making machinery exports from the United States
The United States exported $23.0 million of paper making machinery in 2024 (799 tonnes). That makes it the 8th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 67 countries. Most of it went to Indonesia (46%), Canada (16%), Mexico (11%).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Indonesia | $10.7M | 46% |
| Canada | $3.7M | 16% |
| Mexico | $2.6M | 11% |
| Italy | $1.9M | 8.2% |
| China | $1.8M | 7.8% |
| India | $436K | 1.9% |
| Germany | $429K | 1.9% |
| France | $276K | 1.2% |
| United Kingdom | $257K | 1.1% |
| Czech Republic | $164K | 0.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States paper making machinery imports (HS 8439.20): 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 8439.20: Machinery: for making paper or paperboard.
Common questions
What is the value of paper making machinery imported by the United States?
The United States imported paper making machinery worth $77.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 7th of 143 countries worldwide, with 6% of world imports. The value was up 7% on 2023.
Which countries supply paper making machinery to the United States?
Finland was the largest supplier with 50% of the value ($38.5 million), followed by Sweden (14%) and Italy (6%). The top three together account for 69%, out of 25 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 788% on the year.
What is the average import price of paper making machinery per kg?
The average declared import value was about $39.18 per kg in 2024, 173% above the world average of $14.33 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 making machinery to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $86.7 million in 2017 to $77.4 million in 2024, a fall of 11%. The peak was 2019 at $163.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $79.3 million a year.
Does the United States also export paper making machinery?
Yes. The United States exported $23.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Indonesia, Canada and Mexico. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $54.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for paper making machinery?
The HS code for paper making machinery is subheading 8439.20. It sits in HS chapter 84 (machinery and mechanical appliances, boilers, nuclear reactors; parts thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8439 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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