Plastic-coated paper imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
The United States imported $499.6 million of plastic-coated paper in 2024 (153.6 thousand tonnes). It ranks 1st of 203 countries for imports of this product. That is 8% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $499.6M | 153.6K t |
| 2023 | $461.4M | 134.9K t |
| 2022 | $507.7M | 150.4K t |
| 2021 | $456.9M | 155.1K t |
| 2020 | $344.4M | 124.1K t |
| 2019 | $363.3M | 134.6K t |
| 2018 | $356.1M | 124.6K t |
| 2017 | $407.1M | 138.7K t |
Where the United States imports plastic-coated paper from
Most of the value came from Canada (26%), Germany (23%), Mexico (7%). Among the main suppliers, Sweden grew fastest (+118% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $132.1M | 26% |
| Germany | $116.0M | 23% |
| Mexico | $33.8M | 6.8% |
| Netherlands | $25.7M | 5.1% |
| Brazil | $24.9M | 5% |
| Spain | $18.7M | 3.8% |
| Poland | $18.3M | 3.7% |
| Finland | $18.2M | 3.6% |
| Japan | $17.5M | 3.5% |
| Sweden | $17.3M | 3.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.25 per kg, close to the world average of $2.78.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Plastic-coated paper exports from the United States
In 2024, the United States exported plastic-coated paper worth $313.7 million (123.5 thousand tonnes). It ranks 5th of 126 countries for exports of this product. Most of it went to Mexico (35%), Canada (17%), China (10%). Among the main buyer markets, Dominican Republic grew fastest (+126% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | $109.9M | 35% |
| Canada | $52.5M | 17% |
| China | $31.2M | 10% |
| Taiwan | $16.5M | 5.3% |
| Brazil | $9.9M | 3.2% |
| United Kingdom | $8.0M | 2.6% |
| Germany | $7.9M | 2.5% |
| Poland | $7.1M | 2.3% |
| Australia | $6.8M | 2.2% |
| Dominican Republic | $6.0M | 1.9% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States plastic-coated paper imports (HS 4811.59): 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 4811.59: Paper and paperboard: coated, impregnated or covered with plastics (excluding adhesives), other than bleached and weighing more than 150g/m2, other than goods of heading no. 4803, 4809, or 4810.
Common questions
What is the value of plastic-coated paper imported by the United States?
The United States imported plastic-coated paper worth $499.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 153.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 203 countries worldwide, with 7% of world imports. The value was up 8% on 2023.
Which countries supply plastic-coated paper to the United States?
Canada was the largest supplier with 26% of the value ($132.1 million), followed by Germany (23%) and Mexico (7%). The top three together account for 56%, out of 56 supplier countries in total. Sweden grew fastest among the top ten, up 118% on the year.
What is the average import price of plastic-coated paper per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.25 per kg in 2024, 17% above the world average of $2.78 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of plastic-coated paper to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $407.1 million in 2017 to $499.6 million in 2024, an increase of 23%. The peak was 2022 at $507.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $424.6 million a year.
Does the United States also export plastic-coated paper?
Yes. The United States exported $313.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Mexico, Canada and China. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $185.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for plastic-coated paper?
The HS code for plastic-coated paper is subheading 4811.59. 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 4811 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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