Plastic-coated paper (heavy, bleached) exports from the United States: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of plastic-coated paper (heavy, bleached) by the United States reached $619.3 million in 2024 (325.0 thousand tonnes). It ranks 1st of 104 countries for exports of this product. That is 4% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 5% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $919.3 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 | $619.3M | 325.0K t |
| 2023 | $647.6M | 342.7K t |
| 2022 | $764.3M | 424.5K t |
| 2021 | $735.2M | 445.3K t |
| 2020 | $718.1M | 453.4K t |
| 2019 | $836.5M | 542.0K t |
| 2018 | $906.3M | 580.7K t |
| 2017 | $919.3M | 571.0K t |
Where the United States exports plastic-coated paper (heavy, bleached) to
Most of it went to Canada (28%), Japan (17%), South Korea (15%).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $175.1M | 28% |
| Japan | $106.6M | 17% |
| South Korea | $92.3M | 15% |
| Mexico | $53.5M | 8.6% |
| Belgium | $34.3M | 5.5% |
| Taiwan | $31.0M | 5% |
| China | $23.0M | 3.7% |
| Brazil | $12.2M | 2% |
| Dominican Republic | $12.1M | 2% |
| Colombia | $8.0M | 1.3% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.91 per kg, close to the world average of $2.10.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Plastic-coated paper (heavy, bleached) imports to the United States
Imports of plastic-coated paper (heavy, bleached) by the United States reached $357.6 million in 2024 (115.4 thousand tonnes). That makes it the largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 196 countries. Most of the value came from Mexico (40%), Canada (25%), Germany (19%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | $144.5M | 40% |
| Canada | $88.9M | 25% |
| Germany | $66.2M | 19% |
| Japan | $18.1M | 5.1% |
| Finland | $13.7M | 3.8% |
| Brazil | $6.6M | 1.9% |
| Netherlands | $5.2M | 1.4% |
| Sweden | $3.7M | 1% |
| China | $3.0M | 0.9% |
| Italy | $1.7M | 0.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States plastic-coated paper (heavy, bleached) exports (HS 4811.51): 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 4811.51: Paper and paperboard: coated, impregnated or covered with plastics (excluding adhesives), bleached, 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 (heavy, bleached) exported by the United States?
The United States exported plastic-coated paper (heavy, bleached) worth $619.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 325.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 104 countries worldwide, with 19% of world exports. The value was down 4% on 2023.
Which countries buy plastic-coated paper (heavy, bleached) from the United States?
Canada was the largest buyer with 28% of the value ($175.1 million), followed by Japan (17%) and South Korea (15%). The top three together account for 60%, out of 102 buyer countries in total. The Dominican Republic grew fastest among the top ten, up 25% on the year.
What is the average export price of plastic-coated paper (heavy, bleached) per kg?
The average declared export value was about $1.91 per kg in 2024, 9% below the world average of $2.10 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of plastic-coated paper (heavy, bleached) from the United States changed since 2017?
Exports went from $919.3 million in 2017 to $619.3 million in 2024, a fall of 33%. The peak was 2017 at $919.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $768.3 million a year.
Does the United States also import plastic-coated paper (heavy, bleached)?
Yes. The United States imported $357.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Mexico, Canada and Germany. On balance the United States is a net exporter of this product, by about $261.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for plastic-coated paper (heavy, bleached)?
The HS code for plastic-coated paper (heavy, bleached) is subheading 4811.51. 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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